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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.
- Ways to Play in Yurok CountryGain new appreciation for the history and culture of these Native lands while also soaking up North Coast scenery
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- Humboldt County Travel GuideGet to know the charming small towns that dot this picturesque county on California’s North Coast
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- Lake CountyExplore history, play on the water, and experience an emerging wine scene in this dynamic destination
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- North Coast Wine CountrySlip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards
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- 5 Northern California Seafood RestaurantsHead to one of these coastal restaurants to find caught-that-day fish dishes
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- So You Think You Know Mendocino County?Consider these 10 captivating ways to venture beyond your go-to favorites in this North Coast haven
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- Clear LakeExplore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake
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- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkGet off the grid and among the giants at this Del Norte County redwood park
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- Skunk TrainRide a historic train through soaring coast redwoods
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- The Lost CoastHike—or better yet backpack—a secret stretch of coastline
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- Best Beaches on the North CoastExplore the breathtaking scenery of the wild Sonoma and Mendocino coasts—from sandy shores to the top of a lighthouse
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Places to Visit
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Travel Stories
Things to do
Events in this Region
North Coast Wine Country
Slip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyardsMendocino Wine Country
Discover sustainability-minded wineries, surrounded by redwoodsClear Lake
Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lakeWildsoul Enchanting Gatherings
Downward dog meets local eatsCraft Breweries of the North Coast
Organic brewing in wild settingsElk Cove Inn & Spa
Slip away to a North Coast retreatCalifornia Questionnaire: Dario Sattui
The head of V. Sattui Wines and owner of Napa’s Castello di Amorosa can’t get enough of his home stateDiscover 8 of California’s Best-Kept Secrets
These remote and surprising spots fly under the radar for even the most well-versed California travelers10 Super-Scenic California Road Trips
Follow these classic routes for magical scenery and worthy stopsVan Damme State Marine Conservation Area
Explore a rocky and wild wonderland
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
Mendocino’s Delectable Duck
California Dream Eater
3 Farm2Fork Feasts in California
California Pop
California Pop: North Coast
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
Discovering Lake County
54min
Michelin Guide, L.A. to Paso Robles, LGBTQ+ Travel
46min
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