Redway, California
Redway is a community of 1,145 people in Humboldt County, California.
Why visit Redway
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include 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 Redway
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Redway
Redway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Humboldt County, California, United States. Redway is located 2.25 miles (3.6 km) northwest of Garberville, at an elevation of 538 feet (164 m). The population was 1,247 at the 2020 census, up from 1,225 at the 2010 census. Redway is also home to Redway Elementary School, with grades K–6.
From the Wikipedia article Redway, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
John B. Dewitt Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Park · 1.0 mi
State park in California, USA
Restaurants and cafes1
Brass Rail Bar & Grill
Bar and pub
3188 Redwood Drive, Redway
Tu-Su 17:30-00:30
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
History
Originally, Redway was a resort-style golf course in operation c. 1925–26. This is evident by some of the street names such as "Birdie", "Par", and "Green". In the 1930s, the Burris brothers formed a subdivision of summer homes.
From the History section of Redway, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Redway
15 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 (7 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, 45 miles away.
- Garberville 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Rio Dell 30 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Hydesville 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Fortuna 36 mi northwest, about 59 min by car
- Covelo 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Ferndale 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Humboldt Hill 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Pine Hills 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fort Bragg 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Eureka 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 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
- Redway CA Palm Trees2, Ellin Beltz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
- Lepiota oculata Zeller 293, 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
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