Hiouchi, CA

Hiouchi is a quiet riverside community nestled in the old-growth redwoods of Del Norte County, just a short drive east of Crescent City. Home to roughly 300 residents, it sits along the pristine Smith River and directly borders Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park. Living here means having scenic hiking trails, clear swimming holes, and towering ancient trees right outside your door. While the town itself is tiny, with a few essential services and campgrounds along Highway 199, it offers an exceptionally peaceful lifestyle immersed in nature.