REDWOODS
Redwood National & State Parks Prairie Creek Redwoods Visitor Center, Newton Drury Scenic Parkway exit off Hwy 101, North of Orick (707) 465-7354 Day Use & Camping. Park also features Roosevelt elk, Fern Canyon and has coastal access. Closest city to the south is Orick.
Fern Canyon - 50ft. walls carpeted with ferns & mosses. Davison Rd., 3 miles No of Orick, follow unpaved rd all the way to the coast, continue north to parking - 3 mi.
Humboldt Redwoods State Park Avenue of the Giants - between Scotia & Garberville, along Hwy 101. Visitor Center, Weott 707-946-2263 Home to the Rockefeller Forest, largest remaining old growth redwood forest in the world. Day use, camping & river access.
Drive Thru Tree - The Shrine Drive - Thru Tree is four miles south of Weott, 13078 Avenue of the Giants, Myers Flat, CA 95554 - Gift shop 707 943 1658. Admission Fee - Call for hours.
EUREKA Historic Old Town Eureka: Between 1st & 5th from C to M Streets. Victorian heritage - restored district of unique shops, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries & museums with a boardwalk overlooking Humboldt Bay and the famous Carson Mansion on 2nd & M.
Clarke Historical Museum: Third & E Sts in Old Town. Formerly the 1912 "Bank of Eureka" building, a landmark and important part of local history. 707-443-1947
Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise on the Madaket: Foot of F Street - Tour Humboldt Bay on one of its original ferries and learn about the history of the bay. One hour cruise travels along the Eureka Waterfront. Seasonal 707-445-1910
Samoa Cookhouse & Maritime Museum: The Last Lumber Camp-Style Cookhouse in the West. Hearty food and a fascinating museum of maritime & timber heritage. Cookhouse Rd.,Samoa 707-442-1659
Carson Mansion - Often called the most photographed Victorian in the United States. A picturesque blend of Victorian architectural styles. Visitors are welcome to view the mansion and take photos from the sidewalk. 134 M St., Eureka -2nd & L Sts.
Sequoia Park & Zoo Children's Barnyard & petting zoo, walk-in aviary, and the popular primates, over 70 acres of old-growth redwood forest to explore. Also kids playground, picnic area & cafe 3414 W Street 707-441-4263
ORICK Gateway to Redwood National & State Parks - Main Street lined with redwood burl shops. Redwood National & State Park, home of the world's tallest trees, Fern Canyon and Roosevelt elk.
TRINIDAD Picturesque village on ocean bluffs. Memorial Lighthouse at the end of Main Street overlooks the Trinidad Harbor. Hiking trail on Trinidad Head, surfing at State Beach, HSU Marine Lab with touch tanks for the kids, 570 Ewing St. 707-826-3671. Patrick's Point State Park with camping and lots of hiking trails.
ARCATA Arcata Plaza, is the social and commercial center of Arcata. Delightful shops offer locally handcrafted merchandise, sports equipment, (kayaks, bikes, etc.) boutiques, bars, and restaurants. Humboldt State University
WILLOW CREEK on Hwy 299, less than an hour from the coast. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, backpacking, fishing AND Bigfoot. The legend began here in the 1950's. China Flat Museum has the world's largest collection of Bigfoot curios and plaster foot casts. 530-629-2653
LOLETA Loleta Cheese Factory Watch cheese being made right on the premises. Gift shop with a great selection of local foods and wines that you can enjoy in the garden picnic area 252 Loleta Dr. 707-733-5470
FERNDALE Victorian Ferndale - Virtually unchanged since the 1800s, a living history museum of Victoriana. Splendidly ornate buildings known as "Butterfat Palaces comprise a major part of town. (Some have been converted to B&B's). Main Street is lined with interesting shops and buildings. Fern Cottage offers seasonal tours of a spawling Victorian farmhouse, 2121 Centerville Rd. 707-786-4835.
FORTUNA A quaint friendly city filled with attractions big and small, the Depot Museum, Rohner Park, the River Lodge with Heather Garden, and a snazzy Main Street with various shops. 735 14th St. 707-725-3959.
Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop 24 Metropolitan Rd., (on Hwy 101) Fortuna, Ca 95540 707-725-2714
SHELTER COVE & THE LOST COAST Located on Northern California's remotest coastline, Shelter Cove is a gateway to the Lost Coast. From here you can hike the Lost Coast and venture into the vastness of the King Range Conservation Area, whether it be a day or a week. Fish, spend time investigating tidepools or stroll on nearby Black Sands Beach. Visit the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse at Mal Coombs Park.