What to do and see in Garberville, United States: The Best Places and Tips

February 12, 2018 Tonie Szymanski

Garberville is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California. It is located on the South Fork of the Eel River 52 miles (84 km) south-southeast of Eureka, at an elevation of 535 feet (163 m). The population was 913 at the 2010 United States Census. It is approximately 200 miles (320 km) north of San Francisco, California, and within a fifteen-minute drive to Humboldt Redwoods State Park and a sixty-minute drive to Eureka, the county seat. Garberville is the primary town in the area known as the Mateel Region, consisting of parts of the Mattole and Eel River watersheds in southern Humboldt and northern Mendocino counties.
Restaurants in Garberville

1. Richardson Grove State Park

1600 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542-8700 +1 707-247-3318
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 87 reviews

Richardson Grove State Park

Reviewed By DroolieK - Petaluma, California

We visited yesterday and had a great time. The park is beautiful and the trees are amazing. We would like to visit another time when the visitors center is open.

2. Briceland Vineyards

5959 Briceland Rd, 5.5 miles west of Redway, Redway, CA 95560-9712 +1 707-923-2429
Excellent
92%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 21 reviews

Briceland Vineyards

Fall and Winter, we are open by appointment only for tasting, tours and purchasing. Same day/short notice appointments are sometimes OK. We produce distinctive, site-driven small batch wines made mainly from grapes grown in small plots in Southern Humboldt. Our wines receive recognition in well known wine competitions including the CA State Fair and the Orange County Fair, along with top reviews from wine writers. We are best known for our Single Vineyard Humboldt Pinot Noirs and our Brut Sparkling wines, while our other reds and whites are distinctive and well received. Our Winery is located about 75 yards up Ferren Road, off of Briceland/Shelter Cove Road, 1/4 mile before Briceland 5.5 miles West from Redway on the way towards Shelter Cove.

Reviewed By Gillian B - Reno, Nevada

My newly-wedded husband and I dropped in on a lark. We were on our way to Sinkyone SP and saw the sign "vineyard". Andrew, kind host and owner, welcomed our unannounced selves and gave us a tour. We tasted on the cozy patio with him and his lovely wife Rosie. The wine was excellent. His knowledge of the science, philosophy, and history of wine making made for interesting conversation. The Arneis was unusual and my favorite, I am not a white wine person (like, AT ALL) and I found it very refreshing. The chardonnay was not buttery, interesting to find out that the taste is a manufactured side-effect, The Pinot was our favorite, We took a bottle home as well as a bottle of sparkling wine for our anniversary. Thank you Briceland.

3. One Log House

705 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542-8701 +1 707-247-3717
Excellent
27%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

One Log House

This special log home includes living, dining, & bedroom areas just like any other trailer or motorhome. This Northern California redwood attraction has been a longtime popular attraction to young and old alike. At One Log House Espresso & Gifts, we also have a nice gift shop with unique redwood gifts, bowls, clocks, chainsaw carvings, & souvenirs. We also feature espresso drinks (hot, cold, or blended), smoothies, milk shakes, fresh deli sandwiches, and ice cream.

Reviewed By Alli H - Denver, Colorado

We try to research and stop at Roadside America attractions. This one was not planned, and I'm so glad we stopped. The outside looks like a tree and the inside feels like an airstream. $1.00 gets you in the door.

4. Legend of Big Foot

2500 US Highway 101, Garberville, CA 95542-8703 +1 707-247-3332
Excellent
29%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 17 reviews

Legend of Big Foot

Reviewed By chairduck - Brooktondale, New York

There's a million of these stores up and down Highway 101; this is the only one that doesn't have a weird or "historic" tree attached to it (although there are some across the street from it). Whether that's a positive or a negative is your prerogative.

5. Thunderbird Mountain Trading Company

705 US Highway 101, Suite 3, Garberville, CA 95542-8701 +1 707-247-3100
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 4 reviews

Major manufacturers of Southwest Native American Jewelry at our shop in Albuquerque New Mexico. Visit our show room & gallery: Fine furs, Gourmet Indian-style Smoked Salmon Jerky/Smoked Salmon Fillets, Wild Buffalo & Beef Jerky. Imported Alpaca, Textiles, & Furs!

Reviewed By nursemary98 - Pacifica, California

Great salmon candy - a type of dried salmon with a sweet caramelized taste. There is lots to look at here, especially if the owner is there, all the really beautiful jewelry will be in the display cases. They are very knowledgeable about jewelry but not pushy at all. Its the kind of place you can look at things and ask questions without being pressured. The owner gave a great deal (without us asking) on 2 pair of earrings.

6. Benbow Inn Golf Course

7000 Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA 95542-3603 +1 707-923-2124
Excellent
38%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 16 reviews

Benbow Hotel & Resort Golf Course is a beautiful course located in Benbow Valley. With meticulously tended greens and lovely Humboldt County views, the nine-hole course is one of Northern Califorania's most challenging. The course which winds through the pictureque Benbow Valley boasts two sets of tees to allow players to play 18 holes. Complete with rentals, carts and golf shop

Reviewed By Kevin34862 - Morgan Hill, California

Classic historic inn located at the beginning of the Avenue of the Giants and Redwood Forests. The accommodations-while historic-are surprisingly modern and comfortable. Pleasant and courteous staff, on site restaurant with excellent dinner service. Back patio is riverfront with reading chairs, croquet, and small dog friendly. Accompanying grounds (through an underpass) are a golf course and KOA type campground

7. Blue Moon Gift Shop

772 Redwood Dr, Garberville, CA 95542-3105 +1 707-923-2632
Excellent
100%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 3 reviews

Blue Moon Gift Shop

Reviewed By baybabe2016 - Pleasanton, California

This place has a lot of everything. You can find party decorations to birthday and holiday gifts, jewelry, cards, games, gag gifts too. We always try to go in at least once on every trip. It is never the same twice - new things appear each time we visit. Unless small kids are under control this is not a place to bring them. There are too many temptations for small hands.

8. King Range Bookstore

901 Redwood Dr, Garberville, CA 95542-3108 +1 707-499-5471
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

King Range Bookstore

Reviewed By abearfellow

We were exploring the Shelter Cove area and needed some reference books to understand the geology. We stumbled on the King Range bookstore (named after the big coastal mountains) and found exactly what we needed plus a whole lot more. Good science fiction. Good selection of both new and used. Really fun owner who knew a lot about the area and some of the local authors. Definitely worth a stopover.

9. Julia Morgan Redwood Grove

255 Benbow Dam Rd, near Benbow Inn, Garberville, CA 95542-4100 +1 415-317-2034
Julia Morgan Redwood Grove

Estate & Garden Tours are offered year round by advance reservation. Tour Redwood Grove and the estate designed by architect Julia Morgan. The tour tracks the changes to the estate over time and the vision of the current owners to architecturally restore the property using local Humboldt County artisans. Golf cart pick up from Benbow Inn upon request.

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