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Avenue of the Giants

Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods State Park · Weott, CA

Why you should go…

This two-lane road winds through Humboldt Redwoods State Park beneath a canopy of ancient coast redwoods, many over a thousand years old. Frequent pullouts lead to short walks including Founders Grove, where some of the park's largest trees stand a short stroll from the parking area. It's a slower, quieter alternative to the freeway for anyone who wants to actually stop and look up.

  • #scenic-drive
  • #redwoods
  • #old-growth
  • #road-trip

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Avenue of the Giants, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Southern Humboldt

    Free

    Redwood-country gateway region in Humboldt County, anchored by Garberville and the Lost Coast.

    19 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Fortuna

    Free

    Small Humboldt County city near California's Redwood parks, promoted as a base for lodging, dining, and shopping while visiting the redwoods.

    21 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    Chapman's Gem and Mineral

    Free

    Rock, gem and fossil shop with an attached free museum of minerals and petrified wood on Highway 101.

    21 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Ferndale

    Free

    A dairy-farming town of ornate Victorian mansions tucked between the redwoods and the coast.

    24 mi awayMore like this

  • Nightlife
    Local Gem

    Bear River Casino Resort

    Free

    A Humboldt County casino resort near Eureka with slot machines, table games, a hotel, and a bowling alley.

    24 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Nightlife
    Iconic

    Reggae on the River

    $50+

    Annual three day reggae music festival with riverside camping in Humboldt County, California.

    27 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife