Trinidad, California
Located in Humboldt County
Trinidad History: Shrouded in mist or dazzling sunshine, Trinidad Bay rests 25 miles north of Eureka on a rugged, rocky bluff. Trinidad is a picturesque village sitting on a bluff where the view from one of the North coast's most photographed lighthouse, the bright red-roofed replica of the 1871 original, overlooks Trinidad Harbor, Trinidad Head and the rugged coast line to the south. The tiny coastal village area boasts ten public beaches for viewing birds, tide pools, sea lions and surrounding area. It is an artist's or photographer's dream with its dramatic rocky coastline. Whether you want to be active or just relax, the choice is yours and you'll always be surrounded by magnificently beautiful vistas. The Trinidad area stretches from Big Lagoon to the north and Little River to the south and encompasses ten public beaches Patricks Point, State Park, a demonstration forest, Trinidad Museum, Humboldt State University Marine Lab, a public pier, tennis courts, a variety of accommodations, good restaurants, quaint shops and Cher-Ae Heights Bingo and Casino. Salmon and lingcod fishing can be scheduled with charter boats at the pier, while Trinidad Head, Trinidad State Beach, Elk Head and Patricks Point State Park are ideal for wildlife viewing and agate or driftwood collecting. Feel the sand between your toes as you walk barefoot along miles of beach; listen to the ever-changing sounds of the surf; hunt for that special agate washed up on the beach; hike our many trails; ride your bicycle; view birds, wildlife and tide pools; visit the Tsurai Indian settlement; go wild with your camera; feel the awesome size of a redwood forest; picnic in a host of wonderful spots or enjoy a special dinner in one of our restaurants; find a unique gift in our shops. The Trinidad area is home to fishermen, woodsmen, retirees, educators, and artists in paint, print, wool, wood, poetry, photography, food, and friendliness. It's a marine resort for salmon, lingcod, rock fish, bottom fish, surf fish, crabbing, and clamming. There is a state park in town and Redwood National Park just up the road, with almost continuous state and county parks in between. It is a community with a rich variety of activities and organizations providing a satisfying spectrum of life experiences: the Chamber of Commerce, the Womens Civic Club, the Lions Club, Patricks Point Garden Club, the Humboldt North Coast Land Trust, the Trinidad Museum Society, the Tsurai Ancestral Society, The Westhaven Ladies Club, and the Trinidad Community Choir that gives voice to the community's celebrations. A wealth of fine entertainment is just down the road; the Pacific Arts Center, the Humboldt Light Opera, Ferndale Repertory Theater, Dell'Arte Players Company, Humboldt State University Center Arts, and the North Coast Repertory Theater for starters. Most religious denominations are served in Trinidad and neighboring communities. Formal educational opportunities range from preschool to graduate school. Trinidad's climate is mild, usually in the mid-50's during winter, and in summer, the heat often gentled by the fog, mid-60's are typical. The average annual rainfall is 52 inches. Public transportation connects Trinidad with other North coast communities. The local commercial airport is just ten minutes away. We are 284 miles from San Francisco, 80 miles from the Oregon border, and a million miles from the cares and problems you want to leave behind.
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