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McKINLEYVILLE is a popular, growing community set along the rugged Pacific Coast. It is graced by the Mad and Little Rivers, the beautiful Azalea State Reserve, and the Hammond Coastal Trail, which presents stunning panoramic views of the coastline. Nearby Clam Beach is known for beachcombing, fishing and horseback riding. The natural beauty of this area makes it a favorite place for artists and art lovers to live, work and play.

North of McKinleyville is the tiny community of WESTHAVEN, featuring the Westhaven Center for the Arts. The center features new exhibits and artists’ receptions each month, concerts and drama events, workshops and classes, many children’s activities, poetry readings, puppet shows, holiday events and other art exhibits.

Just past Westhaven is the seaside town of TRINIDAD, one of the most picturesque communities on the California Coast. Trinidad, with its small but dramatic bay and coastline, is known for its traditional fishing fleet, quaint ocean-side cottages and lovely Bed and Breakfast inns. Enjoy fresh local seafood at one of Trindad’s fine restaurants, and venture into one of several galleries highlighting works that star the natural beauty of the area. Trinidad has inspired the work of many well-known local and visiting artists, and plays host to a noted artists’ colony.