Michelle & Nate's guidebook
Sightseeing
Gorgeous and easy access to this family friendly beach at the mouth of the Little River. Go-to spot for watching the sunsets!
69 locals recommend
Moonstone Beach
Gorgeous and easy access to this family friendly beach at the mouth of the Little River. Go-to spot for watching the sunsets!
Lengthy, scenic, trail close to the house (biking or driving distance). Head North for ocean views, or South to reach Arcata (if you have it in you to go that far)!
9 locals recommend
Hammond Trail
Hammond TrailLengthy, scenic, trail close to the house (biking or driving distance). Head North for ocean views, or South to reach Arcata (if you have it in you to go that far)!
Hike Trinidad Head, eat at one of the local eateries, whale watching (seasonal), visit the local shops, Salmon, Rock Fish, and Halibut fishing, Kayaking, crabbing, surfing, search for agates along one of the nearby beaches, play or dine at The Heights Casino.
72 locals recommend
Trinidad State Beach
Hike Trinidad Head, eat at one of the local eateries, whale watching (seasonal), visit the local shops, Salmon, Rock Fish, and Halibut fishing, Kayaking, crabbing, surfing, search for agates along one of the nearby beaches, play or dine at The Heights Casino.
The Bigfoot capital! Approximately 45 minute drive from the house. Head inland during the summer months to enjoy rafting, fishing, floating, or swimming the Trinity River in Willow Creek! River fun in the mountain sun! Head out in the fall to enjoy wine tasting while enjoying the burst of fall colors. The winter months can be cold and snowy (be prepared for travel with chains). The spring brings beautiful colors/greenery and warm sunshine!
11 locals recommend
Willow Creek
The Bigfoot capital! Approximately 45 minute drive from the house. Head inland during the summer months to enjoy rafting, fishing, floating, or swimming the Trinity River in Willow Creek! River fun in the mountain sun! Head out in the fall to enjoy wine tasting while enjoying the burst of fall colors. The winter months can be cold and snowy (be prepared for travel with chains). The spring brings beautiful colors/greenery and warm sunshine!
Not only zoo animals and exhibits! Explore the Redwoods from high up in the canopy on the Redwood Skywalk! Also, meander through the trail system behind the zoo for an incredible, lush, adventure right in town!!
112 locals recommend
Sequoia Park Zoo
3414 W StNot only zoo animals and exhibits! Explore the Redwoods from high up in the canopy on the Redwood Skywalk! Also, meander through the trail system behind the zoo for an incredible, lush, adventure right in town!!
Beautiful beach to explore, relax, watch the sunset. Be prepared to hike down the hill, and pay a small parking fee.
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrBeautiful beach to explore, relax, watch the sunset. Be prepared to hike down the hill, and pay a small parking fee.
Enjoy this gorgeous local winery for an afternoon tasting, or your next big event!
13 locals recommend
Fieldbrook Winery
4241 Fieldbrook RdEnjoy this gorgeous local winery for an afternoon tasting, or your next big event!
Hike through the famous "Jurassic Park" movie site commonly known as "Fern Canyon". A beautiful 35 minute drive North from the house to visit this popular site and see the awe inspiring walls of ferns surrounding you. Reservations required and good walking shoes that can get wet!
103 locals recommend
Fern Canyon
Hike through the famous "Jurassic Park" movie site commonly known as "Fern Canyon". A beautiful 35 minute drive North from the house to visit this popular site and see the awe inspiring walls of ferns surrounding you. Reservations required and good walking shoes that can get wet!
Gorgeous Redwood hike very close to the house. Easy to get to, a locals' favorite!
92 locals recommend
Arcata Community Forest
Gorgeous Redwood hike very close to the house. Easy to get to, a locals' favorite!
Food scene
Sushi Spot McKinleyville
1552 City Center RdOur favorite sushi restaurant in town!
Ocean/sunset view brew pub at the top of the hill in McKinleyville. Enjoy good food, lively vibe, local music (check their website for entertainment calendar), indoor/outdoor dining.
61 locals recommend
Six Rivers Brewery
1300 Central AveOcean/sunset view brew pub at the top of the hill in McKinleyville. Enjoy good food, lively vibe, local music (check their website for entertainment calendar), indoor/outdoor dining.
Mazzotti's on the Plaza
773 8th StOur favorite Italian restaurant! Live music on occasion
SALT Fish House
935 I StDelicious seafood restaurant!
Family-friendly restaurant with yummy food, great atmosphere, good for large groups, pool table, sports bar.
9 locals recommend
The Pub at The Creamery
824 L StFamily-friendly restaurant with yummy food, great atmosphere, good for large groups, pool table, sports bar.
AMAZING Hawaiian style poke, try it, you'll LOVE it! Check their FB page for food truck locations during your stay.
Big Island Kine
1648 Myrtle AvenueAMAZING Hawaiian style poke, try it, you'll LOVE it! Check their FB page for food truck locations during your stay.
Our favorite local Mexican restaurant serving the best margaritas in town!
9 locals recommend
Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill
855 8th StOur favorite local Mexican restaurant serving the best margaritas in town!
Teppanyaki, sushi, or (surprisingly) Italian food! Enjoy the Eureka Bay/Marina view while enjoying super yummy Japanese cuisine (one of our favorite restaurants!) Head next door to "Living the Dream" for ice cream after your meal, or take a stroll along the boardwalk while waiting for your table (reservations highly recommended for Teppanyaki).
12 locals recommend
Bayfront Restaurant
1 F StTeppanyaki, sushi, or (surprisingly) Italian food! Enjoy the Eureka Bay/Marina view while enjoying super yummy Japanese cuisine (one of our favorite restaurants!) Head next door to "Living the Dream" for ice cream after your meal, or take a stroll along the boardwalk while waiting for your table (reservations highly recommended for Teppanyaki).
Fine dining (never disappoints) on the Eureka Bay. Voted "best new restaurant" in 2017 by "Best of Humboldt"....and still going strong!
14 locals recommend
Humboldt Bay Bistro
1436 2nd StFine dining (never disappoints) on the Eureka Bay. Voted "best new restaurant" in 2017 by "Best of Humboldt"....and still going strong!
Locally owned and operated, Los Bagels has super yummy fancy Bagels, or non-fancy if preferred, espresso, baked goodies and more! A Humboldt County must-have while visiting!
41 locals recommend
Los Bagels
1061 I StLocally owned and operated, Los Bagels has super yummy fancy Bagels, or non-fancy if preferred, espresso, baked goodies and more! A Humboldt County must-have while visiting!