Looking for a Northern California weekend getaway near the redwoods? Fortuna delivers towering forests, peaceful river views and genuine small-town charm, without the crowds of bigger destinations. Use this easy two- to three-day itinerary to plan a romantic escape, a family road trip or a quiet reset, with Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Country as your home base on the Eel River.
Day 1: Arrive and Unwind on the Eel River
- Afternoon: check in from 2:00 pm and settle into your room or suite. Couples love our Jacuzzi suites; families appreciate two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six.
- Golden hour: stroll the River Walk, a two-mile trail along the Eel River just down Riverwalk Drive.
- Evening: enjoy dinner at one of Fortuna's local restaurants, then relax in the heated indoor saltwater pool and whirlpool.
Day 2: Drive the Avenue of the Giants
- Morning: fuel up with our free hot breakfast, then head about 15 miles south to the Avenue of the Giants.
- Midday: wander the easy half-mile loop at Founders Grove, home of the Founder's Tree and the fallen Dyerville Giant, and picnic beside the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park.
- Afternoon: continue south through Redcrest, Weott and Myers Flat for photo stops and roadside classics like the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree.
- Evening: return to Fortuna for a relaxed dinner and a good night's sleep on our pillow-top mattresses.
Get more ideas in our Avenue of the Giants guide.
Day 3: Victorian Charm and Coastal Views
- Morning: walk the redwood trails at Rohner Park and visit the Fortuna Depot Museum, set in an original 1893 railway depot.
- Late morning: drive to the Victorian village of Ferndale for colorful storefronts, galleries and sweet shops.
- Afternoon: head north to Humboldt Bay and Eureka for waterfront views, seafood and historic architecture before starting the drive home, or stay one more night.
Romantic Getaway Ideas in Fortuna
- Watch the morning mist lift from the redwood canopy
- Share a riverside picnic along the South Fork of the Eel
- Book a Jacuzzi room or suite for a relaxing evening in
- Take a sunset walk along the river with mountain views
When to Go
Every season has its appeal. Summer brings warm days and festivals like the Fortuna Rodeo; fall offers fewer crowds and golden light; winter and spring bring lush green forests and a rushing Eel River. Pack layers, since coastal fog and cool forest shade are part of the experience year-round.
Plan Your Escape
Comfort Inn & Suites Redwood Country offers free hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking, and comfortable rooms and suites overlooking the Eel River. Book direct with our Redwood Special and make your next Northern California weekend getaway one to remember.