What a great place! We had grabbed food from town and used the large parking lot to turn around our…read moretruck and trailer. No matter how large you rig you can turn around here. There is a bike path that goes along the parking lot and grass to sit on while you take in the beautifully rebuilt harbor. There was a Tsunami wave that hit Crescent City in 2011 that did damage to the harbor. They have really put the money they got to good use. It's neat to walk around and check out the big fishing boats and even the crab pots while there are signs that tell you about the harbor. We come here because it's safe and clean, my wife used the public restroom while we were there and she said they were very clean, like I said there were people on bike , kids playing catch with a football , the cars were driving slow. We enjoyed our stop into the harbor and we look forward to coming back soon, highly recommend

We visited the harbor over the July 4th weekend. It was good to see that the dock had been rebuilt,…read moreand see all the fishing boats and people fishing in the harbor. I still remember watching the news back a few years ago of the tsunami from the gigantic earthquake in Japan hitting the harbor, destroying in the piers and damaging the boats. It is great that everything seems to be back to normal now.

The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is situated in the parking lot of Trinidad State Beach. It's not a…read morefunctioning lighthouse but serves as a memorial for those lost at sea. There are 2 lighthouses in Trinidad, the Trinidad Head Lighthouse which is only open once a month on the first Saturday and the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse. I'd recommend hiking trail (listed as Trinidad Head/Tsurai Loop on AllTrails) next to it which had magnificent views of the ocean and bay, many benches to sit and look at the view, and was scattered with wildflowers like California poppies and daisies. The trail is a loop about 2 miles. On AllTrails it lists the 'Lighthouse Observation Deck' which I erroneously thought was the other lighthouse. It was basically just a small staircase to an ocean view.

Monument for those buried at sea [Trinidad CA]…read more I wasn't sure if this Yelp page was for the concrete memorial lighthouse (or is it a replica) or of the one off of Edwards Street. Either way both are remembering those who perished at sea. The memorial on Edward's Street is a pyramid shaped marble slab engraved with sea gulls and the words "Lost At Sea," with names listed on the plaques. As more names were added through the years additional plaques were placed along the adjacent cement retaining wall. There were so many names it was sad to see and reminded me of the movie "the Perfect Storm" [2000] with George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg. The movie was based on a true story where the boat of the crew of six was caught in a storm and disappeared with no survivors. In 2012, we saw the memorial in Gloucester, Massachusetts inscribed with the names of those men. So sad. The memorials in Trinidad are free to visit. It looks like the lighthouse has moved a couple of times but it was at the harbor area where we saw the lighthouse and fog bell which served as a permanent location for the monument. Both memorial locations were adorned with wreaths during the Memorial Day weekend. The Axel Lindgren Memorial Trail on Edwards Street was currently not available due to erosion. Review #3777

This is a beautiful modern pier nestled in the relatively calm waters of Trinidad. The "new pier"…read morereplaced the "old pier" several years ago, but the primary purpose remains the same: supporting commercial fishing and crabbing operations seasonally. The last hundred feet or so of the pier is designated only for commercial fishing operators, but the rest of this private pier is open to the public. The environment surrounding this pier is breathtaking, with huge headlands towering above either side of the pier, and a gorgeous view of the rocky coastline down towards Humboldt Bay. I visited this pier twice during Thanksgiving week, fishing and crabbing in the evening with my boys. We caught a few small rockfish and white croaker, and several small crabs that were well below the size limit. Can't wait to come back here.

Taking a short walk on a long pier is better than the other way around - believe you me, especially…read moreif you do it early in the morning after the fishing boats have left. It's California's northernmost oceanfront pier (if that kind of trivia excites you) - and indeed it's eighty miles south of the Oregon border. Just for your reference, the crabbing baskets were decoratively stacked at the end of the pier (photo: http://bit.ly/355OWY8), and the surrounding scenery was near-storybook. I didn't try the Seascape Restaurant at the front of the pier, but the next time I need chowder, I'll be so there. Pretty spot it is indeed. RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

Trinidad Bay Memorial Park is the new name for this historic Trinidad California Civic Club…read morelandmark - honoring those lost and buried at sea. It better defines the location and expands it to visually include the waters below. Those memorialized on its name plaques are honored further by dropping the word lighthouse from the old name. Looking forward to new park improvements starting later this year, and liking the name change. Located on the Trinidad Bay Bluff at Trinity and Edwards Streets in Trinidad, California USA

The Dow's Prairie Grange No. 505 has been on the coastal northern California landscape for nearly…read more100 years. This has been a small community gathering point since 1932, is located on the road named after it, in Dow's Prairie. The Grange Hall sits directly across the road from the Dow's Prairie school. The Monthly Pancake breakfast and Rummage sale are usually pretty good events and it serves as a fund raiser for the Grange. This community breakfast is the third Saturday of every month from 9 am till noon. With two choices for breakfast available - all meals include a juice and apple sauce - Large = 5$ (two eggs, two pancakes and breakfast meat of your choice and a morning beverage) and Small = 3$ (one egg and one pancake, breakfast meat and beverage) and children under the age of 3 (Three) eat for free - you can not beat free! The HISTORY: The charter was obtained on December 14, 1932. On January 18, 1933 Henry Miller was selected as the first Grange Master of Dow's Prairie Grange. Dow's Prairie Grange met at Clam Beach Hall on May 17, 1934 and was there until approximately 1942 when the current grange hall was built across from Dow's Prairie School. The land having been purchased for $50 from Hammond Lumber in 1938. The hall was partially built with recycled timber from lumber company buildings. This is a neat piece of Nor-Cal history behind the Redwood Curtain and is a cool building available for rental for special events and monthly on the 3rd Saturday morning has a fun community breakfast that is open to the public. Worth a stop at least once. 00191

Pretty good little breakfast going on here. Have been a few times. Great value. Portions are nice…read more Tea and coffee and hot cocoa available. I'd pass on the "oj" as it is not, but a powdered orange drink. The space is roomy, and it's overall a great cause and eat.

This park, located along the coastal cliffs in Crescent City serves as a memorial for the people…read morelost in the sinking of the ship "Brother Jonathan" back in 1865. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brother_Jonathan_%28steamer%29 225 people died in this disaster and many bodies were never recovered. Some that were are buried right here in the park. There's also a public toilet here, a rarity in this part of town.

Um. Yeah. Why was I expecting tombstones? Oh, because it's called 'Brother John Cemetary' on…read moreTripadvisor. A real yawner, for sure. It offers a nice view of the ocean so the short drive wasn't a waste.

Not easy to find and haven't seen it all but finally got to it today. It is a small cemetery on a…read moresloping hill. I would like to see more of it one day.

I am planning a road trip through some California State Parks. First stop. First phone call. I was…read morelucky enough to have Michelle of Del Norte County Visitor Bureau quickly pick up the phone. She was incredibly helpful. With her assistance, I was able to plan a three day itinerary through the park. It is rare to get help (with almost anything during pandemic) so easily, so thorough, and so thoughtfully delivered. A special thanks to Michelle and the Del Norte County Visitor Bureau.

We've contacted this place multiple times , and directed to speak to a staff named louanne and…read moreinformed her our intent to participate in the upcoming events and complimentary free of charges. she said, they already have someone lined over a year ago. well, it obvious ,she doesn't recall that we spoked to her a year ago?..... which was fine. regardless still didn't get a chance to participate. What happen to Community Spirit? WELL, They're looking for Sponsorship? No regard for the person that works at the front desk. They call her " she's just volunteer.