We are so excited to share a few of our favorite places in the area with you.
San Francisco (38 miles away) and Napa Valley (53 miles away) will be where we recommend visiting if you plan to spend the weekend in NorCal. Having a rental car will be best to get around.
Feel free to ask us for more recommendations!
Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point
San Francisco, CA 94129
Visiting the world famous Golden Gate Bridge is a must-do for everyone visiting San Francisco.
You can actually walk across the bridge by foot but it was too cold for us to finish.
Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94105
Ferry Building is an iconic building in San Francisco with different shops and restaurants, such as Blue Bottle Coffee, Dandelion Chocolate and Humphry Slocombe that you don't want to miss out.
It is also walkable distance to the famous Fisherman's Wharf Pier 39.
Muir Woods National Monument
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Muir Woods is home to some of the tallest trees on the planet, the coast redwoods. Some of the redwoods are nearly 1,000 years old and reach heights of more than 250 feet.
Castello di Amorosa
4045 Saint Helena Highway, Calistoga, CA 94515
You should stop by Napa Valley for some wines when you are in NorCal. This architectural masterpiece is definitely one of the most popular winery.
Domaine Carneros
1240 Duhig Road, Napa, CA 94559
If you prefer sparkling wines, this is the winery to visit in Napa Valley. It also comes with many food pairing options.
Mission Peak Trail Head
680 Stanford Avenue, Fremont, CA 94539
If you are looking for a hiking trail near our wedding venue, Mission Peak is one of the most popular in the area. This 5.8-mile out-and-back can be challenging with some steep hills.