Redwood Coast Vacation Home Rentals Stay luxurious vacation homes, some located right on the beach. Many feature a peace of history.
Non-Smoking and fully equipped with appliances. Nightly and weekly rates are both available.
More Redwood NP Adventures More Adventure Opportunities:
Save The Redwoods League
- Since 1918, the League has arranged to purchase and protection of over 177,000 of ancient forests.
Redwood National Park Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Redwood National and State Parks, 1111 Second Street, Crescent City, CA 95531; 707-464-6101;
NPS Website;
The Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) features an impressive diversity of nature.
Considered as one of the most unique ecosystems on our planet where there is a serene balance
between ancient coast redwood groves, gray whales, black bears, banana slugs and much more.
In the late 1800's western expansion and development threatened the continued existence of
these majestic trees. By 1900 the future of old growth redwood forests was in jeopardy.
Both state and federal government started to come forward to create parkland reserves to protect the
trees and associated habitat in the 1920's.
Today, visitors to RNSP will find not only old-growth redwood groves but open prairie lands,
two major rivers, and 37 miles (60 km) of pristine California coastline.
The redwoods thrive in a temperate ecosystem and require lots of precipitation.
The climate is 40 - 60 degrees year round along the wild redwood coastline.
Redwood National Park Ancient forest preserve that extends south from Crescent City, past Klamath and down into Humboldt County past Orick.
Crescent Beach Overlook
- Access from Enders Beach Trail to a magnificent vista overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Elk Meadow
- Located two miles north of Orick on US-101. Area frequented by grazing Roosevelt Elk. Nearby is small but scenic Trillium Falls.
Lady Bird Johnson Grove
- Located near Orick off US-101 three miles east on Bald Hills Rd. A self-guiding 1-mile nature trail passes
through a mature redwood grove dedicated by the First Lady in 1968 and includes a lush understory of
Rhododendrons and Sword Fern.
Thomas Kuchel Visitors Center
- Located at south end of park near US-101 and Orick. Natural history exhibites and theater.
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park Park Website;
Location: 7 miles south of Crescent City on Highway US-101.
The park, established in 1927, has approximately 50% old growth coast redwood and eight miles of wild coastline.
The topography is rather steep making the bulk of the rocky sea coast generally inaccessible except by Damnation Trail and Footsteps Rock Trail.
Wilson Beach or False Klamath Cove
- This 1/2-mile of sandy beach is meant for strolling and provides excellent tidepool viewing at low tide but is not safe for swimming.
Coastal Trail - Trailhead on Enderts Beach Road near MM23 on US-101 - 14 mile strenuous hike thru virgin redwood forests,
wildflower meadows (springtime) and scenic coastal views. The big trees come from abundant winter rains and thick summer fogs.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park Park Website;
Location: Nine miles east of Crescent City on Highway US-199;
Established in 1929, this predominately old growth coast redwoods park is bisected by the last major free flowing river in California, the Smith River.
Almost all of the park land is water shed for the Smith River and Mill Creek, a major tributary.
The park has about 20 miles of hiking and nature trails, river access, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store.
This popular park has an excellent mix of scenic trails and campgrounds.
Jedediah Smith Campground
- 106 RV or tent sites - Facilites/amenities include nature center, bookstore, no hookups, restrooms, river sites, picnic area,
many miles of trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and young naturalists.
- located on Highway US-199 at Hiouchi, CA.
Wilson Beach or False Klamath Cove
- Drive Howland Hill Road and stroll in the Stout Grove.
Smith River
- The Smith River and Mill Creek are especially known for the king salmon and steelhead trout runs in the fall and winter.
Mill Creek
- Mill Creek is a spawning ground for these fish.
Hiouchi Visitors Center
- Located on US-199 by Eastern Park Entrance. Information about forest trees and wildlife.
Stout Grove Trail - Trailhead on Howland Hill Road - 0.5 mile easy trail to see the largest and oldest redwood in Jedediah Smith S.P.
Boy Scout Tree Trail - Trailhead on Howland Hill Road - 2.8 mile easy trail to an old growth redwood forest with
giant fern understory and high-limbed canopy. One of the most scenic routes in the park.
Mill Creek Trail - Trailhead on Howland Hill Road - 4.5 mile trail thru Redwood forest along a bluff that follows
scenic Mill Creek.
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park Park Website;
Location: 50 miles north of Eureka and 25 miles south of Crescent City on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway off of Highway US-101;
Set aside in the early 1920’s by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood.
Prairie Creek offers hiking, nature study, wildlife viewing, beach combing, picnicking, a visitor center with exhibits and a nature store.
The park consists of old growth redwood including prairies and 10 miles of scenic Gold Bluffs Beach
Fern Canyon Trail
- Located at end of Davison Rd off US-101 - One of the most scenic locals in the Redwoods.
Ground cover is dense with a wide range of species and varieties of shrubs, bushes, flowers, ferns, mosses,
and lichens common to the coast redwood environment. Water seeps from fern covered walls of a 30-foot deep gorge.
Newtown Drury Scenic Parkway
= This pretty drive follows the length of Prairie Creek Park - Look for groves of Redwoods that are nearly 1500 years old
and rise nearly 300 feet high.
Prairie Creek Visitors Center
- Located at Southern End of Newton Drury Parkway - features natural history exhibits.
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Trees of Mystery 15500 Highway 101 N., Klamath, Ca. 95548; 1-800-638-3389;
Museum Website;
This is an 8/10ths of a mile groomed interpretive trail through the awe-inspiring Redwoods of
Northern California. Part of the trail (The Trail of Tall Tales)is devoted to the myth
and mythology of Paul Bunyan, America's larger-than-life logger from the turn of the century.
The trail, museum, gift shop, restaurant and motel are geared toward the family or group traveler.
End of Trail Museum
- This Native American museum is one of the very best privately owned collections in the world.
Six Rivers National Forest - Crescent City
Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Redwood State and National Parks
in northwestern California, and stretches southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles.
It encompasses 957,590 National Forest acres and 133,410 acres of other ownership.
Park Campgrounds: Camp amidst towering old-growth coast redwoods:
Mill Creek campground - Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
- 145 sites for RV or tents - Amenities include restrooms, four loop trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, no hookups, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs.
Located 7 miles south of Crescent City, CA on US Highway 101.
Jedediah Smith Campground - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
- 106 RV or tent sites - Facilites/amenities include nature center, bookstore, no hookups, restrooms, river sites, picnic area,
many miles of trails, hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and young naturalists.
- located on Highway US-199 at Hiouchi, CA.
Elk Prairie Campground -Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- 75 RV or tents sites - Facilities/amenities include nature center, bookstore, no hookups, showers, restrooms, picnic area, more than 70 miles of trails,
hiker/biker sites, dump station, fire pits, handicap access, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs.
Located 50 miles north of Eureka, CA on the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway just off US Highway 101.
Gold Bluffs Beach Campground -Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
- 25 RV or tent sites - Amenities include solar showers, restrooms, access to over 70 miles of trails, Fern Canyon, hiker/biker sites,
fire pits, no hookups, ranger-led walks, junior ranger and evening campfire programs.
Travel three miles north of Orick, CA on US Highway 101, then turn west on Davison Road.
Park Wildlife: Marine mammals such as sea lions and gray whales are among the most visible wildlife in the parks. Visitors are also likely to see Roosevelt elk browsing in the prairies. Pelicans, ospreys, and gulls are frequently spotted along the coast. Of course, tidepool creatures aren't likely to run very far at your approach, so anenomes and crabs are easy to spot too.
While you're out watching wildlife at RNSP, remember that all wildlife is protected in the parks. Never feed or approach animals such as bears, mountain lions, elk, chipmunks, racoons, rabbits, or birds. Please treat the members of this natural community with respect.
Coastal Trail: The Coastal Trail runs 25 miles through the combined length of the Redwood National and State Parks.
It passes through a variety of spectacular habitat including bluffs, deserted beaches, grasslands, forest covered glades.
Access points include Fern Canyon, Crescent Beach and Damnation Creek. Other trails access the wild coastline and provide
vistas to rock promonitories that are home to sea lion colonies and overlook whale migration routes.
Some trails are suitable for horse and/or bike.
Klamath River Jet Boat Tours Daily fun-for-all tours up the famous Klamath River. The experienced captain and narrator
will describe the River's rich history, local Native American culture, and thriving wildlife.
Bear, Blacktail Deer, Elk, Soaring Osprey, Eagles, Hawks, Otters, Mink and many other varieties
of wildlife may be seen by looking carefully along the riverbanks.
Crescent City Econo Lodge 725 US 101 North, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: City Northside Near Junction with Northcrest Drive
The Econo Lodge hotel in Crescent City is conveniently located off Highway 101,
less than four miles from the Redwood National Park and the Battery Point Lighthouse.
This Crescent City hotel is minutes from area attractions like Stout Grove, the Pacific Ocean,
the Smith River and the Klamath River.
The Nature of California Introduction to Common California Plants, Wildlife and Outstanding Natural Attractions
An outstanding resource for the local nature lover or tourist. It is an agreeable overview of animals and plants casual hikers and campers are likely to encounter.
Crescent City Northwoods Inn Best Western Resort Hotel
655 Highway US-101 South, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: City Southside Near Whaler Island
Experience a unique escape at this Crescent City hotel located in the heart of the area's redwood forests
and across from the Pacific Ocean at the Northwoods Inn. This California Best Western Resort is located near some of the
most scenic areas. Enjoy nicely appointed room features with all the right amenities along including free
high-speed Internet access.
Crescent City Super 8 Motel 49 spacious rooms in a quiet, relaxed setting, some with harbor views. Walk across the street to
explore the piers and interact with one of the coasts largest active fishing fleets.
Eureka Econo Lodge 1630 Fourth Street, Eureka, CA 95501;
Location: Downtown junction of US-101 and SR-255
The Econo Lodge hotel is conveniently located on the northern California coast, less than two miles from the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum,
the Woodley Island Marina and the Clark Museum. The Eureka Airport is 15 miles from the hotel.
Guests of this Eureka hotel will enjoy full-service amenities, including free continental breakfast, featuring Boyd's Gourmet Medallion coffee.
Additional amenities include free weekday newspaper, free local calls, free coffee and indoor heated pool.
Eureka Travelodge Fourth Street, Eureka, CA 95501;
Location: Downtown junction of US-101 and SR-255
The Travelodge Eureka is located at the gateway to majestic Redwood Forests and beautiful ocean beaches.
In the heart of downtown Eureka, walk to historic Old Town, which has many fine shops and restaurants.
Additionally, the Travelodge Eureka is located 1/2 mile from Carson Mansion,
4 miles from Historic Samoa Cookhouse, and 4 miles from Redwood Park and Zoo.
Eureka Super 8 Motel 1304 Fourth Street, Eureka, CA 95501;
Located in the heart of historic old town Eureka Adjacent to Humboldt Bay
Pride of Super 8 is this fine 3 Diamond AAA Rating property in Eureka California.
This motel features Free Wireless High Speed, Internet, Fax and Copy Service.
Other amenities include Heated Indoor Pool with Indoor Whirlpool and Sauna.
Also looke for the early morning Super Start Breakfast and Free Local calls.
Eureka Comfort Inn 4260 Broadway, Eureka, CA 95503;
Location: US-101 southern gateway to Eureka
This vacation hotel features an indoor heated pool and Jacuzzi, free high-speed Internet, busines center, expanded continental breakfast,
HBO, free newspapers (local and national), iron, ironing board and coffee maker in all rooms.
Microwave and refrigerator available in some rooms. Indoor corridor hotel. No pets allowed.
Eureka Humboldt Bay Inn Best Western Vacation Resort
232 West 5th Street, Eureka, CA 95501;
Located just west of Downtown on US-101;
Stay in the heart of Northern California's Redwood Empire.
The Best Western Humboldt Bay Inn, with its convenient location, excellent facilities, and strong dedication to personal service,
is your perfect home away from home. Just blocks away from the heart of the city, provides central location with superior accommodations for every traveler.
Crescent City Travelodge 353 L Street, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: Downtown where US 101 crosses 3rd Street
This north coast hotel is located close to the harbor, great dining, shops, fishing, lighthouse,
and the nicest beaches in Northern California. Additionally, the Travelodge Crescent City
is across from McDonalds and near Dennys Restaurant, shopping and theatres.
Crescent City Comfort Inn This 100 percent non-smoking hotel is located at Gateway to the Redwood Forest and offers large rooms, some with partial ocean views.
Many of the rooms and suites have a balcony and a large whirlpool bath.
Yreka Baymont Inn This Family Vacation Hotel Features Fitness facility, Complimentary continental breakfasts,
Indoor pool and spa tub. Resort Guestrooms include important amenities such as Complimentary
high-speed Internet access, Cable television and Coffeemakers.
Yreka Econo Lodge The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites hotel is conveniently located with easy Interstate access.
Full-service amenities and features include: Free high-speed Internet access.
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