Discover Redwood giants on a self-guided tour. Explore Trees of Mystery, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, and drive through iconic Tour Thru Tree.
Discover Redwood giants on a self-guided tour. Explore Trees of Mystery, Lady Bird Johnson Grove, and drive through iconic Tour Thru Tree.
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Crescent Beach - The next major Redwoods attraction is Crescent Beach, and it is certainly worth hoping for a stop here. This is not a beach in the “beach balls, hot dog stands, and splashing in the water” sense of the word. Instead, it is a wild and rugged stretch of coastline, featuring sea stacks, fast currents, and very cold water.
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- Crescent Beach - The next major Redwoods attraction is Crescent Beach, and it is certainly worth hoping for a stop here. This is not a beach in the “beach balls, hot dog stands, and splashing in the water” sense of the word. Instead, it is a wild and rugged stretch of coastline, featuring sea stacks, fast currents, and very cold water.
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- Crescent City - The Crescent City Information Center downtown serves as one of the park visitor centers, with rangers on hand to answer questions. Visitors can also stroll out on the B Street Pier for expansive Pacific Ocean views, or visit the Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum.
- Mill Creek - For those wanting to hike the Trestle Loop Trail, the next left turn into Mill Creek Campground is the way to go. The trailhead for the easy 30-minute loop is located after crossing the second bridge.
- Damnation Creek - If the Damnation Creek Trail mentioned a few minutes ago sounded like a great idea, this is the spot. It is the very steep trail that drops from redwood groves down to the ocean.
- Trees of Mystery - A quick mention of an upcoming visitor attraction called Trees of Mystery. It is definitely not a must-do, but the place does have a couple of cool features offering a bird’s-eye view of the redwood forest. There is an aerial walkway winding through the canopy about 100 feet up, plus a gondola ride up a mountainside for some nice views.
- Klamath River - Several big destinations are coming up, all right around the Klamath River. This is a significant waterway, flowing more than 250 miles from the Cascade Mountains in southern Oregon to meet the Pacific just up ahead.
- Requa Road - To see the view at Klamath River Overlook using the shorter 5-minute drive, the turn is coming up on the right, on Requa Road.
- Tour-Through Tree - Have you ever seen an old photo of someone driving a car right through a living tree, perhaps in old Yosemite or Sequoia photos? Or even a new photo of someone doing that? It turns out there are only a handful of places where this is possible, and one is coming up just off the highway.
- Prairie Creek Visitor Center - For those heading to Prairie Creek Visitor Center, or any of the hikes mentioned earlier, now is the time to get into the right lane for the right-hand turn.
- Davison Road - This road leads to Fern Canyon and Gold Bluffs Beach. A reminder that between mid-May and mid-September, a free permit must be reserved to park at these locations.
- Bald Hills Road - There are several destinations along Bald Hills Road, including the Lady Bird Johnson Grove, another beautiful stand of old-growth redwoods. A bit beyond that is the Redwood Creek Overlook, offering incredible views across both old-growth and second-growth forests, and with a bit of luck, maybe even a glimpse of the rare California condor.
- Lady Bird Johnson Grove - The Lady Bird Johnson Grove is significant for more than just its spectacular stand of old-growth redwoods. It was the site of two major ceremonies, the first being the official dedication of the new Redwoods National Park in 1968.
- Redwood Nature Trail - The Redwood Creek Trail is coming up, and it is a lovely place to wander through a red alder, bigleaf maple, and trillium forest. It runs a full 8 miles all the way to Tall Trees Grove, though hiking that in a single day would be a big effort indeed.
- Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center - The last of the park’s visitor centers is coming up soon. Kuchel Visitor Center has a lovely oceanfront location and several small exhibits about this area’s original inhabitants, including the Yurok, Tolowa, Hupa, and Chilula people.
- Humboldt Lagoons State Park - To really impress friends, this small body of water just west of the highway is called a lagoon. That is defined as an enclosed body of water near the ocean.

- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS…
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Embark on a self-guided driving tour through the majestic Redwoods National Park in California, cruising beneath a canopy of towering trees. Discover the lush and captivating wilderness of northern California. Visit the stunning black sand beaches near Crescent City. Enjoy hikes through groves of magnificent redwood trees and delve into the fascinating…
Embark on a self-guided driving tour through the majestic Redwoods National Park in California, cruising beneath a canopy of towering trees. Discover the lush and captivating wilderness of northern California. Visit the stunning black sand beaches near Crescent City. Enjoy hikes through groves of magnificent redwood trees and delve into the fascinating history and ecology of these ancient forests along the way!
Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
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- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
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- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.