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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.

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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

  • 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

  • Clear Lake

    Clear Lake

    Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake

  • Skunk Train

    Skunk Train

    Ride a historic train through soaring coast redwoods

  • The Lost Coast

    The Lost Coast

    Hike—or better yet backpack—a secret stretch of coastline

  • 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

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