We absolutely loved this place. We were expecting a quick cheap aquarium but this place is…read moredefinitely more interactive. The show was the cutest and my kids (teen, tween & kid) all loved it. Petting the leopard shark was amazing as well.

Kind of cool aquarium dedicated to local wildlife varieties. The sea lion/seal show and the pet the…read moreshark are the best parts! You do have to do the tour to get in, it's not a free walk aquarium, but the tour is more about people control vs talking. Worth a fun visit if you have time and are in the area.

The tipsy tour was absolutely amazing! Captain Harry was hilarious and so much fun! We didn't get…read moreto see whales, but we saw tons of sea lions and jelly fish and birds! The snacks and desserts were homemade and so yummy. All around fantastic time, highly recommend!

I've been on several chartered fishing trips, but never one as fun as our Labor Day weekend trip…read morewith Captain Harry! If you want to catch fish, and lots of them...Stella's Adventures is the charter for you! Ling cod, rock fish and all kinds of fish made it to the deck! Captain Harry really knows his fishing spots and makes sure everyone keeps their lines in the water to keep those fish biting! A bonus that Capt. Harry is a character, he sure keeps the party going! Thanks, Harry!!

Cute park right by the harbor! Very clean, fun wooden structure, and my kids got a kick out of the…read moretire swing. They also have a wheelchair accessible swing which is locked up, I hope it's easy to access for our friends who use wheelchairs!

The park grounds are well maintained and at the waters edge, being the north coast it's always cold…read morewater no matter the time of year. Be aware that there are no lifeguard stands, so you swim at your own risk, it is shallow and wading depth for several hundred feet depending on the tide, but still cold water in July. This park has a decent 18 hole disc golf course that runs along the ocean and up to the enter way to the lighthouse at battery point. It's a pretty challenging course with great scenery and we had a great time playing each time, though the winds can be an issue on some days. There's a playground as well for kids to enjoy. As well, Beach Front park is dog friendly, though I've not taken mine while on the golf course. A cool maintained park, with a decent disc course on the ocean - worth a visit and stop. 3.5 Stars - rounded up for the great views. 00463

I loved this place, 10/10 awesome, the trees were so magical and tall you should definitely…read morevisit!!!!!!

This experience is one to remember. My husband and I live in Del Norte County and we love nature,…read moreand found yet another way to experience our beautiful and unique Redwoods Forest. Erica is a complete natural and the friendliest soul, and I'm so glad she was the one to take and guide us through this peaceful, intentional and reawakening walk in the trees. The Forest Bathing is not actually showering or bathing with water in the forest how my husband thought LOL, but rather a slow and meditative gather along a well maintained trail. Erica asks introspective questions, invites everyone to look or feel for the unexpected and become washed or "bathed" in the forest healing power; to look for the calm and relief from everyday stressors. Absolutely loved the experience and already have plans to purchase gift certificates for my family this Christmas because they need to try this too!

There are numerous trails to hike. Staff at stations will share a list of hikes and recommend…read more If don't want to hike can drive to each of the visitors centers to learn about the park too.

AMAZING PLACE TO VISIT!!…read more During my first visit to Crescent City I also got to experience my first visits to the Redwood National & State Park. Day 1 - Jedediah Smith State Park & Stout Memorial Grove, and Day 2 - Mill Creek Trails & Grove of Titans. Mill Creek Trails & Grove of Titans was the best experience of the the trip as he walked and hiked through through the Trails surrounded by the dense forest all around us. The entire area was a beautiful site as we got to experience all of the enormous Giant Redwoods all around us. And the Grove of Giants was an absolute sight to see. Overall: Definitely a must see when in the local area, to experience an amazingly preserved part of California's coast and forest beauty.

September 7-10, 2025, Crescent City, CA…read more Campground is open from May through September. It's been a few years since I've camped here, but this campground remains one of the most beautiful I have ever camped in. Most of the sites are spacious and private. No cell service at all, so plan accordingly. There are quite a few camp hosts, so if needed, someone is around to help should you need assistance. The maximum length for a motorhome is 28 feet. Our motorhome is 27 feet, and the kiosk staff questioned us on the length. But we were within the limit, thankfully. Our motorhome is tall, so we were very careful to watch for low-hanging limbs, which was an issue last time we camped here. We had no problem on this trip, though. Unfortunately, they were doing some heavy "forest restoration" while we were there. So from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm there were various loud noises which ruined the peace of the campground. I'm not sure when this restoration will be completed, but I would check and make sure that it is not going on during your stay if quiet is important to you. (Check out Redwoods Rising to learn more about this important project to restore areas damaged by historical logging.) Another issue to be aware of is that even though there are some trails within the park; they are not maintained. We hiked the Alder Basin trail, and had to avoid a broken board on a bridge, hike over some downed limbs, and accidentally took a "short-cut" trail down the hillside, which we didn't realize until we arrived at the bottom and saw the "actual" trail. Although we didn't need it this trip, we were happy to see that they had an RV dump station. Unhappy to see, though, that they were short staffed and didn't have staff to work the kiosk at the entry. So sad. Despite the noise during our stay, the rough trails, and the lack of staffing at the kiosk, this is the most beautiful campground. I cannot give it less than 5 stars.

September 7 -10, 2025 This is truly an awesome Redwood State…read morePark a short ways south of Crescent City, California. We've been to a few state parks that have redwoods, and yes, they're all awesome. Seeing those gigantic trees with all the lush ferns sometimes right on the ocean. The thing that struck me about this state park is it feels so remote,. It's tucked back onto the east side of Highway 101 and you have to drive down about 3 miles to the valley floor. There is absolutely no cell service when you get there. The campsites are spacious and again everything is amazingly lush with ferns, redwood trees, western Hemlock, and the like. They have some nice hiking trails and you can ride around on your bike if you like. Most of the trails don't allow dogs on them, and some of the trails are fairly steep and really not that well-maintained. They do have running water bathrooms with showers that take quarters.

It's one heck of a drive to get here, but it's so worth it…read more My husband has always wanted to go see the redwoods so I'm glad we were able to cross it off the list finally. It's magical to get to drive through and walkthrough the redwoods as it rained during our time here. I wish there was more I can say, but you're just going to have to plan a trip here and see it for yourself. We would happily plan a second trip back here.

I mean... wow. I went hiking here last weekend, and it honestly took my breath away…read more As a SoCal girl now living in NorCal, I've made it my mission to explore as much as I can around this beautiful state, and Jedediah Smith Redwoods completely stole my heart. These trees are absolutely massive, walking among them feels like stepping into another world. The light, the air, the silence... everything feels calm, ancient, and sacred. The trails are super well maintained, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of parking even though it was busy. The roads and trails are a bit narrow, but honestly, that just adds to the charm. The river that runs through the park is crystal-clear and peaceful a perfect little spot to stop and take it all in. Standing next to those giant redwoods makes you realize how tiny you are in the best possible way. It's humbling and magical at the same time If you're driving from Eureka toward Crescent City, the entire drive is breathtaking, every curve along the coast looks like a postcard. You'll even pass through Elk Valley, and oh my god, there are actual elks just hanging out by the side of the road! They're so beautiful and so used to seeing people; it felt like nature welcoming you in. If you love hiking, nature, or just want to feel grounded and amazed, this place is a must. California, you really outdid yourself with this one.

Been coming here about 50 years. My folks took my sister and me and I took all three of my kids. We…read morereally love it here. My parents met the man who created all of this back in the 70s and always said he was the nicest and most interesting man. I think his family still owns and runs it. It's outside of Gold Beach so we hit it up anytime we're doing the PNW area. It's very affordable and kids find it magical. The parking is ample and the bathrooms are clean. The gift shop is really fun- esp when my son was younger and going through a years-long dinosaur obsession. My grown daughter, the kids dad and I all still think it's amazing. It's a really chill, nice place to stop. The person working is always really nice and they give you a fun map to walk around with.

Tourist Trap. Unless you have small kids who are obsessed with dinosaurs. Just skip this 10 minute…read morewalk and generic gift shop.