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Northern California Vacation Packages

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Top Northern California Flight + Hotel Deals

The Village at Squaw Valley

The Village at Squaw Valley

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight$1,032

$804

per person
Dec 4 - Dec 11
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark (EWR) to Reno (RNO)
4.3/5Excellent! (997 reviews)

"Upgraded to a 2 room suite (which was amazing). beautiful facility, was only there for 1 night but had a lot of fun. We will be back...…"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

3 out of 5
$388

$320

per person
Jan 22 - Jan 25
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Oakland (OAK)
3.7/5Good! (1,393 reviews)

"The hotel was clean, comfortable sraff was very professional when dealing with the guest. Well worth the cost.…"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2020

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa

3 out of 5
$1,035

$855

per person
Dec 31 - Jan 3
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark (EWR) to Oakland (OAK)
4.2/5Very Good! (516 reviews)

"Good location. Accessible and pleasant staff. Spacious. TV had all the channels but the controls had no access to a programming index nor was there a printed one.…"

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2020

Rose Garden Inn

Rose Garden Inn

3 out of 5
Elmwood
Save 100% on your flight$1,902

$1,579

per person
Jan 22 - Jan 25
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Oakland (OAK)
3.6/5Good! (1,000 reviews)

"A funky place fitting for the neighborhood. Close to the south side of the UC campus and an easy walk to everything in the area. Note that parking is quite limited and we arrived the hotel lots were full. We did find public parking right out front on the street, but the spots are metered during the day. The rooms were small, but had all the basic necessities. There are lots of stairs to navigate and the rooms are not very quiet if your neighbor is not quiet.…"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2020

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

Hotel Shattuck Plaza

4 out of 5
Downtown Berkeley
$526

$443

per person
Jan 22 - Jan 25
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Oakland (OAK)
4.3/5Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"Incredible hotel - great location, very clean, gorgeous & comforting. The staff has been so kind & accommodating. I have enjoyed every minute of my stay. Hotel Shattuck Plaza has exceeded all of my expectations.…"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2020

2021 Northern California vacation deals

The Village at Squaw Valley

The Village at Squaw Valley

4 out of 5
$1,075

$849

per person
Mar 6 - Mar 13
Roundtrip flight included
New York (JFK) to Reno (RNO)
4.3/5Excellent! (997 reviews)

"Upgraded to a 2 room suite (which was amazing). beautiful facility, was only there for 1 night but had a lot of fun. We will be back...…"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa

Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight$685

$547

per person
Mar 18 - Mar 21
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK)
4.2/5Very Good! (516 reviews)

"Good location. Accessible and pleasant staff. Spacious. TV had all the channels but the controls had no access to a programming index nor was there a printed one.…"

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2020

Plaza Resort Club

Plaza Resort Club

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Reno
$368

$298

per person
Jan 8 - Jan 11
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno (RNO)
4.3/5Excellent! (833 reviews)

"Convenient location, very clean and spacious room. Lack of restaurant and market not convenient.…"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020

Basecamp Tahoe City

Basecamp Tahoe City

3 out of 5
$549

$447

per person
Jan 11 - Jan 15
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark (EWR) to Reno (RNO)
4.4/5Excellent! (368 reviews)

"It was quiet and for the most part clean. The ceiling fan needed dusting as well as the furnace vent.…"

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2020

Whitney Peak Hotel

Whitney Peak Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Downtown Reno
$456

$372

per person
Jan 8 - Jan 11
Roundtrip flight included
Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno (RNO)
4.3/5Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"Good place to stay, I would stay again. Nice location, heart of downtown.…"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2020

Where to stay in Northern California

Find the best Northern California areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Northern California
    Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a city and a marina

    Fisherman's Wharf

    1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

    4/5Very Good!(38 area reviews)

    This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

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    Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

    Union Square

    4/5Very Good!(5,164 area reviews)

    Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

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    Downtown San Francisco featuring street scenes and a city

    Downtown San Francisco

    3/5(1,084 area reviews)

    Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops, and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Oracle Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & Stockton St Stop or Market St & 4th St Stop to see more of the city.

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    Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park which includes a garden, a city and a house

    Downtown Sacramento

    3.5/5Good!(2,063 area reviews)

    Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Sacramento. Top attractions like Golden1Center and California State Capitol are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 8th & H/County Center Station or 7th & I/County Center Station to see more of the city.

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    Napa which includes landscape views and a sunset

    Downtown Napa

    4.5/5Wonderful!(322 area reviews)

    Downtown Napa is a destination visitors seek out for is abundant dining options, fine wine, and stunning river views. You might want to check out attractions like Napa Valley Wine Train or Uptown Theater while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Top Hotels in Northern California

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
3.5 out of 5
50 Highway 50, Stateline, NV
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $59 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
3.5/5Good! (5,456 reviews)

"I like coming to the hard rock it’s a great place to stay at. There new thermostat tho is weird and did make my stay a little uncomfortable. Unfortunately due to season pool is closed it would be great if the had an in door pool . And more restaurants slightly kid friendly would be great. But over ..."…"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
4 out of 5
55 Highway 50, Stateline, NV
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $67 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
3.7/5Good! (2,137 reviews)

"Very nice room. Cleaned and smelled good. Nice view"…"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2020

MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Free CancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $119 per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
3.9/5Good! (3,286 reviews)

"Location was great, close to everything on both side of the state line. Quiet hotel just back off the strip."…"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2020

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Top things to do in Northern California

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San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

$44
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
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Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco

$129
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Napa Valley & Sonoma - Wine Country Tour from San Francisco
Image for San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

$189
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour
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Northern California Vacation Packages

Explore the outdoors, from rivers and lakes to mountains and volcanoes. Here miners once came to find gold and tourists now find nature’s recreational treasures. Northern California is the region north of San Francisco and the mindset of outdoor living and healthy recreation. Visit this welcoming area to explore its history, enjoy outdoor sports and appreciate splendid views.

Far North California is the state’s least populated area, meaning attractions are often uncrowded and peaceful. Explore Lassen Volcanic National Park to see and smell its sulfurous steam vents and mud pots and hike through many acres of lovely wilderness. Rent a houseboat to party in style on Shasta Lake. Catch trout in the cold waters of Trinity Lake. Walk along the interesting Sundial Bridge across the Sacramento River in Redding ’s Turtle Bay Exploration Park to see turtles and other reptiles and mammals.

Appreciate stunning views of lighthouses, towering cliffs and raging ocean waves along the northern California coast between Mendocino, Eureka and Crescent City. From December through May, more than 15,000 gray whales pass near the shoreline on their migratory path. Visit Redwood National and State Parks where you can walk among trees growing to 350 feet (110 meters) tall and over 2,000 years old. Kayak along the coast and observe other plants and wildlife in these peaceful parklands.

Move inland to Gold Country, where aspiring miners searched for and sometimes found vast gold deposits starting in 1848, sparking westward travel of more than 300,000 people. Visit the California State Capitol Museum in Sacramento to learn about this pioneer history and see the state’s modern government in action. Learn how efficient rail travel was developed and contributed to the state’s progress in the California State Railroad Museum .

Farther south and east is the Sierra Nevada Range with snow-capped mountains for challenging climbs or spectacular views, including Mount Whitney at over 14,500 feet (4,400 meters) tall. Hike and ski at the numerous resorts around Lake Tahoe . Go boating on the brilliant emerald-blue waters of this deep lake.

Escape to Northern California to appreciate a healthy lifestyle amid natural beauty.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Northern California vacation package cost?
Our Northern California packages, which start from just $298, are an ideal way to save big. Choose your favorite flights, hotels and rental cars to create a personalized itinerary.
If I'm not able to travel, can I cancel my Northern California vacation package?
Because we understand life is full of surprises, the answer is yes. For more information, head to our Customer Service Portal. But generally speaking, if you’ve booked your Northern California vacation package in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or change it free of charge. Your airline, hotel or car rental company may impose a fee if your booking is older than that.
How do I get a cheap travel package to Northern California?
Combine your bookings with Expedia and save an impressive $583. With over 550 airlines and 1,000,000 properties across the globe, your Northern California vacation package can be tailored exactly to suit your budget. With all that extra money, why not include one or two exciting tours and experiences? That’s the easiest way to unlock even more discounts. That vacation you’ve always dreamed of in Northern California is closer than you thought!
Where should I stay in Northern California?
You’ll have loads to do in San Francisco, with terrific landmarks like Pier 39 and Golden Gate Bridge to discover. Or, if sights like Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fishermans Wharf are more your thing, Monterey is where you should head.
What are the top hotels in Northern California?
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel and Hotel Becket Lake Tahoe, Trademark Collection by Wyndham know how to make their guests feel welcome in South Lake Tahoe. If your itinerary also includes Mammoth Lakes, look up Motel 6 Mammoth Lakes and Best Western Premier High Sierra Hotel. Both are popular with travelers.
When is the best time of year to visit Northern California?
Northern California is a bustling place in . If you’re not fond of crowds and prefer a calmer pace, lock in your escape for . Need to keep an eye on your budget? Nab one of the great deals on offer in . is typically when prices climb and hotel rates are at their peak.
How far in advance should I book my Northern California vacation?
Search Expedia to compare international fares as soon as you’ve got your travel dates. In most cases, you can purchase a ticket up to a year prior to departure. If you can’t find your preferred air carrier, or you’ve left things to the last moment, don’t worry. Low prices to Northern California occasionally appear within weeks of departure.
What does an Expedia Northern California travel package include?
Packages include hotels, rental cars and flights, but you can combine any of them to create your dream Northern California getaway. You can also add on activities and experiences once you’ve made your booking. You’re the boss! When you combine your bookings with Expedia, you’ll score discounts you won’t find elsewhere.
What should I know before booking a Northern California travel package?
A package can be more affordable than individually booking everything you need for your adventure. For example, bundle your hotels, flights and rental cars and save a packet. No matter your vacation goals, you’re sure to find a package that suits your budget.
Does Expedia offer Book Now, Pay Later Northern California vacation packages?
Thanks to the partnership between Expedia and online lender Affirm, you can spread the price of your package booking over multiple payments. For financial freedom, check out our Book Now, Pay Later option and figure out a payment plan to match your situation.
Can I choose my airline with a Northern California Expedia vacation package?
Expedia offers access to more than 550 airline partners worldwide, so you certainly can. Just select the carrier that suits you and create the perfect Northern California trip.

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