Humboldt County (and a bit beyond) Guidebook
Sightseeing & Food
Every Saturday from 9 -4 on the Arcata Plaza. The Farmers Market offers fresh locally-grown food, flowers, eggs, and meat options. Free music, hula hoops, food tents, and sometimes a puppet show.
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Arcata Farmer's Market
8th StreetEvery Saturday from 9 -4 on the Arcata Plaza. The Farmers Market offers fresh locally-grown food, flowers, eggs, and meat options. Free music, hula hoops, food tents, and sometimes a puppet show.
Sea stacks, clean beaches, and forest trails. Views! Views! Views! Trinidad has a wine shop, coffee shop, fresh seafood for sale, several restaurants, a museum, and nearby surf spots. Rent a kayak and tour the bay.
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Trinidad
Sea stacks, clean beaches, and forest trails. Views! Views! Views! Trinidad has a wine shop, coffee shop, fresh seafood for sale, several restaurants, a museum, and nearby surf spots. Rent a kayak and tour the bay.
Redwood tree skywalk, zoo, and dahlia garden
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Zoológico de Sequoia Park
3414 W StRedwood tree skywalk, zoo, and dahlia garden
So much to do….
Historic buildings and tons of lovely locally-owned shops and restaurants. Situated on the bay you can rent a paddle-board, electric bike, kayak, or take a cruise on the Madeket. Just walk around and sight-see, if you prefer. Take a horse-drawn carriage through town. Eureka is a 7 minute drive away.
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Old Town
Historic buildings and tons of lovely locally-owned shops and restaurants. Situated on the bay you can rent a paddle-board, electric bike, kayak, or take a cruise on the Madeket. Just walk around and sight-see, if you prefer. Take a horse-drawn carriage through town. Eureka is a 7 minute drive away.
Loads of hiking and biking trails. Only 7 minutes away.
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Bosque Comunitario de Arcata
Loads of hiking and biking trails. Only 7 minutes away.
Bird and wildlife sanctuary, hiking and biking trails. Only 7 minutes away. Redwood Curtain Brewing Company is across the street from the trails and the town of Arcata is in walking distance from the marsh.
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Arcata Marsh
Bird and wildlife sanctuary, hiking and biking trails. Only 7 minutes away. Redwood Curtain Brewing Company is across the street from the trails and the town of Arcata is in walking distance from the marsh.
Willow Creek and the Trinity River. Bigfoot Museum and restaurants. (Only swim in the river at recommended times because it can be a very dangerous river at the wrong time of the year.) 45 minutes away.
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Willow Creek
Willow Creek and the Trinity River. Bigfoot Museum and restaurants. (Only swim in the river at recommended times because it can be a very dangerous river at the wrong time of the year.) 45 minutes away.
Trees of Mystery
About an hour north of my home.
Sightseeing
Forest baths. That's what we call a hike in the Redwoods. Cleanse your soul.
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Redwood National and State Parks
Forest baths. That's what we call a hike in the Redwoods. Cleanse your soul.
Beautiful, calm, sea stacks, the mouth of little river, tide pooling, a cave, and waterfalls (when the tide is out). Dog friendly beach. Watch the antics of a bunch of happy pups.
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Moonstone Beach
Beautiful, calm, sea stacks, the mouth of little river, tide pooling, a cave, and waterfalls (when the tide is out). Dog friendly beach. Watch the antics of a bunch of happy pups.
Clam Beach
Long walks and loads of birds.
A must-see State Park. Recently gifted its original name of Sue-Meg. Find Wedding Rock and enjoy the views.
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Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrA must-see State Park. Recently gifted its original name of Sue-Meg. Find Wedding Rock and enjoy the views.
University
Schedule a tour year round: humboldt.edu/visit. Covid information: https://campusready.humboldt.edu/guide/health-safety#13
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Humboldt State University
1 Harpst StSchedule a tour year round: humboldt.edu/visit. Covid information: https://campusready.humboldt.edu/guide/health-safety#13
City/town information
Mad River swimming in the summers. And steelhead fishing during season. Mad River Brewery, The Blue Lake Casino, and the famous historic Logger Bar are all in this tiny town 15 min. away. Plus, they have bowling, bike trails, a roller rink, and tons of small town festivals. Don't forget the Dell'Arte International - School of Physical Theatre for amazing live performances.
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Blue Lake
Mad River swimming in the summers. And steelhead fishing during season. Mad River Brewery, The Blue Lake Casino, and the famous historic Logger Bar are all in this tiny town 15 min. away. Plus, they have bowling, bike trails, a roller rink, and tons of small town festivals. Don't forget the Dell'Arte International - School of Physical Theatre for amazing live performances.