About Redwood Coast Experiences
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 Team
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Pearse W. Narum is a Humboldt County based outdoor adventure professional, University of California certified naturalist, and the founder of Redwood Coast Experiences
Growing up in Humboldt County and with more than a decade of experience in expedition guiding, interpretive programming, outdoor education, and adventure operations, Pearse brings deep expertise and a genuine passion for the natural world to every program he leads.
Guiding & Outdoor Leadership Experience
Pearse’s career spans guiding and leadership roles across the Western United States and Hawaiʻi. Highlights include:
Over 300 backcountry field days in southern Utah as a four-season expedition guide (backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, canyoneering, skiing).
Leading sea kayaking and bird-watching tours for upscale resort guests in Hawaiʻi, regularily finding rare and cryptic species
Managing outdoor programs, guide teams, guest services, and lodging operations in Humboldt County and Redwood National and State Parks.
Founding an outdoor adventure consulting firm that designed and facilitated high-end, multi-state adventure programs for summer camps, hospitality groups, and corporate clients, handling everything from permitting, risk management, logistics, and interpretive content.
Creating accessible outdoor experiences for guests of all ages and ability levels, including adaptive and therapeutic recreation programs.
In Pearse’s free time you can find him hiking, fishing or riding his bike.
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Sophie Narum is a Humboldt County based chef, floral designer, and creative entrepreneur with a Le Grand Diplôme in Cuisine and Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu in Wellington, New Zealand. With a background that spans fine dining, farm-to-table culinary arts, sustainable horticulture, and high-end event design, Sophie brings a rare blend of technical training, creativity, and local knowledge to Redwood Coast Experiences.
Sophie is passionate about nature, arts, community and high quality local food which leads to her excellence in crafting intimate culinary experiences—beautiful tablescapes, small private events, and nature-inspired gatherings that feel warm, intentional, and deeply connected to the Redwood Coast.
Sophie’s grew up in Humboldt County, where the region’s farms, forests, and coastline shaped her appreciation for seasonal ingredients and natural beauty. She deepened her craft at Le Cordon Bleu in Wellington, New Zealand, mastering classical French cuisine and pâtisserie before returning home to pursue more personal, community-centered work. Her career has taken her from lead chef roles in Waimea Valley, Hawaiʻi where she catered high-profile events such as the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, the Vans Pipe Masters, and the Navy Seals Gala aboard the USS Missouri.
Back in California, Sophie built a thriving catering and personal chef business, crafting weekly farm-sourced menus and designing intimate events for clients with dietary restrictions. She expanded her creative work into floral design, producing arrangements, wearable florals, and botanical pieces for homes and events, and she founded Peppernut Cakes, a boutique cakery specializing in high-end wedding cakes specializing in vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-conscious recipes. Her early experiences across vineyards, bakeries, sushi bars, and sustainable farms helped shape her thoughtful, hands-on approach, blending technical execution, artistic detail, and holistic, farm-to-table values.
Culinary, Floral & Creative Leadership
Sophie’s multi-disciplinary background gives her a unique perspective. Highlights of her work include:
Le Grand Diplôme in Cuisine & Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu
Lead chef for upscale clients and major events in Waimea Valley, Hawaiʻi
Founder of Peppernut Cakes, a high-end custom wedding cakery
Personal chef specializing in dietary-conscious, farm-sourced menus
Floral designer creating arrangements, bouquets, and wearable florals
Hands-on experience in sustainable farming, beekeeping, and horticulture
In her free time you can find Sophie painting, walking her beloved dog, Otto, and gardening