Curly Redwood Lodge

Set off Route 101, this low-key 1950s motel made from a single redwood tree is a 6-minute walk from Crescent City Harbor, 7 miles from Del Norte Coast State Park and 9 miles from Jebediah Smith State Park. The straightforward, retro rooms come with redwood paneling and have TVs and free WiFi. Some rooms offer a limited harbor view. Covered guest parking is free.