Renee’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A must see with beautiful hiking trails, elk and large redwoods.
87 locals recommend
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyA must see with beautiful hiking trails, elk and large redwoods.
This is a must see for all visitors on the way to Prairie Creek Redwoods, a 45 minute drive north and worth every minute. Be prepared for getting possibly wet. The walls are covered with moss and lots of ferns, it is just beautiful. Must cross small creek that runs through, there are small walk ways/logs/wood that have been placed down to pass.
103 locals recommend
Fern Canyon
This is a must see for all visitors on the way to Prairie Creek Redwoods, a 45 minute drive north and worth every minute. Be prepared for getting possibly wet. The walls are covered with moss and lots of ferns, it is just beautiful. Must cross small creek that runs through, there are small walk ways/logs/wood that have been placed down to pass.
The one-square-mile park is densely packed with potential adventures. On a short walk around the perimeter of the park, you can hunt for agates, explore tidepools, and walk through a jungle of shrubs and trees as you peer out at seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. In the park’s interior, you’ll find a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a reconstructed Yurok plank-house village. You can picnic or wake up to birdsong at one of three campgrounds. In summer, you can witness a traditional ceremony at Sumêg Village or take a hike led by a docent or professional naturalist.
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrThe one-square-mile park is densely packed with potential adventures. On a short walk around the perimeter of the park, you can hunt for agates, explore tidepools, and walk through a jungle of shrubs and trees as you peer out at seals, sea lions, and migrating whales. In the park’s interior, you’ll find a visitor center, a native plant garden, and a reconstructed Yurok plank-house village. You can picnic or wake up to birdsong at one of three campgrounds. In summer, you can witness a traditional ceremony at Sumêg Village or take a hike led by a docent or professional naturalist.
University
Humboldt State is a beautiful campus, catch a basketball game, soccer game or if you want to go on a run & use the track or see a music/ performance at the Van Duzer Theater. Just a great place to walk around and check out.
35 locals recommend
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst StHumboldt State is a beautiful campus, catch a basketball game, soccer game or if you want to go on a run & use the track or see a music/ performance at the Van Duzer Theater. Just a great place to walk around and check out.
City advice
Travelling with kids
Natural History Museum
Check out the Natural History Museum.
Travelling with kids
Parks-play grounds
There are many in the local area great for all ages.
What to pack
Walking shoes
Many places can be walked to. Make sure to pack some comfy shoes.