Things to Do

Trinidad's attractions centre on its coastline and natural setting. The rocky headlands, tide pools, and sheltered beaches are the main draw, but the town also has a small museum and marine laboratory worth visiting.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Trinidad Head

Rocky promontory sheltering the harbour, with a trail to the summit and whale-watching views

Sight
02

Trinidad State Beach

Sheltered sandy beach north of the headland with sea stacks and excellent tidepools

Sight
03

Tall Trees Grove

Tall Trees Grove is a permit-only half-day hike into some of Redwood National and State Parks' most impressive old-growth forest. Access is limited, the …
04

Trinidad Harbour and Fishing Pier

Working fishing harbour with seafood shacks, harbour seals, and views of the sea stacks

Sight
05

Sue-meg State Park

Sue-meg State Park, north of Trinidad, brings together redwood-country forest and a rugged Pacific shoreline. Trails pass through spruce, hemlock, fir, alder, and coastal …
06

College Cove

Secluded beach north of the headland, reached by a short trail through coastal forest

Sight
07

Tsurai (Yurok Village Site)

Site of the Yurok village occupied continuously for at least 600 years before European contact

Sight
08

Humboldt State Marine Laboratory

Small public aquarium at Cal Poly Humboldt's marine research station in Trinidad

Museum
09

Little River State Beach

Quiet Humboldt County beach near Trinidad where Little River meets the Pacific
10

Trinidad Head Lighthouse

1871 lighthouse still in active service — one of the oldest on the California coast

Sight