Ferndale is a majestic little town where one can step back in time. Visitors can enjoy quaint bed and breakfast inns and comfortable restaurants. The town area is a collection of Victorian architecture. Explore the old-fashioned antique stores, art galleries, and specialty shops. There are horse-drawn carriages to explore the town with. Ferndale's main street is registered on the National Register of Historical Places.

Ferndale is located in Humboldt County southwest of Eureka between Eureka and Fortuna along Highway 211, just west of the Eel River and close to the Pacific Ocean and Humboldt Bay.

There is also a Ferndale, Washington.