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Romance finds a home in this idyllic coastal land, where ocean fog rolls in to blanket hushed redwood forests. Along more than 100 miles of coast, artists set up easels to paint scenes of pounding surf, picturesque headlands, and whitewashed cottages in towns like Mendocino or Eureka. A new generation of farmers and winemakers focus their energy on preserving the land as well as producing amazing food and wine—be sure to try every hyper-local specialty. And keep an eye out for supersized regulars: From December through May, about 20,000 gray whales travel the coast on their annual migration.
Featured North Coast
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- Ways to Play in Yurok Country
Ways to Play in Yurok Country
Gain new appreciation for the history and culture of these Native lands while also soaking up North Coast scenery - How to Explore Mendocino’s Glass Beach
How to Explore Mendocino’s Glass Beach
Your complete guide to visiting one of California’s most unusual coastal spots - Humboldt County Travel Guide
Humboldt County Travel Guide
Get to know the charming small towns that dot this picturesque county on California’s North Coast - Lake County
Lake County
Explore history, play on the water, and experience an emerging wine scene in this dynamic destination - North Coast Wine Country
North Coast Wine Country
Slip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards - 5 Northern California Seafood Restaurants
5 Northern California Seafood Restaurants
Head to one of these coastal restaurants to find caught-that-day fish dishes - So You Think You Know Mendocino County?
So You Think You Know Mendocino County?
Consider these 10 captivating ways to venture beyond your go-to favorites in this North Coast haven - Clear Lake
Clear Lake
Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Get off the grid and among the giants at this Del Norte County redwood park - Best Beaches on the North Coast
Best Beaches on the North Coast
Explore the breathtaking scenery of the wild Sonoma and Mendocino coasts—from sandy shores to the top of a lighthouse - Take a Road Trip Up California’s Wild North Coast
Take a Road Trip Up California’s Wild North Coast
Travel blogger Jessica Wright shares her top stops in Mendocino, Fort Bragg, and points north - Skunk Train
Skunk Train
Ride a historic train through soaring coast redwoods
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- North of Ordinary
North of Ordinary
- Visit Mendocino County
Visit Mendocino County
- Visit Del Norte County
Visit Del Norte County
- Visit Lake County
Visit Lake County
- Visit Fort Bragg
Visit Fort Bragg
- Point Arena
Point Arena
- Visit Eureka
Visit Eureka
- Humboldt County Visitors Bureau
Humboldt County Visitors Bureau
Places to Visit
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- Arcata
Humboldt CountyArcata
- Point Arena
Mendocino CountyPoint Arena
- Ukiah
Mendocino CountyUkiah
- Mendocino
Mendocino CountyMendocino
- Klamath
Del Norte CountyKlamath
- Fort Bragg
Mendocino CountyFort Bragg
- Ferndale
Humboldt CountyFerndale
- Crescent City
Del Norte CountyCrescent City
Things to do
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- Neighborhood Guide: Mendocino
Neighborhood Guide: Mendocino
Perched atop rocky headlands towering above the Pacific surf, this lumber-town-reborn-as-artist-colony turns on the charm
- Get Outside and Enjoy National Park Week in California
Get Outside and Enjoy National Park Week in California
Enjoy free entry on April 20, and make the most of ranger-led hikes and talks, children’s programs, outdoor theater, and more
- Find Road Trip Inspiration via the California Now Podcast
Find Road Trip Inspiration via the California Now Podcast
Join host Soterios Johnson as he uncovers the best ways to motor around the Golden State
- 3 Ways to Explore California Redwoods
3 Ways to Explore California Redwoods
- 10 Only-in-California Dining Experiences
10 Only-in-California Dining Experiences
- Yurok
Yurok
California’s largest tribe possesses a proud history and offers tourists rich and varied experiences along the scenic North Coast
- Where to Travel in California Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Where to Travel in California Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Can’t decide where to go in the Golden State? Let the stars guide you…
- Where to Celebrate California Wine Month
Where to Celebrate California Wine Month
Join the festivities throughout September at wineries across the state—or bring the harvest excitement home
- Ways to Play in Yurok Country
Ways to Play in Yurok Country
Gain new appreciation for the history and culture of these Native lands while also soaking up North Coast scenery
- Visit Native California: Facts and Figures
Visit Native California: Facts and Figures
The statistics collected here provide essential context for understanding the size, evolution, and struggles faced by the state’s Native Americans
Places to Eat & Drink
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- North Coast Wine Country
North Coast Wine Country
Slip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards
- Mendocino Wine Country
Mendocino Wine Country
Discover sustainability-minded wineries, surrounded by redwoods
- Clear Lake
Clear Lake
Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake
- Craft Breweries of the North Coast
Craft Breweries of the North Coast
Organic brewing in wild settings
- Mendocino & Sonoma County: The Wine Road
Mendocino & Sonoma County: The Wine Road
Twist through redwoods and over hills to the home of 150 wineries
- Great U-Pick Farms in California
Great U-Pick Farms in California
Enjoy the best of California’s berries, apples, mandarin oranges, and more at these local farms
- 12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals
12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals
California agriculture, fun celebrations
- 8 Tips for Cycling in California
8 Tips for Cycling in California
Want to see the Golden State by bike? Use these tips to make the most of your ride
- Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area
Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area
Explore a rocky and wild wonderland
- Wildsoul Enchanting Gatherings
Wildsoul Enchanting Gatherings
Downward dog meets local eats
Videos
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California 101
Mendocino County Road Trip
You Are Here. A California Love Letter
Hidden Gems
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
California 101
Crescent City: 5 Amazing Things
California 101
North Coast Best Beaches
California 101
Redwood State and National Parks
California Dream Eater
3 Farm2Fork Feasts in California
Podcasts
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Atlas Obscura, Packing Tips, Wine
26min
Culinary Gems, Hidden Beaches, Napa Valley Wine
37min
Anderson Valley, L.A. Music Venues, Family Travel
35min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
35min
Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
38min
California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
37min
California Cuisine, Sonoma County, Yosemite
34min
Fascinating Road Trips
37min
Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
How to Experience California's Wine Month
42min
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