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Where to Eat in Northern California

Sara got engaged in Carmel-by-the-Sea, then we snacked our way through San Francisco. Save this for your next NorCal trip.

Where to Eat in Northern California

Sara just got engaged in Carmel-by-the-Sea and then spent three days snacking her way through San Francisco. Save this for your next trip to NorCal — some of these spots are genuinely worth the flight.

What’s in this guide

  • San Francisco, neighborhood by neighborhood
  • Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey and Big Sur
  • Bakeries, coffee and breakfast
  • Wine country detours
  • Which reservations to book ahead

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