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
What to do and see in Humboldt County, Humboldt County: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Humboldt County, United States including Trinidad Art Gallery, Humboldt bay coast guard station, The Victorian Village of Ferndale, The Immortal Tree, Big Tree, Elk Meadow Picnic Area, Trinidad Memorial and Memorial Lighthouse, Fernbridge Historic Bridge, Shrine Drive-Through Tree, McKinleyville Totem Pole.
Restaurants in Humboldt County
1. Trinidad Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Trinidad Art Gallery is a local artist cooperative gallery featuring the original fine crafts and art of Humboldt County's finest artists. The gallery, in the beautiful seaside town of Trinidad, has an exquisite display of photographs, paintings, woodwork, ceramics, sculpture, metal work, blown glass, jewelry, beadwork, stained glass, cards, gifts and music CDs. Prices in all ranges. Directions: From Hwy 101, take Exit 728, Trinidad. Head into town on Main Street, then turn left on Trinity Street. We're on your right, a block before the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse.
2. Humboldt bay coast guard station
3. The Victorian Village of Ferndale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By AndMH
Amazing town with a feeling it has been lost. We were there on a Sunday morning around 10 during the Covid19 pandemic, So I am not sure if it is like that always but no crowds and just locals out going for brunch. Amazing collection of buildings and it seems that the Meat Market is still a butchers founded in 1909.
4. The Immortal Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By 436Terry68 - Omro, United States
A quick stop to add to your history of the area. There is plenty of parking. There is also a gift shop next to the feature.
5. Big Tree
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By karenbC9777ON - Eldersburg, United States
This tree is a must see while visiting the redwoods. It has a circumference of almost 75 feet! There is a path back to it that is a wonderful walk where you can get up close to these awesome giants.
6. Elk Meadow Picnic Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By DoloresJacoby - West Palm Beach, United States
I think I sighted the granddaddy of all elk! His horns were magnificent and I couldn’t take my eyes off him till he disappeared out of sight. There’s a great day use picnic area. It’s just up the hill and there’s a vista looking over Elk Meadow. Very few people there but I thought it was fantastic. Do pay attention to the warning signs.
7. Trinidad Memorial and Memorial Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 156 reviews
The Trinidad Bay Memorial Park and Memorial Replica Lighthouse are maintained by the Trinidad Civic Club. - built "to honor those lost and buried at sea" back in 1949. The Trinidad Bay B&B Hotel (across the street) and the Trinidad Museum issue 2 lighthouse stamps for the US Lighthouse Passport Program - one for the Trinidad Memorial Replica Lighthouse and one for the Trinidad Head Lighthouse. In 2018, the Trinidad Bay Memorial Park’s beloved replica lighthouse had to be moved off this historic park site, and is parked with the historical fog bell at the Harbor area for protection. Reviews here should be for this memorial and park landmark. The Trinidad Head Lighthouse has a separate location and page. Trinidad Bay Memorial Park and Its Flag of the United States are jointly maintained by the Civic Club, Volunteers, and the City of Trinidad, California. We thank you for your support!
Reviewed By Schlepperman - Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
It is prettier than the pictures! The views are WOW, we took the steep stairs down and saw sea lions sunbathing and squabbling on the rocks, the walk on the quaint beach was great for all ages. But perhaps the best part was the local sheriff offering to take our photo near the lighthouse replica. The monument is really nice too.
8. Fernbridge Historic Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Dominquie - Croft, United Kingdom
This old Bridge has withheld everything that nature has thrown at it. It amazing when you go over it that it survived the great flood of 1964 in which the Eel river actually went over the bridge. You cross this bridge when going to the Victorian Village of Ferndale. This bridge has also been in the move Outbreak. Just a nice old bridge that has stood the test of time.
9. Shrine Drive-Through Tree
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By DoloresJacoby - West Palm Beach, United States
Our forest ranger in Orick suggested we drive through Shrine redwood on the Avenue of the Giants. My travel company didn’t want to pay the $10 fee so I paid it to see the tree. I walked through and it was wonderful. Then photographed the car. which has about 7’6” clearance, so tuck your mirrors in. For me the sight, looking up into the cavernous hollowed our tree was a lifetime experience. It’s a little family owned and operated business since 1958. After, you may experience a drive in log, see cathedral trees and see 3200 rings of history of a cross section. There’s also a gift shop with redwood productions and local crafts. Go ahead, support the family, I think it’s worth it.
10. McKinleyville Totem Pole
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By andrewbT2936TT
The pole stands in the back of the shopping center parking lot and has been there since 1962. The tree when it was put up in 1962 was already 500 years old. It stands 160 feet tall.It was carved some time before 1962 and painted then. However, it has been re painted once since then and the carvings have been fixed up too. Its neat to stand under and look up at it, but that's about it.
