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    Grandfather Tree

    4.3 (29 reviews)
    ModerateSouvenir Shops
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Nice little pit stop with plenty of photos to be taken got some souvenirs they were the only place I noticed that had the baby grow your own redwood tree. Stop and see the tree & get souvenirs

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    Jennifer N.

    Fun stop right along the 101 on your way to or from Humboldt County. It's located about 20 minutes south of the southern entrance of Avenue of the Giants. I'm not sure of their exact hours since I didn't see anything posited but on a Saturday they were already closed at 4:30. I was able to stop by when they were open again around Sunday morning (I arrived around 11:45 a.m.) It's easy to get a full shot of the magnificent Grandfather Tree and it's quite unique in its multiple trunks and full foliage. Around the grounds there are interesting wood carvings, a gift shop and ample parking. It's a great place to stop en route to your other adventures in the area and stretch your legs. Gift shop had some cute items as well as drinks and snacks. Next door to it was the One Log house and gift shop. Didn't get to stop by there but made a mental note to check it out next time,

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    Jason R.

    If you love nature and history, then this is a cool thing to see while driving by!! Right off the side of the highway, this tree is magnificent! Something you won't see anywhere else in the world. Make sure you stop in the awesome little gift shop while you're there!!

    Lori H.

    Stopped here on our way to drive the Avenue of the Giants auto tour. We were enticed by the many cool wood carvings you can see from the road...and, of course the ginormous Grandfather Tree! The gift shop has so many items, from souvenir mugs, stickers, magnets and t-shirts to hand carved birdhouses and decorative trees. Overall a nice stop to get out and stretch your legs. Plenty of photo opportunities. Would highly recommend.

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    Suki M.

    That's one huge tree! We were at the gift shop next door and on the way back to the car I wandered over to look at that big grandfather tree, looking up it seemingly breaks through the clouds... I didn't go into the gift shop so I cannot review that. It definitely looked cool so I will have to check it out next time... But I do reccomend you stop and stretch. Then wander over and check out grampa!

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    Jeremy M.

    This is a beautiful spot to stop on a long drive. Restrooms , gift shop and some great photo opportunities.

    Tamara P.

    The cutest and biggest gift shop I've come across in Humboldt. It had so many neat gifts it felt like I was in a museum. The family that owns the store are so sweet and also sell snacks and beverages for the road. Stop on by to support this darling small business!

    Grandfather Tree never disappoints
    Tina P.

    Great spot to stop and stretch the legs! Get some ice cream from the shop and witness the amazing beauty the Grandfather Tree offers! Some amazing wood artists in the area have made an amazing sculpture park out front. Highly recommend 10/10. Staff was very helpful and welcoming. Feels like home kinda place.

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    Tom B.

    GRANDFATHER TREE is the name of a gift shop located on Route 101, about twelve miles south of Garberville, CA. "Grandfather Tree" is also the name of a huge redwood tree located next to the parking lot in front of this gift shop. The Eel River is nearby, about 500 feet to the east of Grandfather Tree. From Leggett (way to the south) up to Fernbridge (way to the north), the Eel River is close to Route 101, and typically, the river and Route 101 run parallel to each other. WHAT I BOUGHT. If you think that Founders Grove in Humboldt State Park, the Big Trees Loop Trail near Bull Creek in Humboldt State Park, and the drive-though tree at Myers Flat are all magical places, then you will likely find the inside of Grandfather Tree gift shop to be a magical place. I was so amazed by the high quality and variety of the gifts that I said to the clerk, "My problem here is not to figure out what to buy, but instead it is to figure out what not to buy." The gifts that I bought included a snow globe with a bear inside, a plastic sticker reading, "WARNING BIGFOOT IN THIS AREA," and a colorful round cloth patch. I taped the plastic sticker inside the rear window of my Honda. The snow globe is filled with water and, when turned upside down, the snow on the ground gets dispersed and it swirls around the bear and then falls back to the ground. Mounted near the outside edge of the globe are five redwood trees (each 3 inches tall). The treetrunks are painted brown and, above that, the detailed foliage is painted green. The globe and the trees are mounted on a pedestal. The pedestal is molded in the shape of a tree stump. The bear is not scary. The bear's mouth is closed. The colorful cloth patch has a detailed illustration of Bigfoot, and the printing, "BIGFOOT LIVES." The color on this beautiful patch is not from paint. Instead, the color comes from the colors of the individual threads used to make the patch - - - tan thread for the ground, brown thread for Bigfoot, black thread showing outlines of tufts of Bigfoot's hair, red thread for the images of 3 redwood trees, and green thread for the foliage on ten redwood trees in the background. PHOTOGRAPHS. Attached are some of my photographs, and most of these show animals carved out of wood. These animals are displayed next to the parking lot in front of the gift shop. My photos are: (1) Banana slug, showing the slug's dorsal reagion. A nearby bear wears blue jeans and a yellow tie, (2) Close-up view of the banana slug's head, (3) Bear holding an ice cream cone, (4) View of a colorful caterpillar, with the banana slug in the distance, (5) Billboard next to Route 101 reading: GRANDFATHER TREE Gift Shop, Carvings, Souvenirs, Burls, (6) Plaque mounted in front of Grandfather tree, reading: AGE 1,800 years, HEIGHT 265 feet, DIAMETER 24 feet, (7) Close-up view of front of gift shop, showing a carved wooden elephant, (8) Wooden carving of two seals, with gift shop in the background, (9) Carving of a bear, where the bear is walking on wood that was carved to look like stones.

    William C.

    Cool place to stop by for 30min to check out this big tall redwood tree. The gift shop has some good cool stuff.

    Amy S.

    ANOTHER WONDERFUL TREE You're goig to start to recognize a theme AS you begin driving North on US-101. Here's a hint: lots of big redwood trees. I do recommend that you take the time and visit each touristy spot that you can. They are all unique and pretty amazing. It's great to get outside and stretch in between the long road stretches, and there are lots of wonderful opportunities for pictures. In addition, most of the stops have gift shops that are fun to walk through. You'll start to notice overlapping themes in these at some point as well - like when you start walking through all the stores in Chinatown, San Fran, and realize, they're probably all shopping at the same place for the goods they sell.... But I see nothing wrong with that. Stop here and enjoy yourself. But arrive early. Because that's when this town starts shutting down.

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    Thanks for stopping by Jeremy, travel safe!

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    Thanks for the review Tamara!

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    Thanks for the review Tina! Safe travels

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    We appreciate the review Amy!

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    Thanks for coming by our store, and for the review!

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    Appears to be closed. Called the number listed and got a recording saying number not in service. Looks like a cool place though....

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    Heidi H.

    We are open now Jeremy! Give us a call at 707.734.3370

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    Beautiful area! Nice gift shop. Ladies who helped us were great. Worth a stop, tree is beautiful.

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    One Log House

    3.6(42 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    It's been closed for a while, owned by a dispensary, but the EVGo chargers are bonkers fast in the…read moreparking lot at 325kwh often.

    Roadside attraction [Garberville CA]…read more I know it's a tourist trap but it was very cool to see inside the log house. We checked inside the gift shop to purchase tickets at $2/person. You will be given a ticket with a 4-digit code plus a separate code for the bathroom. The gift shop also serves coffee and some food items and has a separate room in the back that serves as a dispensary. Yes! This is Humboldt County after all ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If driving along Highway 101 towards Avenue of the Giants, it's pretty hard to miss seeing The One Log House, located next door to the Grandfather Tree. It's made from a 2100 year old gigantic redwood tree in crafted in 1946. It took 8 months to gut and hollow out the room and is 7-feet high and 32-feet long. I was able to walk inside nicely (I'm 5'2" hehehe). The log house toured the US in its early years until it settled in Redwood Country in 1999. Inside is just like a home complete with a kitchen, bedroom and living space. It seemed a perfectly livable residence. But anyway, there's the kitchen complete with various spices and salt, a breakfast nook, dual beds, reading tables, bench, books and magazines. I couldn't resist stepping in to check it out. One Log House is nestled in the heart of the Redwood forest. Worth the stop. Review #2512

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    The Peg House - Blackberry Sundae 4.6344 stars

    The Peg House

    4.6(304 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    Delicious burgers. I didn't realize it was outdoor seating…read moreonly. Somewhat steep prices $$$. for the food size and having to sit on wet cold benches. Bathrooms needed desperate help (dirty & had to wash hands outside in the cold) Otherwise this place had good vibes and friendly staff. Would love to come back in warmer weather if in the area

    Great stop for travelers with pets!…read more We stopped at The Peg House on our way to the Avenue of the Giants, and we're so glad we did! This hidden gem sits just off Highway 101, so it's easy to find. All of the seating is outdoors, with plenty of shaded spots -- perfect for relaxing without baking in the sun. There's even a stage area for live music. We stopped by on a Monday evening, so no music that day, but the atmosphere was still wonderful and laid-back. When we went to order, we were greeted by incredibly friendly staff who immediately offered our dogs some treats (always an A+ in my book!). Their burger and sandwich menu had so many tempting options that it was hard to choose. I ended up with a burger topped with jalapeños, while my partner went for one with bacon. The burgers were amazing -- the meat was tender and juicy, practically melting in your mouth. The toppings complemented everything perfectly, and the bun tasted fresh and fluffy. I also really appreciated the coleslaw -- not overloaded with mayo like most. My partner loved his meal too. We've decided this will be a new tradition every time we're in the area! Pro tip: Don't skip the gift store right next to the eatery. Pick up a Train Wreck cookie, Rice Krispy treat, and a brownie -- they're all incredible. We loved them so much that we stopped again on our way home to stock up. You won't be disappointed!

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    Grilled oysters here are delicious!!!

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    Shelter Cove General Store

    Shelter Cove General Store

    4.1(15 reviews)
    14.0 mi
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    Shelter Cove General Store is conveniently located and you pass directly by it when entering the…read moretown of Shelter Cove. It's a great place to pick up anything that you realized that you may have forgotten or to restock on anything you may need during your stay in Shelter Cove. They really have all the essentials, which is nice and we visited here a couple times during our most recent stay in Shelter Cove. The town of Shelter Cove is a small coastal town so wherever you are staying in the area, this general store is easy to get to. As we pulled up, they had fresh vegetables and fruit for sale outside the store. We were warmly welcomed as soon as we entered the store and everyone was very friendly. The store is on the smaller side, although they were well stocked and had everything we were looking for. The store was clean and really well organized. I really liked that it was very easy to find everything that we were looking for. They have bear canister rentals as well as trail information if you are hiking the Lost Coast Trail. The Lost Coast Trail stretches about 25 miles along the coast and Shelter Cove is where people start or end this trail. People tend to come here (by car or plane since they have a small runway) to have a nice relaxing weekend on the coast or to hike the Lost Coast trail. If you are doing the latter and have forgotten anything, this is a good place to stop. They have a gift shop next door with items from many local artists and craftspeople and it's a great place to get unique souvenirs. An all around excellent general store to meet your needs while visiting the beautiful Shelter Cove area!

    Gave zero Fs about 4 stranded, out-of-town customers:…read moreShelter Cove is extremely remote. The nearest place to get food or any provisions is about 1.5 hrs away along crazy windy roads. At 7:29 four cars pulled up to the only in-town store, which closes at 7:30. I was one of them, needing to get baby food and diapers for my 1-year-old. Nope. The clerk literally shut the door in our faces and left. Technically, she's in the right--7:30 is closing time. But it's also an obvious F-u to anyone who looks different or looks like they are from out of town, no matter how much they need the tiniest bit of kindness or hospitality. Shelter Cove is a beautiful place with some very harsh people.

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