Avenue of the Giants: One of California's Best Drives

Avenue of the Giants, in Northern California, is one of the most beautiful drives in the whole state. This 31 mile road has massive amount of beautiful spots ranging from the drive itself to the groves that can be found on it. While this is by no means a complete guide to the area, Amie and I spent the better part of the day exploring the Avenue of the Giants to encourage others to get up and see this amazing spot.

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[daveminshull]

Thanks for doing this video I traveled from England 30 years ago to visit my auntie and uncle who I adore but are sadly no longer with us, we traveled from Seattle down to this amazing place and it holds such a special place in my heart and this video has bought the memories flooding back thank you

[rnttgwp]

This is why California is the best drives are just amazing

[m.l]

As a Californian I appreciate and enjoy your videos - this one is one ☝️ of my favorites. 👊🏼

[johnferreira]

Most people miss this place and go straight to Redwood National Park this is cannot miss

[sandrabrown]

I was there in 1955. I remember it was so fascinating place for a 6 year old. I remember we drove our car through one. We had a picnic. Beautiful place.

[lisavitale]

My husband and I are now visiting Avenue of the Giants again based on this video. We’ve done the Shrine Drive Thru Tree, Bolling Grove, and Stephens Grove Loop Trail. We will be visiting other places here too. 💗💗💗💗💗

[vonsweety]

I have been there 20 years ago. It`s just awsome. One of the best places in California

[James-pzbd]

I used to love going there. At the Tall Tree Grove there used to be a log bridge over the creek to the Flatiron tree which was standing when I last visited. I am a Life member of Save the Redwoods League, so I visited the Founders Grove often. I also saw the Dyerville Giant standing and fallen. It is an awesome and magical area.

[jenniferbell]

My third grade class loved this video!

[rosevilleca.]

Ave of the Giants was the old US Highway 101 before the freeway bypass opened in August 1960.

[barbs]

You both gave such a beautiful tour! Thank you 🙏

[normanrowe]

Thanks for the travelogue. Beautiful! And you are both pleasant to watch and listen to.

[EduardoLopez-lcbu]

Can't wait to go visit there!! Only 45 days more

[robertlee]

I love the drive. I will be going back in June.

[germancarluv]

Great tour.
I have been 10 times or more.
Love redwoods so much I moved closer to them.
First grove I ever visited Muir Woods north of San Francisco.
A tree fell while I was there.
Sounded like a herd of elephants charging thru the forest.
Ended with a loud thump, then silence.
Starteled everyone, followed by silence....then cheers.

Excellent video. This is one of the best videos I have seen about this beautiful, historical redwood trees area. The only thing left out is the smell of the trees when you go there. I camped in this area during World War II and it's just as beautiful now, as it was then.

[KrisNotChris]

I camp in Redcrest (near Founders Grove) every summer; my friends and I drive various parts of the Avenue, which used to be Highway 101.

At the far north before you have to take the new 101 there is an old bridge. You have to stop, park, and walk a slight distance (literally on the old road) you will come to the bridge that used to cross the river and eventually reconnect to another old portion of Highway 101.

The little restaurant in Redcrest has amazing blackberry cobbler!

[GrackDontCrack]

Being born and raised in Eureka and having redwoods literally in my backyard, I've become unappreciative of these trees, I remember driving through here and thinking “they're just trees.” I'm trying to appreciate them more and nature in general more. I’ve stopped listening to music on walks and just listening to each creak and chirp, and giving them a source in my imagination, thinking of the story of how that chirp came to be. IMO it's WAY better and has me much more interested in nature as a whole.

[VivekHaldar]

Your videos are invaluable for road trip planning. My family and I thank you for helping us plan many fun trips!

[stk.plantation]

The place is beautiful, very cool and peaceful