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Welcome to Fortuna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Where to Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Resources (Helpful Phone Numbers) . . . . . . . . .8

Fortuna Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Redwood Coast FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Redwood Coast Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

City of Fortuna Contacts . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hiking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Doing Business in Fortuna . . . . . . . . .18

Why Fortuna? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chamber Business Directory . . . . . . .20

All telephone area codes are (707)and addresses are California,unless otherwise indicated.

930 6th Street, Eureka, CA 95501(707) 441-0522 / Fax (707) 441-0565

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Within a fifteen(15) minute driveof Fortuna are:

• Victorian seaport ofEureka with itsWaterfront Boardwalk

• Historic FortHumboldt, Eureka

• Humboldt BayWildlife Refuge, trailsand tour

• Loleta Cheese Factory• Bear River Casino• The North Coast’s

largest outdoor freshwater aquarium,Scotia

• Victorian village ofFerndale

• Ferndale RepertoryTheater

• The HeadwatersForest Reserve withaccess throughFortuna

• Scenic Eel River andHumboldt Bay

• The Avenue of theGiants and HumboldtRedwoods State Park

Daytrips fromyour centrallocation in

Fortuna include:• Centerville Beach

west of Ferndale (20-minute drive)


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Welcome to Sunny Fortuna. You willfind Fortuna is the perfect place to baseyour Redwood Adventure during yourvisit to the North Coast. Whether youare staying one day, one week or a life-time, Fortuna offers all the amenities ofa large town with the friendliness of asmall community.

Situated a five hour drive north of theSan Francisco Bay area (US 101 exits687, 688 & 689), Fortuna offers qualitylodging, dining, shopping opportunitiesand traveler services.

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• South Jetty of Humboldt Baywith beachcombing and pic-nicking (20-minute drive)

• Humboldt Crabs Semi-ProBaseball, Arcata (in season) (30-minute drive)

• Blue Lake Casino (40-minutedrive)

• Orick & Elk Prairie RooseveltElk herds, Redwood burls,lagoons and sand beaches (1-hour drive)

• Fern Canyon (1-hour drive)• Trinity River, Willow Creek:

swimming, rafting & fishing(1:30 minute drive)

• Ruth Lake Recreation area:boating, swimming and fishing(1:30 minute drive)

• The Lost Coast Drive, a 100-mile loop that takes you to someof the grandest vistas, mostremote beaches and the tallesttrees in California. Starting fromFortuna the drive takes youthrough the town of Ferndale toCapetown, Petrolia, Honeydew,Humboldt Redwoods State Parkand back down the Eel River toyour starting point in Fortuna(Allow 5 hours).

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Even before it became to beknown as Fortuna, there was some-thing special about this little com-munity and it was playing a big partin the success of the Eel River Valley.

It was, one report noted, “a friend-ly city,” opening its doors to individ-uals and families seeking new andbetter lives in a variety of differentareas, including farming, fishing andlogging, in addition to prospectingfor gold.

Many settlers originally drawn toCalifornia by the prospects of goldsoon returned to the farming lifethey had known in the East, settlingin the rich lands of the valley to raiselivestock, grains, and a variety of

fruits.The area's ground yielded plentiful

crops of fruit and vegetables, whilethe dairy industry took an earlyfoothold and became the premierefarming occupation.

The popular local productsbecame well-known outside the areaand were soon shipped to SanFrancisco.

People of different cultures settledto work in the fish canneries on thelower Eel River, build roads and rail-roads.

The area was quickly settled by theItalians, Swiss and Portuguese, andmany individuals today can trace

their lineage to these immigrantswith strong work ethics of a centuryago.

This small, unincorporated townfirst was known as Slide (namedafter a large slide in the area frompresent-day State Highway 36 toKenmar Road) and then waschanged to Springville (named afterthe numerous natural springs).

Originally a company town toaccommodate local mill workers,Springville eventually grew largeenough to house a post office.

By 1884 the Springville residentshad sent a petition to the state legis-lature asking that the town's name

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be changed to Fortuna.It is unsure who officially decided

upon the name Fortuna - meaningfortune - but it is believed to havebeen a local minister and real estateagent who made lots available ataffordable prices.

On July 3, 1888, the town andpost office were officially namedFortuna. The town quickly grew intoits name "fortune," due in part to itsexcellent location between the red-wood forests, the Pacific Ocean andthe Eel River Valley.

After Fortuna was incorporatedon Feb. 20, 1906, it established itselfas a growing community with a citycouncil, a night watchman and a fireand water committee. It becameknown for its agricultural excellencein vegetable crops, berries and fruitsas well as fish from the Eel River,although it was the lumbering thatput Fortuna on the map.

The lumber mills that had firstestablished Fortuna as a mill townregulated Fortuna's growth, and thearea became more populated as the

town became more prosperous.People moved to Fortuna with theprospect of good jobs and an order-ly town in which to raise their fami-lies.

Meanwhile, the railroad was builtto haul trees to the mills and finishedwood products to the boat landings.Later it grew to haul freight, farmproducts and passengers.

The Pacific Lumber Companybuilt a small section from Scotia toAlton and then to its mill in Carlotta,while the completion of the tunnelthrough Table Bluff in 1885 allowedthe Eel River and Eureka Railroad tomake daily scheduled runs fromEureka to Alton.

In Alton, passengers and freightwould switch to Pacific LumberCompany trains for the journey toScotia and points south. Before longthe track was extended to Dyervilleand local trains made stops at all thesmall settlements along their tracks,bringing news and mail, picking upfarm produce and passengers.

By 1893 a railroad depot had been

built in Fortuna.Work had been started to link the

North Coast’s railroads with the restof the world, and on Dec. 1, 1914,the first regular train from out of thearea passed through Fortuna at 9:20p.m. and arrived in Eureka at 10p.m. Fortuna became a regular stopbetween Eureka and San Francisco,giving travelers easy access to thearea. Trains also became the fastestway for mail to be transportedbetween towns.

The railroad put Fortuna in anenviable position—it had the railline to town as well as local roads to

Ferndale and other towns to thenorth and south. By having connec-tions in every direction, Fortunabegan to grow and the other smallertowns in the area began to lose theirprestige. People even began to takethe train to Fortuna instead of takingthe ocean steamers to Eureka.

Fortuna, originally known for itsideal location and prosperity, is nowknown for its eagerly awaited eventsand festivals.

Today thousands of visitors enjoyone – or many – of the numerousactivities in “the friendly city.

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INNS

Benbow Inn445 Lake Benbow Drive,Garberville(707) 923-2124www.benbowinn.com

Scotia Inn100 Main Street, Scotia(707) 764-5338www.scotiainn.com

Victorian Inn400 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale(707) 786-4949www.A-Victorian-Inn.com

MOTELS

Best Western Country Inn2021 Riverwalk Drive,Fortuna(707) 725-6822(800) 679-7511www.bwcountryinnfortuna.com

Comfort Inn & Suites1583 Riverwalk Drive,Fortuna(707) 725-7025(800) 228-5150www.comfortinn.com

Fortuna Super 8 Motel1805 Alamar Way, Fortuna(707) 725-2888(800) 800-8000www.super8.com

The Redwood RiverwalkHotel1859 Alamar Way, Fortuna(707) 725-5500TheRedwoodHotel.com

Humboldt Gables Motel40 West Davis Street, Rio Dell(707) 764-5609www.humboldtgablesmotel.com

Redwood Suites332 Ocean Avenue, Ferndale, (707) 786-5000www.redwoodsuites.com

Travel Inn Motel275 12th Street, Fortuna(707) 725-6993

RV PARKS

Ancient Redwoods RVPark28101 Avenue of the Giants,Redcrest(707) 722-4396www.ancientredwoods.net

Benbow KOA7000 Benbow Dr, Garberville(707) 923-2777www.benbowrv.com

Redcrest Resort]26459 Avenue of the Giants,Redcrest(707) 722-4208www.RedcrestResort.com

Riverwalk RV Park2189 Riverwalk Drive,Fortuna(707) 725-3359(800) 705-5359www.riverwalkrvpark.com

CABLE SERVICESuddenlink Communications 877-443-3127

CARE FACILITIESLadies Choice, Fortuna 725-7899Brookdale Fortuna 726-0111

CEMETERIESFortuna Cemetery District 725-6459

CITY GOVERNMENT City Hall (business licenses, sewer, water, permits) 725-7600Fortuna Business Improvement District (FBID) 725-9261Parks & Recreation (general) 725-7620Parks & Recreation (skating rink info) 725-7622Police Department (non-emergency) 725-7550River Lodge & Monday Club reservations 725-7572

ENTERTAINMENTBear River Casino, 11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta 800-761-2327Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake 800-706-7717Ferndale Repertory Theater, 447 Main St., Ferndale 786-5483Fortuna Concert Series, 610 Main St., Fortuna (Sept. thru May) 725-3959Fortuna Theater (movies), 1241 Main St., Fortuna 725-3010Timeout Sports Pub, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna 725-9100


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Our hospital features:• State-of-the-art surgery wing• Radiology Department that offers a 32-Slice CT scanner as well as radiology, ultrasound,

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HOSPITAL/AMBULANCE SERVICERedwood Memorial Hospital, 3300 Renner Drive 725-3361City Ambulance - Fortuna 725-8020

MUSEUMFortuna Depot Museum, 3 Park Street 725-7645

NEWSPAPERSFerndale Enterprise, [email protected] 786-4611North Coast Journal 442-1400Times-Standard, times-standard.com 442-1711

POST OFFICEFortuna Branch, 699 13th Street 725-9306

PUBLIC LIBRARIESEureka Main Library, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka 269-1900Fortuna Branch, 775 14th St., website: humlib.org 725-3460

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKSAncient Redwoods Resort,

28101 Avenue of the Giants, Redcrest 722-1910Benbow KOA, 7000 Benbow Dr, Garberville 923-2777Redcrest Resort, 26459 Avenue of the Giants, Redcrest 722-4208Riverwalk R.V. Park, 2189 Riverwalk Drive 725-3359

RESTAURANT & FOOD GUIDEAuction Yard Café, 603 Third Street 725-5188Aztec Grill, 875 Main Street 725-4269Bear River Casino, 11 Bear River Drive, Loleta 800-761-2227Benbow Inn, Garberville 923-2124Blue Lake Casino, 777 Casino Way, Blue Lake (800) 706-7717Bob's Footlong, 505 12th Street 725-2016Burger King, 925 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-1706CC Market Deli, 1328 Eeola Dr., Rio Dell 764-3073Clendenen's Cider Works, 96 South 12th St. 725-2123Double D Streak, 320 Main Street 725-3700Eel River Brewing Company, 1777 Alamar Way 725-2739Ferndale Meat Co. Deli, 376 Main St., Ferndale 786-4501Hoby's Market of Scotia, 111 Main Street, Scotia 764-3623Hoppy's Fro-Yo, 1151 Main Street 682-6187Hot Brew, 904 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-2361Hunan Village, 1468 Main Street 725-3459Jitter Bean Coffee Co., 466 N. Fortuna Blvd. 725-4594Kome, 679 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-8899Las Cazuelas, 435 N. Fortuna Blvd. 725-2431Loleta Cheese Factory

Cheese Samples/Gifts, 252 Loleta Drive, Loleta 733-5470McDonald's of Fortuna, 761 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-9530Papa Murphy's Pizza, 705 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-9391Pepper's, 719 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-5580Ray's Food Place Deli, 2009 Main Street 725-3835Ramone's Bakery, 2009 E Street, Eureka 445-2923Real Food Grocer Café, 939 Main Street 617-2501Redwood Cafe, 1206 Main Street 725-3998Redwood Empire Golf & CC, 253 Country Club Drive 725-5195Safeway Deli, 701 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-5104Shotz Coffee, 167 Main Street 725-8000Subway, 741 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-6218Taco Loco, 955 Main Street 725-5546Timeout Sports Pub, 1095 S. Fortuna Blvd. 725-9100Tom's Sourdough Pizza, 101 12th Street 725-1123VI, 400 Ocean Street, Ferndale 786-4950

SENIOR LIVINGAARP (888) 687-2277Area I Agency on Aging 442-3763Fortuna Senior Bus 725-7625Fortuna Senior Center 726-9203Humboldt Senior Resource Center, Eureka 443-9747

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SCHOOLSFORTUNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICTSouth Fortuna Elementary School 725-2519Fortuna Middle School 725-2293N. G. Ambrosini Elementary School 725-4688Redwood Preperatory Charter School 682-6149Toddy Thomas Elementary School 725-5197FORTUNA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTAcademy of the Redwoods 476-4577Fortuna Union High School 725-2244

COLLEGESCollege of the Redwoods 476-4100Humboldt State University 826-3011

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MARCHDAFFODIL FESTIVAL Springtime in Humboldt County means

daffodils. The Fortuna Garden Club’s annual Daffodil Show features morethan 600 stems of the sunny flowers on display. This is one of three majordaffodil shows in the state, drawing amateur growers and propagators fromCalifornia and Oregon. Call River Lodge at 707-725-7572 for dates.

MAYAVENUE OF THE GIANTS MARATHON – A visitor from

Washington calls the event “a privilege … 26.2 miles through thickets of theoldest standing creatures of the world” and says he loved every second of it,even those more aching and agonizing seconds of the race. This race is usedto qualify for the Boston Marathon. There also are half-marathon and 10Kevents. First held in 1972, the event is the first Sunday in May. For

information, visit www.theave.org.

KINETIC SCULPTURE RACE – Betterknown as the Great Arcata to FerndaleWorld Championship Kinetic SculptureRace, the event matches human poweredengineering and art all wrapped up inimaginative racing machines, including a93-foot King fish, a 3 wheeled eveningslipper, a yellow submarine and other cre-ative entries. For information,www.kineticsculpturerace.org Held onMemorial Day.

JUNECITYWIDE YARD SALE Centered in Downtown Fortuna, Main

Street and side streets are filled with sellers of antiques, collectibles and rum-mage. The rest of town gets into the act with yard and garage sales all over– First Saturday in June.

ART & WINE IN THE PARK A perfect start to summer in the

heart of Fortuna at Rohnerville Park. The event features hundreds of winesto taste from local and regional vintners with a fine arts area and crafts mar-ket to browse and shop - Second Sunday in June.

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than 85 years in the running, theRodeo culminates a week of fun andgames for the family. Beginning onFriday with family night and contin-uing with Saturday’s parade, fun andaction inside the arena and outcapped with a Cowboy Mixer andDance. Sunday brings more bron-cos, bulls, barbecues and barrels. Forinformation visit www.FortunaRodeo.com- Third Full Weekend in July

REDWOOD AUTOXPOAntique cars and hotrods, antique tractors and farm equipment are all high-lights of this event. Don’t miss the cruise in Fortuna Friday night, followedby a sock-hop. Stay all weekend and catch the burnout contest Sunday after-noon! For information, visit www.redwoodautoxpo.com - Fourth full week-end in July

AUGUSTWILDWOOD DAYS – A celebration of the colorful history of the

city of Rio Dell, featuring a parade, carnival-type games, plenty of food, andgood fun. There are activities for almost every age, including a county-widebocce ball tournament on the new bocce ball courts and bingo in theFiremen’s Hall. First full weekend in August. Visit wildwooddays.org formore information.

HUMBOLDT COUNTY FAIR – One of the county’s most suc-

cessful events, held over a two-week period in Ferndale, features horse andmule racing, carnival rides and games, livestock exhibits and demonstra-tions, and more in an old-fashioned carnival-like atmosphere. For informa-tion, humboldtcountyfair.org.

HOPS IN HUMBOLDT Beer! More than 25 microbreweries con-

verge in Rohner Park for beer tasting. The charity event also features aneclectic music line-up, a crafts area, “beer games” and a people’s choiceaward. For information, visit hopsinhumbldt.com. Held the fourth Saturdayin August

OCTOBERAPPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL Enjoy the fruits of the fall harvest

all over town at our six different venues. Free apple and cider tasting atClendenen’s Cider Works, the Downtown street fair, fun for the kids atRedwood Village, stops at Strongs Creek and Mid-Towne Plaza, variety saleand live music in Rohner Park. Held the first Saturday in October.

GRAVE MATTERS &UNTIMELY DEPARTURESMurder! Mystery! Intrigue! Held theSunday of/or before Halloween,Grave Matters brings haunting talesto life of both the obscure and theinfamous buried in Fortuna’s ceme-teries. Sunrise Cemetery (begins atNewburg Park)

DECEMBERAL GRAY MEMORIAL ELECTRIC LIGHTEDPARADE Bundle up and watch the big rigs, floats and other vehicles

decked out in festive lights. Leaves Redwood Village Shopping Center at6:30 p.m. and travels through town to downtown Fortuna. Entries are dis-played from 9th to 12th streets. Generally held the first Friday in December.

FORTUNA CHRISTMAS MUSIC FESTIVAL Free day of

music performed by nearly 400 musicians in a variety of ensembles, choirsand bands. An afternoon full of music of the season. Held the secondSunday in December.

AND DON’T FORGET…

HUMBOLDT CRABS baseball, featuring top collegiate talent, regu-

larly from June to August at the Arcata Ball Park in Arcata. Always a favoriteof families and fans, the Crabs have been a regular attraction in HumboldtCounty since the mid-1940s. For information, visit www.humboldtcrabs.com.

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HOW TALL ARE THEREDWOODS, REALLY?The coast redwoods can grow toover 360 feet tall. Imagine standingat the goal post on a football field.Now walk all the way to the othergoal post. Now walk another 60feet—that's how tall these trees cangrow! The theoretical limit to theheight of a redwood tree is 420 feet,though no trees standing todayapproach that lofty stature. Where is the world's tallest redwoodtree?The claim of the world's tallest treetends to bounce back and forthbetween several Redwood Coastparks, but currently the acknowl-

edged record holder is in Redwood National Park in Humboldt County.This world champion tree is more than 379 feet tall, almost six storiestaller than the Statue of Liberty. Redwood National Park, and nearbyHumboldt Redwoods State Park, are home to virtually all of the twentytallest trees in the world!

CAN I REALLY DRIVETHROUGH A REDWOOD TREE? Yes you can! There are three drive-through trees on the Redwood Coast: • THE CHANDELIER TREE in Leggett

(Highway 101, south of the Humboldt County border • THE SHRINE DRIVE-THRU TREE in Myers Flat,

on the Avenue of the Giants • THE KLAMATH TOUR-THRU TREE

(Highway 101, north of the Humboldt County border)

HOW LONG IS THE DRIVE TOHUMBOLDT COUNTY? Most folks choose to visit the Redwood Coast by car (though we do havea great little airport with flights to San Francisco, Sacramento, LosAngeles and Portland). But as they say, it's not just the destination, it's thejourney. The incredibly scenic drive over Highway 299 from Redding—following the Trinity River for much of the way—takes two and one-halfhours. Coming down from Grants Pass, Oregon along Highway 199 isthree or four hours. If you're coming from Sacramento or the Bay Area,count on five or more hours to reach Eureka along Highway 101. It alldepends…are you going to stop and visit a winery or sightsee on theAvenue of the Giants? If it seems like a long way, don't worry—it's worthit.

WHERE CAN I GO SWIMMINGON THE REDWOOD COAST? Northern California beaches are not the same as Southern Californiaones. We absolutely do not recommend swimming, body surfing or evenwading in the ocean at any time of the year. When walking near the surf,do not ever turn your back to the water as random “sneaker waves” havebeen known to drag people out to sea. Equal caution should be exercisedin local rivers, which can have unexpectedly strong and deep currents. Apersonal flotation device (life jacket) is always a good idea. Are you scaredyet? Good! Now here's where you can swim safely: Big Lagoon and StoneLagoon, on the lagoon sides of the beach; Freshwater County Park andBenbow Lake State Recreation Area (summers only); the Little River atMoonstone Beach (pay attention to the tide); Swimmer's Delight at VanDuzen County Park; shallow, low-flow areas of the Eel, Mad and TrinityRivers, and Arcata Community Pool. One exception to our no-ocean ruleis College Cove at Trinidad State Beach, where just as everywhere else,you need to assess the conditions and use your common sense.

ISN'T IT ALWAYS RAINING/FOGGYIN HUMBOLDT COUNTY? No, it just seems that way. There's no question that the Redwood Coastenjoys a cool and moist climate—otherwise the redwoods would notgrow! But the weather is seldom a barrier to outdoor recreation. Rainfallvaries from about 38 inches a year in Eureka on the coast, to over 100inches on the Lost Coast. Most of our rain falls between the months ofNovember and April, with summer and fall typically fine and dry. Coastalfog may develop during summer months, usually burning off by mid-day. Can I collect driftwood, shells and pebbles on Redwood Coast beaches? Well…you shouldn't fill up a wheelbarrow, but feel free to keep smallpieces of wood and stone that catch your eye. Agate Beach, locatedbetween Patricks Point State Park and Big Lagoon County Park and acces-sible from each, is especially popular with rock hounds, who spend hourssearching for semi-precious agates, jade and moonstones. You may alsopick berries for your own consumption (salmonberries and thimbleber-ries in early summer, blackberries in early fall). Otherwise, please don'tpick or harvest any plants in the Redwood Coast parks.

WHERE CAN I CAMP ON THE BEACH? The Redwood Coast offers several camping opportunities a stone's throwfrom the surf. Try Clam Beach County Park and Gold Bluff Beach withinPrairie Creek Redwoods State Park. If you like to rough it, try the CoastalTrail, also in Prairie Creek, the Dry Lagoon environmental camp, or thecoastal wilderness of the Lost Coast in the King Range NationalConservation Area. At Big Lagoon County Park there's camping right onthe lagoon and you can jump straight from your tent or RV into yourcanoe or kayak.

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Humboldt County boasts a scenic 110-mile coastline, more than160,000 acres of majestic redwoods and an unspoiled terrain of valleysand rolling hills. Visitors of all ages can enjoy some of the nation's finesthiking and boating as well as rafting, kayaking, fishing, horseback rid-ing, golfing and other sports for outdoor enthusiasts. In addition,Humboldt County turns back the clock with its rich Victorian architec-ture, history and antique shops. Truly a treasure, Humboldt County isa land of visual splendor.

LOCATION—Bordered on one side by the Pacific Ocean, HumboldtCounty is 200 miles north of San Francisco. Eureka, the county seat, is284 miles north of San Francisco and 466 miles south of Portland, OR.

POPULATION—132,000. 57,000 people live in seven incorporated cities,the remaining reside in the counties rural communities and country-side.

LAND MASS—2.3 million acres, 3.572 square miles - 80% of which is tim-berland and recreation areas. The county is mostly mountainous exceptof the area which surrounds Humboldt Bay.

CLIMATE—Average temperature along the coast in January is 47 degrees;in July it is 56 degrees. Inland temperatures average 85 degrees. Rainfallin Eureka averages 38 inches a year, while on the Lost Coast the rain-fall often exceeds 100 inches.

FOUNDED—Humboldt Bay's re-discovery and the County's founding isattributed to Dr. Josiah Gregg and his companions, who traveled weston foot from the Trinity Gold Fields in 1849. The re-discovery of theHumboldt Bay entrance is credited to H.H. Buhne, who piloted a smallboat through the Bay entrance and landed on the shores in 1850.

Drive your car through an actual redwood treeor on top of a redwood log!

Count the rings of history as you explore the redwood forest. There are three "Drive-Through" Trees located on the North Coast. Allare privately owned and a fee is charged to drive through. The closestone to Humboldt Redwoods State Park is the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree inMyers Flat, four miles south of the park visitor's center.

The Trees and Their Locations Heading North:Chandelier Tree: Leggett, South of Humboldt Redwoods State Park (OnDrive-Thru Tree Rd. in Drive-Thru Tree Park) Follow the signs onHighway 101. 707-925-63Shrine Drive-Thru Tree, and Drive-OverTree: Myers Flat (Take the Myers Flat exit from Highway 101) Driveyour car through a redwood tree or over a fallen redwood log. The kidswill like our two 2-story tree houses and the children's walk-throughstump. Visit the redwood gift shop and enjoy ice cream along side thedrive-thru tree.

REDWOOD COASTFACT SHEET

CITY OF FORTUNAANIMALS – Lost or Found - Police Department............707-725-7550

BUILDING PERMITS - Building Department ..............707-725-7600

BUSINESS LICENSES - City Hall................................707-725-7600

BURN PERMITS - Air Quality Control ........................707-443-3093

DOG LICENSES - Police Department ..........................707-725-7550

EMERGENCY ........................................................................Dial 911

SENIOR BUS SERVICE - Parks and Recreation ..........707-725-7625

SEWER AND WATER PROBLEMS - City Hall (M-F, 8 to 5)........................................................................................707-725-7600

POLICE DEPARTMENT (nights & weekends)............707-725-7550

SEWER AND WATER SERVICE - City Hall ..............707-725-7600

STREETLIGHT OUTAGES - City Hall ........................707-725-7600(please be prepared to provide pole number found on pole)

CITY HALL – 621 11th Street – Administration, Finance,Personnel, Engineering, Building, Planning ....................707-725-7600

POLICE DEPARTMENT – 621 11th Street – Police Services,Animal Control, Youth Services ..............Business calls - 707-725-5500..............................................................................EMERGENCY - 911

DEPOT MUSEUM, 3 Park Street ................................707-725-7645

PARKS AND RECREATION – 5 Park Street (Rohner Park)Parks, Recreation, Skating, After-school program,Summer Fun, Depot Museum ........................................707-725-7620

PUBLIC WORKS – WATER AND SEWERWastewater Treatment Plant, 180 Dinsmore Drive ..........707-725-7630

PUBLIC WORKS – STREETS AND DRAINAGECorporation Yard, 190 Dinsmore Drive ..........................707-725-7616

RIVER LODGE – Conference Facility1800 Riverwalk Drive......................................................707-725-7572

MONDAY CLUB, 610 Main Street................................707-725-7572

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The Rohner Park redwoodforest trails are an exhilaratingaspect of the park that manypeople have yet to discover.

The Rohner Park redwood foresttrails take hikers through nearlytwo miles of one of the finestmature second growth redwoodforests in Northern California.Most of the forests in HumboldtCounty that were first harvestedabout one hundred years ago havebeen harvested again. But thanksto the Rohner family and the Cityof Fortuna, this rare type of foresthas been preserved and is easilyaccessible.

In addition to significant red-woods, Rohner Park features acomplex undergrowth of nativeplant life. Hikers on the RohnerPark Trails will observe plentifulwild shrubs and herbs includingevergreen huckleberry, red huckle-berry, salal, oxalis, Clintonia lillyand many other species.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROHNER PARKThe family and descendants of

pioneer Henry Rohner transferredRohner Park to the city of Fortunathrough a series of sales and dona-tions dating from 1907 to 1940.Over the years the park has beendeveloped and maintained withthe cook shack, picnic area, ball

park, rodeo grounds, DepotMuseum and a scenic system ofhiking trails.

The Rohner Park Trails offer anexcellent redwood hiking experi-ence without leaving the FriendlyCity of Fortuna! For more infor-mation about Fortuna visit dis-covertheredwoods.com or fortu-nachamber.com. Contact theFortuna Chamber of Commerce:(707) 725-3959 or (800) 426-8166.

ALSO IN ROHNER PARKThe Depot Museum, Fortuna’s

local history museum, was origi-nally built in 1893 and served asan active railway station until1965. In 1974 the City of Fortunapurchased the building for thepurpose of creating a museum andmoved it to its current location inRohner Park. As part of Fortuna’sBicentennial celebration, theMuseum had its grand opening onJuly 4, 1976. Filled with history ofthe Eel River Valley, the FortunaDepot Museum is open seven daysa week in June, July and August;and open Thursday throughSunday, from September throughMay. Museum hours are 12:00p.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more infor-mation on the Fortuna DepotMuseum call (707) 725-7645, [email protected],or visit friendlyfortuna.com

The Fortuna BusinessImprovement District (FBID) isdesigned to keep the businesscommunity healthy, includingmarketing Fortuna to the region,business seminars, a business-to-business guide, community eventsupport and other business serv-ices.

The business improvement dis-trict office acts as a first stop forbusinesses starting-up or lookingto relocate in Fortuna. It is also atool for established Fortuna busi-nesses to utilize regarding ques-tions or services available to helpretain businesses. The FBIDcoordinator helps entrepreneursand home based businesses findlocations, gives referrals to othereconomic development resourcesand aids in promoting their newventure. The FBID website,

FortunaBusiness.com activelymarkets the town to relocatingbusinesses, has a listing of com-mercial space and data on whyFortuna is a best choice for busi-ness location.

Merchants located in the “CoreAreas” of Redwood VillageShopping Center, DowntownFortuna and Strongs Creek Plazahave marketing associations thatwork with FBID in putting onretail events and advertising fortheir own shopping and servicedestinations.

The FBID office is locatedinside the Fortuna MondayClub at 610 Main Street, andcan be reached by calling707-725-9261 or throughwww.FortunaBusiness.com.

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WHY FORTUNA?

PARKS &RECREATION

The City of Fortuna owns, main-tains and operates two Parks—Rohner Park and Newburg Park.Both parks are intensively managedfor multiple recreational activitiesand special events. There is a sec-ond growth forest in Rohner Parkthat is managed to protect its natu-ral features and where hiking trailsare available.

Rohner Park is a 55-acre park locat-ed in the center of Fortuna; it has alarge Pavilion that is used for skat-ing, basketball, dances, parties andother special events. Other facilitiesinclude a Rodeo Arena, three LittleLeague baseball fields, battingcages, a recreation softball field, anoutdoor basketball court, horse-shoe pits, a volleyball court, a pistolrange, a cook shack, a deep pit bar-becue, two playgrounds, a recre-ation hall, a large picnic area, sever-al smaller picnic areas, public rest-rooms, hiking trails, a secondgrowth Redwood forest and aMuseum.

In 1979, the City of Fortuna pur-chased 18 1/5 acres of pasturelandand created Newburg Park.Newburg Park has a variety ofrecreational facilities including: tworegulation hardball fields, two regu-lation softball fields, one regulationsoccer field, seven additional soccerfields of varying sizes, a picnic area,a playground, an all weather walk-ing path and public restrooms. Ifyou are planning a wedding or abusiness meeting, our award-win-ning River Lodge is an ideal loca-tion. The beautiful setting andimpeccable service make it one ofthe best venues on the North Coast.

Fortuna boasts the first fenced DogPark in Humboldt County!Located just off the 12th Street exiton Highway 101 and right next toFortuna Feed and Garden Center,the Fortuna Dog Park is a greatplace to take your dog and meetnew friends!

HEALTH CAREHealth and human services areextremely important in treating andmonitoring the needs of the com-munity. Physicians, dentists,optometrists, foot specialists, phys-ical therapy and counseling servicesare some of the medical servicesavailable in Fortuna.

Fortuna is also home to RedwoodMemorial Hospital, a full-service,25-bed hospital that features a 24-hour emergency room with boardcertified physicians on staff.Coming in 2017: FortunaCommunity Health Center.

BUSINESSFRIENDLY CITY If you are looking for a location foryour new business venture or look-ing to expand your existing busi-ness, Fortuna is one of the mostbusiness-friendly communities inHumboldt County. Call theFortuna Chamber of Commerce707-725-3959 or the FortunaBusiness Improvement District707-725-9261 to get started.

We have it all right here in Fortuna.Let your Redwood Adventurestart—and end—here with us insunny Fortuna.

Fortuna is in the heart of beautiful Humboldt County andjust minutes away from magnificent Redwoods, pristinebeaches, and historic settlements. Whether you are stayingfor a week or a lifetime, let us show you why Fortuna isknown as “The Friendly City.”



AccountingAnderson, Lucas, Somerville, Borges 725-4442DeMello, McAuley, McReynolds

& Holland, LLP 725-9184

Adult Day ProgramReaching for Independence 725-9010

AdvertisingPrecision Intermedia 725-0804Times-Standard Publishing Group 441-0500

Ambulance ServiceCity Ambulance 445-4907

Animal RescueMiranda's Rescue 725-4449

AntiquesFortuna Art & Old Things 725-3003Quality Antiques 725-2394The Antique Depot 725-5503

Apparel5 o'clock Shadow 725-8815Glamorous Boutique 725-9933Humboldt Threads 617-2506Kidlicious 725-3200One Love Rasta Stop 502-9491Sport & Cycle 725-9405Strehl's Family Shoes & Repair 725-2610

Apparel, CustomLotus Mountain

Custom Screen Printing 682-6182Humboldt Threads 617-2506Stitch Witch, Embroidery 725-2681

AppliancesEel Valley Appliance 725-6734

ArtistsDakota's Designs paintingsbyDakota.comDias Artistries 267-4920Mad Metals 725-0660Martha's Pottery 916-261-0111

Arts & CraftsFortuna Fabrics & Crafts 725-2501Generations 725-4293Scrapper's Edge 445-9686

Assisted LivingLadies Choice 725-7899Brookdale Fortuna 682-4759

AttorneysLaw Office of Tom Herman 725-5369Robert A. Zigler Law Office 725-6934The Harland Law Firm 725-4426

Auction YardHumboldt Auction Yard, Inc. 725-5188

Automotive RepairsA-1 Radiator, Battery & Muffler 725-2068Fortuna Wheel & Brake Service 725-3916Hummel Tire & Wheel Co. 725-4120JB Fabrications 682-6183Kreations Auto Body 764-3525Les Schwab 725-1169McKay's Collision Repair 725-6483Murray Motors 725-9456Rocha's Automotive 725-8777S&H Auto Machine 725-4673Sandera's Auto Works 725-6321Sequoia Gas Station 725-5023Turner & Turner Automotive 725-2113

Automotive Parts & SuppliesNAPA Auto Parts 725-9348

Automotive--Tire & WheelFortuna Wheel & Brake 725-3916Hummel Tire & Wheel Co. 725-4120Les Schwab 725-1169

Banners -- PaperHorizon Business Products 725-6542Scrapper's Edge 445-9686

Beauty SalonsAllure Day Spa & Hair Design 725-0900JH & Company 725-6866Snip! 725-6222Tangles 725-6341

BookkeepingWyatt & Whitchurch, EA, Inc. 725-5109

Botanical GardenHumboldt Botanical Gardens Assoc. 442-5139

Business AssociationsArcata Economic Development Corp. 822-4616Fortuna Employees Association 725-1468Humboldt Assn. of Realtors 442-2978Humboldt Builder's Exchange 442-3708Nor. Cal. Assn. of Home Builders 444-8737North Coast Small Business

Development Cntr. 445-9720

Business ServicesHorizon Business Services 725-6542Shred Aware 822-4022

Butterflies - Livewww. ButterflyWay. Com 725-2424

Cable ServiceSuddenlink Communications (888) 592-3861

The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce is amembership organization of individualsand businesses who join together toenhance economic growth through thepromotion and support of our community,civic interests and member businesses.

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tions support the community and theFortuna Chamber of Commerce throughtheir membership. Please support themwhen doing business locally. All numbersare 707 area code except where noted

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CARE FACILITIES (SEE PAGE 8)Roadside AssistanceAAA 444-1003

Car ServiceMisty Meadows

Private Transporation 267-3200

CasinosBear River Casino 733-9644Blue Lake Casino (877) 252-2946

CateringCC Market 764-3073Dorris & Daughter Catering 725-2505Hot Brew 725-2361Moonlight Catering 725-3254Restaurant Matias 786-4648The Other Place Catering 617-2119

Cellular Telephone RepairAdvanced Cellular Repair 725-1728

Cellular TelephonesVerizon Wireless 725-4880New Trend Wireless 726-7782

Chambers of CommerceArcata 822-3619Eureka 442-3738Ferndale 786-4477Garberville-Redway Area 923-2613Loleta 489-0450McKinleyville 839-2449

Trinidad 677-1610Willow Creek (530) 629-2693

Children's Games & ToysKidlicious 725-3200

ChiropractorsAsti Chiropractic 725-1131D'Amico Chiropractic 726-9179Crosbie Chiropractic 725-5668

CLOTHING - SEE APPARELClubs & OrganizationsBoys & Girls Club of the Redwoods 444-1030Eel River Masonic Lodge 725-2355Fortuna Art Council 768-2125Fortuna Cemetery District 725-6459Fortuna Concert Series 725-3760Fortuna Garden Club 725-7862Fortuna Kiwanis 725-2293Fortuna Rotary 725-5109Fortuna Senior Center 726-9203Fortuna Sunrise Rotary 845-7445Friends of Humboldt Bay NWR 733-5406Friends of the Fortuna Library 725-2931Hum. Co. Conv & Visitor Bureau 443-5097Humboldt Crabs Baseball, Inc. 826-2333Humboldt Redwoods Interp. Assoc 946-2263Humboldt Taxpayer's League 442-8299Hops In Humboldt 725-9261MGC (Multi Generational Center) 725-3300Melvin F. & Grace

McClean Foundation 725-1722Redwood Parks Association 464-9150River Life Foundation 362 - 9384Scotia Band 599-4872Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation 441-4263The Buckeye 725-8847

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES(SEE PAGE 13)Computers, Support & SoftwareAlternative Computer Services 267-0629Nerdy Shark 599-8187Network Management Services 268-8850NextGen Computers 682-9384Shaw Computer Services 725-6442Springville Networks 725-9305

ConsultantsOne Fine Day (special occasion) 834-5877Planning to a T 502-8018Smiling Moose Marketing 725-4103

Construction / ContractorsBeacom Construction Co. 725-3323Cooper & Sons Electrical Services 768-3766Fortuna Iron Works 725-2608Humboldt Fence Co. 822-9511New Life Service Co.

-Disaster Services 444-8222Plumb Construction 725-4398Wendt Construction Co. 725-5641Wilson Construction Co. 725-5034

Copying ServiceHorizon Business Services 725-6542Oce Engineering Copiers 445-9050Scrapper's Edge 445-9686

Dairy ProductsHumboldt Creamery Association 725-6182Loleta Cheese Factory 733-5470

Dance StudioNorth Coast Dance 442-7779

Dental ServicesDonald V. Fregeau, Jr., DDS 725-4419Elloway & Wonenberg, DDS 725-1303Jones & Hindbaugh, DDS 725-5025Michael Belluscio, DDS 725-6918

Disaster ServicesNew Life Service Company 444-8222

DistilleryHumboldt Distillery 725-1700

DJsLightning Boom Productions 502-4352Stir Fry Willie 768-5047

Dog GroomingDeb's Bark Ave. Grooming 726-9111Melissa's Purdy Pups 601-1761

Dry CleanersNorman's Dry Cleaners & Laundry 725-9003

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THE SIGN OF SERVICE

The Les Schwab sign. A sign that stands for service and quality. For over 55 yearsLes Schwab has been earning the trust of people all over the Northwest.With over 400 locations, there’s a Les SchwabTireCenter near you to take care of your drivingneeds.We gladly offer:• TIRES• WHEELS• BATTERIES• BRAKES

• SHOCKS• ALIGNMENTS• SUDDEN SERVICE• CONVENIENT CREDIT

•WARRANTIES INWRITING

At Les Schwab…“Our Business is Earning Your Trust.”275 N. Fortuna Blvd. • Fortuna • 725-1169M-F 8-6 Sat 8-5



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ElectriciansCooper & Sons Electrical Services 768-3766

Electronics, AudioC. Crane 725-5940RadioLabs International

EngineeringA.M. Baird Engineering & Surveying 725-5182Cesaretti Engineered Solutions 725-2377GHD Engineering 443-8326SHN Engineering 441-8855Whitchurch Engineering 725-6926

Errands ServicesReaching for Independence 725-9010

EspressoHot Brew 725-2361Jitter Bean Coffee Co. 725-4594Ramone's Bakery 442-1336Shotz Coffee 725-8000

Equipment, Heavy--RentalsRedi-Rents 725-1191

Equipment, Heavy--Sales & ServicePeterson Tractor Co. 725-1888

Event Planning & RentalsLightning Boom Productions 502-4352North Coast Events & Rentals 682-6136One Fine Day 834-5877Planning to a T 502-8018Stir Fry Willie, DJ 768-5047

Fabrics, Yarn, etc.Fortuna Fabrics & Crafts 725-2501Generations Collectibles 725-4293

Feed & PetsFortuna Feed & Garden Center 725-3333Fortuna Pet Shoppe 725-3941

FencingHumboldt Fence Co. 822-9511

Film CommissionHumboldt/Del Norte

Film Commission 443-4488

Financial Services - Advising & PlanningEdward Jones Inv.,

Janelle Swan Robinson 725-1112Edward Jones Inv., Hec Wood 725-1112Edward Jones Inv., Scott Wheeler 725-5098Johnson Wealth Management 725-7120LPL Financial 725-1565Wells Fargo Advisors, Lisa Gallagher 442-2422

Financial Services - Banking/Credit UnionAmerican AgCredit 445-8871Coast Central Credit Union 728-6195North Valley Bank 268-1851Redwood Capitol Bank 725-4722TriCounties Bank 443-8488U.S. Bank 725-3326Umpqua Bank 725-7474Wells Fargo Bank 725-2799

Financial Services - LendingAmerican AgCredit 445-8871Professional Mortgage Group 445-9767RREDC-gap lending 445-9651

Financial Services - Business PlanningAEDC 822-4616North Coast Small Business

Development Cntr. 445-9720

FlooringJohnny's Flooring

& Window Coverings 725-7745

FloristFortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647Garcia's Florist 725-6792

Food - Locally ProducedClendenen's Cider Works, Produce 725-2123Ferndale Meat Co. 786-4501Fortuna Certified Farmers Market 499-2155Loleta Cheese Factory 733-5470Ramone's Bakery 442-1336Real Food Grocer Café 617-2501

FootwearGlamorous Boutique 725-9933Strehl's Family Shoe & Repair 725-2610Sport & Cycle 725-9405

Framing, ArtHow's It Hanging 725-9769

Funeral DirectorsGoble's Fortuna Mortuary 725-2294

Furniture RentalAaron's 445-9000

Garbage CollectionEel River Disposal & Res. Recovery 725-5156

Garden SuppliesFortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647Fortuna Feed & Garden Center 725-3333

Gas StationsBear River Casino Pump & Play 733-9644Fortuna Chevron-Mini Mart 725-4254Performance Fuels 725-5558Renner Petroleum 725-2364Riverwalk Shell 725-1293Sequoia Gas Station 725-5023Valero Petro-Mart 725-5874

Gems & MineralsChapman's Gem & Minerals 725-2714

Gift & VarietiesBig Foot Clothing Butterfly Way 725-2424Burl & Drift at Ancient Redwoods

RV Park 722-4396Chapman's Gems & Minerals 725-2714Green's Fortuna Pharmacy 725-4431Madame Fortuna's Lucky Heart Shop682-8080Sweet Evergreen 682-8064 Walgreens 725-0377

Glass & TileChittenden's Granite 725-9137Eel Valley Tile & Stone 725-5701Fortuna Glass & Paint 725-4486George's Glass (mobile auto repair) 725-3287Joe's Auto Glass 725-5762Redwood Glass & Windows 726-7900

Golf & Country ClubRedwood Empire Golf & CC 725-5195

Governmental AgenciesCalifornia Conservation Corp 725-5106Cal Fire 725-4413City of Fortuna 725-7600Fortuna Post Office 725-9306

Graphic DesignArtistic Legends 725-7983Precision Intermedia 725-0804

Groceries & MeatsBeverage Plus Foods 725-9303CC Market 764-3073Costco 441-8750Ferndale Meat Co. 786-4501Hoby's Market 764-3623Ray's Food Place 725-3835Safeway Inc. 725-5104Real Food Grocer Café 617-2501

HardwareForbusco Lumber 725-5111Fortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647Fortuna Glass & Paint 725-4486Wycoff's Plumbing 725-4475

Health & Fitness CentersBody Works Fitness Center 725-6777HealthSport 725-9484

Health & WellnessLiving Oasis Healing Studio 599-3247Thrive Health & Wellness 362-6774

Home FurnishingsAaron's (furniture rental) 445-9000Chittenden's Granite 725-9137Custom Cabinets 725-1861Johnny's Flooring

& Window Coverings 726-7745Moore's Sleep World 725-2222Redwood Glass & Windows 726-7900

Horseback RidingKorobi Stables 496-6004

HospitalRedwood Memorial Hospital 725-3361

House Cleaning ServicesReaching for Independence 725-9010

InsuranceFarmer's Insurance,

Tom & Donna Ross 725-5777Gates & Associates 725-3313Harbers Insurance Agency 725-3316

Patterson-ConnersInsurance Services 725-3400

State Farm Insurance, Don Brown 725-1135State Farm Insurance, Lisa Fryrear 268-0911

JewelersBartow's Jewelers 725-2351

Karate SchoolCobra & Butterfly Karate School 725-4849

Lawn & Garden ServiceEel Valley Lawn Care 601-1545J & G Lawn & Garden 725-2731Nothing Better Lawn & Maintenance832-7324Sunshine Gardening Service 768-2032

Liquid Petroleum GasSequoia Gas Co. 725-4465

LocksmithASAP Lock & Key 725-5397Fortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647

Lumber & Building SupplyForbusco Lumber 725-5111

Lumber ManufacturersHumboldt Redwood Company 764-2222

Massage TherapyBody in Balance 599-2812Loving Hands Inst. of Healing Arts 725-9627Kim Eubanks 725-8788

Massage Therapy-SchoolLoving Hands Inst. of Healing Arts 725-9627

Medical & Allied ServicesCal-Ore Life Flight 541-469-7911ept Rehabilitation 725-6995Family Foot Care Specialists 725-5223City Ambulance 725-8020Strehl's Shoes & Repair,

Marilyn Strehl C. Ped. 725-2610Vector Rehabilitation 442-6463Visiting Angels 725-3611

Metal FabricatingFortuna Iron 725-2608

Mobile Home ParksRoyal Crest Mobile Estates 725-4796

MOTELS & HOTELS (SEE PAGE 8)Moving & StorageAirport Road Storage, LLC 725-1234Four Star Mini Storage 725-0702Humboldt Moving & Storage 443-7369Mendes Mini Storage 725-1300Sherlock Mini Storage 725-4098Village Mini Storage 725-1100

MuseumsChapman's Gem & Minerals 725-2714Fortuna Depot Museum 725-7645Timber Heritage Association

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Nail Salons and ServicesAllure Day Spa & Hair Design 725-0900Essentials 726-7785JH & Company 725-6866Tangles 725-6341

NEWSPAPERS (SEE PAGE 10)Nursery & Garden SupplyFortuna Feed & Garden Center 725-3333Fortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647

Office MachinesCoastal Business Systems, Inc. 445-3095

Office SuppliesHorizon Business Services 725-6542Scrapper's Edge/Scapbooking 445-9686

OptometryBrian De. Calvert, O.D. 725-5255Fortuna Optometry 725-5144

Orchids, RetailMadame Fortuna's Lucky Heart Shop 682-8080

Orchids, WholesaleSequoia Orchids & Redwoods 725-5020

PaintingVic's Quality Painting 722-4372

Paint & Paint SuppliesFortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647Fortuna Glass & Paint, Inc. 725-4486

Personnel AgenciesExpress Employment Professionals 268-1866Sequoia Personnel 445-9641

Pest ControlAccurate Termite & Pest Control 725-3896

Pet Shops & ServicesCritter Sitters of Humboldt 726-0326Deb's Bark Ave. Grooming 726-9111Fortuna Pet Shoppe 725-3941Melissa's Purdy Pups 601-1761Sparky's Pet Sitting 786-9291

Petroleum ProductsHumboldt Petroleum, Inc. 443-3069Renner Petroleum 725-2364

PharmaciesGreen's Fortuna Pharmacy 725-4431Walgreens 726-0377

PhotographyCarol Niles Photography 725-7905

PhysiciansFortuna Family Medical Grp., Inc. 725-3334Open Door Community Health Center725-6101Olkin & Jones, MD's 725-3318

PlumbingWyckoff's, sales & service 725-4475

Power EquipmentScotty's Cutters Edge 725-1189

PrintersMBG Printing 496-7349Scrapper's Edge 445-9686Times Printing Co. 442-5742Times-Standard Publishing Group 441-0500

Property ManagementAP Property Management 726-2379Anderson Rentals 725-4062Hazelton Properties 725-0448Lutheran Home for the Aging

of Humb. County 725-5923Redwood Village

Shopping Center (408) 371-8770Six Rivers Property Management 725-1094

Public Relations Precision Intermedia 725-0804Smiling Moose Marketing 725-4103

Publications101 Things To Do Publications 443-1234Times-Standard Publishing Group 441-0500

Radio/TV StationsAccess Humboldt 476-1798Airen Broadcasting 442-9550Bi-Coastal Media 442-2000Bonten Television Group 444-2323Eureka Broadcasting 442-5744Lost Coast Communications 786-5104KEET-TV 13 Public Television 445-0813KIEM-TV News Channel 3 443-3123KHSU-FM 826-4807

Radio, Light & Science ProductsC. Crane Company, Inc. 725-5940RadioLabs International 725-6332

Real Estate - Property ManagementAP Property Management 726-2379Anderson Rentals 725-4062Hazelton Properties 725-0448Lutheran Home for the Aging

of Humb. County 725-5923

Redwood VillageShopping Center (408) 371-8770

Six Rivers Property Management 725-1094

Real Estate - SalesBenchmark Realty Group, Tom Hiller 726-0200Coldwell Banker Six Rivers Realty 725-9376Coldwell Banker Cutten Realty 445-8811Cornerstone Realty, Sally Conley 725-7940Landmark Real Estate 725-2852Ming Tree Realtors 725-7500

Real Estate - Title & EscrowFidelity National Title Insurance Co. 442-5785Humboldt Land Title Co. 726-0212

RecyclingEel River Disposal & Res. Recovery 725-5156

Redwood ProductsLewis Redwood Products 725-2006

RESTAURANTS (SEE PAGE 10)RoofingRedwood Empire Roofing 725-7663

RV ParksAncient Redwoods RV Park 722-4396Benbow KOA 923-2777Redcrest Resort 722-4208Riverwalk RV Park & Campground 725-3359

RV Repair Reynold's RV Repair 725-3426

Safety Equipment & SuppliesSpringville Safety & Supply 725-9268

Sales ProcessingEureka Payments 476-0570

SCHOOLS (SEE PAGE 13)Security SystemsAdvanced Security Systems 443-6366Holmes Security 768-3438

Shipping ServicesHorizon Business Services 725-6542Fortuna Fed Ex 725-8816

Social ServicesArea I Agency on Aging 442-3763Fortuna Community Svcs. HART 725-1166Fortuna Senior Center 726-9203HCAR (Comm. Access Resource) 443-7077Redwood Comm. Action Agency 269-2002

Sporting GoodsFortuna Ace Hardware

& Garden Center 725-8647Sport & Cycle 725-9405

TatoosBlack Sands Tattoo Co. 617-2507

Tax ServicesAnderson Lucas Somerville & Borges 725-4442H & R Block 725-4761DeMello, McAuley, McReynolds

& Holland, LLP 725-9184Wyatt & Whitchurch 725-5109

Telephone Books & ListingsHagadone Directories, Inc. 444-0255The Local Pages 888-249-6920

THEATER/ENTERTAINMENT(SEE PAGE 8)

Thrift StoresCuddly Bear Thrift Store 725-4421Miranda's Rescue Thrift Store 725-4166Redwood Thrift & Rejoyce Designs 726-7710

Timber Resource CompanyHumboldt Redwood Company 764-2222

Towing ServiceHumboldt Towing 725-9111

Travel AgencyTravel With Doris 725-4644

Tree FarmsNoble Tree Farms 725-3303

Tribal OrganizationsTable Bluff Reservation & Wiyot Tribe733-5055

Veterans ServicesVeterans Resource Center 442-4322

VeterinariansAnimal Medical Center 725-6114Ferndale Veterinary Clinic 786-4200Fortuna Veterinary Clinic 725-6131

Vocational Training ServiceThe Job Market 441-5627

Waste Disposal & RecyclingEel River Disposal & Res. Recovery 725-5156

WaterCrystal Springs Bottled Water Co. 443-7171

Weather ServiceFox Weather, LLC 725-9380

Web DesignArtistic Legends 725-7983Precision Intermedia 725-0804Springville Networks 725-9305

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