 Located in the scenic redwood coast area of Northern California, Ferndale is one of the best preserved enclaves of Victorian architecture on the west coast. No where else will you find such a well preserved Victorian small town atmosphere. Unlike other small Victorian towns that have fallen prey to tourism, Ferndale remains a healthy working town. Its Main Street, lined with ornate Victorian commercial buildings, still functions much like it did during the Victorian period, with a hardware store, drug store, saddlery, mercantile, banks, hotels, and saloons. Ferndale is such a rarity, it has been used as the location for several movies, the latest being The Majestic, starring Jim Carrey.
The Victorian Inn sits right at the head of Main Street, and from your second story room you can watch the daily activity of a small town at work. Rancher's coming in to the Post Office to get their mail and check up on the local gossip, kid's smiling on their way to the candy store, and numerous sidewalk conversations among locals and tourists alike. In Ferndale, it seems everyone has time to stop what they're doing and chat with you for awhile.
When you come to visit Ferndale, you'll want to spend a day exploring Main Street with its many unique shops. If you're old enough, you may recognize some of the vintage items still for sale in the Mercantile, if not ask the shopkeeper or bring your grandparents. If you are a chocoholic, make your way down to Sweetness & Light and grab a couple of Moo bars or a Daryl Bar. Where else but Ferndale would you find a candy bar named for the local UPS driver? Click here for the Ferndale Calendar of Events
 Come at the right time, and you'll find excellent entertainment at the Repertory Theatre. But there really is no wrong time to come to Ferndale. It seems almost every week there is some special event, whether it's the world famous Kinetic Sculpture Race, or the local favorite, Ferndale's lighted tractor parade at Christmas. Be sure to check our event calendar for the current happenings.
There's more to Ferndale than Main Street though, and Ferndale really deserves more than just a weekend visit. If you love Victorian homes and other historic architecture, be sure to allow one day just for driving around the surrounding farmlands. Due to Ferndale's early wealth from the bountiful dairies, Ferndale and the surrounding communities boast some of the most grand Victorian farm houses in the country. Just pick any road and you'll be treated to interesting Victorian homes, wonderful scenery, and clean, fresh country air.
Now that you've seen downtown Ferndale and the surrounding country side, you're ready to explore a bit further. Take a tour of a cheese factory in Loleta, or a saw mill in Scotia. Have dinner with a hundred of your closest friends at the Samoa Cookhouse. Take a hike in Russ Park or try to decide between the several National and State forests and parks that are within easy driving distance. Take a picnic lunch for an all day drive along the Lost Coast, one of California's most scenic and remote coastal drives. Or for a really up close look at some really large redwood trees, don't miss the Avenue of the Giants, where the trees are so close you'll want to keep your hands in the car at all times.
What ever your choice is for your day's activity, you'll enjoy coming back to your luxurious room at the Victorian Inn. Cap your day off with an expertly prepared dinner at Curley's, and then take another stroll around town to marvel at what the sky looks like when you can actually see the stars. Just for a minute, pretend it really is 1880, it won't be too hard.
 Just south of Eureka, California on the Northern California coast you'll discover the quaint Victorian Village of Ferndale and the elegant Victorian Inn. Built in 1890 of Humboldt County redwood, this luxurious northern California bed and breakfast combines romantic accommodations with modern amenities for the convenience of vacationers, tourists and business travelers.
Take a moment to relax in the unique and nostalgic guest rooms of our Ferndale hotel, which boasts of fourteen and sixteen foot ceilings throughout, and is beautifully appointed with vintage fixtures and furnishings, each room having its own private bath. You'll enjoy the convenience of fine dining every day of the week at Curley's, the on site restaurant and tavern.
Nestled between the Pacific Coast beaches with their coastal playgrounds and the Giant Redwoods near Eureka, CA, the Victorian village of Ferndale offers many tourist activities and attractions. Whether you are searching for a romantic getaway, family vacation destination, or traveling on business, Victorian Inn will exceed your expectations.
"The Majestic" - Starring Jim Carrey and filmed in Ferndale!
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