The North Coast Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
- Features
- Fodor's Choice
- Deals
- Guidebooks
The spectacular coastline between Marin County and the Oregon border defies expectations. The landscape is defined by the Pacific Ocean, but instead of boardwalks and bikinis there are ragged cliffs and pounding waves—and the sunbathers are mostly sea lions. Instead of strip malls and freeways, there are small towns that retire around sundown and a single-lane road that follows the fickle shoreline. And that's exactly why many Californians, especially those from the Bay Area, come here to escape the Sturm und Drang of daily life.
The North Coast Hotels
Restored Victorians, rustic lodges, country inns, and vintage motels are among the accommodations available here. Hardly any have air-conditioning (the...read more
The North Coast Restaurants
A few restaurants with national reputations, plus several more of regional note, entice palates on the North Coast. Even the workaday local spots take advantage...read more
Fodor's Choice
Things To Do in The North Coast
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The North Coast
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $119-$123 -- San Diego 4-Star Hotel, 55% Off Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
- $67 -- 3-Star Los Angeles Airport Hotel Hotwire.com
- $3250+: 8-Nt New Zealand & Fiji Self-Drive Package w/Air Pacific Holidays
The North Coast Experiences
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Scenic coastal drives: There's hardly a road here that isn't scenic.... Read more
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Hotels, News
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Practical Travel Tips, Deals & Discoveries
Once you've racked up miles on miles, how do you want to spend them?... Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels, Best of the Best
Skip the beach this summer and head to the hottest destinations around.... Read more
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First the costs:
JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person
Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person
Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code
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First the costs:
JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person
Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person
Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code
HoJo Read more
