For a tiny town, the Victorian Village of Ferndale, California is full of surprises. Venture a short way from nostalgic Main Street and you’ll find an untamed wilderness ready for exploring, a treasure trove of history, quirky artisan galleries and antiques, and some of the best burgers on the Redwood Coast - just a few more reasons to stay in Ferndale on your redwoods vacation.
If the best weekend getaways in California offer an escape from reality, Ferndale belongs at the top of the list. Tucked away on the romantic Redwood Coast, this historic small town is a hidden gem of picture-perfect homes, small-town Americana, and secluded coastline. Here’s our itinerary for a couple’s escape that will have you falling in love with Ferndale.
There are plenty of scenic bicycle tours in Northern California, a cycling paradise of mountains, wine country and coastline. But none can match the remote, rugged beauty of Bicycle Tour of the Unknown Coast, which rides into Ferndale once again this Saturday.
For a tiny town, the Victorian Village of Ferndale, California is full of surprises. Venture a short way from nostalgic Main Street and you’ll find an untamed wilderness ready for exploring, a treasure trove of history, quirky artisan galleries and antiques, and some of the best burgers on the Redwood Coast - just a few more reasons to stay in Ferndale on your redwoods vacation.
If the best weekend getaways in California offer an escape from reality, Ferndale belongs at the top of the list. Tucked away on the romantic Redwood Coast, this historic small town is a hidden gem of picture-perfect homes, small-town Americana, and secluded coastline. Here’s our itinerary for a couple’s escape that will have you falling in love with Ferndale.
Nestled in a pastoral valley near the California Redwoods, the historic coastal town of Ferndale—legendary for its lovingly preserved Victorians and Normal Rockwell-esque Main Street—is pure magic at Christmas. A glowing downtown with a towering living Christmas tree (America’s tallest), picturesque setting between farms and forest, and spirit of small-town Americana make this historic hamlet one of America's best towns to visit for the holidays.
Historic Ferndale is an enchanting place to visit all year round. But with its moody coastal mist, hauntingly beautiful historic houses, and a scenic small town setting that’s been a backdrop for several Hollywood films (including a spooky cult favorite), this Victorian hamlet near the California Redwoods really shines in October. From cozy to creepy, here are our favorite things to do on a fall trip to historic Ferndale.
From antiques aficionados and vintage collectors to flea market foragers and yard sale junkies, nearly everyone can find something to love at Bargain Lovers’ Weekend this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In anticipation of this weekend's citywide yard sale, we sought bargain hunting advice from two local collectors who have made a life out of tracking down hidden treasures: Sharon and Rich Spencer of Spencer’s Ferndale Vintage.
