The tranquil counties of California's North Coast and Wine Region are emphasized by mammoth tree forests that yield to the great Pacific Ocean's rocky shoreline while farms and vineyards roll across inland hills.
History about the natives and original settlers gives a bit of context to this serene region. Experience redwood forests, a sublime Pacific coastline, nature preserves, organic farms and creameries, pastoral wine and olive country, and world-class restaurants, inns, and spas.
Feel a sense of awe in the collective of Redwoods National and State Parks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. Mendocino County is also heavily forested with redwoods and a stunning coastline, while inland to its east, Lake County takes its name from Clear Lake, the largest natural lake completely in California.
Sonoma and Napa Counties may be most famous for their world-class winemakers and are also considered to be part of the San Francisco Bay Area, but most of Sonoma County fits into the North Coast and both counties feel uniquely separate from (and more relaxed than) the bustling Bay Area.
List of Places per County: Del Norte (12) + Humboldt (23) + Mendocino (31) + Lake (6) + Sonoma (38) + Napa (19)
