Top Things to do in Humboldt County
Top Hotels in Humboldt County
- 1. Benbow Historic Inn
- 2. Best Western Arcata Inn
- 3. Carter House Inns
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata, CA
- 5. Best Western Country Inn
- 6. Benbow Historic Inn
- 7. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
- 8. Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel
- 9. Town House Motel - Historic Old Town
- 10. The Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Humboldt County, Humboldt County
Discover the best top things to do in Humboldt County, United States including Fern Canyon, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Avenue of the Giants, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, Patrick's Point State Park, Lost Coast Trail, Moonstone Beach, The Victorian Village of Ferndale, Sequoia Park, Fernbridge Historic Bridge.
Restaurants in Humboldt County
1. Fern Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 294 reviews
This secluded canyon, home to many ferns, makes for an interesting hike.
Reviewed By L6192OLmichelleb
An easy short walk through a lush , peaceful fern lined canyon . High walls . Very unique .Nothing but green ! Your feet will get a little wet. Hard to believe it’s right next to sandy Golds beach , which is also beautiful .
2. Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 375 reviews
This state park, established in 1923, is part of the Redwoods National and State Park System.
Reviewed By chickabeegrrl - Elk Grove, United States
We had a wonderful time hiking through this park. We hiked about 13 miles along the Miner’s Ridge Trail, Gold Bluffs Beach, Fern Canyon, and back via the James Irvine Trail. It was a tough long hike with lots of climbing but worth it. The views were amazing and the photos were beautiful.
3. Avenue of the Giants
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 943 reviews
Reviewed By radar60 - Lompoc, United States
Avenue of the giants is a stunning 32 mile scenic drive through magnificent redwoods and meandering eel river vistas. Plenty of groves where you can stop and go for a hike to admire Mother Nature’s incredible beauty. We stopped by the drive through tree but our vehicle ( VW Atlas ) was too wide. Still a drive worthwhile taking.
4. Lady Bird Johnson Grove
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By archie59
Easy to get to and an easy stroll through a very beautiful grove of old growth redwoods. A piece of history that could have easily been lost , but has been preserved in this grove.
5. Patrick's Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
A little-known state park that offers a re-creation of a Yurok village, campsites and hiking trails to fine beaches.
Reviewed By northernneckinn - Tappahannock, United States
You can’t find a better hike than the rim trail through the Redwoods and mostly in the shade with amazing vistas of turbulent ocean and crashing waves appearing from time to time. Make sure you visit Wedding Rock and climb the stairs to the rock outpost overlooking the northern Californian coast! $7 for one vehicle and two people! Great value!
6. Lost Coast Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By ScottM3845
The drive certainly is difficult and long, the hiking arduous and not for the faint of heart. The scenery, the wildlife, the surf, the creeks, the camping, the night sky, the company, the whole experience, is one I will look back on as one of the best in my life. Give yourself time to enjoy the experience, an extra day, if you can. Talk with or reference someone who has done the trip previously and use their suggestions for a wonderful journey into Northern California’s truly wild Lost Coast. The questions below don’t really apply...give yourself 4 or 5 days.
7. Moonstone Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By ngremmy - Yuba City, United States
This beach is very clean and dog friendly! We enjoyed the calm and shallow shoreline with our kiddo and family. There are a few small caves on the north end of the beach along with some really neat sandstone/conglomerate rock faces. If you are looking for shells or rocks, this is not the place to look. If you are looking for a small quiet beach that is relatively safe for young ones to get their feet wet at, this is a great choice!
8. The Victorian Village of Ferndale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By AndMH
Amazing town with a feeling it has been lost. We were there on a Sunday morning around 10 during the Covid19 pandemic, So I am not sure if it is like that always but no crowds and just locals out going for brunch. Amazing collection of buildings and it seems that the Meat Market is still a butchers founded in 1909.
9. Sequoia Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By AJacuzzoAbbott - Roseville, United States
An amazing city park free to the public. You don't have to travel to the backwoods of Humboldt County to experience giant redwoods. Easy walking paths for all levels and ages.
10. Fernbridge Historic Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Dominquie - Croft, United Kingdom
This old Bridge has withheld everything that nature has thrown at it. It amazing when you go over it that it survived the great flood of 1964 in which the Eel river actually went over the bridge. You cross this bridge when going to the Victorian Village of Ferndale. This bridge has also been in the move Outbreak. Just a nice old bridge that has stood the test of time.
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