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Fortuna is the perfect place to base your Redwood Adventure during your visit to the North Coast of California. Whether you are staying one day, one week or a lifetime, Fortuna offers all the amenities of a large town with the friendliness of a small community.
Just a five hour drive north of the San Francisco Bay area (US 101 exits 687, 688 and 689), Fortuna offers quality lodging, dining, shopping opportunities and traveler services.
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Doing Business in Fortuna
Fortuna's reputation as one of the most forward thinking, business friendly communities in northern California is well deserved. This reputation didn't develop by accident. It is a combination of a culture that values hard work and the entrepreneurial spirit and a team of organizations constantly working to improve the business climate. The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, Fortuna Business Improvement District and the City of Fortuna's Redevelopment Agency all contribute to the health of Fortuna's businesses.
Quality of Life in Fortuna: Fortuna's residents enjoy a scenic rural atmosphere in a moderate climate with a range of services generally only found in large towns. Cultural and recreational activities abound. The area teems with outdoor activities. Enjoy a friendly game of golf and an afternoon of boating and swimming. Explore the Eel River Valley. Angle for steelhead, salmon and trout and discover why the North Coast offers some of the finest fishing in the country. Enjoy the peaceful Pacific Ocean breezes as you stroll along the clean, un-crowded beaches or explore one of the unlimited hiking trails in one of the nearby State parks. American Demographics Magazine selected Humboldt County as THE top county in America, based largely on geographical features.