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Trinidad (Chetco-Tolowa: tvm-sray-me’; Karuk: áas uyâahitihirak; Yurok: Chuerew; Wiyot: Da'guchwayawik, "land is curved") is a seaside city in Humboldt County, located on the Pacific Ocean 8 miles (13 km) north of the Arcata-Eureka Airport and 15 miles (24 km) north of the college town of Arcata. Situated at an elevation of 174 feet (53 m) above its own North Coast harbor, Trinidad is one of California's smallest incorporated cities by population (367 residents in 2010, up from 311 residents in 2000). Trinidad is noted for its spectacular coastline with ten public beaches and offshore rocks, part of the California Coastal National Monument, of which Trinidad is a Gateway City. Fishing operations related to Trinidad Harbor are vital to both local tourism and commercial fishery interests in the region.
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1. Patrick's Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 494 reviews
A little-known state park that offers a re-creation of a Yurok village, campsites and hiking trails to fine beaches.
Reviewed By northernneckinn - Tappahannock, United States
You can’t find a better hike than the rim trail through the Redwoods and mostly in the shade with amazing vistas of turbulent ocean and crashing waves appearing from time to time. Make sure you visit Wedding Rock and climb the stairs to the rock outpost overlooking the northern Californian coast! $7 for one vehicle and two people! Great value!
2. Humboldt Lagoons State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By DoloresJacoby - West Palm Beach, United States
This Park is located just south of the Kuchel Visitor Center in Orick. I loved taking the road off the highway to access the lagoons and ocean in various areas. There is an information center, lots of parking and and beautiful water views. There’s so much to explore when you take your time. I found beautiful wildflowers in the area.
3. Moonstone Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By ngremmy - Yuba City, United States
This beach is very clean and dog friendly! We enjoyed the calm and shallow shoreline with our kiddo and family. There are a few small caves on the north end of the beach along with some really neat sandstone/conglomerate rock faces. If you are looking for shells or rocks, this is not the place to look. If you are looking for a small quiet beach that is relatively safe for young ones to get their feet wet at, this is a great choice!
4. College Cove
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By 892aronb - Eureka, United States
If you can make the road out to Shelter Cover, do yourself a favor and DO IT! Black sand beaches and the most stunning shades of blue ocean you will see on the West Coast!
5. Trinidad State Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By auntbeck22 - Huntington Beach, United States
We stopped there early in the day when it was still a bit foggy. As the fog lifted there were many beautiful rock formations out in the water. I thought we would stay on the beach but ended up taking a hike up the nearby hill. It ended up being one of my favorite hikes on our vacation. There are many breaks in the path for lookout and picture opportunities. They have carved out tiny paths between the plants that our kids crawled through. When you get to the top it extremely windy, hold onto your hat! Overall fun for the family and not too strenuous.
6. Big Lagoon County Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By AnastasiaYeager - Weed, United States
This place is popular and good luck finding a camping spot. After going around park twice and seeing no space available by noon, I noticed a rain fly com off a tent and stopped to ask if people are leaving and they said YES. It became a wonderful five day stay. Watching the meteor at night, the sunset on the ocean, hunting for gems and just playing and enjoying ourselves with family. Dude is a wonderful host.
7. Trinidad Harbor
8. Trinidad Memorial and Memorial Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 156 reviews
The Trinidad Bay Memorial Park and Memorial Replica Lighthouse are maintained by the Trinidad Civic Club. - built "to honor those lost and buried at sea" back in 1949. The Trinidad Bay B&B Hotel (across the street) and the Trinidad Museum issue 2 lighthouse stamps for the US Lighthouse Passport Program - one for the Trinidad Memorial Replica Lighthouse and one for the Trinidad Head Lighthouse. In 2018, the Trinidad Bay Memorial Park’s beloved replica lighthouse had to be moved off this historic park site, and is parked with the historical fog bell at the Harbor area for protection. Reviews here should be for this memorial and park landmark. The Trinidad Head Lighthouse has a separate location and page. Trinidad Bay Memorial Park and Its Flag of the United States are jointly maintained by the Civic Club, Volunteers, and the City of Trinidad, California. We thank you for your support!
Reviewed By Schlepperman - Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
It is prettier than the pictures! The views are WOW, we took the steep stairs down and saw sea lions sunbathing and squabbling on the rocks, the walk on the quaint beach was great for all ages. But perhaps the best part was the local sheriff offering to take our photo near the lighthouse replica. The monument is really nice too.
9. Luffenholtz Beach Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By humgirl - Trinidad, United States
We tried out the new, improved steps on trail to this lovely hidden beach, and it was amazingly easy! Steep, yes, but much broader steps, lower rises, and well-sculpted with gravel and wood. The beach is gorgeous!
