Redwood
Renowned for the world’s tallest trees, Redwood’s landscapes span from open prairies and oak woodlands to pristine rivers and untamed coastline. This ancient home has supported people for thousands of years. The National Park Service and California State Parks now work to safeguard and rejuvenate these lands for everyone’s enjoyment, learning, and inspiration.
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At a glance
- State / territory
- California
- Region
- West
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When to go
Visitors should be prepared for cooler and damp weather. Dress in layers and expect to get wet.
Year-round temperatures along California's redwood coast: mid-40s°F (7°C) to mid-60s°F (18°C).
Summer can be foggy, with highs occasionally reaching low 70s°F (20°C).
Winters are cooler with considerable rain. October through April averages 60-80 inches of rain over the region.
General official weather guidance; historical context, not a forecast.
Arrive and stay
Redwood National and State Parks is located in northernmost coastal California - almost on the Oregon border. The parks are about 60-miles long, with four visitor centers from north to south.
We are a six to seven-hour drive (325 miles) north of San Francisco, a six-hour drive (330 miles) south of Portland, OR and a four-hour drive (170 miles) west of Redding, CA.
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Where this information comes from
Park overview information is drawn from identified official sources. Published guide facts, assumptions, and editorial decisions retain their own review records.
Source retrieved: 2026-10-01. This is not a live-conditions check.
National Park Service: Redwood
Image credit: NPS Photo / Steve Olson. See the image credits.
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