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Trinidad, Orick, Arcata & Blue Lake
Natural Beauty in Trinidad & Orick
Gateway to the California Coastal National Monument, Trinidad is a coastal cliffside fishing village with sweeping views of the ocean, including Trinidad State Beach and Trinidad Head, a rocky promontory with trails, forests and a working lighthouse. The Humboldt State University marine lab offers kid-friendly seawater touch tanks. To the north are hidden coves off Stagecoach Road, excellent camping, hiking and beachcombing in Patrick’s Point State Park and the world’s tallest trees in Redwood National and State Parks near Orick.
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Sean Jansen Camel Rock near Trinidad
Explore Arcata & Blue Lake
Home to Humboldt State University, For outdoor lovers, Arcata offers ecological gems as the Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring walks through 300 acres of wetlands showcasing native birds and plants thriving within a natural wastewater treatment. The Arcata Community Forest offers miles of redwood trails for hikes, bikes and horseback rides. Community life centers on the Arcata Plaza, with shops, restaurants, art walks, and year-round events like the Arcata Bay Oyster Fest and Kinetic Sculpture Race. The Saturday morning Arcata Farmers Market, the oldest in California, offers local organic produce, oysters, plants and live music.
Five miles east, historic Blue Lake boasts the renowned Dell’Arte physical comedy theater troupe and a kid-friendly fish hatchery.
Arcata Plaza Janette Heartwood
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