The heart of California 's magnificent coastal redwoods beats right here in Humboldt County . Whether you ramble among ancient groves in Redwood National Park , or thread your car through towering trunks on Avenue of the Giants, prepare to be inspired. For the California redwood forest is just the beginning of an undiscovered paradise for nature lovers and adventurers. Here you can watch abundant wildlife, soak up spectacular scenery, or hike, bike, boat and beachcomb to your heart's delight. After you own the outdoors, make your retreat to charming small towns where history blends perfectly with the present. Lovingly preserved Victorians are ideal settings for your art, food and wine discoveries. Through it all you'll be seduced by a relaxed rural lifestyle, where your day is measured by the pounding of the surf and the stillness of the forest.

This is the official website of the Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau, who invites you to plan your Northern California vacation in the place the USDA declared to be "America's Most Scenic Rural County ," and National Geographic Traveler magazine named " One of the world's top ten great places." Explore this site for a virtual tour of the Northern California redwoods and the Northern California coast, as well as for complete lodging, dining, events and attraction information. Take advantage of the Build Your Itinerary feature to create and share a custom vacation itinerary, download our interactive Travel Guide and don't forget to sign up for our Redwood Coast Newsletter.

Now you can really delve into the Redwood Coast by exploring our growing array of rich media offerings. Many of our listings are linked to video, audio and portable document files that will expand your understanding and enjoyment of what Humboldt County has to offer. If your computer doesn't have the necessary viewing software, just follow the links for free downloads.

We hope you enjoy planning your Redwood Coast getaway. If you want something that you can't find on this website, please e-mail us or call us at 800-346-3482, and our knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer your questions.

Humboldt County Convention & Visitors Bureau