Redwood Coast and the Lost Coast

Redwood Coast

The region from San Francisco Bay all the way north to the Oregon border makes up the Redwood coast. It includes the Marin, Sonoma, Mendocino and other small towns. Humboldt County contains nearly forty percent of the old growth coast Redwood Forests. The Redwood coast is famous throughout the world since its trees are the tallest in the world.

When these giants meet, it produces some captivating visual material and adds for a mesmerizing experience. The visual spectacle cannot be described in words. It extends for nearly 110 miles of the Humboldt County coastline. Most of it is included in under the Redwood National Park and has hence remained untouched from the demons of urbanization.

The Redwood coast has some of the most pristine beaches and sands which are not found anywhere else. These beaches are very popular among adventurers and amateurs alike, as they are perfect places for exploring and activities such as beachcombing.  

The Lost Coast

The lost coast is one of the most undeveloped regions of California located in the Mendocino and Humboldt counties. The name comes from the de-population that these coasts experienced way back the 1930s. This region roughly begins from Rockport to and lasts up to Ferndale. Much of the land of lost coast in Humboldt County is owned by the federal government and more than 240 square miles are designated as the King Range National Conservation Area.

Lost coast area is popular for people looking for a quite escape from the hustle and bustle of the urban cities. It`s charm is only accentuated by it`s remoteness. Some popular small towns are Shelter Cove, Whitethorn and Petrolia. The beaches are famous for their distinct black sands. This caused given to the tectonic activity occurring between one continental and two oceanic plates, present just offshore to the beaches.

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