Needed to get away from the 100 degree heat of Sacramento. Mattole has no cell coverage, no water…read moreand no electricity (does have outhouses). What it does have is a cool breeze off the ocean, great sunsets, miles of uncrowded beach and a specular star show at night. Camp sites are roomy. Since it's out of the way, doesn't seem to attract the large party crowd. Nice families and couples were our temporary neighbors. It was perfect place to get away.

Amazing views, amazing weather while we were here in July. Lots of backpackers getting ready for…read morethe Lost Coast trail. The other review is correct, the campground is completely flat with no bushes or other obstructions between you and your neighbors. The campground is set just behind the beach and is safe from most of the strong winds. There are only 15ish sites so our first night we ended up camping on the beach and grabbed a spot the next morning as someone left. Just vault toilets, no plumbing. Totally worth it--the site is so remote and the beach is almost private.

Stopped by here a few years ago and loved the area, its peaceful, we hiked down to the black sands…read morebeach, but it was pretty rough on the feet so you can't do bare feet due to the rocks, but it was a gorgeous spot worth checking out since we were there, the water is cold, and the waves are high so you can't swim, but its nice for sight seeing

Black Sands Beach is a beautiful beach that is secluded. We went on a busy weekend, although I hear…read morethat on non- busy weekends or weekdays you might have this place to yourself. You park and walk down to the beach. When we went the bathrooms were out of order. It's a beautiful beach to walk along and soak in the views. Tip: Don't go near the water. There are signs all over to stay 100 ft away or more from where the waves break due to the under toe.

The park is an amazing hidden treasure that everyone should check out. Wonderful nonprofit with…read morecommunity-minded employees and board members. The annual Fall Splendor event in October has the best night of drinks, food and dancing you can get in Humboldt. Check them out at www.sohumpark.org.

Beautiful park with wonderful trails, a labyrinth, CSA Farm with chickens and horses, wooded areas,…read moreand a children's park with river access across the way. Great for bicycling, walking your leashed dogs, eating a pinic lunch under the trees, or a lovely walk on flat land. There is also a discreet trail to Benbow about 2+ miles away.

We've been going to this beach since before I could remember! The sand is so soft, warm, and silky…read more When the tides are out, there is this hidden cove/arch way area which is so beautifully secluded & great for photo ops or being with nature. Further to the left side of the beach are various jagged, giant rocks with some little passage ways. Our family dubbed this beach as "Sunset Beach" because they are un-real at this beach. The best is to climb the hill on the right side of the beach, & watching the sunset from there. One bummer is the amount of shell/wolf-life poaching. I remember being a child, wading through the shallow waters on the far left hand side of the beach, & there were tons of whole sand dollars everywhere. Now, people are too focused on the capital/social media "likes". Please, if you can, refrain from taking stuff in the beach.

Favorite Fort Bragg Beach by far. Close to Road, and great for little ones. The rock tunnel is so…read morecool! Sand can get really hot! Bring flip flops! The hidden beach is truly hidden. You have to walk around to go find it! Today I saw a small shark and sand dollars! Great day at the Beach!

An easy trail meandering through the beautiful redwoods of the area. If you want, you can pick up a…read morebooklet that will tell you about what you'll see in a few areas along the trail. You can recycle it at the end.

Our fourth stop (09:42) on day five of our Northern California road trip, Founders' Grove has a…read morededicated parking area (with restrooms) and can be used to enter the trail which leads to the Founders Tree (not a far walk). The tree is estimated to be almost 1,500 years old, and stands 346 feet tall. It has a protective wooden built deck around it, and is a good opportunity to take pictures and admire the size of it. It was named in 1931, in honor of the 3 founders of the Save the Redwoods League. From 1931 to 1957, it was believed to be the tallest redwood (thus the tallest tree in the world). More accurate modern readings disproved this (with the current tallest being Hyperion at 380 feet).

A river bar ("an elevated ridge of sand, gravel, or sediment deposited by the natural flow of…read morewater"), Gould Bar (named after the original owner who gifted it to the state) lies on the banks of the Eel River, right off of the Avenue of the Giants. This was our fifth stop (10:02) during our fifth day of our road trip. There is a dirt hilly path that a good 4x4 could go down. Once down, the gravel bar is big enough to support multiple vehicles, and I could imagine locals and visitors using it for a beach day. I wanted to see it, so walked down on foot while my wife and her mom stayed with the car (parking is side of the road only). Strangely, there is good cell service in this area, and we discovered a Pokemon Go gym (along with being able to create a Yelp business right then and there, which was rare during this trip).

Honest family team of dudes working hard to put you on fish.Comfortable boat with crazy results!!!…read more(8lbs+ ling, 15lbs+ salmon, 41lbs+ hali) Cost is the median for the area. If you want the chance on big fish... give them a call!

Great morning spent with Captain Larry last week. He took care of everything we caught almost our…read morelimit. He moved us several times to make sure we found the perfect spot where the fish were biting.

Former students and athletes from the last CrossFit gym that was in Eureka. After they closed,…read morethese guys opened up to keep CrossFit alive in Humboldt! Friendly, nonjudgmental, supportive owners and coaches to accept you as you are and work with you to reach your goals. They are fun and encouraging to see you reach your potential. Join today!