Redwood Coast: Arcata, Eureka, & Trinidad Travel Information & FAQ

Getting To California’s North/Redwood Coast By Plane

The airport servicing this region is Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV), located in McKinleyville. This is a smaller airport with only a single-bag carousel – only a few flights come in and out daily. There are daily non-stop flights from many major airport hubs including Denver, San Francisco, Phoenix, Reno, Las Vegas, Burbank, and Los Angeles.

By Car: Redwood Coast Road Trip

While there is an airport, you can certainly make a road trip of it! The drive is quite scenic and does save you money. If you choose to take your vehicle, many of our rentals have garages or other included secure parking. Additionally, you wouldn’t have to rent a car. To note – every city in this region is pretty walkable for shops, restaurants, and activities.

The Redwood Coast Travel FAQ

While Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) is closest at only a handful of miles away, the flights can be hard to come by. The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) is the closest sizable airport and is about a three-hour drive to the redwood coast.
While Arcata, Trinidad, and Eureka are all beautiful cities in their own right, San Fransisco is the closest 'big city' and takes on average about two hours to get to from the redwood coast area, depending on traffic.
While we have recommendations on things to do any time of the year, most of our guests have said they enjoy early June to mid-September the most.
The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) is the closest sizable airport and is about a 3.5 hour drive to Eureka, CA.

Redwood Coast: Arcata, Eureka, & Trinidad Travel Information

Getting To California’s North/Redwood Coast By Plane

By Car: Redwood Coast Road Trip

The Redwood Coast Travel FAQ

What airport do you fly into to see the redwoods?

What is the closest major city to the redwoods?

What is the best time to visit the redwoods?

What is the closest major airport to Eureka CA?