Lost and Found
Fall Escape to the Lost Coast and Humboldt County
Maybe it’s the name. Or that it’s found along California’s longest stretch of undeveloped coast. Either way, the remote beauty of Humboldt County’s Lost Coast inspires a mystique unlike any other place in the state; it’s 80 miles of spectacular sea-to-summit beauty. Autumn is one of the best times to visit because the weather is typically Indian summer–warm.
Hike in true wilderness along the Lost Coast and King Range, where you can trek to the abandoned Punta Gorda Lighthouse or take in panoramic splendor after climbing up the Lightning Trail to King Peak’s summit, which shoots more than 4,000 feet above the Pacific. Don’t miss Shelter Cove’s Black Sands Beach, a 3.5-mile stretch of such unusual sand, you won’t find it anywhere else. A short drive from Shelter Cove brings you to Richardson Grove State Park and Benbow State Reserve, home to Humboldt County’s marquee giant redwoods.
Drive along Avenue of the Giants in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, where you’ll find abundant hiking trails for viewing the largest old-growth redwoods in the world! You can also picnic, fish, and swim along the Eel River here. Lost Coast? More like Paradise Found. In Humboldt County.
STAY: There’s a huge range of lodging options all across Humboldt County, including lodges and cabins, B&Bs, hotels, and motels.
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