By Kim Lucian
If you live in, or are considering a trip to, Northern California you are likely familiar with the bigger cities like San Francisco, Oakland and Sacramento, and escapes like Monterey, Napa and Tahoe. If you are interested in something a bit more unique, however, take a detour with us and check out our list of NorCal getaways off the beaten path. From freshly shucked oysters, to a gold rush town, to a lighthouse that lets you lodge over the dramatic cliffs of the National Seashore, here are our top picks.
