The Garberville/Redway area is not only a fine vacation destination spot, but it also is the perfect base for your day trips to the spectacular redwood groves of the areas state parks, the intriguing Lost Coast, the community of Shelter Cove, the secluded King Range National Conservation Area, and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Uncrowded parklands, wildflowers, and abundant wildlife set the stage for family outdoor recreational opportunities.
If the natural attractions need supplementing, the local entertainment calendar includes numerous events such as concerts, a Fourth of July family picnic concluding with a spectacular fireworks display, a CCPRA professional rodeo, a summer arts and music festival, an internationally renowned reggae festival, and a motorcycle run for Harley- Davidson owners, to name a few.
Way also encourages visitors to enjoy fine lodging and dining, and to browse the communities’
Southern Humboldt climate is moderate, with summertime temperatures averaging in the 80s with some days over 100. Winters are wet and mild, with occasional snow or frost. The elevation in Garberville is 489 feet, and King’s Peak to the west rises to 4,087 feet. The air is crystal clear.
The Eel River and Mattole Rivers wind through Southern Humboldt, providing habitat for salmon and steelhead. The sister towns of Garberville and Redway each counts approximately 2,000 people, and serve a surrounding rural area of about 15,000.
”Thank you for visiting our area,” Way says, adding, “We invite you to visit us in person at the Southern Humboldt Visitor Center at the Chamber of Commerce, 784 Redwood Drive in Garberville, or call 1-800-923-2613 for more information.”
Enjoy the redwoods! Garberville is located just off Highway 101, and has two off ramps from the freeway in each direction.
Visitors also can check out the area at http://www.garberville.org, or send e-mails to chamber@garberville. org.
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