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    • Itinerary: Lighthouses of California’s North Coast
    • Itinerary: San Francisco to Crescent City Part 1
    • Itinerary: San Francisco to Crescent City Part 2
    • Itinerary: BeerCation
    • Itinerary: Oakland to Mendocino County
    • Itinerary: Re-Charge in the North Coast
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      • Beachcomber Motel and Spa
      • Benbow Historic Inn
      • Elk Cove Inn & Spa
      • Heritage House Resort
      • The Inn at Newport Ranch
      • Little River Inn
      • Skunk Train
      • Tallman Hotel
      • Visit Yurok Country
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Explore the Tasty Glory of the California Cheese Trail

By North CoastBlog, Del Norte County, Food & Drink, Humboldt County, Lake County, Mendocino County

Explore the Tasty Glory of the California Cheese Trail Cheese may be cheesy but it’s no joke. The dairy artisans of California spend years crafting the perfect process for their…

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January 21, 2021
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Whales. Wineries. Woof Walks.

By North CoastBlog, Del Norte County, Dog-Friendly, Humboldt County, Lake County, Mendocino County, Whale Watching, Wine

Head North of Ordinary for a Land of Wine, Whale Watching and Woof Walks in Northern California Grab the leash, your binoculars and your teammate in wine tasting. The northern…

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September 14, 2020
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A Candlelight Walk Among the Redwoods

By North CoastBlog, Humboldt County, Redwoods, The Outdoors

Unique North Coast Experience Stirs Holiday Memories I fondly remember going to Grandma and Grandpa’s house on Christmas Eve as a kid. I guess this would have been between when…

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November 25, 2019
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Chantralle mushrooms

Mushroom Feast Mendocino

By North CoastBlog, Festivals, Mendocino County

A Mendocino County Mushroom Celebration Autumn rain brings the fun-gis out in Mendocino County, especially in November. This mycological bloom of clusters and troops leads mycrophagists (anyone that has eaten…

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October 25, 2019
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Amy and Joshua Mithchum

Meet the Innkeepers of the Elk Cove Inn and Spa

By North CoastBlog, Lodging

World-Class Hospitality Rooted in Midwestern Traditions   The North Coast certainly isn’t short on top-notch boutique lodging options. We are blessed to have an eclectic variety of offerings that provide…

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August 20, 2019
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Skunk Train website

A Beautiful Online Skunk!

By North CoastBlog, Mendocino County, Redwoods

All Aboard the Recently Revamped Skunk Train Website   If you haven’t experienced the Skunk Train, you’ll want to visit their revamped website that launched earlier this year. It’s a…

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August 8, 2019
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The Lost Coast of Northern California

Exploring the Lost Coast of Northern California

By North CoastBlog, Redwoods, The Outdoors

Backpacking, Unique Trees, Quiet Towns, and More. Located in Humboldt and Mendocino Counties, in the North Coast of California, is the most remote and underdeveloped stretches of coastal land in…

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July 30, 2019
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Point Arena Lighthouse

Itinerary: Lighthouses of California’s North Coast

By North CoastBlog, Del Norte County, Humboldt County, Lake County, Mendocino County, The Outdoors

Several Shining Lights from Point Arena to Crescent City   Standing tall on the Northern California coast are stalwart stanchions of light that have guided sailors on ships of all…

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July 12, 2019
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Candelabra Redwood Tree

A Unique Tree on California’s North Coast

By North CoastBlog, Mendocino County, Redwoods

Discover the Magic and Mystery of the Candelabra Redwoods.   There is a forest you can find in the northern tip of Mendocino County that is wildly remote and magical….

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July 12, 2019
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Live music at the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Saloon.

The Blue Wing Blues Festival 2019

By North CoastBlog, Lake County, Music

A Local Blues Fest Celebrating 13 Years of Great Music in NorCal. If you find yourself around Lake County, California on a Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, you can always find…

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July 3, 2019
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Jet Boat Tour on the Klamath River

Jet Boat Tours on the Klamath River

By North CoastBlog, The Outdoors

A Wet and Wild Tour in NorCal! The roar of the twin engines, the wind in your hair, the cooling mist on a hot day, and wildlife and natural beauty…

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June 25, 2019
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Denver Colorado skyline

Daily Flights Between Denver and Humboldt County Begin!

By North CoastBlog, Humboldt County

Connecting the Rockies to the Redwoods   It was exciting to see the official launch of United Airlines’ daily non-stop passenger service between Humboldt County’s Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), in Mckinleyville…

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June 20, 2019
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  • Destinations
    • Del Norte County
    • Humboldt County
    • Lake County
    • Mendocino County
  • Itineraries
    • Itinerary: Lighthouses of California’s North Coast
    • Itinerary: San Francisco to Crescent City Part 1
    • Itinerary: San Francisco to Crescent City Part 2
    • Itinerary: BeerCation
    • Itinerary: Oakland to Mendocino County
    • Itinerary: Re-Charge in the North Coast
  • Information
    • Associate Members
      • Beachcomber Motel and Spa
      • Benbow Historic Inn
      • Elk Cove Inn & Spa
      • Heritage House Resort
      • The Inn at Newport Ranch
      • Little River Inn
      • Skunk Train
      • Tallman Hotel
      • Visit Yurok Country
    • Contact
    • Getting Here
    • Redwood Highway Map
    • Weather
  • Blog