Northern California Mountain Holidays

Choose Expedia to organise your next adventure easily and all in the same place. Our top tip for landing an unbeatable deal on a Northern California getaway? Bundle your airfares, hotel and/or hire car into a package holiday. Then throw in some awesome tours and activities. Most bookings also have flexible cancellation policies, so there's no need to panic if you have to switch up your travel plans. Round-the-clock assistance with changing and cancelling your trip is on-hand via our Customer Service Portal link.

If you like the excitement that comes with peak season, visit Northern California in March, May and June. Travelling during the quieter months of November, December and January will help you skip the crowds. Organise your visit to Northern California based on what kind of holiday you're looking for. December is the coolest time of year, when average daytime temperatures are 6ºC. In July, the warmest month, you can expect temperatures of around 23ºC during the day.

When it comes to properties in Palm Springs, Best Western Plus Las Brisas Hotel and Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, an IHG Hotel are a couple of favourites. If you're spending time in San Francisco, The Westin San Francisco Airport and Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel are waiting to welcome you.

Creating your own Northern California holiday with Expedia is one of the best ways to save. We have more than 400 airlines and 321,000 properties worldwide. With such an amazing range to select from, you'll have no issues putting together your perfect getaway. Learn more about how you can save money on your next holiday when you bundle your flight and hotel bookings with Expedia.

There are plenty of things to put on your itinerary during your holiday in Northern California. Stanford University, Pier 39, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Golden Gate Bridge are among the major attractions.

There are loads of fantastic places to stay in Northern California, such as Santa Cruz. This city has many notable attractions including Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and University of California, Santa Cruz. You can also make a beeline for Monterey, where you'll find Monterey Bay Aquarium and Fishermans Wharf. If you have the time, check out both fun-filled cities!

Official government websites have all the information you need on visa requirements, application procedures and necessary documentation. Your nationality and purpose for visiting, whether it be for holidays or work, will determine if you'll need a visa for Northern California. Also make sure your passport is up to date and has at least six months validity remaining beyond your return date. Do all your travel planning ahead of time to avoid any nasty last-minute surprises.

Though everyone's fashion style differs, it can help to have some guidelines for what kind of clothes to wear during your holiday in Northern California. Think about browsing social media before you leave for inspiration on fashion trends or dress codes. The weather will dictate your clothing choices, so check the forecast for the places you'll be visiting. Northern California has its warmest period in July, with a daily temperature average of 23ºC. December is the coolest month here with the mercury hovering around 6ºC in the daytime.

Choose from any combination of flights, hire cars and hotels. Once you've made your booking, add some tours and activities. Want to pick your airfare class? That's easy to do too. The choice is yours when it comes to planning your ideal Northern California getaway. Expedia has many types of properties, with the most in-demand in Northern California being private holiday homes and apartments. Whatever kind of retreat you're after, Expedia gives you the freedom to customise your holiday.

Expedia has joined forces with online lender Klarna to make booking your next trip a little easier on the wallet. Paying by instalment means you can spread the costs of your next big adventure, leaving you with more money to play with while you're travelling. Klarna has several payment plans to choose from, so you're sure to find something that fits your budget. Consider these flexible payment options:

• Pay monthly holidays: Jet off on that dream holiday sooner with Klarna's convenient instalment plans. If making bite-sized repayments each month works for you, pick this option at checkout.
• No-deposit holidays: If no upfront fee for your trip makes hitting that "book now" button easier, opt for a no-deposit holiday plan from Klarna so that you can Book Now, Pay Later!

With a holiday package, you're the boss. Whether you're eager to fly to Northern California in business or coach, simply pick from the available airline options. Expedia has access to more than 400 airline partners across the world.