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The California Redwood Coast

The California Redwood Coast stretches over 400 miles of rugged coastline from San Francisco to primeval redwood forests at the border with Oregon. Inland you'll find lush vineyards and quaint villages filled with antique shops. Three national parks and numerous state parks provide unlimited opportunities for hiking, camping and fishing.

Some California Redwood Coast Experiences

The inexplicable peace found in a mist-enshrouded grove of centuries-old coastal redwoods.
The campy thrill of driving through one of the giants.
Freshly caught king salmon with dill in a beach-side diner, while wind-ripped surf pounds a rhythmic accompaniment.
High-speed excitement, as a jet boat rushes you up the raging waters of a majestic river.
Jagged rocks, evergreens, and sea-foam, forming landscapes that defy the canvas to capture them.
A sip of wine with a friendly vintner at a hidden coastal mountain winery.

Some Redwood Coast Destinations

Mendocino
Eureka
The Redwood National Park
The Lost Coast
The Avenue of the Giants
Crescent City
The Wild Rivers Coast
The Klamath River
The Smith River
The Russian River
Gualala

Some Redwood Coast Photos
	Emerging from the inside of one of the giants.
	Quiet contemplation goes fishing on a coastal lake.
	A bull elk keeps his harem under surveillance.
	The sun paints the sky in firey hues as day ends on the "Lost Coast"
	A group photo commemorates a Klamath River expedition.
	Glass from a long-gone factory has been ground into a picturesque sand-scape by the relentless Pacific.
	After a day exploring the "Redwood Empire", cocktails and barbeque.
	A non-venemous king snake moves to avoid a hiker's boot.
	At a wilderness lodge on the Klamath, cooking and comfort depend on the strong backs of the hosts.
	The Pacific from high above.