Humboldt Lagoons State Park
Trinidad, CA 95570; 707-488-2169; Park Website;
Location: Alongsite Highway US-101, about 40 miles north of Eureka;
Visitor Center: Open 10AM-3PM Daily June to Sept;

A marshland habitat with a rich variety of marsh plants, birds and other animals. The day use picnic areas and visitor center are at the north end of Stone Lagoon. The park offers boating, fishing, bird watching, beach combing, hiking and if you bring your own boat then enjoy exploring the lagoon.

At the beach you have access to six miles of beachcombing, bird watching, whale watching, agate hunting. There is also a three mile Coastal Trail.

In the early 1900’s Dry Lagoon was drained by early farmers and several types of crops were attempted but none proved economical. Several dairy ranches were established along the shores of Stone Lagoon.

Later, when the highway was improved, a motel-restaurant called the "Little Red Hen" was located next to the lagoon. This business continued in operation until 1979. The restaurant building was remodeled into a museum and park office and is now the Humboldt Lagoons Visitor Center and bookstore.

Today the marshland habitat has returned and supports a rich variety of marsh plants, birds and other animals. There are day use only picnic areas at the visitor center and at the north end of Stone Lagoon on the beach. The park offers boating, fishing, beach combing, hiking.

Bring your own boat and enjoy exploring lagoon. At the beach you have access to six miles of beachcombing, bird watching, whale watching, agate hunting. There is also a three mile Coastal Trail.

Local Wilderness Outfitters
Recreational Adventure Guides:
Kayak Zak's - Guided Kayaking Trips

Coastal Trail:
The Coastal Trail runs 25 miles through the combined length of the Redwood National and State Parks. It passes through a variety of spectacular habitat including bluffs, deserted beaches, grasslands, forest covered glades. Access points include Fern Canyon, Crescent Beach and Damnation Creek. Other trails access the wild coastline and provide vistas to rock promonitories that are home to sea lion colonies and overlook whale migration routes. Some trails are suitable for horse and/or bike.

Klamath River Jet Boat Tours
Daily fun-for-all tours up the famous Klamath River. The experienced captain and narrator will describe the River's rich history, local Native American culture, and thriving wildlife. Bear, Blacktail Deer, Elk, Soaring Osprey, Eagles, Hawks, Otters, Mink and many other varieties of wildlife may be seen by looking carefully along the riverbanks.

California Coastal National Monument
Established in 2000, the CCNM runs the entire length of the California coast and encompasses thousands of BLM administered islands, rocks, exposed reefs, and pinnacles above mean high tide. These provide forage and breeding grounds for significant populations of coastal birds and sea mammals.