Top Things to do in Humboldt County
Top Hotels in Humboldt County
- 1. Benbow Historic Inn
- 2. Best Western Arcata Inn
- 3. Carter House Inns
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Arcata, CA
- 5. Best Western Country Inn
- 6. Benbow Historic Inn
- 7. Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
- 8. Trinidad Bay Bed and Breakfast Hotel
- 9. Town House Motel - Historic Old Town
- 10. The Shelter Cove Oceanfront Inn
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Humboldt County, Humboldt County
Discover the best top things to do in Humboldt County, United States including Eureka Books, Briceland Vineyards, Golden Gait Mercantile, Humboldt Bay Coffee Company, Holly Yashi Store and Design Studio, Moonstone Crossing Winery Tasting Room, Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate, Humboldt State University Natural History Museum, Clarke Historical Museum, Ferndale Museum.
Restaurants in Humboldt County
1. Eureka Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
2. Briceland Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Fall and Winter, we are open by appointment only for tasting, tours and purchasing. Same day/short notice appointments are sometimes OK. We produce distinctive, site-driven small batch wines made mainly from grapes grown in small plots in Southern Humboldt. Our wines receive recognition in well known wine competitions including the CA State Fair and the Orange County Fair, along with top reviews from wine writers. We are best known for our Single Vineyard Humboldt Pinot Noirs and our Brut Sparkling wines, while our other reds and whites are distinctive and well received. Our Winery is located about 75 yards up Ferren Road, off of Briceland/Shelter Cove Road, 1/4 mile before Briceland 5.5 miles West from Redway on the way towards Shelter Cove.
Reviewed By georgewc2020
Learning the variables in winemaking, from grapes being picked early (which is not always bad), to ageing and alcohol content all affecting the taste of the varietal was extraordinary. This gentleman really knows his craft. His willingness to share the intimate details from soil to soft palate are amazing. The wines quite simply are delicious. All of this delivered in a humble, unpretentious manner with his lovely wife made our late afternoon superb. We hope to return with our adult children to share and learn more.
3. Golden Gait Mercantile
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Experience the enchantment of days gone by. Classic general store brimming with hard-to-find heirloom wares revives treasured memories. In the redwood empire on California’s north coast, the Victorian Village Ferndale.
Reviewed By jcrogmom
Strolled down Main St Ferndale with the fam on 4th of July. Browsed the merchandise and pleasantly surprised by the historical museum upstairs! Wide variety of merch is fun but the attention to detail in the unexpected accuracy of the museum was a thrilling delight for this history buff!!! Loved to see it! Thank you!
4. Humboldt Bay Coffee Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By joniw8675309
My husband and I are big coffee drinker's and over the years have become very particular about what we drink. Of all the coffee we've tried, Humboldt Bay Coffee has remained our favorite! We prefer dark roasts and theirs are the only ones that don't have burnt or bitter flavor. Their coffee is rich, smooth and aromatic- simply the best! They have an awesome roasting facility and storefront located in Old Town Eureka. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area! This place has a cool vibe, great hospitality and beautiful products that are adorned in original artwork! It's a family business, and if you become a regular customer, you become part of the family! The staff is very knowledgeable in what they do, and you are sure to leave understanding more about coffee than when you arrived! Cool Place!
5. Holly Yashi Store and Design Studio
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Duke1140 - Penn Valley, United States
This is a must see if in Arcata and you enjoy the artistry of jewelry. Upon entering you are greeted by an assistant who offers to help you find something in particular or just wander and look at the great selection of products on display. They also offer you a coffee, cappucino or water...very welcoming!! There is an informative display and video showing the beginnings of this business, the processes used, materials used and you can observe the assembly and design areas. Each assembly station is personalized by the artist with pictures of family. This shows the values of this business. The artistry is unique and well worth the time to visit.
6. Moonstone Crossing Winery Tasting Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 751melaniej - Los Altos, United States
Lovely Sharon was such a warm and gracious hostess! As she introduced us to Moonstone's fabulous wines she also told us about their varietals and blends, and how they came to be named. We loved: Nero D’avola, Midnight Caress, Old Vine Zinfandel, Obsidian, and Souzao Port. The tasting room was so welcoming because of Sharon's hospitability and it was also beautifully decorated with local artists' creations and photography.
7. Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
We are a small batch, bean to bar craft chocolate maker using ONLY two ingredients in our award winning bars; cacao & cane sugar. Come by and see how our chocolate is made. Check our website for tour dates/times otherwise stop by and see our retail boutique anytime.
Reviewed By 650JulieS650 - Sacramento, United States
The tours were sold out but we went to check it out anyway because we’d heard good things. There are lots of chocolates to sample including the super rich drinking chocolate. We also enjoyed a very thorough explanation of how chocolate is made. I bought a gift to send to a friend in VA (free shipping for purchases of $25 or more). And of course we bought some to eat later. Our visit was about 45 minutes and then walked into Old Town Eureka.
8. Humboldt State University Natural History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Natural history museum known for its fine collection of fossils and its special programs tailored for kids.
Reviewed By curious2_10
Anyone interested in birds should come here to see a collection one feels must be extraordinary and complete for the Pacific Flyway. I was quite surprised. It's at the university and there were very helpful people there to clarify things for me.
9. Clarke Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
A museum specializing in Humboldt County history with numerous Native American artifacts.
Reviewed By Humboldt101
This building was absolutely beautiful and filled with amazing items to browse and learn more about Humboldt County, the rich Native American history of the area, and was staffed by friendly and helpful employees. The location was right in the middle of downtown which made it great for walkability and to be near many of the local attractions and restaurants.
10. Ferndale Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
This museum preserves the heritage of this still-thriving dairy community and its Victorian architecture.
Reviewed By urostequile - Fountain Valley, United States
We stayed at a local bed and breakfast and the hostess was on the board of the museum and arranged for a docent led tour at 9:00 am. This was great, as the museum usually doesn't open until 11:00 am; so we were able to visit for an hour and then get on our way. The docent was extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the museum and as he showed us around he gave many anecdotal accounts about things and people in Ferndale, which just viewing the exhibits, would not have been included. We enjoyed the seismographs! A very old one was donated by a local college and the docent showed us how they changed the plate. In the old days, they didn't use paper and ink, instead they would "smoke" a plate and place it on the roller and a stylus would engrave through the smoked plate to leave the lines. He gave us a demonstration of how to smoke a plate; very interesting. They had laminated plates of several major earthquakes. The place is small and without a docent, you'd probably get through it in 15-30 minutes. With a knowledgeable leader, an hour went by quickly. They also have a small bookstore with some great books of the area, some major catastrophes and a few books by our hostess - which blended local history with some great recipes. Well worth spending some time here for a good look at local history.
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