Reconnect With What Matters

Less planning, more exploring: Let us handle the details of your Humboldt County vacation

Private and Custom Guided Hikes and Culinary Experiences on the Redwood Coast

*SEASONAL RECOMENDATIONS*

*SEASONAL RECOMENDATIONS*

Coastal Exploration: This time of year our lowest tides can be found in the evenings, revealing nocturnal species not generally found throughout the day

Cooking Lessons: Wow your family this Holiday season with homemade ravioli! Learn together or bring a new skill home this winter.

Redwood Discovery: Fern Canyon is amazing this time of year, the water has returned, ferns are green, crowds have left and mushrooms are popping up around every turn.

About

Redwood Coast Experiences is a husband-and-wife, family-run business built for travelers who want to make an authentic connection with Humboldt County. We both grew up here, and our local roots shape every experience we offer. We focus on interpretive guiding, hands-on activities, high-quality local food, and custom-tailored adventures designed to give you the exact experience you’re looking for.

Humboldt is more than where we live, it’s our home and our community. We’ve worked in its restaurants, farmed its soil, and and spent countless hours exploring the region’s forests, wetlands, and shorelines. Our lifelong connection gives us a perspective we’re excited to share and has helped us become familiar with Humboldt’s best kept secrets.

Our tours and experiences are immersive and unhurried. We don’t follow a script and we frequently adjust locations and timing based on your preferences and current conditions. All of our listed experiences and tours can be fully customized, and they often look different for every group. You’re welcome to book them as-is or give us a call to make them your own.

As a small family business, we believe great experiences should feel personal. That’s why we specialize in custom and private tours offered at public-tour prices giving you a tailored adventure without the premium price tag. Whether you're an experienced hiker, a nature-curious traveler, a family wanting to share good food and create memories, or someone simply looking to slow down and reconnect, we shape each outing around your interests.

We love working with guests who want immersive, multi-day experiences. We collaborate with a strong network of local partners to help make your vacation vision a reality. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a two-week trip among the redwoods, we can help you make the most of your time here without ever feeling rushed.

At Redwood Coast Experiences, we value respect for the land, genuine curiosity, and creating moments that stay with you long after the day is done. We’re excited to welcome you to our home, share what we love, and help you experience the redwood coast in a deeper, more meaningful way.

  • Our hiking tours are designed for travelers who want a deeper, more meaningful connection to the natural landscapes of the Redwood Coast. Drawing on a lifetime of local experience, we take you to the kinds of places you won’t find through a Google search or listed on a blog.

    We practice interpretive guiding, a style that goes far beyond reciting facts. We don’t use a script and our focus is on storytelling, observation, and conversation. You’ll learn by engaging with what you’re seeing in real time. We highlight relationships, behaviors, and natural processes, helping you understand why the landscape looks and functions the way it does. Interpretation turns a hike into an experience: interactive, hands-on, and rooted in curiosity.

    This isn’t a tour to sit back and tune out; it’s a chance to connect, ask questions, and be part of the moment.

    We specialize in small private groups and always move at your pace. Our standard and seasonal offerings are well reviewed and very popular, but if it is not exactly what you are looking for we would love to create a custom program for you. Whether you’re looking for a full-day trek, a shorter 1–2 hour nature walk, or a hike focused on specific topics (eg. Wildlife, Native Edible and Medicinal Plant, Birds etc.) we tailor each outing to your comfort and interests.

    We welcome all ability levels on most of our hikes, but it’s important to note that these are hiking tours. We believe that the best way we know how to connect you to the redwood coast is by walking through it, feeling it, listening to it, and being immersed in it. For that reason, we do not offer driving-only tours. If you are interested in a driving tour we will happily recommend you to one of our local partners.

  • Food is just as central to the Redwood Coast Experience as guiding. Humboldt has an incredible culinary identity, shaped by organic farms, local fishermen, and exceptional small-scale producers. Sharing this food culture is one of our favorite parts of what we do. Alongside our seasonal menu offerings, we love designing custom meals tailored to your tastes and dietary preferences.

    From fresh-caught seafood to farm-to-table creations, our food experiences highlight the region’s bounty with care and creativity. You can enjoy a walking food tour, a hands-on cooking class, a chef-prepared meal in your home, or a beautifully curated picnic in a stunning natural setting.

    We source from small local producers, coastal harvesters, and farmers we know personally. Whether it’s a family-style dinner in your vacation home, a catered beach gathering with a cozy bonfire, or anything in between, our menus celebrate the flavors, stories, and people of the redwood coast.

    Enjoyed under towering trees, beside the ocean, or in the comfort of your home-away-from-home, our meals are meant to be slow, thoughtful, and enjoyed with your loved ones.

  • Planning a trip to Humboldt can feel overwhelming, so we offer concierge services to make your visit simple, smooth, and unforgettable. 

    We provide free consultations, custom itineraries, and personalized recommendations, from activities and scenic spots to hidden gems and food experiences. For multi-day adventures, we collaborate with trusted local partners to bring your vacation vision to life.

    Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a two-week journey through the redwoods, we handle the details so you don’t have to. Not sure what you're looking for? We’re happy to help. Schedule a free 30-minute vacation planning call, explore our sample itineraries, or work with us to design a custom plan built around your group’s interests.

    Our goal is to use our local expertise and connections to help you experience the best of the Redwood Coast without the stress of planning. We take care of the coordinating and behind the scenes work, so you can simply enjoy your time here and make memories.

What We Do Best:

Coastal Exploration

Starting at $100/Person

Wetlands & Wildlife

Starting at $100/Person

Redwood Discovery

Starting at $100/Person

Private Cheffing

Starting at $200/Person

Curated Picnics

Starting at $200

Cooking Lessons

Starting at $250

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