Humboldt County is on the north coast of California, about 200 miles (four hours) north of San Francisco and 50 miles from the Oregon border. As of the 2020 census, the population was 136,463. The county seat is the City of Eureka on Humboldt Bay, around which most of the county’s small population resides.
The Heights Casino is a casino and resort located in Trinidad, California. The casino features a variety of slot machines and table games, as well as a poker room and bingo hall. The resort also offers a hotel with ocean views, a restaurant, and an event center for concerts and other special events.
The Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary is home to the City of Arcata’s innovative wastewater treatment facility. The sanctuary is 307 acres, including freshwater marshes, salt marsh, tidal sloughs, grassy uplands, mudflats, brackish marsh, approximately 5 miles of walking and biking paths and an Interpretive Center.
Blue Lake Casino Hotel is a popular casino and hotel located in the town of Blue Lake, California. It is situated in Humboldt County, in the northern part of the state. The casino offers a wide range of gaming options, including slot machines, table games, poker, and bingo.
Garberville, California is a small, unincorporated community located in Humboldt County in Northern California. Known as the gateway to the Redwood Empire, Garberville serves as a hub for travelers exploring the majestic redwoods, coastal beauty, and the unique culture of this part of the state. The population was 1,815 at the 2022.
Cutten, a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California, is an unincorporated community, which is part of Greater Eureka. Cutten is located 2.5 miles (4 km) south-southeast of downtown Eureka, at an elevation of 200 feet (61 m). Its population is 3,223 as of the 2020 census, up from 3,108 from the 2010 census.
The King Range National Conservation Area encompasses 68,000 acres along 35-miles of California's dramatic north coast, where the landscape was too rugged for highway building, forcing State Highway 1 inland. Accessible by only a few back roads, this remote region of mountains and seascapes is also known as California's Lost Coast.
This is a large, mostly west-facing, black sand beach with offshore reefs just north of the town of Shelter Cove. Black Sands Beach is a picturesque and relaxing. The black sand that covers the beach and has given the spot its name is very unusual. The beach is a 3.5-mile stretch of coastline 45 miles south of Eureka in Northern California.
Whitethorn is an unincorporated community in Humboldt County, California. It is located 9.5 miles (15 kilometers) southwest of Garberville, at an elevation of 1,024 feet (312 meters), with a population of 817. Whitethorn is part of the region known as the Lost Coast, which is famous for its rugged and remote coastline.
Alderpoint is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California at an elevation of 472 feet (144 m), 11 miles (18 km) east-northeast of Garberville. Its population is 137 as of the 2020 census, down from 186 from the 2010 census. The community is surrounded by dense forests, rolling hills, and the scenic Eel River, making it a picturesque but secluded area.
Redwood Park is adjacent to the Community Forest and offers trail access into the forest. The Park has a playground, picnic areas and restrooms as well as public meeting spaces.
The Headwaters Forest Reserve (Elk River Trailhead & Old Town of Falk Tour) was set aside to protect and preserve the ecology and wildlife of the area. Particularly the old-growth redwood stands that provide habitat for the threatened marbled murrelet, and the stream systems that provide habitat for threatened coho salmon.
With its long sand spit separating the lagoon from the ocean, Big Lagoon is a beachcombing paradise, and if one is willing to walk far enough you can truly be alone. Big Lagoon is a favorite fishing spot for cutthroat trout.
Van Duzen County Park is located in Carlotta, California. It's a picturesque park known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational activities. Situated along the Van Duzen River, the park offers opportunities for picnicking, fishing, hiking, and camping.
Carlotta is a small community located in Humboldt County, California, United States. It's situated along the Van Duzen River and is known for its picturesque surroundings and rural charm. Carlotta serves as a gateway to the stunning natural landscapes of Northern California, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Humboldt Lagoons State Park is located near Trinidad, California. It encompasses several lagoons along the Pacific coastline, including Big Lagoon, Stone Lagoon, and Freshwater Lagoon. These lagoons are surrounded by diverse ecosystems, including marshes, sand dunes, and forests, providing a habitat for various plant and animal species.
Sue-meg State Park's dense forests of spruce, hemlock, pine, fir and red alder stretch over an ocean headland with lovely wildflower-festooned meadows and a dramatic shoreline ranging from broad sandy beaches to sheer cliffs that rise high above the Pacific Ocean offer great opportunities to explore tide pools, search for agates and driftwood, watch whales and sea lions and brilliant sunset.
Weott is a small community located in Humboldt County, California, USA. It is situated along the Avenue of the Giants, a scenic highway that runs through the Humboldt Redwoods State Park, known for its majestic old-growth redwood trees. The population was 219 at the 2020 census.
Fifty miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of Roosevelt elk. Ferns cascade down canyon walls. Lush stands of the world's tallest living tree species, the coast redwood, stand in primeval majesty.
California's 3rd largest state park, with over 53,000 acres, and the largest old growth contiguous redwood forest in the world! Drive along the 32 mile Avenue of the Giants to explore Humboldt Redwoods State Park. It contains Rockefeller Forest, the world's largest remaining contiguous old-growth forest of coast redwoods.
