Michelle’s Humboldt County Guidebook
Sightseeing
great place to bring the kids to play on a sunny day. Very good beginner surfing spot when the waves are small and you are adventurous
69 locals recommend
Moonstone Beach
great place to bring the kids to play on a sunny day. Very good beginner surfing spot when the waves are small and you are adventurous
Saturday morning farmers market. Lots of stands and amazing organic local food items. Bring a basket or a bag to carry all of your goods home
43 locals recommend
Arcata Farmer's Market
8th StreetSaturday morning farmers market. Lots of stands and amazing organic local food items. Bring a basket or a bag to carry all of your goods home
Beautiful coastal town. Fun to go when the weather is warm. ITs a 2 hour drive on a windy road so be prepared but its sometimes 10 degrees hotter than in northern humboldt. Check the weather before going
30 locals recommend
Shelter Cove
Beautiful coastal town. Fun to go when the weather is warm. ITs a 2 hour drive on a windy road so be prepared but its sometimes 10 degrees hotter than in northern humboldt. Check the weather before going
A classic humboldt site to spend the afternoon and explore. Go early so there is still sun in the canyon.
103 locals recommend
Fern Canyon
A classic humboldt site to spend the afternoon and explore. Go early so there is still sun in the canyon.
An amazing day trip 45 minute drive north of Trinidad. There is a ranger station that offers information about the hiking trails and local knowledge. Go and hike the cathedral tree trail. Its amazing
87 locals recommend
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyAn amazing day trip 45 minute drive north of Trinidad. There is a ranger station that offers information about the hiking trails and local knowledge. Go and hike the cathedral tree trail. Its amazing
Food scene
Fun local restaurant with excellent ambiance and great food. Make reservation in advance
110 locals recommend
The Larrupin' Cafe
1658 Patricks Point DrFun local restaurant with excellent ambiance and great food. Make reservation in advance
Excellent sunset spot for cocktails at the bar during happy hour. Nice restaurant for dinner.
74 locals recommend
Moonstone Grill
100 Moonstone Beach RdExcellent sunset spot for cocktails at the bar during happy hour. Nice restaurant for dinner.
Cute local coffee shop dedicated to minimizing waste. Bring your own mug or buy a mason jar. I have jars in the lower kitchen cabinet. Limited hours since covid hit so check the website before going.
69 locals recommend
Beachcomber Cafe
363 Trinity StCute local coffee shop dedicated to minimizing waste. Bring your own mug or buy a mason jar. I have jars in the lower kitchen cabinet. Limited hours since covid hit so check the website before going.
Very nice gluten free pizza and regular pizza. Call for take out if you prefer. Located in the trinidad shopping center.
15 locals recommend
Headies Pizza and Pour
359 Main StVery nice gluten free pizza and regular pizza. Call for take out if you prefer. Located in the trinidad shopping center.
Local casino has a great little deli that is open until midnight. Diner food but good burgers and sandwiches if you are hungry after the rest of the restaurants close.
18 locals recommend
Cher-Ae Heights Casino and Bingo
27 Scenic DrLocal casino has a great little deli that is open until midnight. Diner food but good burgers and sandwiches if you are hungry after the rest of the restaurants close.
Local historical movie theater. Get drinks and food while you enjoy the show. One of the oldest cinemas in the country
60 locals recommend
Minor Theatre
1001 H StLocal historical movie theater. Get drinks and food while you enjoy the show. One of the oldest cinemas in the country
Old local sushi place that has consistent food and nice ambiance. I enjoy a night out at Tomos. Call for reservations on the weekends.
32 locals recommend
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
708 9th StOld local sushi place that has consistent food and nice ambiance. I enjoy a night out at Tomos. Call for reservations on the weekends.
City/town information
Bigfoot country and the home of the trinity river. Summertime its about a 50 minute drive to Willow creek. Its an amazing place to go and get some heat and then cool off in the river. I like Kimtu and Sandy Bar as places to go. Stop in the local market for directions.
11 locals recommend
Willow Creek
Bigfoot country and the home of the trinity river. Summertime its about a 50 minute drive to Willow creek. Its an amazing place to go and get some heat and then cool off in the river. I like Kimtu and Sandy Bar as places to go. Stop in the local market for directions.
The victorian village of Ferndale is about 60 minute drive south of Trinidad. It is super cute. It has a local theater and small shops on the main street of town. Very nice for a sunday drive. Cute restaurants and local flare.
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The victorian village of Ferndale is about 60 minute drive south of Trinidad. It is super cute. It has a local theater and small shops on the main street of town. Very nice for a sunday drive. Cute restaurants and local flare.
This is the closest organic health food store to trinidad. They have a great salad bar, smoothie bar and hot food section for breakfast and lunches. ENF carries organic veggies and has a large natural herbal remedies section.
23 locals recommend
Eureka Natural Foods - McKinleyville
2165 Central AveThis is the closest organic health food store to trinidad. They have a great salad bar, smoothie bar and hot food section for breakfast and lunches. ENF carries organic veggies and has a large natural herbal remedies section.
My favorite state park is just 5 miles north off of the 101. They have multiple beaches to hike down to and various trails throughout the park. Visit wedding rock for some amazing views or goto agate beach and try your luck looking for agates. Please always use caution when down at the beach in humboldt. There are sneaker waves so always face the ocean when looking for agates.
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrMy favorite state park is just 5 miles north off of the 101. They have multiple beaches to hike down to and various trails throughout the park. Visit wedding rock for some amazing views or goto agate beach and try your luck looking for agates. Please always use caution when down at the beach in humboldt. There are sneaker waves so always face the ocean when looking for agates.
Neighborhoods
Sunset views, rock climbing, surfing, playing in little river for the kids on a hot day. Moonstone beach is worth a visit during your stay.
49 locals recommend
Moonstone Beach
Sunset views, rock climbing, surfing, playing in little river for the kids on a hot day. Moonstone beach is worth a visit during your stay.
Very pretty beach that is off of scenic drive. You walk down stairs to get to the beach.
38 locals recommend
Luffenholtz Beach
1639 Trinidad Scenic DrVery pretty beach that is off of scenic drive. You walk down stairs to get to the beach.
College cove is located off of stagecoach road. There are walking trails around elk head and then a stairway that leads down to the beach. The beach is known to be blocked from the wind and can be a warm microclimate on a sunny day. Small waves can be surfed here on big swells or when there are no waves this beach can be good for a swim for the adventurous person on a hot summer day.
29 locals recommend
College Cove Beach
College Cove TrailCollege cove is located off of stagecoach road. There are walking trails around elk head and then a stairway that leads down to the beach. The beach is known to be blocked from the wind and can be a warm microclimate on a sunny day. Small waves can be surfed here on big swells or when there are no waves this beach can be good for a swim for the adventurous person on a hot summer day.