Cannibal Beach/Hookton Beach • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 20 miles northwest via Loleta, Loleta, CA

Two popular beaches in Loleta, a short drive northwest of Fortuna, are Cannibal and Hookton Beaches. Cannibal Beach is a good launching spot for kayakers where the Eel River forms an estuary and the water is mellow and flat. A popular fishing spot is the public pier on the South Jetty at the end of Hookton Beach. The jetty is a good spot to catch kelp bass, snapper, ling cod and perch.

Carlotta • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 6 miles east off Highway 36, Carlotta, CA

Just east of Fortuna on Highway 36, in Carlotta at the 6.3 mile marker, is a popular swimming hole. Park at the turnout and walk down to the river.

Carson Mansion • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 22 miles north off U.S. 101 in Eureka 143 M Street, Eureka, CA

Grand Victorian architecture built between 1884 and 1886 for pioneer lumberman William Carson, his wife and four children. Said to be the most photographed Victorian home in America. Drive-by touring only; not open to the public — Second and M Streets, Eureka

Centerville Beach • Website

West of Fortuna is Centerville Beach, outside the Victorian Village of Ferndale. Flanked by spectacular cliffs of gray sandstone carved into unique formations by the ocean, hikers will see a variety of birds and sea life while enjoying the quiet of the beach. Exit Ferndale/Fernbridge to Ferndale, turn right at Shaw Ave, then left to Centerville Rd.(approx 3mi).

Drive Thru Tree • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 30 miles south on The Avenue of the Giants, in Myers Flat, Myers Flat, CA (707) 943-1658

Famous Drive-thru tree and Drive-on log visitor attractions. Cafe serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Redwood gift shop. Open all year. (707) 943-1658

Ferndale Walking Tour • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 8 miles west on Highway 211, Ferndale, CA 707-786-4477

Take a self-guided walking tour of this historic and architecturally authentic Victorian Village. Beautifully restored homes and buildings have made Ferndale a popular destination spot for those travelling the north coast. Maps for the walking tour are available in most of the shops in Ferndale.

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 20 miles north on U.S. 101 in Eureka 3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503 707-445-6567

Partially restored 1850's U.S. Military Post, this was General Grant's station prior to the Civil War and features a museum of logging history and fort history along with Native American sections. Monthly steam-ups of logging equipment are held May - September.

Grandfather Tree • Website

From Fortuna: approx. 50 miles south on U.S. 101, next to RICHARDSON GROVE STATE PARK, Benbow, CA 95540

The Grandfather tree is world famous for its picturesque qualities. It stretches 245 feet tall with one of the largest tree trunks, 55 feet in circumference, on the Redwood Highway. Browse seven days a week in the redwood factory and gift shop. Watch chainsaw carving or enjoy picnicking under the redwoods in the garden area surrounding the tree.