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Plan Your Visit to Crescent City & Del Norte County, California

Discover the Fringe of Old California Where Nature Outnumbers People

Things to do in Del Norte County, California - The Redwoods Coast

THINGS TO DO & SEE

There are few beaten paths in Del Norte County and Crescent City. Breath in the ocean air along the Yurok Loop Trail. Amble along the Smith River as the redwoods tower above and emerald waters rush beside you. Start exploring.

Hotels, Motels and Camping in Del Norte County, California Along the Redwoods Coast

STAY A WHILE

Serious exploring requires serious relaxing. Del Norte County and Crescent City host an array of stays with amenities and price points that call to any weary traveler. Hook up your road warrior RV. Stock your vacation rental fridge. Stoke your campfire. You have earned a recharge.

Restaurants in Del Norte County, California Along the Redwoods Coast

EAT GOOD FOOD

Taste your way through your next Del Norte County California adventure. Gather around a table — or a trail — with people you love. Spread out a blanket and savor a Pacific Ocean beach sunset with a pizza to-go. Experience craft breweries with heart and soul.

Events in Del Norte County, California

FUN EVENTS

There’s always something fun happening here. Run a 10K through a redwood forest. Raft the Smith River at the Gasquet Raft Races, ride a wave at surf camp, or catch a culinary-inspired event like the Yurok Tribe Salmon Festival.

Explore Crescent City, California and Our Surrounding Communities within Del Norte County: Klamath, Smith River, Gasquet, Hiouchi and Fort Dick

There’s a feeling in our salt air. It’s a feeling hard to describe. But when you arrive, you’ll feel it. And you might hear it. It’s calm. It’s quiet. And it’s as if someone or something is whispering “stay”.

CRESCENT CITY — AND ALL OF DEL NORTE COUNTY — is a place for spirited independence where we encourage entertaining yourself and getting lost in wonder as part of the journey. Awe-inspiring rewards are for those who make the time to go out of the way. Who walk the trail alone. Who choose to leave a legacy of memories spent with their children, family and friends. Who choose to count the moments by smiles and not “shoulds”.

A raw, unsung California spirit ripples throughout Del Norte County and our communities: Crescent City, Klamath, Smith River, Gasquet, Hiouchi and Fort Dick.

This is the last stop. The last coast. The fringe of Old California where nature outnumbers people.

Wander With Us to Earn Your Official Patch

Wander through the California redwoods, surf rugged coastline, hike the California Coastal Trail, or savor a craft brew next to a cozy campfire along the Pacific Ocean.

Tag your photos with #visitdelnorte — and tag us @VisitDelNorteCounty — to earn your commemorative Visit Del Norte County Patch (and it’s a sticker, too!). Find out how to play.

Follow our Big Adventures journal (and tag your photos #visitdelnorte so we can follow along!) for things to do and ideas for exploring all parts of Del Norte County — from the Oregon border to Crescent City to Klamath, California.

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How to spend a WOW weekend in Del Norte County, California #visitdelnorte
✈️ Skip the drive. Catch a quick direct flight from Oakland (OAK) or Los Angeles (HHR) into Crescent City, California on Advanced Air @advancedairlines
🍔 🍺 Early dinner or late lunch at Seaquake Brewing Co. @seaquakebrewing
💤 🍷 Check in for 3 nights at the delightfully cozy Historic Requa Inn overlooking the Klamath River @requa.inn 🥓 Wake up to strong coffee, a hearty breakfast, homemade cinnamon rolls, and amazing views every morning. 
🥾 Explore all of Klamath, California including Trees of Mystery @treesofmysteryofficial and the Klamath Tour Thru Tree --one of the last few living redwood trees that you can drive through. 
🌊 Plus, don't miss the Hidden Beach Trail, Lagoon Creek Beach, Wilson Creek Beach, High Bluff Beach, Klamath Overlook, and nearby Prairie Creek Redwood National & State Park (5 miles away). During the summer months, Klamath Jet Boats and Redwood Yurok Canoe Tours are a must!
🚣 🚲 🌲 Head to Crescent City for an adventure through the redwoods and along the renowned Smith River with Redwood Rides @redwood_rides who operates year-round naturalist guided whitewater rafting, kayaking, and biking tours. 
Lunch at the Historic Hiouchi Cafe @hiouchicafe (they serve breakfast and mimosas 'til 2pm)
Dang. You've run out of weekend, not things to do. Guess you'll have to come back 💚 
#travel #california #redwoods #adventures
Redwood Rings of History #visitdelnorte
Have you noticed the Cross Section of History tree at Trees of Mystery? 🌲 
The growth rings show how big the tree was during the Crusades (year 1096), Magna Carta (1215), Columbus (1492), and the Pilgrims (1620).
You can easily set aside an entire day to experience everything there is to do and see at Trees of Mystery in Del Norte County, California. Open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas; open a 1/2 day on Christmas Eve. 
#treesofmystery #redwoods #nostalgiatrip #klamathcalifornia
Fall Fun 🍂 Blueberry season is over, but the 🫐 Blueberry Hill Farm in Crescent City, California is open on Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm for U-pick pumpkins and U-pick flowers. Grab a snack at the Skarff Food Truck while you're there! 
🎃 12 different varieties of organically grown pumpkins for carving, baking, and decorating.
🌼 Picking flowers? They provide you with pruning shears and a mason jar filled with water. Use the pruning shears to clip flowers and fill your mason jar to build your bouquet. The U-pick flower field is a collaboration with the very talented folks at @elkhorn_herbals_plant_nursery 
Bring water, wear sunscreen, a hat with a brim, and comfortable closed-toe shoes that can get dirty.
📸  Photos courtesy of 1)) Blueberry Hill Farm #2) Elk Horn Herbals Plant Nursery and #3 & #4) Meagan Ishtar Cardillo
#FallVibes #HarvestSeason #flowers #farmlife #pumpkinseason #visitdelnorte
Jedediah Smith Redwood National and State Park was named one of the top 3 "most peaceful campgrounds in the United States". Plan your peace ✌ #visitdelnorte
Between dozens of hiking trails through ancient redwood forests and floating, fishing and kayaking on the Smith River -- one of the cleanest rivers in the U.S.-- we can't imagine a more peaceful camping trip!
Check out the entire list of camping options in Del Norte County, California -- from oceanfront to lakefront and everything in between --> https://bit.ly/4zmQgnx 
Read the article here -->
https://yhoo.it/4hNxy1n
Photos courtesy of @morethanjustparks / @visitcalifornia 
#visitcalifornia #camping #PeacefulLiving #crescentcityca #redwoods
REV YOUR ENGINES ✨The Sea Cruise Classic Car Show weekend is here! FREE EVENT ✨Friday & Saturday, Oct 2-3
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🎉 JOIN THE PARTY IN DOWNTOWN
The Sea Cruise weekend party kicks off in Downtown at the Paragon Coffeehouse  parking lot!
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
⏰ 3:30–7:00 PM
📍 Paragon Coffeehouse Parking Lot | 3rd & G Street
🍴 AMAZING EATS
Delicious food and sweets:
🌮 Defe’s Cosina
🥪 The Lunch Box
🔥 Tickle Me Tummy Grilled
🍭Seabreeze - Cotton Candy & other yummies
🥞 Mombos Crepes
🍰 Dandelion Bakery
🍎 T’s Sweet Creations — Candy Apple Bar
🌮 Juanita’s Taco Truck
Special shoutout to Juanita’s — our longest-standing Friday Nights Downtown vendor, who has been right alongside us for all 10 years! ❤️
🛍️ SHOP LOCAL + SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS
Vendors will be set up with unique finds, handmade goods, gifts, and plenty of things you won’t want to leave without!
🧴Alexa Rose
📚Turn the Page mobile book shop
💍Fearlessy Made
🎩Pretty Little Brims hat bar
🎨Denise Tierney Whimsical Pastel Paintings
🧴Gnomad Essentials
🌲Redwood Parks
🕯Scentsy
👾Dad Force Creations
🎨Crescent Harbor Gallery
🪵Davidson Designs
🎯🎳KIDS ZONE
CASA of Del Norte, the Del Norte Child Care Council and Redwoods Family Resource Center, are bringing the Kids Zone to Sea Cruise.
Bring the kiddos for some extra fun while the whole family enjoys the evening. 
🎶 LIVE MUSIC🤘
One King Entertainment is bringing Cut It Like Kings LIVE to the celebration!
They’ll keep the music going through the evening’s Show & Shine and Car Cruise, making this one Friday night you won’t want to miss.
🚘 SHOW & SHINE: 4:00–6:00 PM
🚗 SANCTIONED CAR CRUISE
#visitdelnorte #event #free #crescentcityca
🛶 Last call for Yurok Redwood Canoe Tours until next spring! 🛶Reserve a guided Klamath River tour in a hand carved redwood canoe. Tours available this Wednesday thru Saturday 8:30am and 11am 🎟️ Reserve a spot by calling 707-482-1555 or info@redwoodyurokcanoetours.com 🌲 Tours end for the season on September 26 🎥 @visityurokcountry 💚 #visitdelnorte #californialove #canoe #nature
🎂 🌲Seeking stories and historical photos.
Scenic Highway 199 is turning 100 years old in November 2026. We're looking for stories and photos from years past. 
If you have anything to share--vintage photos captured along the highway, old postcards, your favorite moments, historical facts, etc. 
Send us an email to hello@visitdelnortecounty.com. We'd love to hear from you!
#visitdelnorte #historylovers #DelNorteCounty #crescentcityca #crescentcity
Wavy dreams #visitdelnorte
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Surf your 🩵 out , stroll and tidepool along our mesmerizing Pacific Ocean beaches in Del Norte County, California. Happy California Surfing Day! 
Visit @localboyssurfshop in Crescent City for boards, gear, rentals, and local advice.

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