Redwood National and State Parks

Northern California is an endless treasure trove of unique adventures, ranging from wandering under the canopies of towering redwood forests to kayaking across picturesque alpine lakes.

While Northern California has plenty of iconic destinations to explore, like Yosemite National Park or Lake Tahoe, there’s so many more under-the-radar places to dive into, like hiking up to the granite spires of Castle Crags State Park or gawking at the Victorian mansions of Mendocino. Here are 47 incredible things to do in Northern California including both bucket list worthy destinations and some of the state’s best hidden gems.