Ferndale, CA

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Where to stay in Ferndale

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Ferndale Main Street Historic District

Unique features of Ferndale Main Street Historic District include the restaurants and historic sites. Make a stop by Golden Gate Mercantile or The Blacksmith Shop while you're exploring the area.

Ferndale Main Street Historic District
Victorian Inn

Victorian Inn

3.5 out of 5
400 Ocean Ave Ferndale CA
$210 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$235 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Ferndale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Victorian Inn and Golden Gate Mercantile are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (336 reviews)
They did a great job on the building renovation and keeping the original feel

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Victorian Inn
Gingerbread Mansion Inn

Gingerbread Mansion Inn

4 out of 5
400 Berding St Ferndale CA
$218 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$245 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic B&B in Ferndale. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Golden Gate Mercantile and The Blacksmith ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (374 reviews)
Our stay was lovely! We can’t wait to come back.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Gingerbread Mansion Inn
Ye Olde Danish Inn

Ye Olde Danish Inn

2.5 out of 5
132 ocean ave Ferndale CA
$152 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$171 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Ferndale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Victorian Inn and Golden Gate Mercantile are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (254 reviews)
Clean, quaint and excellent attention by owners.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

Ye Olde Danish Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sophisticated getaway with indoor pool & walkable locale

Sophisticated getaway with indoor pool & walkable locale

Ferndale CA
Stay at this cottage in Ferndale. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions The Blacksmith Shop and Golden Gate Mercantile are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
No the pool was feezing! Which was one of the main points why I rented the property. i understand it's November and most likely they shut it down for winter, but it would have been nice if we could have known that before hand and I though we could swim because it is indoors after all. The property ...

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Sophisticated getaway with indoor pool & walkable locale
Miranda Gardens Resort

Miranda Gardens Resort

3 out of 5
6766 Avenue of the Giants Myers Flat CA
Stay at this cottage in Myers Flat. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attraction Shrine Drive Thru Tree is located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
This place was fantastic! It was clean, there is a small creek you can hear. There are redwoods throughout the property.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

Miranda Gardens Resort
Private Hilltop House with Amazing Views! Close to Ave. of the Giants/State Park

Private Hilltop House with Amazing Views! Close to Ave. of the Giants/State Park

Rio Dell CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Rio Dell. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and patios.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
We had a great time for a birthday. The house was perfect for our group. Each family had their own space. My kids loved the “secret “ kid room. The view was amazing to boot.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Private Hilltop House with Amazing Views! Close to Ave. of the Giants/State Park
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ferndale

4.7
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 23%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Ferndale!

5/5 - Excellent

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A slice of Heaven away from everyday life.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A fun relaxing Victorian town. Don't look for any chain restaurants: no Starbucks, McDonald's etc. It's a wonderful step back in time.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Ferndale is a charming town with beautiful Victorian homes & old churches. There are cute shops & the people are friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful and quaint old town.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Friendly, picturesque town. My kids and wife loved it!

Cities near Ferndale

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