Ferndale Attractions
Humboldt County
Location and urban features
Ferndale was founded by Danish farmers in the year 1860. It lies about 15mi/24km southwest of Eureka, and can be reached from there on the U.S. 101 (5mi/8km the other side of the Fernbridge intersection). Worth seeing are the numerous old houses built in the Victorian style - Queen Anne, Eastlake and Gothic Revival styles - with an unusual number of art galleries and craft shops. In addition to the three parish churches the main places worth seeing are Shaw House (703 Main Street), today a small boarding house, and Berding House (455 Ocean Avenue), both built in about 1854. More captivating than any of the individual highlights, however, is the overall impression made by this magical little town.
Location and urban features
Ferndale was founded by Danish farmers in the year 1860. It lies about 15mi/24km southwest of Eureka, and can be reached from there on the U.S. 101 (5mi/8km the other side of the Fernbridge intersection). Worth seeing are the numerous old houses built in the Victorian style - Queen Anne, Eastlake and Gothic Revival styles - with an unusual number of art galleries and craft shops. In addition to the three parish churches the main places worth seeing are Shaw House (703 Main Street), today a small boarding house, and Berding House (455 Ocean Avenue), both built in about 1854. More captivating than any of the individual highlights, however, is the overall impression made by this magical little town.
Ferndale Cemetery
The Ferndale Cemetery has historic grave markers which date back to the 1800's. With views of the ocean this pioneer cemetery is a popular area attraction.
Ferndale Museum
The Ferndale Museum preserves exhibits from the town of Ferndale which was founded in 1852. The museum exhibits feature Victorian furniture, a barber shop and a working blacksmith shop.
Hours
February 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Ferndale State Historic Landmark
Ferndale is a State Historic Landmark and the Main Street in town is on the National Register.
Gingerbread Mansion
Gingerbread Mansion is an 1899 Victorian home that serves as a bed and breakfast. It has 11 rooms, four parlors, and a formal English garden.
Gingerbread Mansion
400 Berding Street
Ferndale, CA 95536
United States
400 Berding Street
Ferndale, CA 95536
United States
Phone 1 (707) 786-4000
Fax 1 (707) 786-4381
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Hobart Galleries, Kinetic Sculpture Race Museum (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The Kinetic Sculpture Race Museum in Ferndale features people-powered sculptures. Contestants ride their creations from Arcata to Centerville County Beach.
The Kinetic Sculpture Race Museum in Ferndale features people-powered sculptures. Contestants ride their creations from Arcata to Centerville County Beach.
Old Cape Mendocino Lighthouse
The Cape Mendocino Lighthouse in Ferndale began guiding ships on December 1, 1868. It was automated in 1951.
Russ Park
Russ Park was donated by Zipporah Patrick Russ in 1920 for the purpose of providing a refuge and breeding place for birds. It has three miles of trails through a sitka spruce forest.
