Explore California's North of Ordinary Region

Explore California's North of Ordinary Region Majestic Redwoods, stunning Pacific coastlines, farm-to-table delights, and over 100 award-winning wineries and breweries ... just for starters.

Road trip your way through Northern California's North of Ordinary region. Thereโ€™s another California north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Marvel at a landscape of rugged coastlines, towering forests, sparkling lakes and rivers, and a countryside full of cherished farms and vineyards. Savor a place where quaint towns preserve the past and embrace the future. This is authentic California, where unspoiled nature rubs elbows with the good life, and the people are as real as the redwoods. The partners of the North Coast Tourism Council invite you to visit Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Lake Counties on your next vacation. Treat yourself to wine tasting, experience the majesty of the giant Redwoods, or meander up the scenic Northern California coast for a romantic getaway. Hankering for adventure travel without leaving the U.S.? Youโ€™ll find the best of the outdoors with incredible hiking, kayaking, river rafting, mountain biking, wildlife, rock climbing, fishing and camping. Delve into the arts, history, shopping and unique events. Find a comfy bed and breakfast, inn, vacation rental, or splurge at a full-service resort. Leave the stress behind and discover authentic California.

09/17/2026

Your weekend getaway is sorted!!

Capture the natural sea arch carved by waves along the NorCal coastline.

Visit๐Ÿ“Point Mendocino, California



from Travel stories by Vinusha & Avinash

Enjoy live music at 10 locations throughout Old Town Eureka in Humboldt County, California this October. Visit https://w...
09/16/2026

Enjoy live music at 10 locations throughout Old Town Eureka in Humboldt County, California this October. Visit https://www.visitredwoods.com/ to plan your fall trip!

We're adding a new Live Music special event during Redwood Coast Music Festival and it's all FREE to the public!!

Redwood Coast Music Festival in conjunction with Eureka Main Street is adding a new special event - Old Town Rhythm & Roots - on Saturday night Oct 3 during Arts Alive in Historic Old Town Eureka. 10 locations, 16 bands and 24 sets of live music by an exciting mix of local and out of area headliners. Restaurants, shops, lounges, wine tasting, art galleries - it's all here along with TWO outdoor stages at the Gazebo and Fireman's plaza.

Save the date - Saturday Oct 3 - Come on out and help us celebrate the best live music weekend of the year in Eureka!

Redwood Coast Music Festival special event in conjunction with Eureka Main Street and supported by The Ink People, Humboldt Creative Alliance and Humboldt County Measure J.

09/15/2026

Instant refresh ๐ŸŒŠ Get that salt air in your hair feeling year-round on a horseback riding adventure by Crescent Trail Rides along the brilliant Kellogg Beach in Del Norte County, California

Hey Humboldt! If you have knowledge and expertise in tourism marketing efforts and initiatives in Humboldt County, consi...
09/15/2026

Hey Humboldt! If you have knowledge and expertise in tourism marketing efforts and initiatives in Humboldt County, consider applying to serve on the countyโ€™s new Tourism Advisory Board.

Up to 17 members will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve on this board. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2.

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Membership will consist of representatives from Humboldtโ€™s 6 tourism regions in addition to 2 representatives from local Tribal Nations and 9 hospitality industry sectors including lodging, events, outdoor recreation, the arts, the airport, agritourism, food and beverage, cannabis tourism and retail.

Applicants must live in Humboldt County and be in a decision-making or leadership position. Representatives from the 6 unincorporated tourism regions must work for an organization that supports the region they are appointed to represent. Hospitality industry applicants must have at least 5 years of current or former experience in their applicable industry sector

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Applications and nomination forms must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Oct. 2 and can be found online at: HumboldtGov.org/TourismAdvisoryBoard

Regional and industry seats require a formal nomination by an open membership organization, such as a local chamber of commerce, or a tourism-relevant trade association like the Humboldt Lodging Alliance or Visit California. Tribal Nation seats require a formal nomination from a local Tribal government. A resume and completed nomination form are required with all applications.

For more information, please visit HumboldtGov.org/TourismAdvisoryBoard or email [email protected].

๐Ÿ“ธ Pictured: A hiker on the Berry Glen trail surrounded by a beautiful redwood forest. Photograph courtesy of Mitch Crispe. Additional text reads, โ€œServe your community on the Humboldt County Tourism Advisory Board. Apply by Friday, Oct. 2. For more information or to apply visit HumboldtGov.org/TourismAdvisoryBoard or email [email protected].โ€

from County of Humboldt
Humboldtโ€™s Redwood Coast

It feels like fall roared in with September! Time to gather around a good โ€˜olโ€™ fashioned campfire at Clear Lake State Pa...
09/04/2026

It feels like fall roared in with September! Time to gather around a good โ€˜olโ€™ fashioned campfire at Clear Lake State Park in Kelseyville this Saturday evening, 9/5, at 8:30pm for a FREE evening of sโ€™mores, campfire songs, skits, and trivia about our local flora and fauna!

This great family-friendly event will take place at the Educational Pavilion and adjacent firepit, across from the Visitor Center.

Please bring chairs, blankets, refreshments, and bug spray for this fun outdoor evening. 5300 Soda Bay Rd. Kelseyville, CA.

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๐ŸŒป Sunshine and delicious food (near the beach!) are on tap for Saturday, September 5 at the annual TASTE OF THE COVE hap...
09/03/2026

๐ŸŒป Sunshine and delicious food (near the beach!) are on tap for Saturday, September 5 at the annual TASTE OF THE COVE happening at Mal Coombs Park in beautiful Shelter Cove--located in Humboldt County, California (Redwood Coast). Buy your tickets now at https://heartoftheredwoodscommunityhospice.org/events/

๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŸ๐ŸฉตTASTE OF THE COVE IS TODAY. Mal Coombs Park In Shelter Cove 1-5pm. ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŸ

๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŸIt Looks Like It Will Be A Beautiful Day! Come Out And Support Your Local Heart of the Redwoods Community Hospice ๐Ÿฉต๐ŸŸ๐Ÿฉต

09/03/2026

We're in a Blues Festival kind of mood.

Head to Visit Lake County, California for the annual Blues Festival at Blue Wing Restaurant & Saloon and Tallman Hotel in the charming town of Upper Lake, California. ๐ŸŽŸ Tickets are still available for Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Start your fall off with an unforgettable evening beneath the sycamores, and experience two incredible bands along with a hosted BBQ dinner.

Get tickets now before Sunday sells out -->
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/tallman-hotel-28631957489

08/25/2026

We are counting down the days to the 6th Annual Blackberry COBBler Festival on Saturday, August 29th, from 11am-5pm at Cobb Creekside Meadow (formerly Belmont Pines Golf Course) on beautiful Cobb Mountain!

A few housekeeping items for festival goers:

Admission & parking is free on the golf course! *^No parking on Golf Road.

๐ŸŽถ Live music all day

๐Ÿฅง Blackberry Cobbler Contest (those wild blackberries are ripening on the vines now!)

๐Ÿ˜‹ Homemade blackberry cobbler for sale by the Mountain Lions Club & Cobb Community Center

๐ŸŽˆ Kidsโ€™ Fun Zone

๐ŸŽจ 120 Vendors (think art, crafts, jewelry, eats, treats.. the whole shebang!

๐Ÿ‡ NEW! Blackberry Costume Contest! Thatโ€™s right... itโ€™s your chance to let your blackberry creativity run wild. Whether youโ€™re sweet, silly, or berry over-the-top, they canโ€™t wait to see what you come up with!

Mark your calendar and follow this event on Facebook to learn the latest on this berry good time! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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