Hi Kim, we stayed in the Moonstone cottage - a peak of the ocean but a nice room with a walk through some lovely gardens to the main house for breakfast. Bathroom a little tired.

We ate at The Moose Cafe and at the main hotel. Both were fine but we actually liked the cheapest the best - I think it was the Mendocino Bakery - really interesting cooking and a fine selction of beers. Hope that was helpful, Adam C

If time is a problem the suggestion to go north on I-5 to Eugene and across to Florence is good. I-5 is a fast but scenic drive - not the usual boring interstate - and then south on 101.

All the suggestions for the Oregon Coast are right on. I grew up on that coast:-B

Lucky you, ed! Thanks, adam, your info was helpful. We really need to see Mendocino this summer. I've also heard it's a pretty nice wine country to explore! ***kim*** :)

Has anybody been to Grizzly Creek Redwoods SP? It is 20 miles southeast of Eureka. I was doing some searching on the CA state parks site and came across it. Looks like it could be one of those hidden gems.

Hi J_Correa

I have camped at Grizzly Creek Redwoods. It is not that great compared to other parks in the area. The camps are all very close to highway 36 and except for Sundays there is a lot of logging trucks moving by at 6 am. A better camp is called Swimmers Delight on 36 about 4 miles west of Grizzly Creek. This is a Humboldt County Park but it fills up each week end. There are some really nice redwood groves on 36. I got married in one out there. In fact in about an hour I am going out there wander the redwoods and recharge.
If you do not have alot of time stick to the groves on 101, 36 is a narrow windy road.

Have Fun
GP

GP - Thanks for the warning about the highway and the noise from the logging trucks.

Salt Point is a gret place to camp. You'll be right on the ocean.
I don't know the particulars but the Lost Coast is also supposed to be a great place to camp. I'd do a search here as I remember other folks talking about it.