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The North Bay of San Francisco is a beautiful and varied region, home to charming towns, stunning natural scenery, and plenty of great attractions. The North Bay comprises towns within the counties of Marin, Solana, Sonoma, and Napa and the area is famous for its natural beauty, quaint downtowns, rolling hills, and world-class vineyards, and great places to explore the outdoors.
In Marin County, visitors can trek through Muir Woods National Monument, a forest of giant redwoods. In Sonoma County, wine lovers can tour the many wineries and taste the local wines. And in Napa County, visitors can take a hot air balloon ride over the stunning Napa Valley, where you’ll see sweeping views of vineyards, mountains, and more.
In Solana County, check out the beautiful Point Reyes National Seashore, or venture into smaller towns like Fairfield, where Embarc has worked to immerse ourselves into the community, offering high-quality cannabis to its residents.
No matter where you choose to explore this idyllic part of Northern California, there’s something for every kind of tourist. Whether vacationing means hiking and biking, sightseeing, sipping on world renowned wines, or strolling through the streets, you can find what you’re looking for in the North Bay. Here’s our guide to some of the North Bay’s most iconic sights. We hope you enjoy exploring with us!
There are plenty of great attractions in the North Bay Area for visitors to enjoy, this list barely scratches the surface! The only way to truly appreciate the area is to come and see it for yourself. Use our guide to plan the ultimate trip exploring the North Bay, trust us – you won’t be disappointed!
Marin County is known for its beautiful scenery, with the Marin Headlands, Mt. Tamalpais State Park, and Muir Woods all located in the county. This county is also home to the city of Sausalito, famous for their houseboat community, a pop culture attraction associated with hippies in the 1960s. Stroll down to the docks and check out the colorful houseboats, and maybe even take a ferry ride across the bay to San Francisco.
Napa Valley is known for some of the best wine in the world, in addition to some of the best restaurants in the region like The French Laundry, Bottega, and Morimoto. There’s also the Napa Valley Museum, and the Calistoga Spa Hot Springs.
Calistoga’s natural hot springs and mud baths are a popular tourist attraction. The springs originate in the volcanic rock deep below the city and they’re full of minerals to soak and soothe the body.
Just north of Napa Valley is Sonoma County, home to many great, world-renowned wineries. Visitors can tour the vineyards, taste the wines, and learn about the wine-making process at many of the vineyards in the area.
Aside from the vineyards, the city of Healdsburg boasts a number of great art galleries and shops, and the city of Santa Rosa is the largest city in Sonoma County, with a variety of great museums and attractions. We recommend The Charles M. Schulz Museum if you’re fans of the Peanuts comic strip. The museum features original art, interactive exhibits, and a store.
Solano County is known for its agriculture, with crops like tomatoes, corn, and wheat being grown in the region. The city of Vacaville is home to a number of great shops and restaurants, and the city of Fairfield is the county seat and home to a number of museums and historical sites.
The Jelly Belly Factory is located in Fairfield and offers tours of the factory and a chance to taste the jelly beans. The Anheuser-Busch Brewery is also located in Fairfield, and visitors can take a tour of the brewery and learn about the brewing process. The Fairfield Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the city and the county.
The North Bay is a great place to visit for its food, wine, art, and natural beauty. There’s something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful region of California.
The North Bay Area is also home to some of California’s most beautiful scenery. The Napa Valley is a must-see for any visitor, and the Sonoma Coast is perfect for a day of hiking or picnicking.
Some of the best hiking trails are here in the North Bay Area, including Mount Tamalpais State Park and Annadel State Park. There are also plenty of great beaches to enjoy in the North Bay Area, including Rodeo Beach, Stinson Beach, and Muir Beach. The waters may be cold, but they’re perfect for a refreshing dip on a hot day.
The climate in the North Bay is mild, with warm summers and cool winters so it’s an ideal location to explore the outdoors. Pack your bag and make sure to stow away some top-quality flowers so you can spark a joint while enjoying beautiful views in the temperate Northern California climate (in legal places, of course!).
Fairfield is a great base for exploring the region, as it is centrally located with easy access to all of the North Bay counties. Fairfield is a charming city with plenty to see and do, and it is also home to some of the best shopping in the region, including an Embarc Dispensary. We’re proud to serve the Fairfield community and give back by donating 1% of all sales to the communities we serve.
If you’re a conscious cannabis consumer, know that shopping with Embarc means giving back. Not only do we donate, we also reserve 50% of our shelf space to diversity and inclusion and hire our Guides from the local area. We believe in equitable cannabis industry and with the help of you, our customers, we can set the standard for shopping for our cannabis responsibly.
