Let’s face it, pretty much anywhere you turn in Northern California is going to be a picture perfect getaway. We’ve covered every destination from coastal beach towns to mountain resort communities over the last year, and here’s a compilation of our most popular towns to visit in Northern California.
- There’s plenty of small places in NorCal, but nothing quite like Kyburz, a one stop wonder along highway 50 that was highlighted as The Little Town In Northern California That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World.
Flickr/Markus Spiering This sign is a landmark for travelers through the area.
- If you love cozy, snowy winters then you need to book a trip to Northern California’s winter wonderland, Truckee.
Flickr/ zemistor Pictured here is Donner Lake, just west of town and one of the lovely neighborhoods.
- Train enthusiasts and historians were over the moon about this Dunsmuir resort, as seen in The Train Resort in Northern California Everyone Needs To Visit At Least Once.
Flickr/ Bob the Lomond
- If you are feeling up for a thrill, check out Bodie, the Ghost Town featured in This Spooky Small Town In Northern California Could Be Right Out Of A Horror Movie.
Flickr/ Ian Carvell It’s pretty eerie to walk around, but you need to see it for yourself.
- Half Moon Bay, a charming beach town located right on the coast, was featured as The Charming Town In Northern California That Is Perfect For A Summer Day Trip.
Flickr/ Travis Wise It’s a beautiful destination and a gem of a community
- Sierraville was the standout mountain from this list: 8 Mountain Towns In Northern California That Are Picture Perfect For A Getaway.
Flickr/ Orin Zebest It’s quite and sleepy, as all the best small towns are.
- You definitely don’t want to forget about Murphys, also known as The Little Town In Northern California That Might Just Be The Most Unique Town In The World.
Flickr/ Stephen Colebourne You’ll love the small town charm here, and the local wineries aren’t bad either!
- There’s no town with quite such a colorful history as Placerville, which was featured as The Oldest Town In Northern California That Everyone Should Visit At Least Once.
Flickr/ Helen Gordon Be sure to visit the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi.
- The Unique Town In Northern California That’s Anything But Ordinary was the quirky and historical town of Eureka.
Flickr/ David Berry It’s known as a port city and for it’s incredible Victorian Architecture.
- We dare you to try to not stop when you drive through Tahoe City! It made the cut as the It’s Impossible To Drive Through This Delightful Northern California Town Without Stopping.
Flickr/ Laurent Goujon This popular stop has it all.
Which town made the list for your 2017 travel plans? Be sure to share with us today and let us know which is your favorite!
Flickr/Markus Spiering
This sign is a landmark for travelers through the area.
Flickr/ zemistor
Pictured here is Donner Lake, just west of town and one of the lovely neighborhoods.
Flickr/ Bob the Lomond
Flickr/ Ian Carvell
It’s pretty eerie to walk around, but you need to see it for yourself.
Flickr/ Travis Wise
It’s a beautiful destination and a gem of a community
Flickr/ Orin Zebest
It’s quite and sleepy, as all the best small towns are.
Flickr/ Stephen Colebourne
You’ll love the small town charm here, and the local wineries aren’t bad either!
Flickr/ Helen Gordon
Be sure to visit the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi.
Flickr/ David Berry
It’s known as a port city and for it’s incredible Victorian Architecture.
Flickr/ Laurent Goujon
This popular stop has it all.
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