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 6 Best Traveler Resources in Humboldt County, Humboldt County
Discover the best top things to do in Humboldt County, United States including Prairie Creek Visitor Center, Visitor Center, Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center, Eureka Visitor Center, One Log House, Arcata-Humboldt Welcome Center.
Restaurants in Humboldt County
1. Prairie Creek Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By travelerfromsj - San Jose, United States
This is one of the few Visitor Centers currently open in the Redwood National and State Parks system. It handles Prairie Creek State Park, which has the most extensive and varied hiking trails of the parks in the system. Stop here to get maps and information for this state park, but use Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center instead for Redwood National Park and to get your passport stamped. The Visitor Center has been re-configured for Covid purposes. Enter the building, walk past the nice ranger at the desk (ask your trail and wildlife questions here), follow the arrows one way through the gift shop, and exit at a second door. Outside are two picnic tables, many benches facing a meadow, and a separate building with flush toilets. There didn’t seem to be any fees collected to enter either Redwood National Park or Prairie Creek State Park when we were there. A number of fantastic hiking trails start or connect to this Visitor Center: Prairie Creek, Foothill, Cathedral Trees, James Irvine and West Ridge, to name a few. If you’re more of a walker than a hiker, at least go for a stroll out on the fairly flat Prairie Creek trail. Just a few feet from the Visitor Center and it’s like you’ve entered a magical new world made up of lush ferns, clover, and towering redwoods.
2. Visitor Center
3. Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By jenLeCreate - Vista, United States
This is one of the best visitor centers we have been to in Cali. Located a little south of the town of Orick right off the 101, this center is easily accessed. Plenty of parking, clean restrooms, friendly and knowledgeable rangers happy to help with information, gift shop with more than the little souvenir gifts (lots of good nature books etc.) Learn about the Redwood National & State parks here (so many different areas), pick up maps (or some good books) if you need but most importantly get out and about in the parks. The redwoods are majestic, magical, serene and after visiting you will be changed. There is an area just south of the center that has more restrooms, covered picnic tables (good for lunch if very sunny) and a path to the beach. This place is awesome for a nice, quiet walk (can take a long one and see very few if any people) along the beach. Bring your hat and some water and enjoy the wildness of the pacific coast here.
4. Eureka Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
We provide currated information for each individual that walks through our doors. Information can include, where to stay, what to do, where to eat, and local history. Come in and find unique gifts, rent a bike, and gain insight into Eureka and Humboldt county.
5. One Log House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 115 reviews
This special log home includes living, dining, & bedroom areas just like any other trailer or motorhome. This Northern California redwood attraction has been a longtime popular attraction to young and old alike. At One Log House Espresso & Gifts, we also have a nice gift shop with unique redwood gifts, bowls, clocks, chainsaw carvings, & souvenirs. We also feature espresso drinks (hot, cold, or blended), smoothies, milk shakes, fresh deli sandwiches, and ice cream.
Reviewed By PPooh72 - Virginia, United States
We stopped here on our way through. The cost to get in was $1. For $1, this was lots of fun. I wouldn't pay much more than that. It's amazing to see an entire house in one tree. We spend about 10 minutes here.
6. Arcata-Humboldt Welcome Center
Overall Ratings
2.0 based on 4 reviews
