Welcome to Fortuna

Avenue of the Giants Redwoods 14 miles, Pacific Lumber Co., Worlds Largest Redwood Mill 4 miles, College of the Redwoods 5 miles, Northern Gateway to the Redwood Empire, Fortuna Depot Museum 1 mile, Grizzly Creek State Park 12 miles, Humboldt State University 30 miles, Humboldt Creamery 2 miles, Loleta Cheese Factory 5 miles, Eel River fishing next door.

Known as "Sunny Fortuna", we're five miles east of the ocean, giving us milder and warmer weather. Located 15 minutes South of Eureka and Arcata.

This is the favorite spot for leisure activity, business, hunting, hiking and fishing.

Fortuna Area Accommodations:

Comfort Inn -
Country Inn
Holiday Inn
Super 8 Motel

Fortuna Depot Museum
Fortuna, CA; 707-725-7645; Museum Website;
Open Jun-Aug : Daily Noon-4:30PM / Open Sep-May : Thu-Sun Noon-4:30PM
The museum contains the history of the Eel River Valley. Collections include intriguing memorabilia from railroad, farm and war eras, including large locks, spark plugs, and barbed wire displays. There is an extended doll collection as well as many types of fishing gear and lures.

Other major local attractions include Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum, the Woodley Island Marina and the Clark Museum.