The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is a replica of the still functioning Trinidad Head Lighthouse that sits atop a cliff on Trinidad Head, which is located to the west of Trinidad Harbor. Constructed in 1949, until January of 2018 it stood just off Main Street, where it sat in a lovely park overlooking the rocky coast below the seaside village. Many visitors, and even some … [Read more...] about #83 – Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
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#84 – Big Lagoon County Park
Big Lagoon is formed by a long sand spit that separates it from the Pacific Ocean. The spit is actually a continuation of Agate Beach, and a premier beachcombing location. Here the determined walker can find a profound solitude amid the elements, not to mention agates, jade, jasper, chalcedony and other wave-tumbled stones. Big Lagoon County Park is located at the south end of … [Read more...] about #84 – Big Lagoon County Park
#85 – Trinidad State Beach
One of the most popular and spectacular beaches in Humboldt County, Trinidad State Beach is a rock-strewn, mile-long expanse of sandy beach that stretches from Trinidad Head north to Elk Head. The southern portion of the beach is easily accessible from the parking lot located at the beach’s edge by Bay Street and Lighthouse Road, just off Edwards Street. Kid-friendly and … [Read more...] about #85 – Trinidad State Beach
#86 – Kayaking Trinidad
Trinidad’s coastline is beautiful when viewed from the beach, but it’s even more impressive from the water as you paddle among seastacks and out into Trinidad Bay. As Trinidad Head juts out into the ocean it shelters the bay from incoming swells and waves, creating safe harbor for kayakers and recreational boaters. There are miles of gorgeous coastline to investigate in … [Read more...] about #86 – Kayaking Trinidad
#87 – Moonstone & Luffenholz Beaches
MOONSTONE BEACH is one of the most popular surfing spots in Humboldt County, and for good reason. In the summer, the ocean produces 3- to 5-ft. swells, often going to 20 ft. in the winter. A wide beach break provides ample room for surfers to ride, and this stretch of ocean is great for beginners and seasoned surfers alike. But Moonstone Beach is not just for surfers. A wide, … [Read more...] about #87 – Moonstone & Luffenholz Beaches
