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Blue Lake

Sunshine & Craft Beer

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The Soul of the Village

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Step back in time.
Live for the moment.

Known for its sunny microclimate, artisan community, and the famous Mad River. Blue Lake is a small gem inland from the coastal fog.

1890s

Vibe Preserved

5 Miles

To the Ocean

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Blue Lake, CA: More Than Meets the Eye on Highway 299

"Blue Lake packs an surprising amount into a small footprint, from the globally touring Dell'Arte theater company to a redwood timber legacy still visible at the Blue Lake Museum. The Mad River runs through it all like a silver ribbon, while a rare sunny microclimate sets the town apart from Humboldt's usual coastal fog and feeds its surrounding farms. Mad River Brewing's tribally-owned ales and the Blue Lake Casino Hotel round out a town well worth the detour off Highway 299."

Article and Photography by Erica Canevari · 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000ZRead Story

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Getaways

Every town has its own weather.

Fog-belt harbors, Victorian main streets, river towns, the Lost Coast. Pick a corner of the county and see what locals send people to.

EurekaVictorian Seaport & Arts Culture
ArcataEco-Conscious & Community Spirit
TrinidadWhere the Redwoods Meet the Sea
McKinleyvilleWhere Horses Have Right of Way
FerndaleThe Victorian Village
FortunaThe Friendly City on the Eel River
Blue LakeSunshine & Craft Beer
Willow CreekTrinity River, Bigfoot country
Avenue of the GiantsOld-growth drive, river swims
Shelter CoveLost Coast Solitude
Garberville & RedwaySouthern Humboldt hub
LoletaEel River farmland, the delta

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