Things to do in North Coast California

Activities, attractions and tours

Mendocino Coast showing a sunset, a lighthouse and general coastal views
Mendocino Coast showing a sunset, a lighthouse and general coastal views
Redwood National and State Parks which includes a park
Redwood National and State Parks showing a sunset and forests
Redwood National and State Parks which includes signage and general coastal views
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What to do in North Coast California

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Redwood National and State Parks which includes a bridge and forests

Redwood National and State Parks

5/5(3 reviews)

Walk amid towering trees, hike along scenic coastal trails and spot rare wildlife at this spectacular national park in North Coast California.

Redwood National and State Parks
Glass Beach featuring rocky coastline

Glass Beach

4/5(4 reviews)

Comb the beach for sea glass gems and artificial rubies in this former trash site that has become a bay of colors.

Glass Beach
Such a lovely place to go for a walk.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park

5/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park during your travels to Crescent City. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Redwood National and State Parks showing outdoor art

Trees of Mystery

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Uncover the fascinating world of giant redwood trees via interpretive trails, a museum, a treetop gondola and wooden sculptures that may be familiar.

Trees of Mystery
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens showing a park

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Take a tour of this enormous floral haven and follow the trail to the coast for excellent views of the Pacific Ocean.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Mendocino Headlands State Park showing general coastal views, rocky coastline and a gorge or canyon

Mendocino Headlands State Park

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Hike through this scenic park for its excellent views and beaches and browse the fascinating exhibits in the visitor center.

Mendocino Headlands State Park
Sunset at a beach on the north coast of california

Noyo Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Fort Bragg with a trip to Noyo Harbor.

Noyo Harbor
The Beach and Bay in Trinidad, California

Trinidad Bay

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trinidad Bay during your travels in Trinidad. Stroll along the beaches in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

Trinidad Bay
A relatively unknown location, Fern Canyon is exactly what it sounds like. Wall to wall ferns make this short hike feel truly prehistoric. #ADVENTURE

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

You can take time to visit Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park during your travels to Orick. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Areas of North Coast California

Sunset and sea stacks along Northern California coastline, Crescent City

Crescent City North

If you're spending some time in Crescent City North, Pebble Beach and Castle Rock are top sights worth seeing.

Crescent City North
Beautiful Pacific Coast.

Westhaven-Moonstone

You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Westhaven-Moonstone. You might want to make time for a stop at Moonstone Beach or Trinidad Bay.

Westhaven-Moonstone
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Pacific

While visiting Pacific, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Azalea State Natural Reserve.

Pacific
View from one of the marsh trails

Jacoby Creek

While visiting Jacoby Creek, you might make a stop by sights like Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and Baywood Golf And Country Club.

Jacoby Creek
Morning light shines historic downtown Eureka, California, USA.

Downtown Eureka

4/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Eureka, Carson Mansion and Morris Graves Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Eureka
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Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Arcata Plaza and Arcata Theatre Lounge.

Downtown
Redwood National and State Parks which includes general coastal views, surf and a sandy beach

Eureka

Boy Scout Tree Trail featuring hiking or walking and forests as well as a couple

Crescent City

Avenue of the Giants 1

Redcrest

Elk grazing in a natural grasslands habitat Northern Californ

Elk

Forest and rough coasline in the north. Cazadero, California, United States of America.

Cazadero

USA, California, Mendocino Co. Vineyards show their bright green leaves in the height of summer, in Hopland, Mendocino County, California

Hopland

Upper Crystal Springs Reservoir, part of the San Mateo Creek watershed and Santa Cruz mountains covered with clouds visible in the background; San Mateo, San Francisco bay area, California

Upper Lake

Summer hike in the mountains with a backpack and tent.

Happy Camp

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