this quaint little cottage resort is hidden in the small town of Miranda. placed in Humboldt county…read moreand having Avenue of the giants flow directly through it, it's a town you don't want to miss. I've stayed here 3 times now over the past few years and every time I find myself not wanting to leave at the end of my stay. everything in this resort and the surrounding small town is so relaxed and a nice break from city life. the staff are courteous, the grounds are well kept, and there are so many hikes and out outdoorsy things to keep you occupied. they have a pool and a fire pit and even some resident kitties that will show up from time to time. the best time to go is honestly at the very end of summer since it's cooling down and the weather is still clear enough for sightseeing. if you're into star gazing also, this town quiets down enough at night and doesn't give off nearly enough light to block your view. the Astro photography here is awe inspiring if you manage to snap a pic or two. you can even use a normal cell phone to get the photo you want! i hope you enjoy your stay as much as i do~

Miranda Gardens Resort is a quaint resort to visit. The grounds are beautiful and the location…read morecannot be beat for visiting Humbolt Redwoods State Park. You have nice dining options right across the street with a helpful coffee drive through! The resort is so quiet at night even though it is located right off the highway. We stayed three nights and enjoyed every minute of our stay.

I recently stayed at the Cliff House. It is a beautiful house, and the host was great. I would…read moredefinitely stay there again.

Two nights in a tent site this month…read more Pros: Fantastic service and communication by the camp host, both before and during our two night stay. Bathrooms were very clean, well lit, and fully functional. Firewood and other necessities were delivered right to our site upon arrival - so awesome! The patch of old growth we camped in was long-ago cut large trees which had sprouted a dozen or so normal trees out of them. The woods were DARK due to dense canopies and staved off the rain when it fell, which we loved. Most importantly, this CG doesn't fill up six months ahead of arrival date so you can actually book them like a normal campground used to be (I'm glaring at YOU, California State Parks). Cons: Loud road noise due to proximity to 101 and surface roads. In fact, several of the sites abut the neighboring private property, allowing you to see through an old privacy fence directly into their back yard. Luckily our host let us swap spots when we realized this. Several tent campsites lacked picnic tables, which made me concerned if they'd have been full (they definitely weren't this May weekend). The fire rings were sufficient but also just old wheels. Showers in bathroom were in dire need of new fixtures (hard water made them look quite...eek...just glad I wasn't wearing my glasses while I showered). We recognized this area is a difficult one to have high expectations in due to remoteness and gave an extra star for the supremely kind and helpful woman who hosted us. We may not be back up here again, but if we are I hope to run into her.

This campground is a very beautiful place to stay and a beautiful place to visit. It is a very…read morespecial place for a lot of reasons but very greatful it's there and I plan on continuing to visit there with family. The people in the campground were very nice and helpful

Amazing stay, beautiful views of the ocean and nature. Deer all around. Loved it!! A must visit!!read more

I loved my time at the inn. The views are breathtaking. The rooms are spotless. Watching the sunset…read morewhile soaking in the bathtub was just heavenly. I don't remember the last time I felt so relaxed. Richard, the owner was a delight. I can't recommend this hotel enough.

Located on the Avenue of the Giants scenic byway in Northern California, the Ancient Redwoods RV…read morePark has a large gift shop and the Immortal Tree of the redwood forest, both welcoming to visitors (non-tenants). My wife, her mom, and I came here as our second stop (09:05) on day five of our Northern California road trip. There is a big parking lot with plenty of spots to shop and admire. The gift shop is named Burl N' Drift Redwood and had a lot of souvenirs made out of recovered redwood. We ended up buying a few things. At the west end of the parking lot, there is a thousand year old-growth redwood. It has survived a lightning strike, a loggers axe, and a forest fire, symbolizing the resiliency of the mighty redwoods. It's worth stopping by to take a picture or two.

Great little Rv Campground, kinda bougie/ backwoods. Has most of the amenities, sorry no pool but…read morereally do you need one in all this beauty? Right on Avenue of the Giants! Trails all around. Great host. Stores. Yes we will be back.

You MUST come to this very wonderful local establishment if you're in Ruth Lake. The food is so…read moregood and locally sourced. The locals are so friendly and shared their birthday pie (homemade blackberry Bavarian crème pie!) with us!!! Shoutout to Dave! Our servers, Ann & Maddie were the best and we never had to ask for anything! They brought our drinks, appetizers and food out in a very timely manner. Everything was hot and delicious. We recommend the pizza!!! Thank you Trish for putting up with us "city slickers". We also bought some merch in the little store that stocks all the basic and fishing items you need for a fun time!

Best place by Ruth lake! Sea foam in stock by by water Cold…read moredrinks nice people stop on in

Can I just live here?…read more Scotia Lodge went beyond our expectations by a mile, and then some. When we saw the price we thought, is this too good to be true? It's true! They have managed to blend the historic nature of this hotel with modern amenities perfectly (without feeling too boutique/hipster-y). Greeted with a free beverage upon arrival, we made our way to our room to find it clean and cozy, with ample outlets, reliable wifi, and a clawfoot tub. After four days on the road, a soak in that tub gave me life! There is a restaurant serving breakfast 8-12, dinner 5-9 (we got The Lumberjack waffle sandwich for breakfast. Not sure what I was expecting, but I wasn't expecting in-house recipe waffle mix stuffed to bursting with eggs, sausage and cheese. YUM!), and a bar downstairs that has very fair pricing. They also have soaking tubs for $25/hour with Epsom salts and other amenities (we didn't rent it but it sounds great). There is a local grocery store just across the street that has ready made hot/cold foods, beer and liquor, and anything else you may need. Located just north of the Humboldt Redwoods State Park, it's a perfect starting or ending point for your redwoods excursion. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, prompt, and informative. The grounds are beautiful, with a large picnic area to enjoy your morning cup at. This place gives Overlook Hotel vibes in the BEST way possible. Can't wait to come back! And to think we almost stayed at the Best Western for $10 cheaper... lol. Thank you, Scotia Lodge, I will be recommending you to anybody I know traveling through the area! We stayed one night, 6/25/26-6/26/26

Check in seemed fine. The hotel is clean overall. the room had bare essentials except ... no hair…read moredryer. Bathroom had a claw foot tub with overhead set up to allow for a shower head. No safety rails for help getting in/out of tub. Seemed dangerous even for a youngster. The mattress appeared old and not comfortable. Rug in the room ... slipped on it.... safety concern. Its obviously an old building and had a little creepy feel to it. No elevator so anyone with limitations would have issues with the stairs. Limited parking. The restaurant wasn't open during our stay. Not the highlight of our vacation.

You can't find better than this. We booked a spot about mid-way coming home from a trip to another…read morecampsite. The location is stunningly beautiful. The managers Michael and Kimberly (?) are professional and friendly. They went out of their way to help us settle in even while working through the afternoon check-in rush. The location is well protected and secure with everything you could need. This is an absolute gem and we will be back when we're heading either north or south through Humboldt County.

I did not read the fine print so did not realize we had to pay $35 for sheets and towels and then…read morewe had to make our own bed. Also didn't realize the bathroom was a good walk away - not convenient yet this was very expensive!