Some of the most beautiful beaches in the World are right here in Trinidad, California. Our Area Parks are celebrated film stars - scenes for The Lost World: Jurassic Park as well as the movie Outbreak, were filmed at Patrick's Point and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Parks. Hiking, surfing, boating, and camping are popular ways to enjoy the area. World-class fishing lures anglers each season. Our Things to Do Suggestions:

Beaches & Parks

Trinidad - in Town

Indian Beach / Old Home Beach

Site of the ancient Tsurai Indian village is just below the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse. Amazingly large driftwood. For a great walking loop, take the Lighthouse steps to the beach, head south to Parker Creek Trail, take it back up and through town.

Trinidad State Beach Park

Access this peaceful movie-set gorgeous beach from the parking lot at Trinidad Bay, or from the north at the Park. You'll often have it to yourself, and sometimes share it with surfers and dog lovers. Find Grandmother Rock, the wave-carved Arch, a natural bridge to Pewetole Island with its blow-hole, and great tide-pools full of colorful life. Parks.ca.gov

Southern Trinidad

Luffenholz Beach

On Scenic Drive just south of town. Spectacular scenery with seastacks, sea lions and Luffenholz Creek. A trail takes visitors to a striking vantage point above the beach where the waves crash below.

Houda Point

On Scenic Drive a little further south. Watch surfers and see the remains of an old lumber loading station.

Moonstone

Off of Scenic Drive down by Moonstone Grill. The Little River meets the sea beneath towering cliffs. Great beach for families. The crossing point for our Trinidad to Clam Beach Run.

Northern Trinidad

College Cove

Hike down a gentle slope to a beautiful sheltered beach. Another short hike above the beach reaches Elk’s Head with thundering waves and wind, and breath-taking, rugged scenery. Nature at it's wildest on display for you.

Patrick’s Point State Park

Parks.ca.gov - "The Park's dense forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with lovely wildflower-festooned meadows." Look for agates on Agate Beach, watch whales, sea lions, and visit Sumeg Village - a reconstruction of a Yurok Indian village. Campsites for individuals, families, and groups are available at the park.

Big Lagoon County Park

Big Lagoon is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a sand spit. The lagoon is calm and great for kayaking, canoeing and row boating. Campsites are available at the County Park. More information at the HCCVB Web site ( Redwoods.info )

Redwood National and State Parks

Nps.gov - A litter further north and you'll be at the Visitor's Center. Happy 40th! Tall Trees and Ladybird Johnson Groves along with Minor's Ridge are popular. The site recommends a drive "... to the Klamath River Overlook on Requa Road to view where this wild and scenic river meets the sea." Couldn't agree more. It's a beautiful view.

Prairie Creek

Parks.ca.gov - "Set aside in the early 1920’s by the forethought of the people of California and the generosity of the Save-the-Redwoods League, Prairie Creek is a sanctuary of old growth coast redwood." Prairie Creek has many trails, a charming Visitor's Center, camping, Fern Canyon, Gold Bluffs Beach, and Elk! A World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve.

Hiking

Trinidad Head

Parks.ca.gov - "Two heads are better than one. That’s one way of looking at Trinidad State Beach and the two dramatic heads—Elk and Trinidad—-that overlook a picturesque cove, harbor and island. Trinidad Head, a commanding, 362-foot high promontory, is the commanding backdrop of the town of Trinidad, a picturesque harbor and a historic lighthouse. Sitka spruce-spiked Elk Head, located just north of Trinidad, is more of a secret, its scenic trails used mainly by locals."

Follow the trail up the Head and watch the grey whales on their migration. Trinidad Area trails take hikers to ocean overlooks, through Redwood Forests and along beaches. Trail maps are available at locations throughout Greater Trinidad.

Boating

Trinidad Pier

A boat launch is available for ocean fishing boats. A free launch area is located near the pier on the beach for kayaks and small boats. A boat launch is also available for non-power boats at Big Lagoon.

Wildlife

Prolific, Diverse and Wild Nature

Grey whales, seals and sea lions, and river otters abound along the beaches. Giant Roosevelt Elk can be viewed roaming freely near Orick. Over 400 species of birds including Osprey, puffins, and blue herons make Trinidad a bird watchers paradise. Tidepools abound at most beaches.

Camping

RV Sites

We have many Area RV Parks which you can find in our Member Listings - playVisitor under Lodging. Sites are available at Patrick’s Point State Park too.

Tent Camping

In addition to our Member's Businesses in playVisitor under Lodging, sites can be found in Big Lagoon County Park, Clam Beach County Park, and Patrick’s Point State Park.

Other Overnight Options

Trinidad offers a wide variety of lodging options in addition to beautiful campgrounds and quiet, secluded RV parks. There's everything from cabins tucked into the Redwoods, comfortable and affordable motels and lodges, to elegant rental homes and B&Bs overlooking the ocean. Families large and small are welcome at many places. You can find more information in our Member Listings - playVisitor under Lodging.

Fishing

Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod, Cabezone, Kelp Greenling, Blue, Black, China and Vermillion Rockfish and More

These are fished from the surf and sea around Trinidad. Steelhead and stripers are pulled from the Trinity, Smith, Klamath, and other neighboring North Coast rivers. Find Charter information in our Member Listings - playVisitor Fishing. Numbers for non-members are included in our promotion "There Are Other Fish in the Sea" since there was no Salmon Season this year. You can find them under collectNews in the tourAbout Trinidad area of our site.

Special Places to Visit

Humboldt State University Marine Lab features a touch tank and aquarium

Trinidad Museum exhibits photos of old Trinidad before and after the whaling days. An extensive collection of Indian artifacts is displayed.

Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse

DiscoverTrinidadCA.com - The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is a replica of the original 1871 lighthouse on Trinidad Head. It is in town at the end of Trinity Street overlooking Trinidad Bay.

Trinidad Art

Ned showcases local artists and you can probably get some good stories and history out of him too.

Westhaven Center For The Arts

Local Art and special musical presentations along with art classes.

Cher-Ae Heights Casino

CherAeHeightsCasino.com -"The finest in Indian Gaming including Slots, Table Games, Hold'em Poker, Bingo and much more". They also have a lounge and two restaurants. Look at their listing and other Member Dining options in playVisitor under Dining.

Research More

Humboldt County Convention and Visitor's Bureau

Redwoods.info - You'll find even more to do - you really better plan on staying longer. You can plan your Bigfoot Reunion and maybe wish him a Happy 50th Birthday! It's his birthday, but you could win the present - see their site for Contest Info.

Humboldt County

Loads of fun with summer events like the Oyster Festival in Arcata, Farmer's Markets, and the wacky or rather the Great Arcata to Ferndale World Championship Kinetic Sculpture Race ( Wikipedia.org ), aka the "Triathlon of the Art World". There are Art's Festivals and special Art's Alive nights in Arcata, McKinnleyville, and Eureka and family fun at area Fourth of July and Holiday Celebrations. Maybe you'd like to visit a cheese factory? The little town of Loleta will help you out - LoletaCheese.com ). There's Art & Wine in the Park, Hops In Humboldt, and the Apple Harvest Festival in sunny, friendly, Fortuna.

In addition to our sponsored Trinidad to Clam Beach Run, there is the Humboldt Redwoods Marathon (October), and the Avenue of The Giants Marathon (May).

Humboldt County Chambers

The Arcata Chamber of Commerce

The Mckinleyville Chamber of Commerce

Orick Chamber of Commerce

The Eureka Chamber of Commerce

Fortuna Chamber's "Adventure Vacation in the Redwood Forest" Site

The Ferndale Chamber of Commerce

The Rio Dell Scotia Chamber of Commerce

The Garberville/Redway Chamber of Commerce

Neighbor Chambers

Willow Creek Chamber of Commerce

Crescent City/Del Norte Chamber of Commerce

We will continue adding more information in this section, so please let us hear from you with your recommendations in shoutOut.

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