Northern California
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Use this northern California Attraction guide to plan the perfect vacation on the coast.
You'll find plenty of things to see and do. Go horseback riding on the beach or explore sea caves by kayak. Go fishing or abalone diving. Tour a dramatic lighthouse or a stunning coastal botanical garden. Visit a charming Victorian village or a historic fort. And the list goes on...
Attractions are organized from north to south by county for your convenience.
Del Norte County
Things to SeeTrees of Mystery
Northern California theme park in Klamath, with large statues of Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox. Gondola rides through the California redwoods, museum, cafe, gift shop.
St. George Lighthouse
Helicopter tours of this offshore lighthouse are offered from the Crescent City Airport from October through June.
Battery Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Crescent City is open to the public.
Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge
Castle Rock is a small island offshore Crescent City. It's a sanctuary for seabirds and a resting place for seals and sea lions.
Things to Do
Rivers West
Provides guided fishing tours on north coast rivers in California and Oregon.
Klamath River Jet Boat Tours
Tours begin at the mouth of the Klamath River, off Highway 101. Choose from a 55 mile trip or a 30 minute scenic cruise.
Klamath Wild River Fishing
Jet boat fishing guide on the Klamath River.
Humboldt County
Things to SeeEureka's Victorian Architecture
Eureka is famous for its grand old Victorians and refurbished waterfront. There's also a thriving artistic community.
Confusion Hill
Northern california attraction in Piercy on Highway 101. Located in the redwoods, includes the Gravity House, the Redwood Shoehouse, the worlds largest free standing redwood chainsaw carving and the miniature Mountain Train Ride.
Victorian Ferndale
This northern California attraction is a living history museum of Victorian architecture. Self-guided tours are available. Also a good spot for art and antiques.
Things to Do
Hum-Boats Sailing, Canoe & Kayak Center
Provides lessons, rentals, boat tours, full moon tours from Humboldt Bay at Eureka. Sailboats, motorboats and kayaks available.
Mendocino County
Things to See
Point Arena Lighthouse
Enjoy stunning views, whale-watching, a gift shop, and lodging at this dramatic northern California attraction. Lots of great information and wonderful photos at this site. But watch out for the foghorn that blows when you log on!
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
One of the loveliest northern California attractions, these botanical gardens are right on the coast at Fort Bragg. Beautiful gardens and stunning coastal vistas.
Point Cabrillo Light Station
Lighthouse and nature preserve, this northern California attraction is located south of Fort Bragg. Whale festival, guided tours through the preserve and gift shop.
Things to Do
Ricochet Ridge Ranch
Horseback riding trips through the redwoods or along the beach at MecKerricher State Park.
The Skunk Train
Take a ride on historic steam and diesel powered trains at this northern california attraction. You'll travel through redwood forests, cross rivers, and go through tunnels on the trip between Fort Bragg and Northspur.
Lost Coast Kayaking
Mendocino Sea Cave tours leave from Van Damme State Park.
Ross Ranch
Guided horseback rides at Manchester Beach or in the redwood forest, south of Elk. Beware! This site whinnies when you log on.
Force 10 Ocean Whitewater Tours
Explore sea caves and isolated beaches on kayak tours along the Elk coast.
Adventure Rents
Canoe and kayak rentals for exploring the Gualala River.
Sonoma County
Things to See
Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve
This northern California attraction, boasts thickets of sun-loving rhododendrons, which sprang up after a forest north of Jenner was destroyed by fire. Now, clusters of pink blossoms cover much of the reserve from April through June.
Fort Ross State Historic Park
Fort Ross was a trading outpost for the Russian-American Company from 1812 to 1841. One original building remains, and there are five reconstructed buildings within the stockade walls.
California Carnivores
Explore the strange world of carnivorous plants at this nursery in Sebastopol.
Things to Do
Bodega Bay Kayak
Offers kayak sales, rentals and guided tours of the Sonoma caost.
Bodega Bay Surf Shack
Surfing equipment rentals and surfing lessons. Kayak and bicycle rentals.
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