Yes this is the headquarters of the great cheese but they don't have tastings or a visitor room…read more BUT they gave us a free cheese and a goody bag with stickers, a key chain, a cheese map for the area, on other small items

A close-up of a wedge of Humboldt Fog was my screensaver for the longest time. I remember when I…read morefirst tried HF (a decade or two ago?) I was just establishing my "cheese legs" when I had a schmear of it on a grainy cracker. The cheese was so delicious it stopped me in my tracks. Ever since I've been a fan of every cheese from Cypress Grove. My favs are the soft ripened varieties including all the Humboldt Fog remixes. The fresh cups are super spreadable varieties that can transform even the most casual cheese courses into something special. I love when I stumble on one I've never tried - it lands in my grocery basket without as much as a second guess. Can't wait for the Chipotle Cacao remix! I can't remember a cheese course I've served without Humboldt Fog - if I had a dollar for every time someone told me I turned them onto HF, I'd have a small fortune. My nephew at 10 years old (some 20 years ago) practically invented the Humboldt Fog burger...the kid added HF on a burger before I did! Love the heck outta you Cypress Grove...keep those HF remixes coming!

We did the half a day Fern Canyon tour. Eileen was our guide, she is a wealth of information and an…read moreamazing naturalist! I'm a nature nerd so having someone experienced like her to teach us about the ferns and the biodiversity of Fern Canyon was such a neat experience. The roads are narrow and curvy to the canyon so it was a nice treat to just sit back and have someone else do the driving on our long road trip. She also educated us about the unique partnership between Rising Redwoods and the National Park System. An added bonus was seeing three banana slugs on our tour! Fern Canyon is a must see if you're in the area!

Grant spent the day with me and my 3 young adult sons (18,22,24). We e-biked for a few magical, fun…read moreand adventurous hours. After a great (pre-ordered) lunch back at camp, we went to Fern Creek Canyon for a walk. The whole day was absolutely spectacular. Grant taught us so much, with a perfect flow. We were safe, but enough ruggedness and adventure to satisfy the boys and a great sense of humor kept things light. He also shared so many great tips for the rest of our journey. Honestly, it felt like we were visiting an old friend after the first 20 minutes. He even joined us for a few minutes to show us the very best spot for wild blackberry picking at the end of the day. Definitely a highlight of our trip. We did many hikes on our own on other days, but having Grant to guide and teach us was no comparison to what we left with on this special day. Thank you Grant and Redwood Adventures for helping to create the magic on this bucket list trip I've waited 50 years to do.

If you want to see all Humboldt County birding has to offer... look no further than infamous Rob…read moreFowler, Local Legend. Not only will you see local PNW birds, but you will learn about bird ecology with zestful enthusiasm as well as the epicurean local fare of good food and brew. With a ready smile and smart-hitting quick wit, Rob will deliver a morning/day of fun and birding that will go down in the books as one to be remembered.

Had a wonderful time. Big Foot made sure we had fun while maintaining high safety standards. If you…read moreare a first timer in kayaking would recommend Big Foot .

I am a total beginner and just starting target shooting two months ago. I took the Beginner to…read moreFirearms class and I loved this course! I can't begin to list all of the things I learned. My instructor was very well versed and accredited to teach the course. He was also extremely patient with us newbies and took into account that we each had different body types and physical abilities. I especially appreciated the philosophy of the importance of safety at every moment. There were certainly little nuances I would not have thought of on my own. Best of all, it was REALLY FUN! I got to shoot 21 different firearms and it facilitated my understanding of what works for me and what I'd like to explore more. I recommend this course for anyone who is new to the sport or even the old dogs with rusty skills. I'm now an old dog with new skills and appreciation.

Excellent deal for delicious oysters, $10/dozen x2, no rejects! Can't wait to eat their oysters…read moreagain.

$10/doz is good, but not all of them had meat inside. Out of 2 doz, 5-6 of them were rejects.read more

I'm so upset! My husband and I drove up from South San Francisco only to find that the store had…read morejust closed! If you will notice the picture it says that the store is opened for 51 minutes!!! The cashier did open the door and only smiled when I told her that we had just driven 5.5 hours to go to shop at Holly Yashi. She kept saying "I understand ". No she doesn't!! She didn't waste her time and $$ driving up to a store that was closed. She did say that they had just changed their social media...well you missed one. And to make it worse the store is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Shopping at Holly Yashi is just about the only thing to do in this town. Grrrrr!

I mean, what can you say? It's the Holly Yashi Mothership, the font of creation, the place where…read moretheir jewelry is actually created. In Arcata, of all places- who knew? Cute and inviting showroom, you can catch a peek into the studios out back, and there's plenty of signage to explain the timeline and milestones of the company. And hey, they're even willing to make you a capa while you shop!

You won't look at Old Town Eureka the same. Eric rocked the…read morehistory and relayed the many stories of experiences told to him. Make reservations ahead.........you will be glad you did.

There's not a lot to Old Town Eureka -- or at least you think that before taking this tour…read more On a road trip around the area, we had one afternoon and evening to spend in Eureka, and this tour was the prime thing on the list. Killed some time wandering the shops and getting snacks, then met at the Old Town Gazebo to meet, Eric, the tour guide. There was no one else signed up for the tour that day, but he only charged us the regular tour price ($20 each) instead of the private tour price. I'm not that into ghost stuff, but my road trip companion totally is, and I just like learning about the history of a place with a fun twist. It was the first day of summer and the longest day of the year, so the ghost tour was basically entirely during daylight hours, but that was OK with me. Keep in mind this is not specifically a ghost hunt, but rather a historical tour of Old Town sharing stories of local business owners who have reported sightings or strange happenings in their old buildings. You also learn very quickly that Old Eureka used to be a lot more happenin' than nowadays -- nearly any upstairs housed a brothel, and there was likely a saloon downstairs. Now you're lucky to find anything open past 10 p.m. 'round these parts. The tour was mostly outside (and even on the first day of summer, Eureka was still rather chilly!), but we went into a couple businesses, namely the Eagle House Victorian Inn. Just touring that place alone was impressive. Eric tells some good stories and ties it all together. We even had a restaurant manager see us outside, and he popped out to share a recent sighting reported by a customer. Be sure to reserve in advance by phone (and I would recommend calling to confirm on the day of your tour). The tour was a solid 90 minutes, and we never felt like it was rush through even though it was just the two of us.

We had so much fun on this educational, fascinating tour -- Captain Sebastian patiently answered…read moreevery question, and we loved rocketing around the bay and pulling out fresh oysters that we got to eat afterward -- raw and broiled -- at Humboldt Bay Provisions. Now we understand why oysters are $3/each retail. It takes a lot of TLC to grow up those bringy, tender nuggets.

Fascinating tour of Humboldt Bay's massive Oyster Industry. Great information and insights from…read moreCaptain Sebastian Elrite and stunning views of the Eureka and Arcata shorelines. Followed up by fresh oysters - pulled from the Bay on our tour - and signature sauces at Provisions. 10/10

Kayak Trinidad was an excellent experience! They did not have any tours scheduled for the day we…read morewanted to go, but we stopped in the shop "just in case", and they accommodated our request. It was me and my husband's 25th anniversary, so we were so excited! Ben and Scott were excellent guides! They answered our 100's of questions and were so fun! Highly recommend their 3 hour wildlife tour! Thank you!

This is a first class kayaking outfitter. Just got off the water from a kayak tour. All of their…read moregear is top-notch and obviously well cared for. Also, they give you exactly what is needed to paddle in Trinidad so you remain warm & comfy. I was so impressed with our guides, Nick and Alex, and their local knowledge of seabirds, marine mammals, and intertidal species. Whales are cool, but there are also a lot of other really cool animals & birds in Trinidad Bay. And these guides know just where to take you. They were not afraid to take us into a little rougher waters, when we asked them to, likely because they are so skilled and experienced. I also really appreciated all of the paddling guidance they provided making sure I was using my core/legs more than my arms. I was with a very large group and the guides handled everything with such class and professionalism. It is a step above any outfitter I've ever paddled with. We are really lucky to have them in Trinidad to help us access some of the most fantastic coastline along the California coast. They also do a great job interpreting the California Coastal National Monument! All of those rocks and islands are part of a statewide national monument that runs from the Oregon border south to Mexico! Wow! What a treasure. Thank you Kayak Trinidad for providing A+++ service where it is needed and appreciated!

Had a great time touring this amazing place. Shawn, our tour guide is so good at her job…read more This is a very unique opportunity to learn not only about tools and craftsmanship from years gone by, but also on learn more about the Eureka area. Viviana and Eric Hollenbeck were charming and generous with their time. They're genuinely kind folks with fascinating stories. The tour is partially upstairs so those with limited mobility may miss a bit but the majority can be accessed even for those who are wheelchair bound.

I was visiting my brother in Eureka last month, and we toured the Blue Ox Millworks and Historic…read moreVillage. What an amazing place! The village is a collection of buildings relocated from other areas, and they are dedicated to types of craftsmanship. There are SO many areas in the buildings to explore! They have woodworking, ceramics, glassworks, printing, signage, weaving, blacksmithing, and other crafts. The crew even built a replica of the hearse that carried Lincoln's coffin for the memorial trip from DC to Springfield, 150 years later. They also hand-crafted a redwood table for President Clinton's Presidential Library. Because the buildings are working sites, visitors must be careful as they walk through each area. Thankfully, all the walkways are of sturdy recent construction--even the catwalk on the second floor of the main building. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides, and visitors may have the opportunity to see craftsmen at work; on our visit, there was a gentleman working on a sign for a local ballpark. He stopped what he was doing and talked through the process of converting an artist's sketch to a finished, billboard-sized sign. It was fascinating to see! The grounds are lovely and have views of Humboldt Bay from the top of the rise. There are gardens planted in various sites around the village, and it is very pretty in the spring. For a unique experience of immersion into craftworks, I definitely recommend a visit to The Blue Ox!