California - Redwood National Park

Redwood National Park, covering an area of 1,070,000 acres/434,000 hectares, begins in Crescent City and runs south for 46mi/74km, 30mi/48km of which border the Pacific coast. As well as the beautiful redwood trees, the park offers numerous walks and picnic-sites. The headquarters of the park are in Crescent City (corner of 2nd and K Street), where further information can be obtained.

Inside Redwood National Park, which was created in 1868, lie three State Parks, all on or near Highway 101: Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Redwoods State Park and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The latter possesses the tallest redwoods; it lies about 33mi/53km south of Crescent City.

Accommodation

Crescent City, with its seven motels (about 300 rooms), offers adequate accommodation, whereas near the U.S. 101, also known as Redwood Highway, there is little to be found.