Overview
Garberville is a city in Humboldt County in California's North Coast region.
1 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Garberville
Avenue of the Giants
This drive among majestic, old, beautiful redwood trees follows California Route 254 as it parallels US Highway 101. It winds 51 km (31 miles) from US 101 exit 645 to exit 674, and may be driven in either direction. Ther…
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 65°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Fort Bragg)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ACV California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport, Arcata/Eureka — 63 mi away. Directions
- RDD Redding Municipal Airport, Redding — 84 mi away. Directions
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 153 mi away (major hub). Directions
Garberville is easily accessible via California Route 101.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
One block down Redwood Dr. from the Best Western is a restaurant called Cecil's. It is upstairs and somewhat hidden from the street so read the signs carefully. The menu consists of authentic Creole food, emphasizing fish and beef dishes.
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Get in
Garberville is easily accessible via California Route 101.
Get around
The town has no public transportation system nor is it frequented by tour buses. If you plan on using Garberville as your base of operations for exploring the redwoods, there's no option other than bringing a vehicle.
See
Garberville is a very small town with no attractions for tourists within its borders. It is, however, ideally located for travelers who wish to explore the Humboldt Redwoods without camping in the wilderness.
Do
Garberville lies only about 3 miles south of the entrance to the Avenue of the Giants, a 30 mile long stretch of scenic highway featuring several of the tallest trees on the planet. Many of the biggest and best groves of redwoods can be seen on short loop hikes, no longer than 1.5 miles. It is therefore very easy to venture out in the morning from Garberville, drive the Avenue in its entirety, take several hikes at a leisurely pace, and be back in town before sundown.
Do Avenue of the Giants (California Route 254)
This drive among majestic, old, beautiful redwood trees follows California Route 254 as it parallels US Highway 101. It winds 51 km (31 miles) from US 101 exit 645 to exit 674, and may be driven in either direction. There are ten marked sights along the route, including the 950-year-old "Immortal Tree", an easy 0.5-mile walk through Founder's Grove, and several picnic and camping spots. The route passes through six small towns.
Buy
The Garberville-Redway Chamber of Commerce is located at 773 Redwood Drive, just a short walk down the street from the Best Western. There are a number of shops there where one can buy, among other things, souvenirs such as shot glasses or t-shirts.
There are also three gas stations located on Garberville's main strip.
Eat
One block down Redwood Dr. from the Best Western is a restaurant called Cecil's. It is upstairs and somewhat hidden from the street so read the signs carefully. The menu consists of authentic Creole food, emphasizing fish and beef dishes.
Drink
There are two Western-style bars on Redwood Dr. near the Best Western, heavily populated with locals on the weekends.
Sleep
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