IMPORTANT Travel Updates:
Please be advised, California State Parks, in cooperation with CAL FIRE, are planning to begin a series of prescribed burns in Prairie Creek and Humboldt Redwoods State Parks starting as early as mid-September and possibly through November. Smoke and flames may be visible from the Newton B. Drury Parkway in Prairie Creek State Park and Mattole Road at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. For more info see: https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2024/sep/9/good-fire-prescribed-burns-planned-northern-humbol/

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Nature lover...sportsman...history buff...foodie...family traveler...patron of the arts. No matter what form your recreation takes, Humboldt County has something for you. Of course, your experience begins and ends with the redwoods, but in between is a rich mosaic of public lands, beaches and waterways where outdoor adventures rule, and of picturesque small towns where the art of living is being perfected.

Parks and Forests

Immerse yourself in unlimited outdoor recreation in Humboldt County. 

Immerse yourself in unlimited outdoor recreation in Humboldt County. 

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Beaches

We admit it—you don’t see a lot of bikinis on our beaches. What you will see...

We admit it—you don’t see a lot of bikinis on our beaches. What you will see...

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Boating

If you like to paddle a canoe or kayak, ride your standup paddleboard, row a skiff, sail a...

If you like to paddle a canoe or kayak, ride your standup paddleboard, row a skiff, sail a...

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Bicycling

From bucolic pedals through flat farmlands to some of the most technical and challenging...

From bucolic pedals through flat farmlands to some of the most technical and challenging...

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Motorcycling

Bikers in the know head up to Humboldt County for scenic, sweeping vistas and thrilling...

Bikers in the know head up to Humboldt County for scenic, sweeping vistas and thrilling...

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Fishing

Humboldt has long been known for legendary fishing, including of course our iconic...

Humboldt has long been known for legendary fishing, including of course our iconic...

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Towns & Villages

Humboldt County contains some wonderful little towns to which you can retreat after your...

Humboldt County contains some wonderful little towns to which you can retreat after your...

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Arts & Culture

The magical redwoods obviously inspire people. How else to explain the creative outpouring...

The magical redwoods obviously inspire people. How else to explain the creative outpouring...

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Beer, Wine and Spirits

Something is definitely brewing in Humboldt County. While technically north of California...

Something is definitely brewing in Humboldt County. While technically north of California...

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Historic Sites

History buffs have it good in Humboldt County. From Native American heritage to Victorian...

History buffs have it good in Humboldt County. From Native American heritage to Victorian...

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Golf and Gaming

Try your luck at the tables or on the links.

Try your luck at the tables or on the links.

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Tours and Guides

You don’t have to do Humboldt on your own!

You don’t have to do Humboldt on your own!

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Family Fun

Humboldt County is one of the most family-friendly destinations in California, in large...

Humboldt County is one of the most family-friendly destinations in California, in large...

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Shopping

Whatever it is that brings someone to a place like Humboldt County, we all like to shop...

Whatever it is that brings someone to a place like Humboldt County, we all like to shop...

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Hiking Trails

There are over 40 different parks, forests, preserves and beaches in Humboldt County, each...

There are over 40 different parks, forests, preserves and beaches in Humboldt County, each...

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Birding and Wildlife

Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Humboldt County; below are some of the top...

Over 400 bird species have been recorded in Humboldt County; below are some of the top...

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Driving Tours

Unless you take a lifetime over it, you’re not going to see all of Humboldt County...

Unless you take a lifetime over it, you’re not going to see all of Humboldt County...

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Visitor Information

For all the advantages of our digital age, when you are visiting a new destination...

For all the advantages of our digital age, when you are visiting a new destination...

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