Benbow’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great swimming holes in the summer. Day use areas with river access and great hiking trails through the trees. 15 minutes south of us.
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Richardson Grove State Park
1600 US-101Great swimming holes in the summer. Day use areas with river access and great hiking trails through the trees. 15 minutes south of us.
Beautiful big trees, river views and access, hiking trails. Starts 15 minutes north of us.
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Avenue Of The Giants
Avenue of the GiantsBeautiful big trees, river views and access, hiking trails. Starts 15 minutes north of us.
Shelter Cove is a windy, 45 minute drive through beautiful mountains and trees, the reward is amazing! They have a golf course on the ocean front, a marina and 3 very different beaches. One beach is a typical sand beach to explore, another beach is a black pebble beach that is really secluded. Lastly, there is a rocky area that has great tide pools and an area where seals hang out. There is a great little park with tables over looking the cliffs that lead to the tide pools (there is a stairway that gets you down to the water). My daughters and I love to take a snack and a couple of games and just sit in the sun at the tables playing games and watching the ocean.
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Shelter Cove
Shelter Cove is a windy, 45 minute drive through beautiful mountains and trees, the reward is amazing! They have a golf course on the ocean front, a marina and 3 very different beaches. One beach is a typical sand beach to explore, another beach is a black pebble beach that is really secluded. Lastly, there is a rocky area that has great tide pools and an area where seals hang out. There is a great little park with tables over looking the cliffs that lead to the tide pools (there is a stairway that gets you down to the water). My daughters and I love to take a snack and a couple of games and just sit in the sun at the tables playing games and watching the ocean.
Activities
All kinds of indoor family fun at reasonable prices. Bowling, pool, video games, laser tag and food. Approximately, 45 minutes north of us on Highway 101.
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Bear River Family Entertainment Center
263 KeisnerAll kinds of indoor family fun at reasonable prices. Bowling, pool, video games, laser tag and food. Approximately, 45 minutes north of us on Highway 101.
Benbow KOA has a 9-hole PGA rated golf course that is a beautiful course winding through the hillside. Has 2 sets of tee markers so you can play 18 holes too.
Benbow KOA
7000 Benbow DrBenbow KOA has a 9-hole PGA rated golf course that is a beautiful course winding through the hillside. Has 2 sets of tee markers so you can play 18 holes too.
Gaming at Bear River Casino is 45 minutes north of us on Highway 101.
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Bear River Casino Resort
11 Bear Paws WayGaming at Bear River Casino is 45 minutes north of us on Highway 101.
Neighborhoods
The Benbow Historic Inn is our neighbor. A beautiful hotel that opened in 1926 out of the local redwood trees. Has a restaurant and bar with a patio that overlooks a lovely arched stone bridge. A must see!
Benbow Drive
Benbow DriveThe Benbow Historic Inn is our neighbor. A beautiful hotel that opened in 1926 out of the local redwood trees. Has a restaurant and bar with a patio that overlooks a lovely arched stone bridge. A must see!
Food scene
445 Lake Benbow Dr
445 Lake Benbow DriveBenbow Historic Inn is within walking distance and has a bar and restaurant.
One of our favorite places to eat. About 20 minutes away at the gateway to Avenue of the Giants. Great pizza and calzone. Have other items too like burgers, lasagne, and tacos. Also serve breakfast.
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Avenue Cafe
6743 HighwayOne of our favorite places to eat. About 20 minutes away at the gateway to Avenue of the Giants. Great pizza and calzone. Have other items too like burgers, lasagne, and tacos. Also serve breakfast.
This little coffee shop is in Garberville, the next exit north of us off of Highway 101. My favorite place in town. Great coffee, good food, friendly staff.
Bon Bistro & Bakery
867 Redwood DrThis little coffee shop is in Garberville, the next exit north of us off of Highway 101. My favorite place in town. Great coffee, good food, friendly staff.
Popular cafe with an eclectic menu with options for all food choices like gluten free, vegan, etc. Open for breakfast and lunch. Just 5 minutes away on the main street in Garberville.
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Woodrose Cafe
911 Redwood DrPopular cafe with an eclectic menu with options for all food choices like gluten free, vegan, etc. Open for breakfast and lunch. Just 5 minutes away on the main street in Garberville.