Trinidad and area information
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You'll discover lots to enjoy in Trinidad. Stroll through our picturesque, historic whaling town surrounded by commanding views of ocean and forest. Visit Trinidad's very own harbor for sportfishing, kayaking or just walking on the pier. Breathe in the cleanest air you'll find on this coast. That's what attracted Humboldt State University's Marine Laboratory to Trinidad. It is open to the public – kids and adults love the tide pool 'touch' tanks.Chefs want to live here in paradise, too – Trinidad has wonderful casual to gourmet dining, outdoor and indoor. Unique shops, an art gallery and a summer artisans market offer local and unusual wares.
Best of all, right here in town and within a radius of ten miles you'll find... eleven spectacular beaches and lagoons for seclusion or socializing, thousands of acres of redwoods, forests and public parks for hiking, biking, picnics and just relaxing. Redwood National and State Parks are only 20 miles north. Wildlife abounds...elk herds, migrating whales, colonies of seals or sea lions, and thousands of species of birds who live on the shore and in the forests or pass through on their yearly migrations.
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KID'S CORNER!
Fun activities and places to go for your children and teens to enjoy their time on the beautiful North Coast! A great website for planning activities for your children is the HSU Center Activities which offer kayaking, swimming, nature hikes and more!
http://www.humboldt.edu/~cntract/
Trinidad:
The Trinidad School Playgound is located on Main Street across from the Beachcomber Cafe. A perfect place to walk to from most of the rentals and let the little ones play.
Tennis Courts are located across the street from the school on Main Street and are open to the public and free of charge!
HSU Marine Laboratory is located on Ewing Street in Trinidad. Bring the kids to come explore marine life, speak with biologists or explore the touch tank with sea life including starfish! They also offer tidepooling and educational classes.
http://www.humboldt.edu/marine lab
Moonstone Beach Surf Camp is a great place for your kids to learn to surf on their Trinidad vacation. Camps are offered throughout the year at affordable rates.
www.moonstonebeachsurfcamp.com
Fern Canyon is located about 20 miles north of Trinidad. The breathtaking scenery is sure to please. Endless seas of ferns, small waterfalls and a babbling stream will make this a favorite stop for any vacationer.
http://redwoods.info/showrecord.asp?id=476
Redwood Adventures offers horseback riding, guided hikes, mountain biking and more for that outdoor enthusiast! 866-733-9637
McKinleyville: (about 7 miles south of Trinidad)
Azalea Park Community Center is a great place with plenty of activities for your children to enjoy. The center offers indoor skating, hockey, and is the perfect location for parties and get togethers.
http://mckinleyvillecsd.com/mckinleyvilleactivitycenter.html
Mill Creek Cinema is the newest theater on the North Coast. They offer all the new movies and have a large concession stand. For more information and show times, call 707-839-3456 or visit their website www.catheatres.com
Arcata: (about 18 miles south of Trinidad)
Redwood Park is a great location for nature lovers and anyone who wants to enjoy the sunshine in a nice grassy park. Redwood Park offers a vast field for soccer, frisbee, or just having a picnic. The playground has slides, swings, monkey bars and many other perfect toys to keep the kids busy. Bring some friends and have a barbeque at one of their picnic table and grill sites. For those looking for a challenge, the park offers numerous trails for walking or biking.
Arcata Community Pool offers a shallow pool, deep pool, two diving boards, slide, swim lanes and yellow submarine inflatable for the kids to enjoy. While they are swimming, use the fully functional fitness room and then grab a cold drink and relax in the hot tub.
http://www.humboldt.org/cntract/classes.php?section=4&page=
The Arcata Skate Park is located in Arcata off the Sunset Boulevard Exit. The park is open from dawn until dusk and has many amenities skateboarders and roller bladers enjoy.
The HSU Natural History Museum is the place to take kids and teens interested in prehistoric fossils, dinosaur bones, petrified wood, how bees make honey, and many other exhibits to keep children entertained for hours. The museum offers daily classes and there is a gift shop on the premises as well.
http://www.humboldt.edu/~natmus/
Eureka: (about 30 miles south of Trinidad)
Cyber City Laser Tag has everything you need to keep your kids busy for hours. They offer laser tag, arcade games, ping pong, pool, and more, all in a monitored and smoke- free environment. 707-444-0977
http://www.cybercityeureka.com/Location.html
Bayshore Mall is a modest mall, but does have some major brand stores to keep children and adults occupied. Located next door to Cyber City Laser Tag, the Bayshore Mall has a Pier 1 Imports, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Borders, Sears, Footlocker, Bounce-A-Rama for inflated fun, large foodcourt and many other stores and shops. Get a manicure, hair cut or even pierce your ears!
Discovery Museum is for all those future scientists. Located in Old Town, this musem is sure to delight. They offer activities in addition to their large display of exhibits. The museum is just a few short blocks from the Old Town boardwalk where you can enjoy watching the boats come into the marina or enjoy many of the shops and stores to buy a reminder of your trip!
http://www.discovery-museum.org/
The Sequoia Park & Zoo is currently being rennovated, but is still open. Take those animal lovers to enjoy monkeys, gibbons, a black bear, flamingos, Patagonian cavies, a bird aviary and even a petting zoo with chickens, goats and llamas! The zoo is open daily and offers fun activities for children to enjoy. After visiting the gift shop, walk down the street to Sequoia Park and let the kids play on the jungle gym, or walk to the duck pond.
http://www.sequoiaparkzoo.net/
