Title: Smith River Travel Guide: Best of Smith River, California Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Smith River](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-River-Hotels.d177833.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Smith River](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-River-Holiday-Rentals.d177833.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Smith River Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Smith-River.d177833.Car-Hire-Guide)[Smith River Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-River.d177833.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Smith River Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![River View of Smith River California where two forks join together.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177833/d4a3f40a-aad1-4712-8f79-e206d864b9c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![North Fork Smith River](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177833/3246cb5c-90a0-4410-bea1-dea55da2b4c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunbeams shine through the massive redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Redwood National Park in California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177833/d3bec7fc-1867-40ef-8d93-a27614678773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunbeams shine through the massive redwoods in February - Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Redwood National Park in California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177833/554d0ee2-bc97-462e-87ee-ac21ef891072.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Smith River | Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park Northern California (2)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177833/fc8cabe9-537b-4f6c-9d56-c53b54216d3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Smith River Things to do - Top hotels in Smith River - Top Holiday Rentals in Smith River ![Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel – Howonquet Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11950000/11944400/11944336/3349dd71_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel – Howonquet Lodge 13170 HWY 101 Smith River CA £118 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Smith River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Overall it was good but a bit over priced for what you get. The pool and hot tub are somewhat dirty Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=11944336&PinnedHotelID=11944336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177833) ![Incredible White Water view! Gorgeous sunsets! Jacuzzi on deck/2 Flat screen TVs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128100/27128032/2f780bf3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Incredible White Water view! Gorgeous sunsets! Jacuzzi on deck/2 Flat screen TVs Smith River CA Stay at this beach cottage in Smith River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Pelican State Beach and Crissey Field State Recreation ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews) This day was a calming/refreshing experience for my two children and myself. A beach access that felt like our own beach because there was hardly any people every time we went down to it. We woke up every morning to the sounds of the ocean crashing along the beach outside our windows every morning ... Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=27128032&PinnedHotelID=27128032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177833) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=27128032&PinnedHotelID=27128032&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177833) ![Sunset Shore Retreats Ocean Front "Cozy Seal Slumber"](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90840000/90834400/90834387/13243b69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Shore Retreats Ocean Front "Cozy Seal Slumber" Smith River CA Stay at this apartment in Smith River. Enjoy a beach locale, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lucky 7 Casino and Pelican State Beach are ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=90834387&PinnedHotelID=90834387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177833) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=90834387&PinnedHotelID=90834387&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=177833) [See all 548 properties in Smith River](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026®ionId=177833) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Incredible White Water view! Gorgeous sunsets! Jacuzzi on deck/2 Flat screen TVs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27130000/27128100/27128032/2f780bf3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Incredible White Water view! Gorgeous sunsets! Jacuzzi on deck/2 Flat screen TVs Smith River CA Stay at this beach cottage in Smith River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and patios. Popular attractions Pelican State Beach and Crissey Field State Recreation ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (267 reviews) This day was a calming/refreshing experience for my two children and myself. A beach access that felt like our own beach because there was hardly any people every time we went down to it. We woke up every morning to the sounds of the ocean crashing along the beach outside our windows every morning ... Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-River-Hotels-Incredible-White-Water-View-Gorgeous-Sunsets-Jacuzzi-On-Deck2-Flat-Screen-TVs.h27128032.Hotel-Information) ![Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher"](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90840000/90834400/90834392/e3860f39_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Shore Retreats "Ocean Front" "The Whale Watcher" Smith River CA Stay at this beach holiday home in Smith River. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lucky 7 Casino and Pelican State Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) It was a fun get away for my 50th birthday. We were celebrating with family. We were very pleased with everything. Thank you so much. Will stay again and also recommend to others to stay there as well. Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-River-Hotels-Sunset-Shore-Retreats-Ocean-Front-The-Whale-Watcher.h90834392.Hotel-Information) ![Sunset Shore Retreats Ocean Front "Cozy Seal Slumber"](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90840000/90834400/90834387/13243b69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunset Shore Retreats Ocean Front "Cozy Seal Slumber" Smith River CA Stay at this apartment in Smith River. Enjoy a beach locale, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Lucky 7 Casino and Pelican State Beach are ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Smith-River-Hotels-Sunset-Shore-Retreats-Ocean-Front-Cozy-Seal-Slumber.h90834387.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Smith River](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=177833&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lucky-7-Casino-Smith-River.d553248621532639403.Attraction) #### Ship Ashore Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Ship Ashore Museum in Smith River. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. 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