Seek stopover recommendation between Willits and Crescent City, Ca

[blackyam]

Hi, everyone. I'm planning a ride for early August from Colusa, Ca, to visit a friend in Canyonville, Or. I plan to take CA-20W to US-101N to US-199E (N?) to I-5 at Grants Pass, then up I-5 to Canyonville.

 

I would do this in a day, but my 14-year-old daughter will be accompanying me. Because this will be her first long ride, I'm thinking that it may be a good idea to stop one night en route.

 

So, my question is, where would be a good place about half-way for us to pull into in the afternoon to stay overnight that will have something interesting to do or see? Thanks.

 

---John.

[Bill_Walker]

First off, you (and anybody who wants to refresh their memory) can see your route here (Google Map).

 

I can't say as I know of any points of interest along that route, as I've always been more interested in the road and scenery. I have noticed an air museum that's in either Rohnerville or Fortuna, but I'm guessing a 14-year-old girl is most likely not going to be into that. Unless they offer biplane rides out of that airport. But you can use the map (zoom in close) to find all the little towns along your way, then open a map on each town and search for attractions.

 

P.S. If it were me, I'd continue out 20 to Highway 1 and take 1 north. But that's me. Depends on how much your daughter likes twisties. But it'd definitely be cooler in August than 101.

[Bill_Walker]

I found this searching for attractions around Eureka. It covers all of Humboldt County: Travel Info for the Redwood Forests of California.

[Bill_Walker]

If you want to stretch your likes, you can do a guided hike through the Headwaters Forest Preserve just south of Eureka. Looks to me like Fortuna is about halfway, though. Eureka is another 30-40 miles.

[bendbill]

 

 

When my children were little they liked this place. http://www.treesofmystery.net/

 

It's a bit over halfway, in Klamath between Eureka and Crescent City. There is a motel and coffe shop restaurant nearby. And not much else.

 

Also, about 20 miles south of Klamath is a loop scenic road, the Newton P Drury Scenic Parkway. Do not miss it. It returns you back to 101 N after about 6-7 miles. Several easy hiking trails in the Redwoods as well as the Prairie Creek Visitor Center of the Redwoods National Park make this a nice side trip.

[JR356]

Consider cutting over to the coast at Willits to Ft.Bragg as suggested by Bill_Walker,you can

lunch there and get in some ocean view time,then take the fun ride to Legget and then up 101.

If time is running late,then there are a few motels in Garberville,as well as one of my favorite eateries,The Woodrose Cafe(breakfast and early lunch only!).

Do the Redwoods,even an impressive sight for a teen.

If you have time then continue to Eureka and spend the night there.

Regular size town,so lots of pizza,burgers,movies and other 14 yr old necessities.

 

JR356

[stubble!]

I like the idea of cutting over to the coast. When you hit 101 from Clear Lake, I'd go south a little ways to angle down to pick up 128 to get out there. Hwy 128 is a really pretty road, and the section through the redwoods is wonderful. Lots of places to stop along the coast, and ultimately you're back to the enjoy prettier parts of 101.

 

I've enjoyed staying in Eureka, and walking around in old town and down to the bay. Don't stay at the Rodeway Inn though. In Eureka I don't go with the cheapest room, to avoid the folks who rent by the week.

 

[Couchrocket]

Any of the suggestions above are good. There are several nice motels in the communities on the Avenue of the Giants. There are also some nice places in Ferndale, and the shopping along the main drag might be nice for the daughter.

 

If meal time is in synch with Eureka, go to the Samoa Cookhouse out in Samoa on Humbolt Bay.

[blackyam]

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. They are great. I will go over them with my daughter.

 

As I mentioned, this will be my daughter's first long ride, and I don't want her to regret it.

 

---John.

[blackyam]

Hi, again.

 

It's almost time for the trip. :-) I've been taking my daughter on short rides the past few Sundays, increasing the length a little each week, to help her get ready.

 

Btw, is US-199 from US-101 to I-5 a nicely paved road? Thanks.

 

---John.

[JR356]

Hi, again.

 

It's almost time for the trip. :-) I've been taking my daughter on short rides the past few Sundays, increasing the length a little each week, to help her get ready.

 

Btw, is US-199 from US-101 to I-5 a nicely paved road? Thanks.

 

---John.

 

Yes,was thru there a few weeks ago,road is well paved and in nice condition.

 

It is a fairly major route for that part of the states,so there can be truck/RV traffic.

Fun twisty road at the coast side,open straight highway on the inland side.

 

Check Caltrans website and Oregon DOT website for current conditions.There were a few very short construction zones when I went thru.

 

JR356

[blackyam]

Btw, is US-199 from US-101 to I-5 a nicely paved road? Thanks.

 

Yes,was thru there a few weeks ago,road is well paved and in nice condition.

 

It is a fairly major route for that part of the states,so there can be truck/RV traffic.

Fun twisty road at the coast side,open straight highway on the inland side.

 

Check Caltrans website and Oregon DOT website for current conditions.There were a few very short construction zones when I went thru.

 

JR356

 

That sounds terrific! Thanks, JR356. We're looking forward to our trip. :-)

[BanjoBoy]

Hi, everyone. I'm planning a ride for early August from Colusa, Ca, to visit a friend in Canyonville, Or. I plan to take CA-20W to US-101N to US-199E (N?) to I-5 at Grants Pass, then up I-5 to Canyonville.

 

I would do this in a day, but my 14-year-old daughter will be accompanying me. Because this will be her first long ride, I'm thinking that it may be a good idea to stop one night en route.

 

So, my question is, where would be a good place about half-way for us to pull into in the afternoon to stay overnight that will have something interesting to do or see? Thanks.

 

---John.

Well John,

It's more than half way, but my vote's for Trinidad. Linkage

It's just north of Arcada, and it's a quite, quaint, beautiful little lighthouse village. We stayed there last year, and prices were reasonable. If you can't spend the night there, swing by and check it out for future reference. I highly recommend it.

[blackyam]

Well John,

It's more than half way, but my vote's for Trinidad. Linkage

It's just north of Arcada, and it's a quite, quaint, beautiful little lighthouse village. We stayed there last year, and prices were reasonable. If you can't spend the night there, swing by and check it out for future reference. I highly recommend it.

 

Thanks, BanjoBoy. We've already made arrangements to stay a night in Eureka, so we'll plan to check out Trinidad for future reference. When our one-year-old gets a bit older and Mama can ride with me again, that may be a destination for us. :-) Thanks again.

 

---John.

[Couchrocket]

Since you'll be in Eureka, take your daughter to the Samoa Cookhouse for a meal. Fun.

[blackyam]

Since you'll be in Eureka, take your daughter to the Samoa Cookhouse for a meal. Fun.

 

Cool. Thanks for the suggestion, Scott. I'll ask my daughter to find where it is. :-)

 

---John.