Take five days to explore the Northern California coast and thousand year old redwoods for a taste of natural history, wonder, and beauty all wrapped into one.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Drive this 32-mile scenic road right through redwood forests before heading north to Orick. There are stopping points along the way for walks/hikes and viewpoints.
Stop by this coastal state park for a taste of the salty sea and coastal views as you drive north toward Orick.
Stop here for your first taste of Redwood groves
Check into your basecamp hotel that is just a short drive from redwood groves and forests.
A short 1.5-mile loop trail to explorel as golden light filters through the trees at sunset.
Finish the day with a hearty burger and sweet milkshake at this "snack shack" in Orick!
Home to meadows, fern canyons, redwoods, and so much more—this State Park will keep you busy for hours on end.
This trail is about a mile long and leads you out to a fern-filled river and canyon area. It's a stunning spot to immerse yourself in nature!
End your day of exploration along the black sand shores of this beach with a picnic dinner and amazing sunset before going to set up camp.
right on the coast at this campground with amazing sunset views and moody, foggy mornings.
Stop into this traditional diner for an amazing breakfast! The coffee is yummy and the vibes are always great here.
Head to this attraction to view redwoods from a gondola or walk on tall platforms connecting you to the canopy.
Stop in here for lunch and try their famous smoked salmon.
Explore this "hidden" beach just north of downtown for some quality time along the coast.
Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy it from the shores of this California beach. It's a great spot to watch the sun dip below the Pacific Ocean.
This is an expansive state park with coastal trails (if you have the time). The 3-mile Hobbs Wall Trail is a shorter option to view old growth trees and spring wildflowers.
Come admire the crashing waves against the shore and the rugged coastline at this overlook just outside of Crescent City.
Continuing north, end your day along this scenic coastal road.
At the end of the day, enjoy a hearty burger and a pint at this popular brewery.
This 6 mile trail will keep you moving for about 4-5 hours, but it is worth it to be surrounded by the amazing redwoods.
Stop in for a delicious brunch/lunch after a busy morning exploring. This mom-and-pop restaurant makes everything from scratch.
Spend time exploring this expansive park, taking in the history and age of the redwoods.
Known as one of the most beautiful redwood groves in all of the parks, end your trip on a high note visiting these thousand year old trees.