Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Explore the gargantuan forests and dramatic coast of
Redwood National &
2
Feel small amongst the standing and fallen giants in
Humboldt Redwoods
3
Hike the lush, remote and wild
Lost Coast
.
4
Find a hidden cove on the
Sonoma Coast
.
6
Drink the sampler at McKinleyville's
Six Rivers Brewery
, NorCal's best
brewpub.
7
Climb to the top of
Point Arena Lighthouse
for views over the jagged
coast.
8
Tour the laid-back vineyards of the
Anderson Valley
.
9
Indulge in some all-American roadside kitsch along Hwy 101 like
Trees of
Mystery
.
a
Feel like you've been transported to the wholesome 1950s in the dairy
town of
Ferndale
.
Getting Around
Although Hwy 1 is popular with cyclists and there are bus connections, you will almost
certainly need a car to explore this region. Those headed to the far north and on a schedule
should take Hwy 101, the faster, inland route and then cut over to the coast. Windy Hwy 1
hugs the coast, then cuts inland and ends at Leggett, where it joins Hwy 101. Neither
Amtrak nor Greyhound serve cities on coastal Hwy 1.
Los Angeles and Seattle. From LA, Amtrak buses connect to several North Coast towns
including Leggett ($85, 11 hours, two daily) and Garberville ($87, 11½ hours, two daily).
Brave souls willing to piece together bus travel through the region will face a time-con-
suming headache, but connections are possible to almost every town in the region.
Grey-
($44, three hours, one daily) Willits ($44, 3½ hours, one daily), Rio Dell (near Fortuna,
$57, six hours, one daily), Eureka ($57, 6¾ hours, one daily) and Arcata ($57, seven
hours, one daily).
