Eating & Sleeping
Garberville 1
5 Woodrose Café Breakfast $
(www.woodrosecafe.com; 911 Redwood Dr; meals
$7-11; h7am-1pm; vc) Garberville’s beloved
cafe serves organic omelets, veggie scrambles
and buckwheat pancakes with real maple syrup
in a cozy room.
4 Benbow Inn Historic Hotel $$$
(%707-923-2124, 800-355-3301; http://www.
benbowinn.com; 445 Lake Benbow Dr; r $90-
305, cottage $395-595; aWs) A monument
to 1920s rustic elegance; the Redwood Empire’s
first luxury resort is a Tudor-style national
historic landmark. How elegant? Rooms come
with a complimentary decanter of sherry.
Shelter Cove 2
5 Cove Restaurant American $
(%707-986-1197; 10 Seal Ct; mains $8-25;
h10am-2pm & 5-9pm Thu-Sun) Sup on
excellent salads and fresh fish at this oceanfront
eatery. A treat after the trail.
4 Tides Inn Hotel $$
(%707-986-7900; http://www.sheltercovetidesinn.
com; 59 Surf Pt; r $160, ste with kitchen $185)
Charming place sits right above the crashing
waves and has lots of good activities for kids.
Avenue of the Giants & Humboldt
Redwoods State Park 4
5 Groves New American $$
(13065 Ave of the Giants, Myers Flat; h5-9pm)
This is the most refined eating option within
miles, despite an aloof staff. The menu turns out
simple, brick-oven pizzas, but spicy prawns and
fresh salads are all artfully plated.
4 Humboldt Redwoods
State Park Campgrounds Campground $
(%800-444-7275; http://www.reserveamerica.
com; tent & RV sites $20-35) The park runs
three campgrounds, with hot showers, two
environmental camps, five trail camps, a
hike-bike camp and an equestrian camp. Of the
developed spots, Burlington Campground is
open year-round beside the visitor center and
near a number of trailheads.4 Miranda Gardens Resort Resort $$
(%707-943-3011; http://www.mirandagardens.com;
6766 Ave of the Giants, Miranda; cottages with
kitchen $165-275, without kitchen $115-175;
sc#) Cozy, slightly rustic cottages have
redwood paneling and fireplaces, and are
spotlessly clean. The grounds – replete with
ping pong, a playground and swaying redwoods- have wholesome appeal.
Ferndale 7
5 Francis Creek Inn Motel $
(%707-786-9611; http://www.franciscreekinn.com; 577
Main St; r from $85; W) White picket balconies
stand in front of this sweet little downtown
motel, which is family owned and operated
(check in at the Red Front convenience store,
around the corner). The value is outstanding.5 Lotus Asian Bistro &
Tea Room Fusion $
(www.lotusasianbistro.com; 619 Main St; mains
$7-14; h11:30am-9pm Tue, Sat & Sun, 4-9pm
Mon & Fri summer, closed winter) Cherry-glazed
beef, crispy scallion pancakes with pulled duck
and udon bowls are offered at this excellent
Asian fusion bistro.5 Sweetness & Light Sweets $
(554 Main St; confections $2-3) The house-
made, gooey Moo bars are the flagship at this
antique candy shop. It also serves great ice
cream and espresso.NORTHERN.CALIFORNIA.9
.LOST COAST & SOUTHERN REDWOODS