Time to leave aside the Californian stereotypes of Hollywood celebrities, surfer dudes with bleached hair, and lounging on the beaches, palm trees, and never-ending sunshine.
The feeling they produce is not transferable. No one has ever successfully painted or photographed a redwood tree. “The redwoods, once seen, leave a mark or create a vision that stays with you always. If you click one of them, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Enjoy dramatic coastal views in Northern California (Photo – Pixabay)ĭotted Globe contains affiliate links. You will also find options to do a shorter route – suitable for 3 to 4 days – but still, see all the major attractions in the area. While the main itinerary concentrates on the North Coast and area around Lassen Volcanic National Park, we have also included options to include Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in this itinerary. If you are interested in attractions south of San Francisco including Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Big Sur, then read our post on Pacific Coast Highway road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Northern California is all about nature on a spectacular scale.įor the purpose of this itinerary, we consider the area to the north and east of San Francisco including Yosemite as Northern California. On this road trip, you will explore lava tube caves and see geysers that shoot up in the sky. If you venture into one of California’s most underrated national parks – Lassen Volcanic National Park – you will see breathtaking volcanic domes and evidence of the Earth’s geothermal activity.Īlso Read: 24 Best Places to Visit in California in winter You will see beautiful blue lakes and even find snow and casinos in the Lake Tahoe area. You will be driving through mist-shrouded forests on the North Coast and visit the mighty Sierra Nevadas. One where prehistoric, gigantic trees reach for the skies and where volcanic activity creates bubbling mud pools and hot springs where you would least expect them!ĭrive through the redwoods on Northern California Road Trip (Photo – Pixabay)Ī Northern California road trip is all about the unexpected. I myself did not see this area while living in the Bay Area but it visited later when I had seen most of the other attractions in California.Īlso Read: Portland to San Francisco Road Trip ItineraryĪnd that’s why on a road trip on empty roads through Northern California you can’t help but feel as if you are on a different planet. Very few remember the northern part of the state and its unique attractions even fewer visit them. You can’t really separate Disney from California! When most people think about California, they think about the big cities of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, the natural wonders of Yosemite and Big Sur, and the desert regions of Joshua Tree and Death Valley.Īnd off course, Disney. Welcome to our Northern California road trip planner!
Also find recommendations on where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in this NorCal road trip guide. You may also like our post on 10 days in California
Are you planning a road trip through Northern California and looking for the perfect itinerary? Read on for our guide to road tripping through the California redwood forests, driving through gigantic tree tunnels, exploring Pygmy forests, experiencing volcanic activity, and more in this detailed North California itinerary.
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