Redwood Coast Experiences
is a husband-and-wife, family-run business built for travelers who want to make an authentic connection with Humboldt County. We both grew up here, and our local roots shape every experience we offer. We focus on creating custom tailored experiences that showcase the best of the Redwood Coast’s food and natural spaces.
The Redwood Coast is a very special area to us, and we couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. We’ve worked in its restaurants, farmed its soil, and and spent countless hours exploring the region’s forests, wetlands, and shorelines. Our lifelong connection gives us a perspective we’re excited to share and has helped us become familiar with the area’s best kept secrets.
Our tours and experiences are immersive and unhurried. We don’t follow a script and we frequently adjust locations and timing based on your preferences and current conditions. All of our listed experiences and tours can be fully customized, and they often look different for every group. You’re welcome to book them as-is or give us a call to make them your own.
As a small family business, we believe great experiences should feel personal. That’s why we specialize in custom and private tours offered at public-tour prices giving you a tailored adventure without the premium price tag. Whether you’re an experienced hiker, a nature-curious traveler, a family wanting to share good food and create memories, or someone simply looking to slow down and reconnect, we shape each outing around your interests.
We love working with guests who want immersive, multi-day experiences. We collaborate with a strong network of local partners to help make your vacation vision a reality. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a two-week trip among the redwoods, we can help you make the most of your time here without ever feeling rushed.
At Redwood Coast Experiences, we value respect for the land, genuine curiosity, and creating moments that stay with you long after the day is done. We’re excited to welcome you to our home, share what we love, and help you experience the redwood coast in a deeper, more meaningful way
Pearse W. Narum is a Humboldt County based outdoor adventure professional, University of California certified naturalist, and the founder of Redwood Coast Experiences
Growing up in Humboldt County and with more than a decade of experience in expedition guiding, interpretive programming, outdoor education, and adventure operations, Pearse brings deep expertise and a genuine passion for the natural world to every program he leads.
Guiding & Outdoor Leadership Experience
Pearse’s career spans guiding and leadership roles across the Western United States and Hawaiʻi. Highlights include:
- Over 300 backcountry field days in southern Utah as a four-season expedition guide (backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, canyoneering, skiing).
- Leading sea kayaking and bird-watching tours for upscale resort guests in Hawaiʻi, regularily finding rare and cryptic species
- Managing outdoor programs, guide teams, guest services, and lodging operations in Humboldt County and Redwood National and State Parks.
- Founding an outdoor adventure consulting firm that designed and facilitated high-end, multi-state adventure programs for summer camps, hospitality groups, and corporate clients, handling everything from permitting, risk management, logistics, and interpretive content.
- Creating accessible outdoor experiences for guests of all ages and ability levels, including adaptive and therapeutic recreation programs.
In Pearse’s free time you can find him hiking, fishing or riding his bike.
Sophie Narum is a Humboldt County based chef, floral designer, and creative entrepreneur with a Le Grand Diplôme in Cuisine and Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu in Wellington, New Zealand. With a background that spans fine dining, farm-to-table culinary arts, sustainable horticulture, and high-end event design, Sophie brings a rare blend of technical training, creativity, and local knowledge to Redwood Coast Experiences.
Sophie is passionate about nature, arts, community and high quality local food which leads to her excellence in crafting intimate culinary experiences—beautiful tablescapes, small private events, and nature-inspired gatherings that feel warm, intentional, and deeply connected to the Redwood Coast.
Sophie’s grew up in Humboldt County, where the region’s farms, forests, and coastline shaped her appreciation for seasonal ingredients and natural beauty. She deepened her craft at Le Cordon Bleu in Wellington, New Zealand, mastering classical French cuisine and pâtisserie before returning home to pursue more personal, community-centered work. Her career has taken her from lead chef roles in Waimea Valley, Hawaiʻi where she catered high-profile events such as the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, the Vans Pipe Masters, and the Navy Seals Gala aboard the USS Missouri.
Back in California, Sophie built a thriving catering and personal chef business, crafting weekly farm-sourced menus and designing intimate events for clients with dietary restrictions. She expanded her creative work into floral design, producing arrangements, wearable florals, and botanical pieces for homes and events, and she founded Peppernut Cakes, a boutique cakery specializing in high-end wedding cakes specializing in vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-conscious recipes. Her early experiences across vineyards, bakeries, sushi bars, and sustainable farms helped shape her thoughtful, hands-on approach, blending technical execution, artistic detail, and holistic, farm-to-table values.
Culinary, Floral & Creative Leadership
Sophie’s multi-disciplinary background gives her a unique perspective. Highlights of her work include:
- Le Grand Diplôme in Cuisine & Pâtisserie from Le Cordon Bleu
- Lead chef for upscale clients and major events in Waimea Valley, Hawaiʻi
- Founder of Peppernut Cakes, a high-end custom wedding cakery
- Personal chef specializing in dietary-conscious, farm-sourced menus
- Floral designer creating arrangements, bouquets, and wearable florals
- Hands-on experience in sustainable farming, beekeeping, and horticulture
In her free time you can find Sophie painting, walking her beloved dog, Otto, and gardening
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Sustainability at Redwood Coast Experiences
At Redwood Coast Experiences, we believe that adventure and stewardship belong together. The wild places that inspire our work, depend on thoughtful care from those who explore them.
Our commitment to sustainability guides every decision we make. We collaborate with our local partners to ensure that each experience we provide not only enhances your vacation, but supports the community and minimizes the impact on the ecosystems we love. We reduce our waste, source locally whenever possible, and follow Leave No Trace principles on every outing.
Supporting Local Sustainability
We know that healthy communities and healthy environments go hand in hand. That’s why we prioritize partnerships with small, locally owned businesses that share our values. From family run farms and outfitters to local producers, chefs, and artists, we connect guests directly to the people who keep Humboldt County thriving.
Every meal we serve, every gift we recommend, and every experience we design helps circulate resources within our region, strengthening the local economy and fostering a culture of reciprocity and respect.
Giving Back to Wild Places
Beyond reducing our footprint, we actively contribute to restoration and education efforts across Humboldt County, supporting restoration, conservation, and access programs that keep our redwoods, rivers and beaches open and healthy.
When you travel with us, you’re not just seeing the Redwood Coast, you’re helping sustain it.
Voluntourism in Humboldt County
Humboldt County is renowned for its pristine rivers, ancient redwood forests, and wild, undeveloped coastline. The continued health and accessibility of these landscapes exist thanks to a passionate community that cares deeply for the land.
From dune restoration and invasive plant removal to trail maintenance and beach cleanups, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact during your visit. Join local organizations, meet like-minded stewards, and help preserve the natural beauty that defines the Redwood Coast.
View the events below to sign up and make a difference!
Our commitment
At Redwood Coast Experiences we value the importance of travel, and especially eco-tourism. We have seen our guests wonder at the Redwoods, find peace at empty beaches and experience thrills along our rivers. We have traveled to many other beautiful places and experienced this ourselves. We also understand that travel is not free from impact and thats why we strive to put forward the most sustainable programs that we possibly can. Still we realized that we could do more. That is why we have partnered with the Redwood Guide, and every month we offer a free interpretive walk and ecosystem clean up. Join us on the second Saturday of the month from 10AM-1PM. We will spend time exploring t a different environment followed by time dedicated to cleaning up trash that does not belong there. At the conclusion there will be some snacks.
Offset the carbon released during your travel!
Use our free carbon calculator below and make a donation to help offset the carbon released during your travel.
Carbon offsets can be purchased on the calculator or locally with the city of Arcata!