Redway is the closest area to the venue. If you’d like a slightly larger town with more dining and amenities, Garberville is just a 5-minute drive away. We recommend booking early, as we don’t have any hotel blocks reserved.

Stay

Motels & Hotels

If you’d like to stay close to the venue during the weekend:

Benbow Historic Inn – Beautiful historic inn with river views in Garberville.

The Northern Inn Motel – Closest, convenient Redway hotel right along Redwood Drive.

Best Western Plus Humboldt House Inn – Larger hotel in nearby Garberville if guests want more services and breakfast included.

Humboldt Redwoods Inn – Budget‑friendly option in Garberville.  

Campgrounds & RV Spots

If you’d like to camp close to the venue during the weekend:

Dean Creek Resort Motel and Campground and RV Park – Right on Redwood Drive in Redway with RV hookups, tent sites, cabins, pool, and river access.

Benbow KOA Holiday – Great campground & RV park with river access near Garberville.

Richardson Grove RV Park – Camping (one of our favorites) and RV‑friendly park along US‑101 near Richardson Grove (short drive).

Madrone Campground and Huckleberry Campground – Rustic camping in the woods near Garberville/Redway.

Benbow SRA Campground & Oak Flat Campground – State park campgrounds near the river for tents or simple outdoor stays.  

AIRBNBS / VRBO

There are a limited number of nearby rentals available on Airbnb and VRBO in the area around Forest Drive, Redway offering convenient options for those who’d like to stay close to the celebration. Perfect for groups of family or friends to split.

Getting there

Flying

Redway doesn’t have a commercial airport, so the closest options are:

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) – ~1.5 hours north of Redway

  • Most convenient for commercial flights from major West Coast cities.

  • From ACV, you can rent a car to Redway.

  • Rental car is highly recommended, as public transport in the area is limited.

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Rent a car. About 5–6 hours drive from Redway.

  • Good option if you’re combining your trip with a scenic California road adventure.

Driving

From Los Angeles – ~10–11 hours (~650 miles)

Don’t let the drive scare ya! We drive this route all the time. Split the drive in two and stop in San Francisco along the way.

  • Take I‑5 north through the Central Valley, then connect to Highway 101 north around San Francisco, continuing through Sonoma, Mendocino, and Humboldt Counties.

  • This is a full day of driving, so plan for rest stops, meals, and gas.

From San Francisco – ~5–6 hours (~300 miles)

  • Head north on Highway 101 through Sonoma, Mendocino, and Humboldt Counties.

  • The drive is scenic, especially the stretch along the South Fork Eel River and through the redwoods, perfect for a few photo stops.

Getting around

  • Parking for the event is still being figured out but will be up when we have the location.

  • Plan to rent a car in advance. Redway is very rural, and there’s no Uber/Lyft coverage in the area.