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Southern Humboldt

· Garberville, CA

Why you should go…

Southern Humboldt is a stretch of far-northern California redwood country centered on the town of Garberville, gateway to the Lost Coast and the ancient groves of the Avenue of the Giants. The Southern Humboldt Chamber of Commerce, based in Garberville since 1941, promotes the region's redwood forests, wineries, and outdoor recreation across an area spanning from Piercy to Redcrest and Blocksburg to Shelter Cove.

  • #redwoods
  • #lost coast
  • #humboldt county
  • #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 Southern Humboldt, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Nightlife
    Iconic

    Reggae on the River

    $50+

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

    8.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Attractions
    Quirky Fun

    Confusion Hill

    Under $25

    Vintage roadside gravity house, mountain train ride and redwood grove on Highway 101 near Piercy.

    12 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Avenue of the Giants

    Free

    A 31-mile scenic drive through old-growth redwoods along the old highway route paralleling US-101.

    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.

    40 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.

    40 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.

    42 mi awayMore like this