Trinidad - Humboldt Lagoons State Park

15336 Highway 101
Trinidad (12 miles north of), California 95570
Northern Humboldt
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Humboldt Lagoons State Park consists of Big Lagoon, Dry Lagoon, Stone Lagoon and Freshwater Lagoon.  Located approximately 15 minutes north of Trinidad, the parks offer a variety of activities from kayaking and fishing to bird watching and beachcombing.  Bring some food and have a picnic and enjoy the day at one or all of the Lagoons.
You can Camp at Big Lagoon and rent kayaks and paddleboards at the Visitor Center located at Stone Lagoon.
How to get there:
Humboldt Lagoons State Park starts about 15 minutes north of Trinidad.  Big Lagoon, Dry Lagoon, Stone Lagoon and Freshwater Lagoon are all right along (or just off) Highway 101 as is the Visitor Center as you continue north.
More info:
Visit the park's Website or stop by the Stone Lagoon Visitor Center for more information on the unique ecosystems that make up the park. 
Other fun things to do in the area:
Trinidad State Beach and College Cove are about 15 minutes to the south of the Lagoons.  Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park is to the north and features Gold Bluffs Beach and the impressive Fern Valley.  If you're heading up into Del Norte County, click HERE for some fun things to do while you're there.
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