Sightseeing
There is much to see in Humboldt County. From the Grand Fir forests along the ocean to the cedar and pine forests in the far east, Humboldt County has a lot of special ecosystems.
There are 2 walking trails in Benbow, both involve walking up fairly steep hillsides, but are worth it. Ask and we'll give directions.
Few things will impress and amaze you like a redwood forest. Seeing is believing.
Check out the Humboldt Redwoods State Park site, https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=425
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Humboldt Redwoods State Park
17119 Avenue of the GiantsFew things will impress and amaze you like a redwood forest. Seeing is believing.
Check out the Humboldt Redwoods State Park site, https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=425
Shelter Cove
Lost Coast Trail
A bucket list item. And a very long hike on the beach. Stunning.
Sinkyone Wilderness State Park
Stunning.
Headwaters Forest Reserve
Palco Road 1An hour to the north of us We fought hard for this one.
King Range
A wilderness treat. Be mindful, cell reception is poor.
Avenue of the Giants Southern Entrance
Redwood HighwayBe with the trees. A perfect drive.
Southern Humboldt Community Park
1144 Sprowl Creek RdTake a beautiful walk where it's flat!
Sanctuary Forest Inc
315 Shelter Cove RdGo see Big Red! Sanctuary Forest has some truly stunning land.
Though located primarily to the east and north of us, Six Rivers encompasses a portion of southeastern Humboldt County. The area is beautiful, and the ridgetop views to the east are just fantastic.
Six Rivers National Forest
Though located primarily to the east and north of us, Six Rivers encompasses a portion of southeastern Humboldt County. The area is beautiful, and the ridgetop views to the east are just fantastic.
Located an hour north of us, the victorian village is a great place to visit.
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Ferndale
Located an hour north of us, the victorian village is a great place to visit.
It may seem odd to add HSU to this list, but it is a beautiful campus! 2 hours to the north in Arcata, with some amazing trails in the old growth redwoods.
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Humboldt State University
1 Harpst StIt may seem odd to add HSU to this list, but it is a beautiful campus! 2 hours to the north in Arcata, with some amazing trails in the old growth redwoods.
Food scene
Humboldt County has a lot of restaurants, brewerys, and home-grown food products.
The Lost Frenchman
3344 Redwood DrRedway, 707-923-2030, breakfast, lunch, dinner
Cecil's New Orleans Bistro
773 Redwood DrGarberville, 707-923-7007
Woodrose Cafe
911 Redwood DrGarberville, 707-923-3191
Benbow Historic Inn
445 Lake Benbow DrBenbow, 707-923-2124
Calico's Deli & Pasta
808 Redwood DriveGarberville, 707-923-2253
Cadillac Wok
373 Sprowl Creek RdGarberville, 707-923-2343.
Amillia's
443 Melville RoadGarberville, Great food. 707-923-4340.
Great American Hamburger Co
3340 Redwood DrRedway, 707-923-2244, 6am to 9pm.
Bon Bistro & Bakery
867 Redwood DrGarberville, 707-923-2509, 7am to 3 pm.
Souji House
436 Church StreetGarberville, 707-923-1115 , 11am to 7pm.
Redwood Palace
6735 Avenue of the GiantsMiranda, 707-223-5749. Open 3-9 PM, closed Sun and Mon.
Humboldt Bar & Grill
924 Redwood DriveGarberville, 707-923-2453.
Eel River Cafe
801 Redwood Dr Garberville, 707-923-3783, 6am to 2pm.
Entertainment
What we lack in night Clubs, we make up for in festivals and concerts.
Our own community center, the famous Matteel (a name combining the Mattole and Eel Rivers). Any show is a good show at the Matteel.
Check them out at http://mateel.org/
Mateel Community Center
59 Rusk LnOur own community center, the famous Matteel (a name combining the Mattole and Eel Rivers). Any show is a good show at the Matteel.
Check them out at http://mateel.org/
Redwood Run
750 US-101Motorcycles and music, June 12-13 2020.
Northern Nights Music Festival
83950 Road 442 EastAn excellent festival.
Reggae on the River Festival
59 Rusk LnSouthern Humboldt mainstay, first weekend of August.
Garberville Farmers' Market
The best homegrown, Fridays in the summer and fall.
Redwood Playhouse
286 Sprowl Creek RdA great place for theater and fun, redwoodplayhouse.com for the calendar.
Stone Junction
744 Redwood DrLocal bar with a lot of music.
Retreats
Heartwood has long been a major attraction for visitors to Humboldt County.
Heartwood Mountain Sanctuary
220 Harmony LnHeartwood has long been a major attraction for visitors to Humboldt County.
Daishu-in West
3111 Blue Rock RdNestled in the forests of Benbow, this Buddhist temple is a remarkable place.
For those on a journey of spirit, Chinmaya has long graced the Southern Humboldt community.
Chinmaya Mission West
83900 CA-271For those on a journey of spirit, Chinmaya has long graced the Southern Humboldt community.
A place of worship and seclusion for a small community of Roman Catholic women. A truly stunning location.
Redwoods Monastery
18104 Briceland RdA place of worship and seclusion for a small community of Roman Catholic women. A truly stunning location.
Rangjung Yeshe Gomde California
66000 Drive Thru Tree RdBuddhist retreat in Northern Mendocino.
Activities
There is also the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon and others that we will post.
One Log House
705 US-101Stretch your legs amongst the redwoods and shop.
Check out this site for southern Humboldt activities, bike riding, sport fishing, and more.
Garberville Redway Area Chamber of Commerce
782 Redwood DrCheck out this site for southern Humboldt activities, bike riding, sport fishing, and more.
Southern Humboldt Fitness
1911 Barnett RdRecommended gym for all your work out needs.
Local News and Radio
The best local news site is kymkemp.com, as well as lostcoastoutpost.com.
KMUD, 91.1 FM, has long been our lifeline, keeping us informed and active.
Redwood Community Radio Inc
1144 Redway DrKMUD, 91.1 FM, has long been our lifeline, keeping us informed and active.
Lost Coast Communication Inc
1400 Main StRadio stations KHUM, KWPT, and others.
Arcata Eye Newspaper
791 8th StQuirky and local.
Times-Standard
930 6th StA very long standing newspaper.
Ferndale Enterprise
394 Francis StAnother very long standing newspaper.
The Mendocino Voice
1601 Valley RdVery good site.
The Humboldt Independent
827 Redwood DrOur local newspaper.
Body Work
There are a lot of choices in Southern Humboldt for all types of body work. Not many of them show up on Airbnb's lists of what we can show you. Examples include flurinaniggli.com, BlissSpa and Redwood Raindrop Harmonics.
International Touch Institute
Ed Clark is excellent!
Heartwood Mountain Sanctuary
220 Harmony LnWhere people go to learn bodywork. Since the 1970's.
Stern Peter
764 Cedar StVery good acupuncturist.
We haven't been here ourselves, but if you find yourself in Shelter Cove, check it out.
Black Sands Body Works Day Spa
16 Lower Pacific DrWe haven't been here ourselves, but if you find yourself in Shelter Cove, check it out.