Things To Do
Victorian Inn / VI Restaurant
The Victorian Inn is a Ferndale classic, known for its outpouring character and whimsical charm. It was built in 1890 and still holds many of its original infrastructure pieces and details. The VI restaurant, located just inside, specializes in everything from classic staples of the Pacific Northwest, to American comfort food. The seafood is always fresh and the atmosphere can't be beat.
Mind's Eye Manufactory & Coffee Lounge
Very quaint and highly rated coffee shop, known for providing a "comfortable nexus for Ferndale's creative community alongside a third-wave coffee shop".
Madaket Harbor Cruise
Embark on a beautiful cruise around the Humboldt Bay area. Take your pick of a historically narrated cruise, a cocktail cruise or an eco/wildlife cruise. Each boat seats 18 people and the cruises range from 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Avenue of the Giants
Avenue of the Giants is a short drive south of Ferndale and is said to be the most scenic drive in all the Redwoods. You can't miss this absolutely stunning drive through the magical Redwood forest.
Golden Gait Mercantile
Golden Gait Mercantile is another incredible example of the Victorian architecture featured along Ferndale's main street. They specialize in fun knickknacks, sweet gifts, classic toys and candies of all sorts. This is definitely a place to stop by for a Ferndale remembrance souvenir...
Clendenen's Cider Works
Just around 5 miles outside of Ferndale is Clendenen's apple orchard, which has been passed down four generations. Planted in 1869, the orchard houses over 700 trees. All apples are picked by hand, and juiced using a pressing machine from 1906. They are well known for their cider, which is both unpasteurized and cold-pressed.
Centerville Beach County Park
With a great mix between farmland and coast, the Centerville Beach County Park has stunning grasslands with cliffside views of the Pacific Ocean. It is known to be an amazing location for both beach-combing and bird-watching. There is a large white cross on the bluff of the south end that commemorates a shipwreck of 1860, resulting in 38 lost lives. When the fog picks up, locals say it can be an eery place to visit.
Russ Park
Russ Park is a 110-acre nature preserve that is home to a mature Sitka spruce forest, which is even a rarer sight than a redwood. This park overlooks Eel Valley and is within easy walking distance of Main Street.
The Awesome Pretzel Co.
This pretzel cart is actually ran by the Ferndale Middle School eighth grade, a fun way to teach kids about marketing, communication and business. It was started by Guy Fieri and his father when he was in elementary school, and still stands today in various locations all over town. They are known for their classic salted soft pretzel, as well as the cinnamon sugar pretzel.
