Local Area Guide: Things to do / Activities / Attractions
Trinidad, California
Trinidad is a vacation destination that offers upscale dining, dazzling ocean views, tranquil beach exploration, outdoor adventure, unspoiled nature, and luxurious accommodations provided by Trinidad Bay Vacation Rentals.
We love Trinidad and all of its great places to go and things to do. We have provided many links to some of our favorite spots. Enjoy!
The Trinidad area is one of the most spectacular and pristine segments of the California coast. It has been established as a California Coastal National Monument Gateway - an area that offers the best shore-based opportunities to discover and view offshore rocks and islands and their inhabitants. Rocks off the coast of Trinidad support one of the most diverse seabird colonies in California with twelve species and over 100,000 breeding individuals. The two most important areas for seabirds are Green Rock and Flatiron Rock. These two rocks alone account for 25% of the most important seabird colonies along the California coast.
TRINIDAD ATTRACTIONS:
Hike the Trinidad Head
Trails here lead to one of the most spectacular views on the coast! This is a great place to watch sunsets or view whales, sea otters, seals and dolphins. You can also visit the Trinidad Head Lighthouse. Tours of the still active, 1871 Lighthouse are led by docents of the Trinidad Museum Society on the first Saturday of the month from 10 am – 12 pm. Park in the Trinidad State Beach parking area. Access the trail by hiking up the road or climbing the steps on the south end of the parking lot. A granite cross commemorates the Spanish landing in 1775.
View the Trinidad Bay Memorial Park
A memorial park for those lost or buried at sea is at the intersection of Trinity and Edwards Streets where special services by the Trinidad Civic Club are held every Memorial Day weekend. The Axel Lindgren, Jr. staircase trail provides access to Old Home Beach. Enjoy great views of the coastline, harbor and pier.
Trinidad Seascape Harbor and Pier
Take a walk out on the pier and enjoy a great meal at the Seascape Restaurant. You will also find a full access boat launch to the best fishing on the north coast and free beach launch for small boats and kayaks. Charter a boat and go fishing with Patrick's Point Charters!
Visit the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse
This lighthouse, built in 1949, is a replica of the 1871 original. Located in Seascape Harbor, it is a monument to those lost or buried at sea and preserves the 1871 Fourth Order Fresnel Lens and the 1898 Fog Bell.
Go Tide Pooling
Old Home Beach, just south of the pier and north to Sue-Meg State Park is a great spot to see a magnificent diversity of intertidal lifeforms during low tides.
Roam Sue-Meg State Park
Here you will find stunning beaches, agate hunting, camping, whale watching, and a reconstructed Yurok village (Sumeg Village).
Explore the HSU Telonicher Marine Lab
Your kids will enjoy hands-on learning about starfish and other tidal creatures, up close in the touch tanks. The lab is an integral part of Cal Poly Humboldt's diverse degree programs in marine science.
Visit the Trinidad Museum
Learn about Trinidad’s rich natural and cultural history and visit the Native Plant Garden. The 1899 Sangster-Watkins-Underwood home houses five rooms of exhibits including vintage photographs, a traditional Yurok redwood canoe, Native American history and rotating exhibits on fungi, flowers, geology, marine life, school, transportation, sawmills, the 1871 lighthouse, the Spanish landing in 1775 and more.
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Adventures and Activities
Trinidad Bay and its environs lure outdoor adventurers and leisure travelers alike. Whether you want to scale towering redwoods on a canopy tour, learn to sea kayak in the coastal treasure of the northcoast, climb rock walls surrounded by unspoiled beauty, mountain bike through Redwood National Park, or simply enjoy a picnic on a beach, Trinidad`s location is truly ideal! Explore paradise...
Beaches
A guide of Trinidad area beaches with access information, highlights, and locations
Kids and Family
Besides trips to the many beautiful beaches and parks in Trinidad, there are other activities for children in and around town, such as tide pooling, park, easy hikes and playground.
Restaurants
There are quite a few restaurant choices for the visitor of the greater Trinidad area on the Redwood Coast, including fine dining, cafes, and homestyle cooking locales. Many places boast ocean views of some of the most spectacular coastlines in California.
Shopping
Trinidad, California is a small town but great shopping opportunities can be found!
Spa and Salon Services
Renew yourself and relax during your retreat to Trinidad Bay with healing arts and beauty treatments provided by qualified Trinidad and McKinleyville practitioners, estheticians, and stylists.
Fishing Charters
Trinidad is home to many species of sport fish. Salmon, ling cod, rock fish, surf fish, Dungeness crab, halibut and more can all be found near Trinidad.
Wine Tasting
Unwind after a long drive to sample premier wines coupled with fresh ocean breezes, great company, and bar snacks. Voted Humboldt`s Best Wine Maker, try wonderful wines that are made from select grapes grown in small, hillside vineyards from the Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Amador appellations.