Diana’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Samoa Beach
New Navy Base Road"This has been my favorite beach growing up and raising children. Kids are safe in Little River and dogs can run."
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Moonstone Beach
"This has been my favorite beach growing up and raising children. Kids are safe in Little River and dogs can run."
Trinidad State Beach
Clam Beach County Park
"This is a great place for surfing and tide pooling. There are many stairs to the beach that are steep, and you will need to cross a stream. Take off your shoes and have fun!"
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Luffenholtz Beach
1639 Trinidad Scenic Dr"This is a great place for surfing and tide pooling. There are many stairs to the beach that are steep, and you will need to cross a stream. Take off your shoes and have fun!"
Trinidad Head Trail
Trinidad Head Trail"Amazing local hike! Great for kids and dogs."
"One of the best spots! You do need a permit, but it is so worth it! You could spend all day there, but you have to dedicate a few hours to travel."
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Fern Canyon
"One of the best spots! You do need a permit, but it is so worth it! You could spend all day there, but you have to dedicate a few hours to travel."
"I visit the forest almost daily. You can run, mountain bike, hike, walk, bring your dogs (on leash), or just relax in the forest. It's right up the street, about a ten-minute walk to the Diamond Drive Trailhead.
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Arcata Community Forest
"I visit the forest almost daily. You can run, mountain bike, hike, walk, bring your dogs (on leash), or just relax in the forest. It's right up the street, about a ten-minute walk to the Diamond Drive Trailhead.
"It is a classic Trinidad trail! Beautiful sights! However, if you don't prefer climbing rocks, you probably want to stay back along with the elderly. Kids love it but be careful because there is no guardrail."
Strawberry Rock Trail
Strawberry Rock Trail"It is a classic Trinidad trail! Beautiful sights! However, if you don't prefer climbing rocks, you probably want to stay back along with the elderly. Kids love it but be careful because there is no guardrail."
Skunk Cabbage Creek
"Great place for a run or hike through the forest and out to the ocean."
"I visit the marsh dailly, sometimes a day. It has beautiful trails, lots of birds, and is the home of the annual Godwit Days. Watch the sunrise and set!"
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Arcata Marsh
"I visit the marsh dailly, sometimes a day. It has beautiful trails, lots of birds, and is the home of the annual Godwit Days. Watch the sunrise and set!"
"Spectacular views! And you don't even have to drive far. This is one of the only dune forests on the west coast. Trees come right out of the sand."
North Ma-le'l Dunes Road
North Ma-le'l Dunes Road"Spectacular views! And you don't even have to drive far. This is one of the only dune forests on the west coast. Trees come right out of the sand."
Houda Point Beach/Camel Rock
"Surfer hotspot!"
Hiller Park
"Paved biking, running, and walking trails! Super fun!"
"My favorite trail! Ends on a rock in the middle of the ocean, just wonderful, but be careful!"
Elk Head & College Cove Trailhead
"My favorite trail! Ends on a rock in the middle of the ocean, just wonderful, but be careful!"
"Lots of boutique shopping! Lovely farmer's market on Saturdays. Great place to hang out."
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Arcata Plaza
844 H St"Lots of boutique shopping! Lovely farmer's market on Saturdays. Great place to hang out."
Ferndale
"Protected Victorian architecture here"
"Great for shopping, checking out murals, and seeing the beautiful bay by the waterfront which is a wonderful walk."
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Old Town
"Great for shopping, checking out murals, and seeing the beautiful bay by the waterfront which is a wonderful walk."
"Great hiking trails, wonderful plants, and a relaxing place to meander through."
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Humboldt Botanical Garden
7707 Tompkins Hill Rd"Great hiking trails, wonderful plants, and a relaxing place to meander through."
Sumeg Park
"Nature trails, agate hunting, and beautiful views!"
Entertainment
Minor Theatre
1001 H St"The best place to watch movies! So fun!"
"Awesome venue. All ages are welcome. Plus, there's some great beer!"
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Hatchet House Throwing Club
737 G St"Awesome venue. All ages are welcome. Plus, there's some great beer!"
"For those into disc golf, this is a great place to check out the local scene."
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Mad River Pump Station 4 - Disc Golf Course
371 Warren Creek Rd"For those into disc golf, this is a great place to check out the local scene."
"For rainy days, this is a perfect venue to visit. Super helpful workers!"
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Far North Climbing Gym
1065 K St"For rainy days, this is a perfect venue to visit. Super helpful workers!"
"Take some time on a rainy day to visit this small and interactive museum. Super fun for kids."
Natural History Museum
1242 G St"Take some time on a rainy day to visit this small and interactive museum. Super fun for kids."
"Small museum. Make sure to visit the local Native American basketry and craft room."
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Clarke Historical Museum
240 E St"Small museum. Make sure to visit the local Native American basketry and craft room."
Zoološki vrt Sequoia Park
3414 W St"Small zoo but the skywalk is worth every penny!"
Food scene
"Great place for those who love burgers. Spongebob Square Pants creator who attended HSU supposedly based the Krusty Krab off this amazing place."
Stars Hamburgers
1535 G St"Great place for those who love burgers. Spongebob Square Pants creator who attended HSU supposedly based the Krusty Krab off this amazing place."
"Great food, cool place to hang out with indoor and outdoor seating."
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Humboldt Brews LLC
856 10th St"Great food, cool place to hang out with indoor and outdoor seating."
"Excellent breakfast and dinner, call ahead of time for reservations/take out, many savory and sweet scones!"
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Renata's Creperie
1030 G St"Excellent breakfast and dinner, call ahead of time for reservations/take out, many savory and sweet scones!"
"My beer-drinking friends, this is the place to go. Excellent beer and wonderful food truck."
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Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
550 S G St"My beer-drinking friends, this is the place to go. Excellent beer and wonderful food truck."
"For great beer and a romantic date night spot, this place is spectacular. The food is great!"
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Campground
865 9th St"For great beer and a romantic date night spot, this place is spectacular. The food is great!"
"My personal favorite! Upscale restaurant. Great food, ambiance, and servers."
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The Larrupin' Cafe
1658 Patricks Point Dr"My personal favorite! Upscale restaurant. Great food, ambiance, and servers."
"Amazing Thai food. Highly recommended eating here. Just make sure to call as soon as you can, they get busy fast!"
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Bencharong Thai House
600 F St"Amazing Thai food. Highly recommended eating here. Just make sure to call as soon as you can, they get busy fast!"
Pho Hoang
1390 G St"Great Pho place. Perfect for a rainy day!"
"Small, indoor and outdoor, farm to table good food. They have vegan, GF, and meat eating. Choices for everyone."
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Cafe Phoenix
1360 G St"Small, indoor and outdoor, farm to table good food. They have vegan, GF, and meat eating. Choices for everyone."
"Vegan/vegetarian meals only! It's the best for all your needs."
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Wildflower Cafe & Bakery
1604 G St"Vegan/vegetarian meals only! It's the best for all your needs."
Los Bagels
1061 I St"The Humboldt tradition. You MUST go here!"
SALT Fish House
935 I St"Best outdoor seating! Grab an artisanal cocktail."
"Love this place. And it's good for everyone! Never disappoints!"
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The Big Blue Cafe
846 G St"Love this place. And it's good for everyone! Never disappoints!"
"Best pour over coffee in Arcata! French pastries and bread daily. Their bread is phenomenal, make sure you get a loaf."
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Cafe Brio
791 G St"Best pour over coffee in Arcata! French pastries and bread daily. Their bread is phenomenal, make sure you get a loaf."
Carmela's Mexican Restaurant
1288 G St"Great Mexican food, wonderful stop."
Esteban
860 10th Street"The OG burrito. This is where the locals get their burritos."
"Some of the best pizza around. Quick and easy! Thin crust, my favorite is The Hot Goat."
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Dutchy's Pizza
1116 11th St"Some of the best pizza around. Quick and easy! Thin crust, my favorite is The Hot Goat."
"For a thicker crust and a quick bite to eat, this is great. And it's right by the plaza. Pizza by the slice or the whole pie."
Smug's Pizza
626 2nd Street"For a thicker crust and a quick bite to eat, this is great. And it's right by the plaza. Pizza by the slice or the whole pie."
Japhy's Soup & Noodles
1563 G St"Japanese style noodle soups, great curries too."
"They serve 5-8, first come first serve. The chef creates one meal for the evening and when it's gone, it's gone. So get there quickly. Meals are posted on FB."
The Kitchen Arcata
1551 G Street"They serve 5-8, first come first serve. The chef creates one meal for the evening and when it's gone, it's gone. So get there quickly. Meals are posted on FB."
"Great pizza, sandwiches, and salads! Quick and great for a late snack. Open till 10 pm!"
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Arcata Pizza & Deli
1057 H St"Great pizza, sandwiches, and salads! Quick and great for a late snack. Open till 10 pm!"
Hey Juan Burritos
1642 G St"Amazing Mexican place! Super delicious!"
"Fantastic Sushi and always friendly workers. An awesome place to go!"
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Sushi Spot Arcata
670 9th St"Fantastic Sushi and always friendly workers. An awesome place to go!"
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
708 9th St"Awesome Sushi and great for gatherings."
"This is a place you have to go to. It's incredible. Their pies are amazing!"
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Slice Of Humboldt Pie
828 I St"This is a place you have to go to. It's incredible. Their pies are amazing!"
Arcata Scoop
1068 I St"Fantastic ice cream and fun place to bring the kids."
"Small yet it's the best-frozen yogurt in town. The owner, Scott, has been serving up cones for over 20 years. Have to check it out."
Redwood Yogurt
1573 G St"Small yet it's the best-frozen yogurt in town. The owner, Scott, has been serving up cones for over 20 years. Have to check it out."
Mia Bella Cupcakes
1041 H St"Cupcakes are great! Options for everyone, GF and vegan included!"
"The local hotspot, especially when the bars close. Some of the best donuts around. Pick up your favorites early in the morning, they sell fast."
6 preporuka/e lokalaca
Don's Donuts Pizza & Deli
933 H St"The local hotspot, especially when the bars close. Some of the best donuts around. Pick up your favorites early in the morning, they sell fast."
Groceries
"That is a great shopping experience. Ramones Bakery is in the shop for coffee and pastries."
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Wildberries Marketplace
747 13th St"That is a great shopping experience. Ramones Bakery is in the shop for coffee and pastries."
"An awesome place to stop for a quick bite (they make sandwiches) and your grocery needs."
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Murphy's Markets Inc
1451 Glendale Dr"An awesome place to stop for a quick bite (they make sandwiches) and your grocery needs."
"Local and organic produce, grass-feed meats, fresh fish, healthy food options. A great grocery stop!"
63 preporuka/e lokalaca
Cooperative
25 4th Street"Local and organic produce, grass-feed meats, fresh fish, healthy food options. A great grocery stop!"