REDWOOD TO DO LIST (via onepickychick.com):
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Shoreline RV Park & Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort
Humboldt Bay… bring your kayak … your fishing gear… binoculars… hiking shoes…
- The world famous Carson Mansion, and many other beautiful Victorian Homes and buildings.
- Historic Old-town (downtown Eureka)…with its all-year-round festivals, Farmers’ Markets, Burl Wood Art, Specialty Restaurants, Unique Book Stores and Art Galleries, and charming and eclectic shops. And one of the best micro-breweries on the West Coast… The Lost Coast Brewery
- Arcata… California’s only town square… Farmers’ Market on Saturdays… Community Forest…
- Victorian homes and buildings…
- 5 to 45 minute drive… from RedwoodCoast Cabins & RV Resort, and visit our web-site for more information & pictures… www.redwoodcoastrv.com
- Samoa peninsula with fabulous beaches, ATV dunes, old logging camp and World Famous Samoa Lumberjack Cook Houseand Lumberjack Museum. (it is the last one in America)
- Scotia and the World’s largest working sawmill… be sure to visit the museum.
- Trinidad… Lighthouse… Humboldt State University Marine Experience…. And for a great bowl of clam chowder, or a good piece of homemade fudge, stop by the Trinidad Eatery on the way to the Lighthouse. Moonstone Beach… dog friendly… take a picnic… exit 726A, 101N
- Redwoods National Park… world’s tallest trees, Roosevelt Elk, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, and panoramic coastal views… Fern Canyon (featured in Jurassic Park)… Shrine drive-thru tree…
- Avenue of the Giants - (autos only) Two-lane, 31-mile scenic highway parallels U.S..
- Richardson Grove State Park… Picnic and swim… Women’s Federation Grove… a 1,000 acre day-use park with picnic areas, swimming, fishing, nature trails, a visitor center, summer campfire programs, food concession, and camping.
- Rockefeller Forest… 13,000 acres extending five miles west of Hwy. 101, joins Founder's Grove and Bull Creek Flat in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
- Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park… East of Hwy. 101 on Highway 36, 393 densely forested acres.
- The Lost Coast Loop… A spectacular 100 mile roundtrip… pack a lunch… and remember your camera!
- Fern Cottage… Built in 1866, Fern Cottage is a picturesque farm house… Ferndale, CA
- Grandfather Tree… The Grandfather tree is world famous for its picturesque qualities. It stretches 245 feet tall with one of the largest tree trunks, 55 feet in circumference.
- Loleta Cheese Company… Visitors welcome everyday, 9 am to 5 pm... tasting room.
- Victorian Village of Ferndale… A short drive south from Eureka, CA.
- Immortal Tree… 950-year old ancient redwoodthat has survived fire and flood.
- Drive Thru Trees… Famous Drive-thru tree and Drive-on log visitor attractions.
- Chimney Tree… See the unique living Chimney Tree. Walk thru Hobbitown U.S.A.
- Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center and trails.
- Humboldt Bay Wildlife Refuge.
- Sequoia Park Zoo, Humboldt Lagoons State Park, Fort Humboldt State Park.
- Grandfather Tree… The Grandfather tree is world famous for its picturesque qualities. It stretches 245 feet tall with one of the largest tree trunks, 55 feet in circumference, on the Redwood Highway.
- Immortal Tree… Family owned and operated visitor attraction features a 950-year old ancient redwood that has survived fire and flood.
- Trees of Mystery… Take a gondola ride thru the tops of the Giant Redwoods… take your picture with Paul Bunyan and Babe.
- Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway… A scenic drive with easy walks to see the Giants.
- Moonstone Beach… One of the most picturesque beaches in all of California. Tidal pools, gentle surf (except during storms), this beach is good for wading, paddleboard, or kite surfing… bring your kayak…
- Clam Beach… A great beach for shelling… long, beautiful… perfect for a stroll.
- Redwood National Park Visitors’ Center… Get the information you need to see the areas points of interest, wildlife and fauna.
- World’s Largest Elk… Ask at the visitors’ center where the elk are roaming.
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove… An easy walk among the giant redwoods.
- Fern Canyon… A pre-historic walk back in time… some of Jurassic Park, the movie was filmed here.
- Patrick’s Point… During the Spring and Fall, you might be able to see the whales passing by… Whether or not you see the whales, it is worth the drive.
Additionally…. www.redwoods.info
- Beach access… sand dunes… tidal pools… Moonstone Beach.
- Miles & miles of bicycle trails… Nature Walks with great photo opportunities.
- Fly fishing… six rivers to choose from… Sport Fishing Charters… Harbor Cruise
- Farmer’s Markets… Saturdays…Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Many of our restaurants have been featured on the Food Channel and most use locally sourced vegetables, seafood and meats… much of which is organic… FOOD THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!
- Some of our favorite places…
- Marina Café and some great seafood… famous for oysters… they have a great bar.
- Pub food… Lost Coast Brewery … 101 South to G Street
- Pizza… Babe’s, 4015 Walnut (Cutten)… 442-3839 … babespizzapasta.com
- Bayfront Restaurant… Eclectic Itallian/Japanese… 1 F Street, on the Boardwalk, Eureka, CA
- Local/Organic/Seasonal… Folie Douce… 1551 G Street, Arcata, CA
- Clam Chowder... Trinidad Eatery… in Trinidad on the way to the lighthouse.
- Sunny day/scenic lunch… Gil’s … South on the 101 to King Salmon Road… go west to the end of the road.
- Hamburger… Star’s… on Harrison across from the hospital. (sourced locally)
- Sandwich to go… Co-op… South on the 101 … between A & B Streets on the right.
- Pastries/croissant… Brio’s… in Arcata on the town square. Farmer’s Market on Saturdays.
- Seafood… almost any restaurant in the area
- Eclectic… Café Nooner and Bless My Soul in Old Town Eureka
- Salmon & Chips/Corn-beef/Rueben/Irish… Gallagher’s … In Old Town Eureka, 139 2ndStreet
- Fine dining… #1 Gabrielle’s, 216 E Street…The Sea Grill, 316 E Street)…
- 301 at The Clark House in Old Town Eureka
- Kabob Café… Mediterranean… (5000 Valley West, Arcata, CA)
- Seascape… Trinidad, by the boat ramp, past the lighthouse.
- California/Italian… #1 Gabrielle’s 216 E Street, Eureka… Fire & Brick 1630 F Street, Eureka…
- Mazzotti’s Town Square, Arcata…
- Marcelli’s 1323 Fifth Street, Eureka…
- Mexican… Luis’s, Burre Center… left on V Street, then one block (within walking distance)
- La Patria… on 4th Street (101 South), Eureka, CA
- Car Rental … Enterprise 707-826-9090
- Groceries
- Safeway… North on the 101 to the Arcata exit… right on F Street
- The Co-op… just off the town square in Arcata
- Eureka Natural Foods… between 14th & 15th on Broadway (101 south)
- Costco… one block behind Eureka Natural Foods
- Target… right on V street, cross the 101 to the next stop sign, turn right.
- RV Supplies.... W & W RV supply… 707-442-5783
- Mics Shopping… Historic Old Town, Eureka. Town Square, Arcata, Bayshore Mall, Eureka Mall
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With so much to see and do, please, let us know as soon as possible, should you wish to extend your stay with us…
Redwood Coast Cabins & RV Resort
4050 N. Hwy 101, Eureka, CA 95503 707-822-4243
www.RedwoodCoastRV.com
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