Ferndale, CA Road Trips
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Trip Routes
4
Longest Drive
535 mi
Bakersfield, CA
Quickest Drive
5h 28m
Oakland, CA
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Ferndale, CA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,525
Median Income
$62,090
Median Home Value
$496,000
Median Age
58.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Ferndale, CA at a Glance
Founded
1893
Elevation
184 ft
Area
1 mi²
Notable People from Ferndale, CA
A sampling of people born in Ferndale, CA.
Frank Ferguson
1899–1978
American actor (1899–1978)
Donald H. Clausen
1923–2015
American politician (1923-2015)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Ferndale, CA.
A. Berding House
historic house in California, United States
Alford-Nielson House
single-family detached home in Ferndale, California
Ferndale Main Street Historic District
historic district in California, United States
Ferndale Museum
nonprofit history museum in Humboldt County, California
City data from Wikidata (Q3069604), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Ferndale, CA
Ferndale is a city in Humboldt County is in the North Coast region of California with a charming Victorian ambience.
Stroll along the streets of this California landmark town. The town was featured in the films Outbreak and The Majestic. The town is well known for its Victorian buildings. 1 Ferndale Repertory Theatre, 447 Main St, ☏ +1 707-786-5483. The Ferndale Rep is the longest running live theatre on California's north coast. 2 Humboldt County Fair. Held annually since 1869, has a lot of country feel to it and a good time for the family Russ Park, Bluff Street. A 105-acre city park with four trail through a closed canopy forest with mature Sitka spruce and glorious stands of grand fir. It features more than 60 bird species and great views over the Eel River Valley. (updated Jul 2022)
Redwood Suites, 332 Ocean Ave, ☏ +1 707 786-5000. $85 - $135.
Travel tips adapted from Ferndale (California) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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