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Entrance
Free
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→Tall Trees Grove — some of world's tallest trees (permit)
→Prairie Creek Redwoods — fern canyon and elk prairie
→Gold Bluffs Beach — elk on the beach
→Newton B. Drury Scenic Pkwy — car-free cycling
⚠ Before you go
!Tall Trees Grove requires free permit — limited daily access
!Poison oak widespread — stay on trails
!Coastal fog year-round — dress in layers
When to visit
Redwood by Season
Spring (Mar–Jun)
Lush ferns. Foggy mornings.
Summer (Jul–Sep)
Best weather. Elk calves.
Fall (Oct–Nov)
Fewer crowds. Golden light.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Dramatic fog. Quiet.