Whitethorn, California
Whitethorn: Situated at an elevation of 1024 feet in rural Humboldt County, this unincorporated community is located amid the rugged coastal mountains and redwood forests of Northern California.
About
Whitethorn is a city located in the county of Humboldt in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Whitethorn
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0238,-123.9431 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 11:38:31 (8th November 2026) |
| Postal code | 95589 |
| Weather | 50℉ Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Drizzle 7-days weather |
Geography
Whitethorn is located at 40°1'26"N 123°56'35"W (40.0237600, -123.9430800).
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Weather
A slight chance of drizzle after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastWhere to Eat in Whitethorn
1Shelter Cove RV Campground and Deli
492 Machi Rd, Whitethorn, CA 95589, United States View details
Phone: +17079867474 | Website available
2The Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn
26 Seal Dr, Whitethorn, CA 95589, United States View details
Phone: +17079867002 | Website available
Where to Stay in Whitethorn
1Inn of the Lost Coast
205 Wave Dr, Whitethorn, CA 95589, United States View details
Phone: +18885709676 | Website available
2The Tides Inn
59 Surf Point, Whitethorn, CA 95589, United States View details
Phone: +17079867900 | Website available
3Spyglass Inn at Shelter Cove
118 Dolphin Dr, Whitethorn, CA 95589, United States View details
Phone: +17079864030 | Website available
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Whitethorn, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBV | Garberville, California | 924 Redwood Drive | BUS |
| LEG | Leggett, California | 69501 Highway 101 North | BUS |
| RDS | Rio Dell-Scotia, California | 100 Main Street | BUS |
| LTV | Laytonville, California | 44900 Highway 101 | BUS |
| FTA | Fortuna, California | 719 South Fortuna Blvd | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Whitethorn.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Whitethorn Post Office | Whitethorn (CA) | 95589 |
| Garbervill Post Office | Garberville (CA) | 95542 |
| Redway Post Office | Redway (CA) | 95560 |
| Phillipsvill Post Office | Phillipsville (CA) | 95559 |
| Legg Post Office | Leggett (CA) | 95585 |
Other cities in Humboldt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka | 26,652 | City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Arcata | 18,044 | City in California |
| McKinleyville | 15,177 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Fortuna | 12,107 | City in the United States of America |
| Myrtletown | 4,675 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Humboldt Hill | 3,414 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Rio Dell | 3,363 | City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America |
| Cutten | 3,108 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Bayview | 2,510 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Willow Creek | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Ferndale | 1,362 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
| Blue Lake | 1,244 | City in California |
| Hydesville | 1,237 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
| Redway | 1,225 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |