Things to do in North Coast California

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North Coast California Attractions

Learn what makes North Coast California tick with the most popular tours & day trips. Browse through our top {38 fun activities in North Coast California fun activities in North Coast California}, and book with ease knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

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Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals

$25
per adult
Solana Beach: Surfboard Rentals
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla

$35
per traveler
Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board in La Jolla
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr

$110
per adult
Private Surf Lesson Solana Beach Ride the Waves Fletcher Cove 2hr
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour

$15
per traveler
Beaches & Bluffs San Diego's Ultimate Coastal Driving Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

UCSD Art Tour Puzzling Adventure

$35
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
UCSD Art Tour Puzzling Adventure
Wine tours perfect for bachelorettes

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

$246
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards
Electric Bike Guided North Coast Tour from Solana Beach to Moonlight Beach

Luxury Guided Electric Bike Tour to Downtown Encinitas

$90
per adult
Luxury Guided Electric Bike Tour to Downtown Encinitas
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What to do in North Coast California

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North Coast California has loads of close by fun activities for you and your kids. Our family friendly experiences will keep the crew happy for hours.

 

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Redwood National and State Parks

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Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.
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Popular day trips from North Coast California

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Eureka

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Crescent City

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Arcata

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Brookings

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Lakeport

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Fort Bragg

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Willits

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Fortuna

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What can you do in North Coast California for free?
Your break in North Coast California needn't send you broke with free things like these to explore:

  • Glass Beach
  • Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
  • Humboldt State University
  • Humboldt Redwoods State Park

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