Humboldt County, California

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Coastal Flooding and Rock Slides

Fort Humboldt State Historical Park

Several of the northern Humboldt County towns are located on the Humboldt Bay. These include Arcata, Eureka, Manila, Samoa and Fields Landing. This was the first part of Humboldt County to be discovered due to the access by sea. There are several natural areas on the bay including the Arcata Marsh, the Eureka Slough as well as the Manila and Samoa Sand Dunes.

We'd like to thank Bill at HighBoltage for this stunning photo of the bay.

Arcata Marsh in Humboldt County, CA
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Arcata Marsh ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the City of Arcata’s innovative wastewater treatment facility. By integrating its conventional wastewater treatment with the natural treatment processes of constructed wetlands Arcata has succeeded in turning its treated wastewater into a resource. The sanctuary includes 307 acres of freshwater marshes, salt marsh with tidal slough, grassy uplands, tidal mudflats, brackish marsh, 5.4 miles of walking and biking paths and an Interpretive Center that serve over 150.000 visitors every year.

Arcata

Arcata Garbage Company 30 South G, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0304

Arcata School of Massage 965 South G, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 5223

Brant Electric , Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 3256

Cummings Electrical 550 S G Street #18, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 3201

Fire Arts Center - Pottery & Glass Studio , Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 1445

Fire Arts Center - Sales Gallery 520 S G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 1445

Porter Street Barbecue - Arcata 665 Somoa Blvd, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7304

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company 550 S G St, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7222

Coastal Flooding and Rock Slides in Humboldt County, CA
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Coastal Flooding and Rock Slides ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

In the rainy winter months the low-laying areas in parts of Humboldt County are very susceptible to coastal flooding. Areas near the various rivers as well as the marshy bottoms around the bay will get flooded often. Steady heavy rains can also flood parts of some back country roads and towns.

Arcata

Arcata City of - Storm Drainage Flood Control Sand Bags , Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 5957

Humboldt State University - Watershed Management Department 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3935

Eureka

US - National Forest - Watershed , Eureka, CA - (707) 441 - 3551

Fortuna

Eel River Watershed Improvement Group 1500 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA - (707) 725 - 4317

McKinleyville

Pacific Watershed Associates 1652 Holly Drive, McKinleyville, CA - (707) 840 - 9138

Out of Humboldt

California State of - Water Quality Control Board - North Coast Region 5550 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 576 - 2220

Eureka Boardwalk in Humboldt County, CA
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Eureka Boardwalk ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

In Eureka there is a modern boardwalk along the city's waterfront and two large marinas capable of mooring over 400 small craft. The Harbor Program is responsible for overseeing the operation and maintenance of the City’s Public Marina and maintenance of other waterfront property and structures including Samoa Bridge Boat Ramp, Adorni Dock, K Street Dock, J Street Dock, F Street Dock, Dock B, the Waterfront Boardwalk, and Del Norte Street Pier. In addition, this program is responsible for maintenance projects at the EDA fish plant, Samoa Bridge Boat Ramp restrooms. Harbor also oversees maintenance of PALCO Marsh and other City-owned wetland areas. The Waterfront Revitalization Program also operates out of the Harbor and involves planning, coordination and review of twelve waterfront projects including dock reconstructions and others.

Bubbles

Arts Alive

Eureka

Allgire's Beauty Salon 25 Wabash Ave., Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 3450

Cafe Waterfront 1st and F Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 9190

Carter House Inns and Restaurant 301 L Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 444 - 8062

Casa Blanca 1436 2nd Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 6190

First Street Gallery 422 1st Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 6363

Has Beans Internet Cafe 738 2nd Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 1535

HSU First Street Gallery , Eureka, CA - (707) 826 - 3424

Humboldt County of - Library - Eureka 1313 3rd Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 269 - 1900

John's Auto Electric 6th & A Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 3626

Old Town Bed & Breakfast Inn 1521 3rd Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 5235

St Vincent DePaul Stores - Eureka 528 2nd Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 8676

Upstairs at the Waterfront 2002 Buhne, Eureka, CA - (707) 444 - 1301

Fort Humboldt State Historical Park in Humboldt County, CA
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Fort Humboldt State Historical Park ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

Fort Humboldt is situated on a bluff overlooking Humboldt Bay. This remote military post was established in 1853 to assist in conflict resolution between Native Americans and gold-seekers and settlers who had begun flooding into the area after the discovery of gold in the northern mines. Later, Fort Humboldt would become the headquarters for the Humboldt Military District, which included Forts Bragg and Wright in northern Mendocino County, extending north through Humboldt County to Fort Ter-Waw in Klamath and Camp Lincoln near present-day Crescent City. It was during its first few years that Fort Humboldt saw one of its most famous residents: the young Captain Ulysses S. Grant. After being decorated for bravery in the Mexican-American war, he was posted to several locations including Fort Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest. The isolation of Fort Humboldt did not appeal to Grant, and after serving as commanding officer of Company F for six months, resigned his commission. Fort Humboldt was formally abandoned in 1870 and rapidly fell into decay. Today, only the hospital building remains out of the original fourteen structures. It is now a historical museum dedicated to telling the story of the Fort and the Native American groups, including the Wiyot, Hoopa and Yurok of this region. In the 1980s the Surgeon’s Quarters was reconstructed and there are plans for its establishment as a period house museum. In 2001 an historic herb and vegetable garden was recreated adjacent to the Hospital.

Eureka

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Fort Humboldt State Historic Park 3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka, CA - (707) 445 - 6567

Highway 101 Safety Corridor in Humboldt County, CA
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Highway 101 Safety Corridor ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

The Highway 101 Safety Corridor is the 5 mile stretch of highway between Arcata and Eureka that coasts along the Humboldt Bay. You can watch the tides rising in and out by watching the level of the shallow bay. Speed limits were reduced on this stretch of highway to aid the Indianola and Bayside Cutoffs. Those getting in and out of the dangerous turn in for the KOA will appreciate this. Most others have more than nice words about the sometimes seemingly endless traverse.

Eureka

Blue Ox Millworks & Historic Park 1 X Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 444 - 3437

Indianola Mini Storage & Warehouse 673 Indianola Cutoff, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 6654

KOA Eureka 4050 Highway 101, Eureka, CA - (707) 822 - 4243

Pacific Air Heating & Air Conditioning 3407 Q Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 0830

Target - Eureka 2525 4th Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 0201

Pacific Ocean Beaches in Humboldt County, CA
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Pacific Ocean Beaches ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

Humboldt County runs it's entire western edge along the Pacific Ocean. In the South these areas are remote and require mountain pass traverses. This area is also known as the Lost Coast. In the Central Humboldt County and Humboldt Bay there are numerous rivers meeting the ocean with sand dunes and long sandy beaches. In the North are scenic cliffs and Old Growth Redwood groves.

Agate Beach

Mad River Beach Park

Moonstone Beach

Arcata

Manila Park Campgrounds 1901 Park St , Arcata, CA - (707) 445 - 3309

Humboldt

Humboldt Surfrider , Humboldt, CA -

McKinleyville

Clam Beach Inn 4611 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA - (707) 839 - 0545

Out of Humboldt

California State of - Water Quality Control Board - North Coast Region 5550 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 576 - 2220

Samoa

Samoa Airport Bed & Breakfast 900 New Navy Base Road (off Route 255), Samoa, CA - (707) 445 - 0765

Trinidad

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Patricks Point State Park 4150 Patrick's Point Drive , Trinidad, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Lost Whale Inn Bed & Breakfast 3452 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3425

Moonstone Grill 100 Moonstone Beach Road, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 1616

Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn 3392 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3707

Pacific Ocean Overlooks in Humboldt County, CA
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Pacific Ocean Overlooks ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

There are a couple of great places to see the Pacific Ocean without having to hike very far. Trinidad is the best location to get a good overlook of the Pacific Ocean. The westside of McKinleyville is also nice. The hills that go up above Arcata like Fickle Hill, Jacoby Creek and Kneeland will provide stunning views of the bay. As you leave Eureka the Ocean is harder to see. Awesome views can be seen in parts of the Lost Coast especially heading south from Ferndale on route 211.

Patrick's Point Overlook

Moonstone Beach

Eureka

Lady Anne Victorian Inn 902 14th Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 822 - 2797

Out of Humboldt

Anchor Beach Inn 880 Hwy 101 S, Crescent City, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 464 - 2600

Shelter Cove

Ashbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast 578 Hillside Drive, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7109

Inn of the Lost Coast 205 Wave Drive, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7521

Mario's Restaurant & Bar 533 Machi Road, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 1401

Ocean Front Inn 26 Seal Court, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7002

Shelter Cove Beachcomber Inn 412 Machi Road, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7551

Shelter Cove Bed & Breakfast 148 Dolphin Drive, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7161

Shelter Cove Golf Course By the Sea 1555 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 1464

Tides Inn, The 59 Surf Point, Shelter Cove, CA - (707) 986 - 7900

Trinidad

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Humboldt Lagoons State Park 15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA - (707) 488 - 2169

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Patricks Point State Park 4150 Patrick's Point Drive , Trinidad, CA - (707) 464 - 6101

Hidden Creek RV Park 199 N Westhaven Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3775

Lost Whale Inn Bed & Breakfast 3452 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3425

Moonstone Grill 100 Moonstone Beach Road, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 1616

Sea Cliff Motel 1895 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3485

Sunset Restaurant at Cher Ae Heights Casino 1 Mile South on Scenic Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 825 - 2760

Sylvan Harbor RV Park 875 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 9988

Trinidad Chamber of Commerce PO Box 356, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 1610

Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn 3392 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3707

View Crest Lodge 3415 Patricks Point Drive, Trinidad, CA - (707) 677 - 3393

Route 255 - Samoa Blvd in Humboldt County, CA
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Route 255 - Samoa Blvd ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

This route pretty much circles the Humboldt Bay on three sides. It starts in Arcata on Samoa Blvd (4th Street). From there you will pass what are referred to as the Bottoms where lots of cows now enjoy their days. Once you pass a small bridge you will see a lumber mill and that means you're in Manila. Manila is a strip town that runs until the Humboldt Bay Bridge turn-off. If you take the bridge you will have a scenic drive over the Humboldt Bay. Keep going straight and you'll run into the town of Samoa and the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. This is also where the mouth of the Jetty is.

Kinetic Grand Championship

Arcata

Arcata School of Massage 965 South G, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 5223

Cafe Mokka 5th and J Street, Arcata, CA - (707 ) - 822 - 2228

Center for Reflexology & Intuitive Healing Arts 920 Samoa Blvd, Ste 222, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 5395

Chan's Chinese 359 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 3922

Finnish Country Hot Tubs 5th & J Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 2228

Hunan Plaza Restaurant 761 8th Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 6105

Industrial Electric Service Company 1601 Samoa Blvd, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 2485

Manila Park Campgrounds 1901 Park St , Arcata, CA - (707) 445 - 3309

Pink Store, the Samoa Blvd & H Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 1127

Porter Street Barbecue - Arcata 665 Somoa Blvd, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7304

St Vincent DePaul Stores - Arcata 513 K Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 6946

V & N Burger Bar 460 I Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 4997

Eureka

Big Pete's PIzza - Eureka 1709 5th Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 441 - 1151

Burger King - Eureka Downtown 4th Street 417 S Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 8104

Cafe Marina & Woodleys Bar 601 Startare Drive #104, Eureka, CA - (707) 442 - 2233

Cafe Marina and Woodley's Bar Woodley Island Marina Highway 255, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 2233

Hum-Boats Sail Canoe & Kayak Center Dock A Woodley Island Marina, Eureka, CA - (707) 443 - 5157

Pacific Grill and Smokehouse 1929 4th Street, Eureka, CA - (707) 441 - 4741

Manila

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Samoa Dunes Navy Base Road (off Rte 255), Manila, CA - (707) 825 - 2300

Orick

Zak's Kayaks PO Box 68 , Orick, CA - (707) 498-1130

Out of Humboldt

United States Government - Post Offices - Samoa 244 N Bayview Ave, Samoa, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 442 - 5441

Samoa

Samoa Airport Bed & Breakfast 900 New Navy Base Road (off Route 255), Samoa, CA - (707) 445 - 0765

Samoa Cookhouse Samoa Road, Samoa, CA - (707) 442 - 1659

S. G Street in Humboldt County, CA
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S. G Street ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

Arcata's main drag of G Street also goes south of Samoa Blvd (Route 255) and down by the Arcata Marsh. There is some apartment complexes as well as light and heavy industrial areas. There is the new Brewery and the Fire Arts Center there as well.

Arcata

Arcata Bay Self Storage And Rental 250 E Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0331

Arcata Garbage Company 30 South G, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 0304

Arcata Rainbow Self Storage 180 F Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 2200

Chan's Chinese 359 G Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 3922

Cummings Electrical 550 S G Street #18, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 3201

Fire Arts Center - Pottery & Glass Studio , Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 1445

Rainbow Self - Storage 180 F Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 822 - 2200

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company 550 S G St, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 7222

Samoa Dunes Recreation Area in Humboldt County, CA
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Samoa Dunes Recreation Area ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

Welcome to the Samoa Dunes Recreation Area. As a visitor to this 300 acre park you may take advantage of a wide variety of recreational activities, including hiking, surfing, fishing, sightseeing, beachcombing, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, picnicking, and birdwatching (you can view and print a long checklist of birds seen in this area). Due to the vast array of activities, it is important to respect the rights of other visitors as you enjoy your time. When walking in the recreation area please be aware of OHV riding areas.

Arcata

Friends of the Dunes PO Box 186, Arcata, CA - (707) 444 - 1397

Manila Park Campgrounds 1901 Park St , Arcata, CA - (707) 445 - 3309

Manila

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Samoa Dunes Navy Base Road (off Rte 255), Manila, CA - (707) 825 - 2300

Out of Humboldt

United States Government - Post Offices - Samoa 244 N Bayview Ave, Samoa, Out of Humboldt, CA - (707) 442 - 5441

Samoa

Samoa Airport Bed & Breakfast 900 New Navy Base Road (off Route 255), Samoa, CA - (707) 445 - 0765

Samoa Cookhouse Samoa Road, Samoa, CA - (707) 442 - 1659

Surfing in Humboldt County, CA
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Surfing ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

There are surfing locations in several parts of Humboldt County. The Humboldt Bay, Trinidad and parts of the Lost Coast are the usual spots. Locals guard there favorite spots like Buddhist Monks. Conditions in the cold water can be either really good or really bad. The coast is pretty rocky with cliffs past McKinleyville. There are a lot of HSU students who surf the waters similar to Santa Cruz. Winter and spring are best but the waves can be pretty rough. Surfline has a great summary.

Moonstone Beach

Arcata

Greenhouse Board Shop 865 8th St., Arcata, CA - (707) 825 - 7873

Humboldt State University - Center Activities 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA - (707) 826 - 3357

Garberville

California State of - Parks & Recreation Department - Sinkyone Wilderness State Park 1600 U.S. Highway 101 # 8 , Garberville, CA - (707) 986 - 7711

Humboldt

Humboldt Surfrider , Humboldt, CA -

Whitethorn

US - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - King Range National Conservation Area P.O. Drawer 189, Whitethorn, CA - (707) 986 - 5400

Woodley Island Marina in Humboldt County, CA
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Woodley Island Marina ( VIEW FULL PAGE )

Woodley Island Marina is the largest marina on Humboldt Bay. Woodley Island is also the headquarters for the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District. This full-service marina provides slips for commercial and recreational vessels, guest docking facilities, hoists, work area, café and bar, laundry, ships chandlery and boat sales, rentals and lessons.