The North Coast of California has beautiful redwoods and small coastal towns. It stretches along the Pacific from the Bay Area to the Oregon border. The inland valleys of Mendocino County are a significant wine-growing area, and the region is noted for organic produce and its art community. Recreation opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, boating, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding and simple sightseeing abound. For those with more urban tastes, art galleries, winetasting, and upscale restaurants are plentiful. Working harbors at Fort Bragg and Eureka offer opportunities for whale-watching, crabbing tours, ocean fishing and the chance to buy fresh salmon right from the boat. Even a simple drive along any road in this region is a refreshing experience.

Counties

  • Del Norte County
  • Humboldt County
  • Lake County
  • Mendocino County
  • Sonoma County
  • Trinity County
  • Cities

  • Mendocino
  • Ukiah
  • Arcata
  • Eureka
  • Fort Bragg
  • Crescent City
  • Santa Rosa
  • Cloverdale
  • Healdsburg
  • Other destinations

  • Redwood National Park - ancient coast redwood ecosystem preserved in the park contains some of the planet's most majestic forests
  • Sinkyone Wilderness
  • Trinity Alps
  • Fort Ross - Historic Russian Outpost located on Historic Highway 1
  • '''City of Ten Thousand Buddhas''' - The largest Buddhist temples in the Western Hemisphere over 2,000 acres large, influened by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. A must see. 4951 Bodhi Way.Ukiah, California 95482(707)462-0939 http://www.drba.org/
  • Understand

    Talk

    Get in

    United Express and Horizon Air fly into the Arcata-Eureka airport, near McKinleyville.

    United Express flies into the airport in Crescent City, but keep in mind that flights are expensive and scarce at this particular airport.

    There are various Amtrak terminals on the North Coast but none go north of the Eureka area.

    Greyhound has terminals in Rio Dell, Arcata, and Eureka ( Note: the Eureka station is not a full-service station).

    Get around

    There are taxi cab companies, shuttles, and buses that provide public transportation.

    See

    Crescent City is home to Ocean World. This is an aquarium similar to Sea World (but much smaller).

    Klamath is where the Trees of Mystery park is located. In addition to the actual trees, there is a statue of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox.

    There are three drive-thru redwood trees. One is the Chandlier Tree in Leggett. This is north of Laytonville, near the Highway 101 and Highway 1 junction.

    The other two are located in Myers Flat (a town on the Avenue of the Giants)and Klamath (a town south of Crescent City).

    There is a Redwoods National Park and a Redwoods State Park. Avenue of the Giants is a road that runs along side of Highway 101. It takes you through or near the following towns: Phillipsville, Miranda, Myers Flat, Weott, Redcrest, and Pepperwood. Many of the businesses that cater to tourists close after the summer tourist season. Phone ahead to verify opening dates and times.

    Confusion Hill is near Piercy. This is a tourist attraction similar to the many so-called, "Mystery Spots."

    Do

    Eat

    The Samoa Cookhouse, in Samoa, is a well-known establishment, that offers a superb setting with a unique interior.

    Drink

    Stay safe

    Violent crime is low because the population is small on the North Coast. The usual safety precautions should be exercised.

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