How long is the drive to Humboldt County?
Most folks choose to visit the Redwood Coast by car (though we do have a great little airport with flights to San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Portland). But as they say, it’s not just the destination, it’s the journey. The incredibly scenic drive over Highway 299 from Redding—following the Trinity River for much of the way—takes two and one-half hours. Coming down from Grants Pass, Oregon along Highway 199 is three or four hours. If you’re coming from Sacramento or the Bay Area, count on five or more hours to reach Eureka along Highway 101. It all depends…are you going to stop and visit a winery or sightsee on the Avenue of the Giants? If it seems like a long way, don’t worry—it’s worth it.
