You can find fine lodging and dining, colorful shops, art galleries, and a full entertainment calendar and numerous recreational adventures. A movie theater, concerts, a summer Shakespeare festival, and crafts fairs enrich our area. Day trips can take you to the spectacular redwood groves on the Avenue of the Giants, the summer pleasures of Benbow Lake State Park, and the intriguing Lost Coast, which includes the coastal community of Shelter Cove, the secluded King Range National Conservation Area, and the beautiful Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. Our uncrowded park lands, wildflowers, and abundant wildlife set the stage for unlimited family outdoor activities. Our climate is moderate, with summertime temperatures averaging in the 80s.
Winters are wet and mild, with occasional snow or frost.
The elevation in Garberville is 489 feet, and King's Peak rises to 4,087 feet, and our air is crystal clear. The Eel River and Mattole River wind through Southern Humboldt, each providing habitat for salmon and steelhead. Our sister towns of Garberville and Redway each count approximately 2,000 people, and serve a surrounding rural area of about 15,000. Garberville is located just off Highway 101, and has offramps in both directions off the 101.