Many people love to see the historical lighthouses that dot the coast of Northern California. One of these is the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse, a replica of the still functioning Trinidad Head Lighthouse that sits atop a cliff on nearby Trinidad Head. Many visitors, and even some locals, think that the memorial is the actual operational lighthouse. That one, however, is open to … [Read more...] about #82 – Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
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#83 – 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 … [Read more...] about #83 – Moonstone & Luffenholz Beaches
#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 … [Read more...] about #84 – Big Lagoon County Park
#85 – 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 #85 – Kayaking Trinidad
#86 – 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 #86 – Trinidad State Beach
