Trinidad - Trinidad State Beach

Main Street
Trinidad, California 95570
Northern Humboldt
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   Trinidad State Beach may be the most popular beach in Humboldt County as it has so much to offer.  This free day-use beach is easy to find right off highway 101 and has plenty of parking, picnic areas and open beach space.  Kayaking, nature walks and checking out the tidepools are just a few of activities that are popular here.
   On the east side of the parking lot, visitors will find the boat launch area, Old Home Beach and Trinidad Pier.  The views of the coastline are absolutely stunning.  Memorial Lighthouse  is now located here as well.
   The south side offers some great hiking and amazing views via Trinidad Head; a spectacular trail with an immediate short incline that gives ways to views of the park and beyond. Trinidad Head is a great place to take a relaxing walk or get an amazing workout.
   The west side is the kid and pet friendly Trinidad State Beach.  The beach is about a 1/2 mile long and the sunsets from here are some of the best around.
   And last but not least, the north side.  The north side of Trinidad State Beach is where you'll find the HSU Marine Lab and a short path to College Cove Beach; an area that is guarded from the major winds and a nice play to swim under the right conditions.
How to get there:
From Highway 101 in either direction, take the Trinidad exit.  Take Main Street into town and then take a left on Trinity.  Take a right on Edwards (at the 't') and follow the road down to the beach. 
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There are bathroom facilities at both the Boat Harbor and the north side of Trinidad State Beach.
Other things to do in the area:
Be sure to check out the Trinidad Museum and Trinidad Art Gallery while you're there.  Sue-meg State Park is just a few miles to the north.  Head south on Scenic Drive to visit Luffenholtz Beach, Houda Point, Moonstone Beach and others.
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