8 days in North Coast California Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy. Explore hidden gems such as Enderts Beach and Point St George Park.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Crescent City online road trip planner.

Nashville to Crescent City is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Nashville in September, you will find days in Crescent City are much colder (64°F), and nights are slightly colder (52°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Eureka.

On the 12th (Tue), stroll the grounds of Ferndale Historic Cemetery, then look for all kinds of wild species at Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Arcata Community Forest. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at Moonstone Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Trinidad State Beach, and then see majestic marine mammals with Kayak Trinidad.

To find photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Eureka road trip planning tool.

Getting from Crescent City to Eureka by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 65°F in September, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Fort Bragg.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Thu): take in the views from Albion River Bridge, then contemplate the long history of Kelley House Museum, then explore the activities along Big River, and finally kick back and relax at Van Damme State Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Fri): stop by Mendocino Jams & Preserves, admire the majestic nature at Jug Handle State Reserve, then kick back and relax at Noyo Headlands Park, and finally trek along Fort Bragg Coastal Trail.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Fort Bragg tour itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Eureka to Fort Bragg by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. When traveling from Eureka in September, plan for warmer days and about the same nights in Fort Bragg: temperatures range from 88°F by day to 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.