Location: Ferndale
Top Things to do in Ferndale
10 Things to Do in Ferndale That You Shouldn't Miss
Ferndale is a city in Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 1,371 at the 2010 census, down from 1,382 at the 2000 census. The city contains dozens of well-preserved Victorian storefronts and homes. Ferndale is the northern gateway to California's Lost Coast and the city, which is sited on the edge of a wide plain near the mouth of the Eel River, is also located near the extensive preserves of Coast Redwood forests.
Restaurants in Ferndale
1. Loleta Cheese Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By Melanie141974 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Was brought here by an American friend who LOVES 'grilled cheese sandwiches'. If you are an American and love American cheese, I would imagine that this would be Heaven for you. As an English person who has been spoiled with English and French cheese all of her life, I was not impressed. I find American cheese bland and the grilled cheese sandwich I had was absolutely tasteless. The coffee was luke warm, too. Service average. It was nice to sit outside in the sun, though, as there is a very nice garden there.
2. Ferndale Historic Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Raoul L - Niagara Falls, Canada
Normally I wouldn't recommend a visit to a cemetery but this one is quite unique! You can actually drive to the top of the hill that the cemetery runs up. Up there you get a great view of the town. Interesting place!
3. Founders Grove
Overall Ratings
5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Cameron M - Martinez, California, United States
We've visited Founders Grove before and it's always been a high pay-off for low effort. Now it's even better because there's a SPECTACULAR new attraction. In spring of 2016 a BIG tree fell across the already-downed Dyersville Giant (which fell in 1991). The trunk of the newly fallen tree EXPLODED across the Giant into a spectacular game of Pick-up-Sticks. The scale of the wreckage is just amazing.
The Founder Grove is popular because it's so easy to access and is an easy stroll, but somehow it never feels too overrun. Right off 101, easy parking, potties, flat wide paths, and good pamphlet all combine together to make this a real nice stop. We also visited the Rockefeller Grove off the same exit a couple of miles down a really crappy narrow road. Founders Grove beats it hands down. Rockefeller is nice, but Founders is just top notch, and we've hiked a lot of redwood groves.
4. The Victorian Village of Ferndale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By JSmith999 - Jackson, MS
we had heard so much about Ferndale - but soooo disappointed. We spent an hour trying to find the magic of this town and failed. We did see a good many Victorian style houses, but overall, I wouldn't recommend this
5. Lost Coast Scenic Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By vnrcooper - San Diego, California
Getting to the Ocean Front Inn, Shelter Cove Ca. from Eureka is an experience in its self the rugged California Coast line is incredibly beautiful the Lost Coast Hwy is not for the faint of heart specially on Harleys but worth every mile potholes, gravel repairs and all. This year the road's have been hit hard due to all the rain. The road was open all the way thru during our trip but there were several slides or wash-out along the way, the road was reduced to a single lane several times. It was challenging on our bikes but fun none the less
Note you can take Hwy 101 if you prefer a little easier drive.
6. Ferndale Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
This museum preserves the heritage of this still-thriving dairy community and its Victorian architecture.
Reviewed By SoCalbusywoman - California
this adorable little museum is a must when you visit Victorian Ferndale. Check out the photos of the worlds largest birthday cake (yes, Ferndale) see the working seismograph that records earthquakes as far away as Chile, and yes, all of the little and sometimes devastating earthquakes in the region, try your skill at identifying the kitchen implements in the display (numbered for reference) and visit the tool shed where you can see the cool array of blacksmithing tools and local brands.
7. Golden Gait Mercantile
Overall Ratings
5 based on 21 reviews
Experience the enchantment of days gone by. Classic general store brimming with hard-to-find heirloom wares revives treasured memories. In the redwood empire on California’s north coast, the Victorian Village Ferndale.
Reviewed By Soiled
Antiques, vintage, new items and fun old brands of candy. Two story building filled with unique items. Upstairs is a mini museum of Victorian times. Definitely a stop back in time.
8. The Blacksmith Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By mcpcmp - california
The Blacksmith shop and the Mercantile are my 2 favorite places to visit. Both of these stores are a cornerstone of Ferndale. I look forward to visiting them each trip
9. Fernbridge Historic Bridge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By lovescats6 - Eureka, California
There's nothing special about this bridge. In fact you could miss it as it's right after you turn to drive in to the town. You can't stop on the bridge, so unless you really are a bridge lover that you can look at as you drive over, I'm not sure why this is an attraction.
10. Centerville Beach County Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By phantom12345 - santa rosa
5 miles from Ferndale, pleasant country road with wide open spaces, barns and cows, (yes, I am easily entertained). Visited on a beautiful day and there were only 2 other cars in the parking lot. Gorgeous 9 mile beach. The highlight was walking up to the memorial of the 1860 shipwreck...which I read about on trip advisor
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