Garberville, California
Garberville is a community of 1,415 people in Humboldt County, California.
Why visit Garberville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 5 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Benbow Inn and John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 38°F.
Weather in Garberville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garberville
Garberville is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is located on the South Fork of the Eel River 52 miles (84 km) south-southeast of Eureka, at an elevation of 535 feet (163 m). The population was 818 at the 2020 United States census. It is approximately 200 miles (320 km) north of San Francisco, California, and within a fifteen-minute drive to Humboldt Redwoods State Park and a sixty-minute drive to Eureka, the county seat.
From the Wikipedia article Garberville, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Benbow Inn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic hotel in Garberville, California
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Park · 2.9 mi
State park in California, USA
Restaurants and cafes5
Eel River Cafe
Restaurant · Coffee Shop
801 Redwood Drive, Garberville
Mo-Sa 06:00-15:00
Where to stay5
History
Prior to recorded history, the area was populated by southern Sinkyone people. According to notes by Goddard based on local Sinkyone informants, there was once a village at the current location of Garberville named sebīyedadûñ, translating to "rocks under ... ? ... place".
In 1853, a Spanish explorer, Antone Garcia, settled in the area near Town Gulch, which runs through modern-day Garberville. The first post office in Garberville opened in 1874. Jacob C. Garber, the town postmaster, later named the town after himself in 1879.
Timber was a major component of the economy before marijuana.
Marijuana began to be grown and sold in the area in the 1970s, initially by hippies among friends. The mild climate, generous rainfall and well-drained soil of the area makes it an ideal environment for marijuana cultivation, and it became rampant in the south slopes and valleys nearby. The business grew to become a major product part of the economy, exceeding even the Humboldt County timber harvest.
Garberville was recognized as the "center" of the Emerald Triangle, which is a region responsible for 30-40% of California's cannabis production.
From the History section of Garberville, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare4
Map of Garberville
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 39°F | 12.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 40°F | 11.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 40°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 51°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 54°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 41°F | 6.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 38°F | 14.0 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Richardson Gr Sp (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Humboldt County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fort Bragg Airport (FOB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 43 miles away.
- Redway 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Rio Dell 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Hydesville 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Covelo 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Fortuna 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Ferndale 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Fort Bragg 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Humboldt Hill 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pine Hills 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Eureka 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Garberville CA Storefronts and Skyline, Ellin Beltz, Public domain
- Garberville CA Herb Shop, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garberville CA Mailbox, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garberville CA Theater 2018, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flowering Bush-Garberville CA2, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flowering Bush-Garberville CA1, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Garberville CA Sherwood Forest, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smoke from forest fires in Garberville area (21742197380), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- South Fork Eel River viewed from Garberville, California 2, Z3lvs, CC0
- South Fork Eel River viewed from Garberville, California, Z3lvs, CC0
- Benbow Inn 1, Gabriel Millos ( gamillos ), CC BY-SA 2.0
- Crepidotus mollis (Schaeff.) Staude 459, This image was created by user Nathan Wilson (nathan) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS031-E-38612 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-181122 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-181121 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-358170 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-12777 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Dazey's Still Life with Shopping Cart Redway CA, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dazey's Garden Center Redway CA, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benbow California, IHazACatNamedMax, CC BY-SA 4.0
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