This early 1900's vessel is beautifully preserved. We found the information on the history of the…read morearea surprisingly entertaining. I was comfortable in a simple long sleeved shirt but plan for the weather and wind the day of your trip. Consider sitting in the shelter right behind the pilot house if you are at all concerned.

A nice tour around the northern (Arcata) bay. The tour was billed as "birds & Eco" but I think it…read morewas the same historical narration given on all tours. She did makes some general bird references, told a few personal stories and lots about the history and some current factoids. All in all a great way to spend $30 and 1.5 hours. BTW - we were told to arrive early if obtaining a seat was important when we called to ask about the tour. There did seem to be limited bench seating. We chose to sit/lean on the roof of the cabin towards the bow.

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

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!

A little hard to find but totally worth it . Jai gave me and…read moremy wife some areas to check out and they did not disappoint. Hit the sloughs , under the bridges , multiple islands . We Seen egrets , blue herons , oyster catchers , black-crowned night-heron , Long-billed Curlew just to name a few . Followed by seals for about 1/2 mile on our way back in . All in all it was a great experience from start to finish . Definitely recommend Jai and Humboats Kayak Adventures

Had a great experience renting two single kayaks for a few hours of rowing in Humboldt bay. The…read moreowner met me and my friend at the dock and got us outfitted very quickly. I had a discount coupon which he accepted right away. Some business owners are displeased to see a coupon, but Humboats was totally accepting and welcomed the coupon, treating us like full-paying customers. Highly recommend! - Paul

The Woodley Island Marina was another tourist destination we went to while in Eureka. We didn't do…read moreany boating but there are a few things to see here for the passing visitor. There is Table Bluff Lighthouse which is a very small Lighthouse but cute all the same. It is kept up well and is one that lighthouse buffs may like. Nearby is a fishermans memorial where you can see a list of people who have been lost at sea in the area over the years. There is a large fisherman statue there as well as part of the memorial. Nice stop to make if out and about taking in the sights around town.

The local commercial fishing marina, where you can actually acquire fresh caught seafood that…read morevaries daily and from season to season. My most recent visit, Dungeness Crabs are in season after a delayed start! This small commerical marina actually has several docks running alphabetically, A through G - signage on the road frontage letting the passersby know what the mornings catch is and today it was our amazing local crab and our world class Kumamoto oysters, these petite beauties are a famous staple on the north coast waters here on Humboldt Bay. A marina coffeshop with restaurant are on site that has okay food and a full bar, there is also a charter house where some fishing vessels can be reserved by the hour, half day, day or longer. There is a Fisherman of the Sea memorial to all those who've made the ultimate sacrifice, working on the north coasts unforgiving and often dangerous waters. Ample parking at all the different docks. The coast guard also maintains a presence at this marina as well. The public can visit the docks and enjoy the views of old town waterfront, of the marina and Humboldt Bay out to the Pacific Ocean. A cool marina, where you can purchase freshly caught seafood right off the boat. Definately worth a visit and stop if you like fresh seafood, big commercial fishing boats, or just being on the water. 4 Stars 00669

If you are on the fence, on whether you should book this, I'm just going to tell you right now,…read more"Don't think twice and book it." This was an amazing experience, and my teenagers really enjoyed it (I think that says a lot ). If I was going to see the Redwood trees my own, I'd probably go to the first grove, take some pictures and leave, but Jim, our tour guide, took us on an amazing tour. First he told us about the history of Crescent City, where we got to see seals, pelicans, and elk in the wild! Then he took us to parts of the Redwood forest that I know for a fact that I would not have been willing to drive to or walk to. Jim stopped the van at various trees, explained the history, and helped take pictures of my family, which we don't normally get on our own. He then took us to Stout Grove for a walk and he continued to drive us around to more trees, even showing us some that were off the path that were breathtaking and unique. The lunch they provided was delicious. I cannot talk this up enough, sign up for this tour, it is so worth it!

We had a tour today with Galal which was beyond amazing!!! The company didn't Have any other tours…read morescheduled for the day but still accommodated us when we called them and took us out basically on a private tour. He was beyond informative and knew so much history and just about the trees, plants and flowers in general. We had several people show us places to go for free but I am so glad we chose to do this tour instead. It was seriously worth every penny. There is no way we could have seen all the things that we saw today and gained all the knowledge that we did if we had chosen to just go sightseeing by ourselves.

We had a great e-bike tour with Grant. We went at an ideal pace that mixed the fun/speed of e-bikes…read morewith stops to learn about Redwood history, eco-system and conservation. I felt very safe (a big concern for me) and my kids (12 & 14) were secluded enough from major roads to enjoy the bikes! The scenery on the ride is stunning and is such a fun change-up to exploring the Redwood Forest on a traditional foot-hike. This tour offered an excellent value for the price!

From the first call to book a reservation, the staff was extremely kind and patient. Pearse was…read morevery responsive and helped make the process very easy. Not to mention that we took this tour in the off-season where the temperatures were rather cold. Our guide Eileen was VERY sweet and kind in accomodating my fiance and I. I had plans to propose to my then girlfriend on this tour and she was very happy to help me out. Eileen's knowledge of the area and expertise were perfect in both helping me to find a beautiful spot to propose, as well as to have a fun and educational experience learning about SO many things in that part of the forest. I will certainly be coming back to explore the many other parts of the forest with them in the future (and maybe during a more temperate season). Thank you all for making the experience as perfect as it was!

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!

Our family of six had a fun time on our electric bike tour. This was the first time for any of us…read moreto try an electric bicycle and our guides were super helpful, patient, friendly and accommodating. As we were the only ones on the tour that day, they adjusted to our every need. For example: *We're running late. No problem! *We're towing a trailer and parking can be a challenge. No problem! We'll hold a spot for you. *We have two late-70's seniors who haven't ridden bicycles in over 20 years. No Problem! We've got an electric tricycle for one and a lighter bike for the other. *We want to get back earlier to make it to our next destination. No problem! We can turn around and return whenever you want. I highly recommend Wild Trail Tours for a first time experience riding an electric bicycle.

We did the Hammond Trail Coastal ride. Easy, relaxed ride with beautiful scenery and a stop to…read moreexplore the beach. We saw a colony of seals, which was a great and unexpected highlight of the tour. Guide was friendly and attentive to our wants and safety.

Was able to leverage this service again while in Napa, and this time, Michael picked up my wife and…read moreher father for a surprise Mother's Day dinner in Calistoga! Michael was super communicative throughout the booking process, and I'm so happy that I've got a trusted transportation contact in Napa. Don't hesitate to book them for your next trip!

Mike was phenomenal for my daughter's wedding!!! He was early and was so patient with my…read moredaughter's tardiness!!! I highly recommend 4M Elite Car Service!!!