Tour Humbolt Volume 4

TOUR HUMBOLDT

ON THE COVER

Tour humboldt MAGAZINE

A Humboldt Bay Social Club publication

Editor Amy Cirincione O’Connor

Contributing Writers Delia Bense-King, Amy Cirincione O’Connor, Travis Deuerling, Nancy Stephenson

Art Director + Photography Drew Hyland

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Humboldt Bay Jetty. LEON VILLAGOMEZ

Woodley Island sunset. DREW HYLAND

IT’S ALL HERE

HUMBOLDT COUNTY

Welcome to Humboldt Bay, a wild and scenic place that offers equal parts adventure, culture, and relaxation. We take great pride in our redwood trees and our surf breaks. We also appreciate a good meal, a craft cocktail and fine art. Whether you’re new to town, entertaining guests, or just passing through, we're glad that you're here. By all means, act like a tourist! Buy something with Bigfoot on it. Drive everywhere — very slowly. Take pictures of every Victorian building and tall tree you see. We hope you appreciate our slower pace of life and take time to explore life around the Bay.

LODGING

Our favorite places to stay around the Bay are comfortable, well designed and authentically Humboldt. Whether you're looking for an historic boutique hotel, a Victorian bed & breakfast, or a family-friendly vacation rental, we can help you feel at home. In the pages of Tour Humboldt you'll find photos and descriptions of stylish lodging options that will help you to live like a local.

TOURS

This edition features a curated collection of local tours and activities designed to help you choose your own adventure on the Redwood Coast- a romantic kayak paddle at sunset, a tour of one of local craft businesses, or an intense surf session. We strive to offer tours that suit every visitor’s tastes. If you’re local, think of us as you plan itineraries for your out-of-town guests. We’re happy to help.

SHOPPING

Humboldt Bay is a mecca for craft business. Here you'll find designers, chefs, farmers, adventurers, brewers and shopkeepers who are eager to share their craft with visitors. Shops and galleries line the picturesque streets of Old Town, Henderson Center, and Arcata, each filled with unique gifts that tell a story.

ARTS

Humboldt is a community of fishermen, loggers, and farmers who have worked our lands and waters for generations. We’re also a community of artists and artisans whose work keeps things new and exciting on the North Coast. There are dozens of galleries and studios in the region that allow visitors, many of which are profiled in these pages.

Old Town Eureka boardwalk. DREW HYLAND

ARCHITECTURE OF THE BAY

The neighborhoods surrounding Humboldt Bay boast some of the most varied and storied architecture in Northern California. Our photogenic Victorian mansions tend to get the most attention, but there are also gorgeous California Craftsman and Midcentury homes that have been restored to their historic glory.

Eureka is known as a Victorian Seaport and the shops of Old Town and the former mansions of lumber barons reflect the architecture of the late 1800s. The Carter Mansion and the Pink Lady have been beautifully restored as a Bed and Breakfast and vacation rental, respectively. As you walk the streets of Old Town you’ll see more modest, but still intricate Victorian architecture. If you have the time, Hillsdale St (just beyond Old Town between 12th and 13th St) has some of Eureka's best preserved Victorian homes.

Craftsman bungalows are a quintessential early 20th century house style that is beautiful in its simplicity and seems to fit naturally into our tree-lined, foggy streets. Craftsman homes have exposed rafters, beams and braces. They often use river rock or brick in their exteriors and have intricately designed windowpanes and built-ins. The 2600-2700 blocks of L Street and the 2100- 2200 section of B Street in Eureka are clustered with beautiful Craftsmans.

Following WWII, Arcata and Eureka enjoyed a housing boom that emphasized affordable, modern architecture. Of particular local historical significance are Pierson Homes. They can be found scattered around the Bay and in tract communities like Sunnybrae in Arcata. These ranch-style homes are typically light-filled with redwood paneling and low-pitched roofs. They are a great find when they come up for sale, as they are often as affordable as they are iconic.

Top left: Classic Craftsman in Arcata.

Top Right: The Pink Lady victorian in Old Town Eureka

Bottom: Midcentury-inspired, Waterfront 2 rental at Oyster Beach

PHOTOS BY DREW HYLAND

HIKING HUMBOLDT

Humboldt Bay is the eco-tourist destination of a lifetime. Whether you want to hike, bike, or drive, you can choose your own adventure. Our favorite hikes take you through old-growth redwood forests, fern canyons, and desolate beaches.

NEAR THE BAY

Explore 2,350 acres of second growth redwood forest on the east side of Arcata. The Arcata Community Forest offers trails from easy to challenging and is friendly to hikers, bikers and horseback riders. Even the most accessible trails immediately sweep you from the mundane world into a dreamscape of ferns, creeks and towering redwoods. Stop by Arcata City Hall for a map or print one from the city’s website. Our favorite loop starts by the playground and climbs through the canopy and creek beds on Trails #1, #2,#3 and #4 before returning on the easy graded #9.

The 5 mile Elk River Trail in Headwaters Forest Reserve is a popular destination, but the majority of its users only enjoy

part of the trail. The first mile is level and paved, making it easily accessible to bikers, skaters, and children. The next two miles are unpaved and have a very small elevation gain. You can stick to these first sections of trail and have an easy, breezy day along the South Fork of the Eel River. Or you can ante up and commit to the full 11 mile loop. After leaving those tricycles and dog-walkers behind, you’ll be enveloped by the cool quiet of the forest’s canopy. After a short, steep climb, you enter a loop trail through a beautiful old growth grove, and you’ll feel the redwood magic.

The Humboldt Bay Trail system will eventually connect the Elk River to southern Arcata. Today, you can hike or bike from the south at the Hikshari’ trailhead along the Eureka waterfront all the way to Old Town and the Boardwalk. The wide, paved trail highlights the natural beauty of the Bay and brings you up-close and personal to Eureka’s complex identity as both an industrial waterfront and a preserved Victorian seaport.

NORTH

Wade through the creek and over footbridges through the verdant Fern Canyon. This can be done as an easy 1 mile out-and-back hike. It can also be linked with the John Irvine and Miner’s Ridge trails (our personal favorite) for a full-day of redwoods, ferns, creeks, and the most beautiful beach you’ll ever have to yourself. Bonus points for elk sightings. The trails through Lady Bird Johnson Grove is one of the most popular in Redwood National Park. The 1.4 mile loop trail crosses a beautifully designed bridge, offers views of the ridge-top redwood forest and feels very secluded. Also an excellent spot to take your requisite “me hugging a giant redwood” photos.

SOUTH

Some visitors to our redwoods only view them through their windshields. We prefer to actually leave the road and get up close and personal with our towering tree buddies. Doing so doesn’t always require a big commitment- the

Homestead and Big Tree Loop in Humboldt Redwoods State Park right off the Avenue of the Giants delivers maximum bang for minimum hiking buck. The Big Tree Trail leads hikers through a grand, dense old growth grove along the creek. It crosses Mattole Road and follows the creek to Albee Creek Campground (If you’d like to stay the night, may we recommend site #25?). Take the lush, quiet Homestead Trail back to the Big Tree area to complete the 2.4 mile loop.

Left: Humboldt Bay waterfront, where the Trail will soon connect the Elk River to southern Arcata.

Right: Fern Canyon.

PHOTOS BY DREW HYLAND

HUMBOLDT'S MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

By Delia Bense-Kang

Overwhelmed by the plethora of California coastal destinations to explore? Narrow down your options by visiting the state’s 124 marine protected areas! In 2012, California completed the United State’s first network of marine protected areas (MPAs), becoming an international leader in ocean conservation. These MPAs conserve and restore wildlife and habitats in our ocean just as national and state parks do on land. And just as you visit parks on land, MPAs are open for public enjoyment.

Here in Humboldt we have ten MPAs that provide a range of coastal habitats from kelp forests to coastal wetlands and rocky reefs to sandy ocean floors. It is not only allowed, but encouraged to get out and enjoy these areas. Whether it be swimming, diving, surfing, kayaking, bird watching, or simply relaxing in nature, there is the MPA for you. Just make sure you take proper precautions and know the rules before you go! Here’s a closer look at two of our Humboldt County MPAs.

READING ROCK STATE MARINE CONSERVATION AREA AND STATE MARINE RESERVE

This hidden gem of a beach will have you marveling at mountains of driftwood, gurgling Redwood Creek, rocky reef tidepools, and a backdrop of redwood trees. You might be all alone except for some local seals sunning themselves on the sand spit. On a clear day, if you look offshore to the

North you might be able to see Reading Rock itself in all its glory. It lies just outside of the MPA and is a favored fishing ground that is historically important to the Yurok Tribe. Reading Rock SMCA and SMR protect both rocky reefs and sandy bottom habitats. These habitats are essential for many species including halibut, harbor seals, sea lions, murres, guillemots, cormorants, auklets,kelp, lingcod, cabezon and kelp greenling.

SOUTH HUMBOLDT BAY STATE MARINE RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT AREA

Characterized by intertidal mudflats and eelgrass (Zostera marina) beds, the South Humboldt Bay SMRMA is perhaps one of the most unique of Humboldt’s MPAs. Humboldt Bay is California’s second largest estuary and holds about 40 percent of the state’s eelgrass. Eelgrass is beneficial to humans and wildlife - it not only cushions shorelines from wave energy, breaks down pollutants, and is highly effective in carbon sequestration, but provides critical habitat for seabirds, waterfowl, fish, and and many marine mammals. The SMRMA is an important nursery for marine and estuary fishes, including halibut, salmon, stag horn sculpin, surf perch, leopard sharks and rays. Millions of migratory birds rely on this area along the Pacific Flyway and more than 200 bird species, including 80 kinds of water birds and four endangered species, regularly feed, rest, or nest on the refuge or other areas around the bay. Want a closer look? Nearby Hookton Slough offers boat launch access for kayaking and paddle boarding.

Kayaking the Hookton Slough on South Humboldt Bay. DELIA BENSE-KANG

COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY

by richard engel

This past May, Humboldt County became the eighth local jurisdiction in California to provide Community Choice Energy to its residents and businesses. Humboldt joined Mendocino, Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco and several other communities now offering locally-controlled electricity options.

For years, investor-owned utilities like PG&E have been the only choice for most Californians when it comes to electricity supply. A state law adopted in 2003 allows local governments to procure electricity on behalf of local customers, with power delivery still handled by the local utility. This has allowed customers access to lower rates and more renewable power, with lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Humboldt County’s program comes courtesy of Redwood Coast Energy Authority, a trusted provider of energy efficiency services for over a decade. We’re pleased that the community has welcomed the program, with over 90% of electric customers choosing to take advantage of our cost savings and locally controlled service. Community Choice Energy is now available throughout the county, with the exception of Ferndale, which will join the program early in 2018.

In addition to our base program, which now provides over 40% renewable power to the county, we offer a 100% renewable REpower+ option. An average household pays just five to six dollars extra per month for this service. Two local municipalities, the Cities of Blue Lake and Arcata, have chosen to switch all their public facilities over to REpower+ and are now powering their operations on 100% renewable electricity.

Community Choice Energy is made possible by ratepayer dollars. At the same time we’re helping utility customers cut their electric bills, we’re also setting aside a portion of revenues that will be used to build new renewable energy projects and pursue other energy initiatives creating clean industry jobs for the people of Humboldt County. Our transportation team promotes the adoption of electric vehicles in our region and actively seeks funds to plan, implement, and manage electric vehicle public charging infrastructure. We also continue to provide energy conservation services to residences and businesses throughout Humboldt.

Speaking of the people of Humboldt, all of you helped develop and set direction for this new program through the workshops and surveys you participated in during planning and startup. We continue to welcome the public to our monthly Board meetings – come let us know what you think. See our website for meeting schedules and agendas.

DINING

6TH AND E EATERY

$$ . Eureka . Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A modern eatery whose main focus is high quality, grass-fed 1/3 lb burgers.

Our favorite: The grilled portobello burger & a local beer on draft.

A TASTE OF BIM

$$ . Eureka . Lunch, Dinner

An authentic Caribbean bistro nestled in Old Town Eureka, complete with outdoor seating.

Our favorite: Pineapple pork chops & chocolate rum cake.

BLESS MY SOUL

$$ . Eureka . Lunch, Dinner

Classic Creole cuisine such as blackened catfish, plus Southern fare & craft beer, in modest digs.

Our favorite: Jerk Fried Chicken & Louisiana Sweet Tea

LOS BAGELS

$ . Eureka, Arcata . Breakfast, Lunch

Specialty bagels and bagel sandwiches served in a casual Dia de los Muertos themed setting.

Our favorite: The bagel with cream cheese, lox and guac combo!

MASAKI’S KYOTO

$$ . Eureka . Lunch, Dinner

Fresh and authentic sushi served in a fun Japanese atmosphere

Our favorite: Albacore Sashimi & Kyotoccino (sweet coffee)

MAZZOTI’S

$$ . Eureka, Arcata . Lunch, Dinner

Classic Italian recipes served in a traditional family setting.

Our favorite: Chicken Saltimbocca & an espresso martini

SALT FISH HOUSE

$$ . Arcata . Lunch, Dinner

Serving seaside classics, original seafood offerings and creative cocktails in a contemporary setting.

Our favorite: The Happy Hour Menu and Clam Chowder

SMUG’S PIZZA

$ . Eureka, Arcata . Lunch, Dinner

Hot, quick and delicious, served by the pie or by the slice.

Our favorite: The available slices vary, but you can’t go wrong!

SHOPPING BEYOND THE PLAZA

The Plaza is the focal point of the small college town of Arcata. The grassy square is flanked by boutique shopping, dive bars, and artisanal espresso. We love all of those things, but we highly recommend walking a few blocks off the Plaza to dive deeper into the Arcata shopping scene. Peridot in South Arcata’s Marsh District (145 G St. Suite E) offers a carefully curated collection of unique, highend styles from Japan, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. The boutique also highlights the work of local designers and has a small selection of vintage items. The location is a bit off-the-beaten path, but the shopping experience is well worth the short walk from Arcata Plaza. Humboldt Furniture (1085 K St) is our go-to shop for vintage furniture and housewares. There’s lots of bohemian

accessories that scream “dorm room,” but they also have a nice variety of mid-century, rustic and modern pieces at reasonable prices. The shopkeepers have great taste AND are welcoming and helpful, which is not a common combo in the vintage world.

Arcata’s Creamery District is a vibrant, eclectic art and commerce community centered around the historic Creamery Building in Arcata. The ramshackle building itself is a local landmark, with its 80 foot high tower (now a vacation rental and studio space), roof decks, and enormous multi-paned windows. Fun, inspiring shopping is tucked into the nooks and crannies of the District, including vintage clothing at Bang Bang Vintage (824 L St), apparel at Seapod, art at MyKin Design Studio and handcrafted and antique furniture at the Back Porch (1380 9th St).

MyKin Design cups.

STAY HERE

Northern humboldt

STONE LAGOON CABIN Orick

2 Bedrooms. Authentic wood heat stove!

Secluded and quiet, near the beach and lots of hiking.

Trinidad

MOONSTONE HOUSE Trinidad

3 Bedrooms. Beautiful garden with gazebo and jacuzzi

Just a short distance from the small town of Trinidad!

WEST OF HAVEN Trinidad

2 Bedroom. Beautiful outdoor garden. Located near Moonstone Beach!

By Travis Deuerling

Eureka

SNUG ALLEY Eureka

2 Bedroom. Beautifully refinished and vintage furnishings. Located in the heart of Old Town Eureka.

THE PINK LADY Eureka

4 Bedrooms. Classic victorian architecture Located in the historic Old Town Eureka.

COAT SHOP LOFT Eureka

1 Bedroom. Crafted with salvaged redwood. Old Town Eureka's only modern loft.

samoa peninsula

WATERFRONT #1, Oyster Beach

1 Bedroom. Wake up to the sound of waves on a secluded beach! This cabin is located on Oyster Beach, a 22-acre historic homestead outside of Eureka, CA. The location feels remote, but the amenities of Arcata and Eureka are only a short drive away.

1 Bedroom hotel room with built-in bed.

Great deck with access to the stylish Social Club bar and easy walk to the Bay and beach.

WATERFRONT #2, Oyster Beach

2 Bedrooms. Steps from the beach with 180 degree views. Nestled on the dunes, so you can watch the sea birds and seals play in the waves while you sip your morning coffee.

SAMOA FIELD SUITE 6, Humboldt Bay Social Club

Arcata

PARK AVENUE GUEST HOUSE Arcata

2 Bedrooms. Two decks with ocean and bay views. Located right next to Arcata Community Park.

Southern humboldt

HIDDEN COUNTRY HOME Arcata

3 Bedrooms. Sauna

Located on a secluded parcel of 150+ year old redwood forest.

HISTORIC WHITE HOUSE Ferndale

2 Bedroom. Classic victorian architecture and furniture. Located centrally in Ferndale, right off of Main Street.

TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE ENERGY INITIATIVES

GETTING SOCIAL

Looking for space for a party? At Humboldt Bay Provisions and Humboldt Bay Social Club, we have a variety of venues for your upcoming event. We’ve hosted weddings, photo shoots, concerts, reunions and business meetings, each of which had a unique look and feel. Tell us the vision for your event and we’ll help you make it happen.

HUMBOLDT BAY PROVISIONS

Host your next business mixer or party at Humboldt Bay Provisions. Mingle with other guests in the bar or reserve our redwood tables for family-style seating for up to 16. There is no rental fee for these events, but please place food platter orders in advance.

BOAT PARKLET

Reserve our “parklet” for your next stylish but casual event. Enjoy the view of Humboldt Bay and the people watching on one of the prettiest corners of Old Town. It’s like your front porch, but better.

HUMBOLDT BAY SOCIAL CLUB

Humboldt Bay Social Club brings together two historic properties on the Samoa Peninsula of Humboldt Bay,

directly across the bay from Eureka. Oyster Beach is a 22acre rustic-chic vacation rental estate defined by heritage eucalyptus groves, meadows and a bayfront beach. Samoa Field is a former WWII airfield that is now a boutique hotel, event venue and lobby bar.

SOCIAL CLUB LOBBY BAR

The Lobby Bar at Samoa Field is a cozy, cool lounge attached to our boutique hotel. The Lobby Bar serves beer, wine and cocktails along with picnic and grill-friendly food to go (including local oysters by the bag). The picnic tables, charcoal grills. fire pits and lawn games in the Lobby Bar outdoor area make it the perfect spot to relax with friends and family. The Lobby Bar is open to the public daily (see our website for details) and available for parties, baby showers, meetings, and corporate events.

SOCIAL CLUB HANGAR

The Social Club’s Hangar is a raw, open barn-like venue that is ideal for weddings, parties and concerts. It is available to rent.

DREW HYLAND

FIRE & LIGHT

By amy cirincione o'connor

Fire & Light was formed in 1995 as a partnership between the Arcata Community Recycling Center in Humboldt County and a group of local investors who wanted to develop a beautiful use for recycled glass. They devised a method for melting crushed glass in furnaces, adding pigment, and pressing the molten glass into bowls, plates, and glasses. The resulting rainbow-hued tableware is a truly unique local art form. Fire and Light glass can be found in homes across the region and is a popular souvenir for visitors.

When we opened Humboldt Bay Provisions, we knew we wanted to serve our local food, beer and wine in Fire and Light glassware. We wanted our visitors to taste the best that Humboldt had to offer. Sipping a locally brewed beer from a Fire and Light pint glass seemed to be the perfect celebration of Humboldt’s artisan and maker community.

HUMBOLDT BAY SOCIAL CLUB'S PALETTE

PHOTOS BY DREW HYLAND

Watch the Fire and LIght craftsmanship in action by taking a Hot Glass tour of their factory (100 Ericson Ct, Arcata). Tours are available Mondays through Fridays at 10am and 12pm with 24 hours notice. Call 707.825.7500 to schedule a tour. Limit 15 per tour unless scheduled 30 days in advance by phone.

The factory showroom is open Monday - Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM at 100 Ericson Court Suite 100A in Arcata.

For years, the rich spectrum of colors in Fire and Light’s glassware have brightened our tasting room in Old Town. Every guest seems to have a favorite color (or several). So this year, we asked Fire and Light to help us create a unique color palette that represented our design aesthetic and the natural beauty of Humboldt Bay. The color palette we selected represent what we love about where we live and work. Icicle and Twilight evoke the shades of our oyster shells. The color of Humboldt Bay in the sunlight is Aqua. Copper conjures the salvaged redwood that we use throughout our spaces.

Over the next few months, we will be transitioning to this beautiful, refined palette in all of our spaces, including the cabins and rooms at Humboldt Bay Social Club. We are deeply appreciative of the artists at Fire and Light for collaborating with us on this project and making our world a little more luminous.

ARCATA COMMUNITY FOREST

Arcata, CA: Step right into Humboldt County’s world-famous Redwoods. With a playground, large recreational field and a network of trailheads. The Arcata Community Forest offers unprecedented access to old-growth redwoods via hiking, biking, or just a simple walk in the park!

Accessible, Dogs Okay

EUREKA ART GALLERIES

Piante Gallery (707) 441-1322

The Black Faun Gallery (707) 267-4297

The Morris Graves Museum of Art (707) 442-0278

Redwood Art Association (707) 268 - 0755

HSU Third Street Gallery (707) 443 - 6363

BIRDING TOURS

An enthusiastic professional guiding service with local birding experts. Whether you want to go “target birding” for a specific species on your life list or are a more casual birder, enjoy a one on one birding experience in the location of your choice.

Customizable, Call Ahead, Year-Round

(707) 616-9841 fowleropebirding.com

$25/hr

BREWERY TOURS

Visit any of Humboldt’s fantastic local breweries or tasting rooms and enjoy a flight of their specialty beers and ciders. From IPAs to Stouts, our breweries offer something for everyone. Also consider a visit to our local beer bars to sample a curated selection of local and hard-to-find craft brews.

Dead Reckoning Tavern (707) 630-5008

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Eel River Brewery (707) 725-2739

eelriverbrewing.com

Humboldt Cider Company (707) 798-6023 humboldtcidercompany.com

Lost Coast Brewery (707) 445-4480 lostcoast.com

Mad River Brewery (Left) (707) 668-4151 madriverbrewing.com

Redwood Curtain Brewery (707) 826-7222

redwoodcurtainbrewing.com

Siren Song Tavern (707) 442-8778

thesirensongtavern.com

Six Rivers Brewery (707) 839-7580

sixriversbrewery.com

The Local Beer Bar (707) 497-6320; thelocalbeerbar.com

Wrangletown Cider Company (707) 508-5175; wrangletowncidercompany.com

CAFE MOKKA FINNISH COUNTRY SAUNA & TUBS

ARCATA, CA: Step back in time into a relaxing old-world atmosphere in Arcata’s very own cafe, sauna and hot tub combo. Start in the oldworld style cafe with espresso, pastries, sandwiches or soup, then move on through to private, traditional scandinavian hot tubs and sauna. The perfect remedy for a long day.

Reservations Preferred, Year-Round, Accessible

(707) 822-2228

DICK TAYLOR FACTORY TOUR

Eureka, CA: Tour their chocolate factory and see how their award-winning chocolate is made “from bean to bar.”

Admission includes a 45 minute tour and 15 minute tasting hosted by one of the chocolate maker. Since they are a working factory, children 6+ are preferred. You can book your tour online today or call/email to reserve a spot.

Book Ahead, Year-Round, Tours Saturday & Thursday

(707) 798-6010

dicktaylorchocolate.com

$5

DRIVE THRU TREES

Not one but three giant redwoods offer motorists the opportunity to steer their wheels through a living tree. All are right off US Highway 101 (known as the Redwood Highway) within an hour or so drive of the historic seaport of Eureka. They are privately owned and charge a nominal fee.

Shrine Tree - 707-943-1975

The closest to Eureka is the Shrine Drive-Thru Tree, 50 miles to the south in Myers Flat, on the world famous Avenue of the Giants.

Chandelier Tree - 707-925-6464 (Photo on Left)

70 miles south in Leggett, this redwood is so named because of the enormous branches balanced on either side of the trunk, branching out 100 feet above the ground, like a giant three-armed candelabra.

Klamath Tree - 707-482-5971

Sixty minutes north of Eureka, the newest of the drive-thru redwoods sits atop a hill near Redwood National Park and Yurok tribal lands along the Klamath River.

Boutique Cannabis Culture

FAR NORTH CLIMBING GYM

Arcata, CA: Far North Climbing is Humboldt County’s largest indoor climbing gym. They have top-rope and bouldering options and they also serve private parties. The climbing routes are clearly marked, great for beginners and experienced climbers. Great place to learn as there is always someone there to help. 1-9pm daily.

Drop-In, Year-Round

(707) 826-9558

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FARMERS MARKETS

The North Coast Grower’s Association invites you to their five certified farmer’s markets to celebrate the bounty of fresh and local Humboldt-grown produce. Join in supporting local farmers, the local economy and healthy families. Weekday Farmer’s Markets are seasonal, JuneOctober. Tours are available for school classes and senior center groups.

$10

Saturdays: The Arcata Plaza Farmer's Market, Arcata 9am-2pm, April-November

Winter Market: 10am-2pm, December-March

Tuesdays: Old Town Farmers' Market, Eureka 10am-1pm

Wildberries Marketplace Farmers' Market, Arcata

3:30-6:30pm

Thursdays: Henderson Center Farmers' Market, Eureka

10am-1pm

Eureka Natural Foods Farmers' Market, McKinleyville

3:30-6:30pm

FIRE & LIGHT GLASS TOUR

Arcata, CA: Fire & Light was formed in 1995 as a partnership between Arcata Community Recycling Center and a group of local investors who wanted to develop an innovative plan for using local recycled glass. Join them in a tour and see how they have turned over eight million bottles and jars into beautiful glass tableware and decorative accessories. See the whole process from recycling bottles and jars to their skilled craftsmen. Fire & Light is available for sale as well (at great prices!).

Year-Round, Walk-In Welcome, Tours Monday-Friday 10am and Noon

(707) 825-7500 fireandlight.com

GOLF COURSES

Baywood Golf & Country Club

(707) 822-3686; baywoodgcc.com

Baywood Golf & Country Club is an award-winning course set against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush valleys. Creative thinking and precision irons will reward those looking for a challenge.

Beau Pre Golf Club

(707) -839-2342; beaupregolf.com

$25-38

The Pacific coastline provides a spectacular landscape for this challenging 18 hole championship golf course. Pine and spruce trees line most of the fairways of this course requiring precision placement shoes.

Benbow Inn Golf Course

707-923-2777; benbowrv.com/golf

$25-35

With meticulously tended greens and lovely Humboldt County views, this 9 hole, par 35 PGA rated Benbow Golf Course is one of Northern California’s most challenging golf courses.

Eureka Municipal Golf Course

(707) 445-1910; playeureka.com

$13-26

Open to the public, this course is owned by the city of Eureka and managed by CourseCo Inc. The course is 18 hole, par 70 with a driving range. Cart and club rentals are available.

Bigfoot Golf & Country Club

(530) 629-2977

$25-38

Bigfoot Golf & Country Club in Willow Creek offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Bigfoot Golf & Country Club difficult, yet friendly.

GUIDED WALKS WITH FRIENDS OF THE DUNES

Eureka, CA: Get outside and explore our beautiful coastal dunes with Friends of the Dunes’ free guided walks. Walks take place at a number of coastal locations including Lanphere Dunes, Ma-le’l Dunes and the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center. For a detailed schedule of walks or to arrange a private tour, visit friendsofthedunes.org or call 444-1397. The Humboldt Coastal Nature Center building is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nature center trails are open from sunrise to sundown, seven days a week and connect to over 1000 acres of public lands.

Walk-In, Accessible

(707) 444-1397

friendsofthedunes.org

HAPPY CAMPER REDWOOD TOURS

Arcata, CA: Treat yourself and your family to an active Pacific Coast adventure! Happy Camper offers half and full day tours to better acquaint you and your family to this scenic area. Whether you’re looking to hike, paddle or tour local breweries, they’ve got you covered!

Book in Advance, Family Friendly, Customizable

(707) 601-9231

redwood.tours

$ 69-149

PER PERSON

HISTORIC OLD TOWN EUREKA WALKING TOUR

Eureka, CA: This narrated one and a half hour tour of the historic Old Town district of Eureka is very entertaining and informative. Experience the exciting history and architecture of Eureka with a personal tour of Victorian architecture, its seaport characteristics, and many other scenic and historic highlights. Led by Historian Ray Hillman. A 16 oz beer at Humboldt Bay Provisions included.

Call Ahead, Accessible

(707) 445-2117

prideenterprisestours.com

$25

HORSEBACK RIDING

Whether you choose Redwood National Park or Redwood State Park, Redwood Creek Buckarettes and Korbi Stables will take you on a great redwood adventure. Along the way we see hundreds of species of native plants, trees of varying size and age, and wildlife.

Korbi Stables

(707) 499-2943; korobistables.co

Redwood Creek Buckarettes (Photo on Left)

(707) 499-2943; redwoodcreekbuckarettes.com

HUMBOLDT BOTANICAL GARDEN

Eureka, CA: Featuring magnificent views of Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean, this 44.5 acre site was started in 1991. The garden site and the area’s climate, which is on the edge between two worlds - Mediterranean and the Pacific Marine - allows for diverse groups of plants to thrive. Bring a book, binoculars or a picnic and stay for a while. More adventurous hikers can walk along the secluded, unpaved trails that meander through the gardens. Walk Peter Santino’s labyrinth in the “All Happy Now” garden.

Year-Round, Accessible

(707) 442-5139

hbgf.org

$5-8

FREE TO MEMBERS

HUMBOLDT BAY OYSTER TOURS

Eureka, CA: Do you like oysters? Want to learn how they are harvested? Join Captain Sebastian as he educates you on the ecology and process of harvesting oysters. The 1 hour educational tour includes three free oysters at Humboldt Bay Provisions. The two-hour tour allows the passengers to disembark from the vessel and harvest their own oysters.

Reservations, Meet at Humboldt Bay Provisions

(707) 836-3168

humboldtbayoystertours.com

$55/75

ARROYO | HUMBOLDT INSIDER

LOLETA CHEESE

Loleta, CA: The Loleta Cheese Factory, established in 1982, has been recognized not only for the awesome cheese we produce but also for its award winning garden and quaint country store. Humboldt is where we truly put the "art" in Artisan with our handmade recipes, small batches, and use of only the highest-quality ingredients. Our Queso Kings Grilled Cheese Sandwich Bar offers the same exceptional tradition, producing gourmet, savory and sweet grilled cheese sandwiches using local products, house-smoked meats, and of course, Loleta Cheese. Don’t miss the opportunity to come on down and taste one of our 38 different cheese flavors.

Year Round, Walk-In, Taste

(707) 733-5470

artisancheesefactory.com

FREE

MUSEUMS

Clarke Historical Museum

(707) 443-1947; clarkemuseum.org

Eureka Visitor Center

(707) 572-4227; Facebook: /EurekaVisitorCenter

Housed in the landmark Bank of Eureka building, the Clarke Museum and Eureka Visitor Center proudly display the rich history of Humboldt County. Exhibits highlight Native American cultures, gold rush settlements, the lumber industry, ranching, farming and fishing.

Discovery Museum

(707) 443-9694; discovery-museum.org

$ 4

The Discovery Museum is a non-profit children’s museum that offers interactive exhibits and thematic programs. Discovery Museum exhibits and programs promote hands-on, open-ended discovery in the areas of science, art, culture and technology.

Humboldt County Historical Society

(707) 445-4342; humboldthistory.org

FREE

The Historical Society works to preserve original historical materials related to Northern California history. We focus on acquiring, preserving, interpreting, creating, and sharing historical information, and by educating and assisting others to do the same.The Historical Society collections include over two hundred historical maps and over 65,000 historical photographs, as well as documents, ledgers, memoirs, and much more.

Morris Graves Museum of Art

(707) 442-0278; humboldtarts.org

$5

The Museum houses seven galleries, including a Courtyard Sculpture Garden, a Museum Store, classroom facilities, an Arts Resource Center and a Performance Rotunda. We offer special programs such as the Wine and Jazz Nights on the third Sunday of the Month, Family Arts Day, Art Talk Sundays, Arts! Alive, and Kids Club.

NEIGHBORHOOD DAY SPAS

Forever Young

Eureka; (707) 268-8039 Hair, Nails, Day Spa

The Spa at Personal Choice

Eureka; (707) 445-2041 Day Spa

Two Beauties Skincare & Makeup Artistry

Eureka; (707) 273-5115 Esthetician, Makeup, Waxing

Vanity

Eureka; (707) 442-8980 Hair, Nails, Waxing

Wellspring Beauty at Siana Natural Spa & Salon

Arcata; (707) 825-1125 Hair, Day Spa, Skincare

OLD TOWN CARRIAGE COMPANY

Eureka, CA: Take a guided tour around the historic city of Eureka in a horse drawn carriage. Enjoy the sights and the company of loved ones. The carriage can accommodate four adults and two children. Available year round.

Rates per trip: 20-25 minutes for $32. 40-45 minutes for $52. 1 hour for $75.

Meet at the Old Town Eureka Gazebo, Walk-Up, Year Round

(646) 591-2058

oldtowncarriageco.com

$ 32-75

PASTORI HUNTING GUIDE SERVICE

Eureka, CA: With a highly qualified guide running the operation, Pastori Guide Service can lead you through the hunting experience you’re looking for. Hunting tours can be semi or fully guided and are adapted to the time of year, hunting season, and customer preferences. Lodging is available for overnight hunts!

Customizable, Lodging Options

(707) 442-8432

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FARM-TO-TABLE OYSTER TOURS

REDWOOD ADVENTURES & ECO TOURS

Redwood National Park: Redwood Adventures is committed to environmental stewardship and offers many guided tours to help you explore the beautiful Redwoods. These tours include guided EcoTours, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Canopy Tours, Photography Adventures, Culinary Adventures, and Tide Pool Adventures. Come and explore all that the park has to offer!

Tour Packages, Lodging Available, Year Round

(866) 733-9637

elkmeadowcabins.com

RENTALS: BIKES, BOARDS, POLES, & GEAR RENTALS

There are a hundred adventures waiting for you around Humboldt Bay, and once you’re here it’s hard to resist our waves, cliffs, and trails. Didn’t plan to surf, climb or ride on your trip? We’ve got you covered. Our local gear shops can outfit you with all the rental gear you need, making sure it fits your body and your adventure.

Salty’s Supply Company

(707) 677-0300; saltystrinidad.com

Salty’s Supply Company is your surf and fishing gear shop in Trinidad. A convenient one-stop shop for everything you need to get on the water in Northern Humboldt.

Pacific Outfitters

Eureka (707) 443-6328; Arcata (707) 822-0321

Our mission is to have all your adventures start with us. Rent kayaks, stand up paddleboards, bikes, surfing gear, dive gear, snowboards, and skis. Our goal is to get you the equipment you need to pursue your life outdoors.

Revolution Bicycle

(707) 822-2562; revolutionbicycle.com

Revolution Bicycle is your knowledgeable resource for all things bike related. They also rent out our bikes! They will help fit you to a hybrid bike and help you explore Humboldt County. Helmet and bike lock included.

RIVER FISHING

Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, join Redwoods and Rivers for a fun and informative trip on one of California’s scenic North Coast Rivers. Come fish for salmon and steelhead through some of the most beautiful country you will ever see. Fish and learn from a professional guide who lives on the river, fishes daily and knows all the best spots, bait, and tackle to make your fishing trips productive and fun. Must have fishing license. Full day (4-6 hours), including lunch. Half days and camping trips available.

1-800-429-0090

redwoods-rivers.com

$275

RIVER RAFTING

Local rafting companies offers trips on area rivers varying in difficulty from class I - V. Select a multi-day, fully supported trip with gourmet meals, a day long run down rapids and through beautiful swimming spots, or rent your own raft for a self-guided adventure.

Bigfoot Rafting (530) 629-2263

bigfootrafting.com

Redwoods and Rivers (Left) 1-800-429-0090

redwoods-rivers.com

SEA AND LAGOON KAYAKING

Six Rivers Rafting (707) 599-4221

sixriversrafting.com

Trinity River Rafting (530) 623-3033

trinityriverrafting.com

Kayak in Humboldt Bay, the Wildlife Refuge or Trinidad’s Stone Lagoon! Beginner lessons, guided tours, and gear rental will help you choose your own kayaking adventure. Contact Humboats, Kayak Zak’s, Kayak Trinidad or Pacific Outfitters to get on the water today.

Humboats (707) 443-5157; humboats.com

Kayak Zak’s (707) 498-1130; kayakzak.com

Kayak Trinidad (Shown on Left) (707) 329-0085 ; kayaktrinidad.com

Pacific Outfitters Adventures (844) 926-6566; PacificOutfitters.com

RUNNING & BIKING RACES

Humboldt is the ultimate running and biking destination. From our famous Avenue of the Giants Marathon (an official Boston Marathon qualifier) 10ks, Mud Runs, Tour of the Unknown Coast, and our newest addition the Humboldt Bay Marathon, we welcome all visitors and locals into our running and biking community.

Atalanta’s Victory Run & Walk (May): A women’s only walk and run in Arcata. Atalanta’s Victory Run is held every year on Mother’s Day and features 2 mile and 8 kilometer courses.

Avenue of the Giants Marathon (Early May): The course is a double out and back entirely on paved roads. The roads are lined with 300 feet tall old growth Redwood trees. While these provide shade and keep temperatures cool all morning, please note that they sometimes block out GPS signal on running watches. First Sunday in May.

Foggy Bottom Milk Run (Mid March): Ferndale has been the home of the Foggy Bottom Milk Run since its inception in 1978. A hidden jewel of California’s Lost Coast, we are proud and honored to hold our event in this beautiful locale.

Humboldt County Mud Run (Mid September): The Humboldt County Mud Run has challenging and fun 10K & 5K plus 1K Kids Mini-Mud options. Race individually or with your friends. Located on the Humboldt County Fairgrounds.

Humboldt Redwoods Marathon (Mid October): The Humboldt Redwoods Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K are located in the beautiful Humboldt Redwoods State Park. The marathon & half marathon start together the Dyerville Bridge which is on the famous Avenue of the Giants near the majestic Founders Grove.

Tour of the Unknown Coast (Early May): Enjoy cycling through some of the most beautiful country in the United States. In addition to participating in an invigorating and challenging ride you will end at the Humboldt County Fairgrounds where there is music, beer, venders, and BBQ. Rides offered are 10 mile, 20 mile, 50 mile, 100k, and Century. This race is in May.

Trinidad to Clam Beach Run (Late January): Once a training race for Humboldt State Track and Field runners, it has evolved into a nationally known run, with a 3 mile and 5.75 mile run. The unique feature of the run is crossing the mouth of the Little River at Moonstone Beach.

$5-15

$ 40-90 $10-30

$ 45-55 $10 $10-55

$25-35

SEA FISHING

E&D Humboldt Charters

(707) 498-1355

Ocean fishing, bottom fish, salmon, halibut, tuna and whale watching. 28foot boat with 40 years experience.

Full Throttle Sportfishing: “Seaweasel II”

(707) 498-7473

Fishing for King Salmon, Tuna, Pacific Salmon, Rockfish/Lingcod or combo trips!

Green Water Fishing Adventures

(707) 845-9588

Fishing for King Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish/Lingcod, Albacore or Dungeness

Crab

Northwind Charters - Sports Fishing (Left)

(707) 601-0034

Trinidad. Salmon, tuna, rockfish, halibut salt and fresh water sport fishing experts.

Pacific Outfitters Adventures

(844) 926-6566; PacificOutfitters.com

Ocean kayak fishing trip.

Patrick’s Point Charter’s - Toni Rae II (707) 445-4106

Trinidad. The Toni Rae II offers salmon, rock cod, crabbin & specialized charter sport fishing trips.

Redwood Coast Fishing

(707) 601-8757

Salmon & Steelhead fishing on the rivers of Humboldt County, from either Willie, a 21 foot open classic sled or 17 foot drift boat.

Reel Steel - Woodley Island/Eureka Humboldt Bay

(707) 499-8878

Custom fishing charters for groups of four or less. We provide all tackle and bait. With over 30 years experience fishing local waters.

Trinidad Bay Charter - Jumpin Jack

(707) 839-4743

Trinidad Harbor. Half-day fishing trips, twice daily, with light-tackle rock cod or salmon fishing, and crabbing (gear included).

SEQUOIA PARK ZOO

Eureka, CA: Established in 1907, Sequoia Park Zoo is the oldest zoo in California and one of the smallest AZA accredited zoos in the country. Situated next to the magnificent redwoods of Sequoia Park, the Zoo offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to get up-close and personal with red pandas, experience river otters, Bald eagles and salmon in the Watershed Heroes exhibit, and interact with Barnyard animals. The Zoo has over 85 species, some rare and endangered. Stay for lunch or a snack and visit the gift shop for a unique memento.

Year Round, Accessible, Special Events

(707) 441-4263

sequoiaparkzoo.net

$ 6.75

TOURS

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD

Learn to paddleboard or apply your experience in the sport to the beautiful waters of Humboldt. The flat water and gorgeous views of Humboldt Bay and Trinidad’s lagoons make them ideal locations for paddling. Take lessons or just rent the gear you need to explore.

Humboats

(707) 443-5157; humboats.com

Kayak Zak’s

(707) 498-1130; kayakzak.com

Pacific Outfitters Adventures

(844) 926-6566; PacificOutfitters.com

SURFING TOURS & RENTALS

Why not discover the joys of wave riding at one of the safest and most beautiful places to learn to surf on the California coast. Summer camps and private lessons are available. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced surfing lessons are offered in some of the area’s most beautiful surf spots.

Moonstone Beach Surf Camp

(707) 822-5099

moonstonebeachsurfcamp.com

Pacific Outfitters Adventures

(844) 926-6566

PacificOutfitters.com

TATTOO & BEER

Eureka, CA: Skin Illustrations is a custom tattoo studio owned and operated by Thomas Hovie. Come on in and let Thomas draw something that is perfect for your skin. Your two hour tattoo includes a free beer at Humboldt Bay Provisions.

Year Round, Appointments Preferred

524 5th St, Eureka (707) 499-7372

$100

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