Shrine Drive Thru Tree

North Coast & Redwoods


It's not the greatest of the drive thru tree options in these parts (more of a large slit in the tree), but if you want a snap to impress the folks back home then it is probably worth forking out the modest entrance sum.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby North Coast & Redwoods attractions

1. Humboldt Redwoods State Park

3.09 MILES

Along Hwy 101, 53,000-acre Humboldt Redwoods State Park protects some of the world's oldest redwoods and has three-quarters of the world's tallest 100…

2. Benbow Lake State Recreation Area

14.49 MILES

On the Eel River, 2 miles south of Garberville, the 26-acre Benbow Lake exists when a seasonal dam forms the lake during summer, but current budget cuts…

3. Richardson Grove State Park

17.48 MILES

Fifteen miles to the north of Leggett, and bisected by the Eel River, serene Richardson Grove occupies 2000 acres of virgin forest. Many trees are over…

4. Scotia Museum & Visitor Center

19.14 MILES

A history of the town awaits at the Scotia Museum and Visitor Center, at the town's southern end. The museums' fisheries exhibit is remarkably informative…

5. Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

27.2 MILES

Lose yourself under giant redwoods. You will also find river swimming and fishing, as well as 9 miles of hiking trails in virgin and second-growth…