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Jason & Christine

PICK YOUR ADVENTURE

While you're here, we encourage you to explore some of the unique local towns and magical nature trails / beaches close by. Whether you're looking for food, adventure, or something else, we've provided suggestions below for some of our favorite local spots we think you'll really enjoy.

If you're looking for more (Ex: Shopping, Tours, etc), we recommend visiting VisitRedwoods.com.

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

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BEACHES

PARKS / TRAILS

Restaurants & Bars

ARCATA

College town surrounding Cal Poly Humboldt. Most of the below are within walking distance of 'The Plaza', which consists of small local shops and eateries. There's 1 CVS & multiple grocery options / gas stations located around town.

Renata's Crêperie
Jason and Christine's favorite crepes in the world

Cafe Brio
Cafe with great coffee, pastries, and breakfast and lunch specials

Los Bagels
We recommend you try a "cucumbin on a slug" and a knish

Hole in the Wall Sandwiches
Great to grab and go for an afternoon adventure. We suggest trying a Dutch Crunch roll

Septentrio Winery
Great wine, outdoor patio area with fire pits or indoor seating. Usually food trucks in the late afternoon

Slice of Humboldt Pie
/ The Local Cider Bar
Try some local ciders with savory and sweet pies. Nice outdoor patio

Tomo Japanese Restuaurant
Local favorite sushi spot

Campground
Steakhouse and craft cocktails

SALT Fish House
Local seafood and craft cocktails

Alchemy Distillery
Locally distilled Whiskey / Gin / Bourbon tasting room

Redwood Curtain Brewery
Taste a selection of locally brewed beer (their Amber is a fav)

TRINIDAD

Small beach community. While Larrupin' and Moonstone are a bit of a drive, the rest are within walking distance of each other, a grocery store, and gas

Beachcomber Cafe
Great local breakfast / lunch spot

The Lighthouse Grill
Diner known for their mashed potato cone (a local favorite)

Larrupin' Cafe
Eclectic steak and seafood house with locally sourced fare

Headies Pizza & Pour
You can't go wrong with a slice of pie and a local brew

Moonstone Grill
Steak and seafood restaurant with great views of Moonstone Beach (Recomed going just before sunset)

Moonstone Crossing Winery
Local wine tasting room in town

MCK.VILLE

Small suburban town closest to the airport. Access to CVS, grocery, & gas

Six Rivers Brewery
Casual pub-style restaurant with many local beers on tap

Sushi Spot
Small sushi restuarant with great local options

The Bigfoot Taproom
New local beer tasting room

EUREKA

If you're checking out the murals or shopping around 'Old Town Eureka', then these restaurants / bars are worth visiting. Please note that this is a bit of a drive away from Trinidad, and the speed in the 'safety corridor' is closely monitored.

Humboldt Bay Provisions
Try a taste of Humboldt. Local oyster bar and tasting room
(Christine used to work here)

Los Bagels
We recommend you try a "cucumbin on a slug" and a knish

Brick & Fire
Rustic / cosy bistro with wood-fired oven, wine, and artisanal pizza

Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge
Located in the Historic Eagle House. Craft cocktails and a small tapas style food menu

Beaches

First stop is 'Moonstone Beach'. This is one of the easiest to access, mostly flat, and convenient parking adjacent to the beach. You'll pass Moonstone Grill on your drive down the hill, which also has a great view of the beach.
After Moonstone, do NOT get back on the highway. Take 'Scenic Drive' all the way to the town of Trinidad. This whole road has lots of little stop off points with gorgeous beaches and views. If you’re not sure how to find this, after 'Moonstone Beach' type ‘Luffenholtz Beach’ in your map app.
From here, we recommend you navigate to 'Trinidad State Beach'. If you followed Scenic Drive, you'll come to the small town of Trinidad. You'll know you've made it when you see the gas station. Turn into the town, and drive past some local eateries and the lighthouse down to the beach. There is plenty of parking and a restroom here.
If you're up for a small hike (short but a steady incline), we recommend hiking the 'Trinidad Head' (that big hill facing you when you pulled into to the parking lot).
After Trinidad town center, scenic drive becomes Patrick’s Point Drive. Get off on Anderson Lane and go to ‘College Cove Trail / Beach’. This is one of Christine's favorite beach areas. You can walk around the trail loop, which is a flat walk through the woods with some great beach views. Or, near the start of the trail on the left side you’ll pass stairs that go down to the beach. There are a lot of stairs, and it can get steep, but this is a beautiful beach that's normally shielded from the wind and tends to feel a bit warmer.
Continue following Patrick’s Point Drive to 'Sue Meg Park'. Within Sue Meg, you'll find Agate Beach (find some pretty pebbles / sea glass) and Wedding Rock (where Jason and Christine did some of their engagement photos).

In Order from South to North: If you're driving from the 101 South...

Parks & Trails

Humboldt County is a special place, situated within the Redwood Forest and rugged California coastline. There are endless trails and parks to explore in the area, but we've listed below a few we feel are worth checking out.

Each location includes a link to a website which will give you more information
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Fern Canyon (via Gold Bluffs Beach)
Orick
Walk through a magical canyon covered in ferns. This is an easy 1 mile loop, but make sure to wear water proof shoes, because you will be walking through some wet areas (ferns thrive in water). If there is a large puddle before the park entrance, do NOT drive through and get stuck.

Lady Bird Johnson Grove Trail
Orick
An easy 1 mile loop through redwood and douglas fir forest. If you'd like a bit more of a challenge, look into the Berry Glen Trail, which is 3 miles and has more of an incline, but you will see more old growth trees, and it ultimately connects to Lady Bird Grove.

Redwood Sky Walk
Eureka
Located within the Sequoia Park Zoo, get a new perspective and stroll through the redwood canopy across a series of bridges.

Newton B. Drury Scenic Drive
Orick
Drive to Elk Prairie Campground then follow Newton B Drury Scenic Drive until it connects back to the 101. The drive itself is stunning, but there are also many trails right off this road with old growth redwoods to explore (J & C's forest engagement photos were taken here).

Sue Meg (Patrick's Point) State Park
Trinidad
Also listed in the beach section, as there's hiking trails and coastal access. There are many points of interest here, including Wedding Rock where Jason and Christine's costal engagement photos were taken.

Trillium Falls Trail
Orick
Technically part of Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. A three mile loop with a moderate incline, which takes you past a small but enchanting little waterfall through the forest, with some redwoods scattered throughout.

Arcata Community Forest
Arcata
Located on the backside of Cal Poly Humboldt. While the redwoods here are not as large as some of the locations listed above, and the forest is a bit more manicured, this park is still beautiful, and easy to access with its' proximity to town.

Trees of Mystery
Klamath
A bit further of a drive, but this location includes a path through the redwoods, a canopy trail (similar to the sky walk), and a gondola ride through the tree tops.

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