Nancy’s Guidebook for McKinleyville
Sightseeing
World renowned water treatment concept turned into bird estuary. A must see for birders. Visit Redwood Curtain Brewery on G St. for a cold one afterwards!
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Arcata Marsh Interpretive Center
569 S G StWorld renowned water treatment concept turned into bird estuary. A must see for birders. Visit Redwood Curtain Brewery on G St. for a cold one afterwards!
This is what most travelers want to see when they come stay at our place, and it's just one half hour to the north of us
"An amazing diversity of life exists at Redwood National and State Parks. The ancient coast redwood ecosystem preserved in the parks contains some of the planet's most majestic forests. Here, banana slugs, gray whales, Douglas-fir, black bears, and sea anemones are equally at home with redwoods."
Parque Nacional Redwood
This is what most travelers want to see when they come stay at our place, and it's just one half hour to the north of us
"An amazing diversity of life exists at Redwood National and State Parks. The ancient coast redwood ecosystem preserved in the parks contains some of the planet's most majestic forests. Here, banana slugs, gray whales, Douglas-fir, black bears, and sea anemones are equally at home with redwoods."
A must see if you're looking for redwoods!
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Parque Estatal de los Bosques de Redwood de Prairie Creek
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyA must see if you're looking for redwoods!
Iconic sites and hikes, and agate hunting on the beach make this a must do stop when exploring the redwoods to the north. 
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Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrIconic sites and hikes, and agate hunting on the beach make this a must do stop when exploring the redwoods to the north. 
This is our beloved coastal trail, and a (mostly) road-free way to get to Arcata, to the Mad River, the beaches, Hiller Park, and numerous cool spots along the way.
Hammond Trail
Hammond TrailThis is our beloved coastal trail, and a (mostly) road-free way to get to Arcata, to the Mad River, the beaches, Hiller Park, and numerous cool spots along the way.
Hike along the coast right here in McKinleyville. Includes a popular dog park.
Mad River Bluffs Trail
Ocean DriveHike along the coast right here in McKinleyville. Includes a popular dog park.
Dog park, baseball fields, kids play equipment, access to Mad River Bluff Trail.
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Hiller Park
Dog park, baseball fields, kids play equipment, access to Mad River Bluff Trail.
Very popular trail with spectacular views north and south. Be prepared to hike a steep hill.
Trinidad Head Trail
Very popular trail with spectacular views north and south. Be prepared to hike a steep hill.
A variety of hiking and biking trails, a park with a big lawn and a playground all just on the east side of Arcata. 
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Arcata Community Forest
A variety of hiking and biking trails, a park with a big lawn and a playground all just on the east side of Arcata. 
Beaches
Paddle or swim on this lovely lagoon north of Trinidad. Beware that the ocean side can produce dangerous waves so keep kids and dogs close. 
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Big Lagoon County Park
510 Big Lagoon Park RdPaddle or swim on this lovely lagoon north of Trinidad. Beware that the ocean side can produce dangerous waves so keep kids and dogs close. 
This is a big, accessible beach with a river that feeds into it. Very popular for surfing and water sports. Just 5-10 minutes north of McKinleyvile.
Moonstone Beach
This is a big, accessible beach with a river that feeds into it. Very popular for surfing and water sports. Just 5-10 minutes north of McKinleyvile.
Trinidad State Beach
Food and Drink Scene
Ramone's is in the "Safeway" shopping center, but also just a walk up the the hill at the airport.
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Ramone's Bakery & Cafe
2297 Harrison AveRamone's is in the "Safeway" shopping center, but also just a walk up the the hill at the airport.
Award winning delicious Japanese food. Quick service, good prices, convenient location in the "Safeway" shopping center.
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Sushi Spot McKinleyville
1552 City Center RdAward winning delicious Japanese food. Quick service, good prices, convenient location in the "Safeway" shopping center.
Carmela's Mexican Restaurant
1701 Central AveBest Mexican food in town
This is the winery, but you should visit the tasting room in downtown Trinidad, 529 Trinity St.
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Moonstone Crossing Winery
529 Trinity StThis is the winery, but you should visit the tasting room in downtown Trinidad, 529 Trinity St.
North of Trinidad, this is probably our most iconic, delicious and beautiful restaurant in a classy and natural setting. It's where we go to celebrate our life's milestones or just treat ourselves to a special meal. 
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The Larrupin' Cafe
1658 Patricks Point DrNorth of Trinidad, this is probably our most iconic, delicious and beautiful restaurant in a classy and natural setting. It's where we go to celebrate our life's milestones or just treat ourselves to a special meal. 
Some say's the best food in Trinidad, at great prices. Savory mashed potato waffle cones, home-made ice cream & root beer floats, local brews, yummy burgers, clam chowder, beef brisket. Worth trying!
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The Lighthouse Grill
355 Main StSome say's the best food in Trinidad, at great prices. Savory mashed potato waffle cones, home-made ice cream & root beer floats, local brews, yummy burgers, clam chowder, beef brisket. Worth trying!
A great place to have a drink and appetizers with a fantastic view of Moonstone Beach. Dinner is a bit pricey, but usually good.
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Moonstone Grill
100 Moonstone Beach RdA great place to have a drink and appetizers with a fantastic view of Moonstone Beach. Dinner is a bit pricey, but usually good.
Right on the plaza in Arcata it has some of the best coffee anywhere, delicious food and fun people watching.
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Cafe Brio
791 G StRight on the plaza in Arcata it has some of the best coffee anywhere, delicious food and fun people watching.
Very popular establishment with a long history. Boiled and baked bagels with all kinds of toppings. Breakfast and lunch, just off the Plaza in Arcata.
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Los Bagels
1061 I StVery popular establishment with a long history. Boiled and baked bagels with all kinds of toppings. Breakfast and lunch, just off the Plaza in Arcata.
Delicious build-your-own and house special sandwiches made with the finest and freshest ingredients with locally made bread.
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Central Sandwich
2011 Central AveDelicious build-your-own and house special sandwiches made with the finest and freshest ingredients with locally made bread.
This is the yummy food truck out front of Six Rivers Brewery. 
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LoCo Fish Co
1980 Central AveThis is the yummy food truck out front of Six Rivers Brewery. 
McKinleyville Farmers' Market
Thursday afternoons at 3 PM in the Eureka Natural Foods parking lot. 
Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant
1901 Heindon RdGood American food 24/7
Breweries
Humboldt is known for high-quality locally made craft beer and they're all just a short drive away.
Our local brew pub, often with live music, always with good food, a heated patio, pool table, and friendly locals.
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Six Rivers Brewery
1300 Central AveOur local brew pub, often with live music, always with good food, a heated patio, pool table, and friendly locals.
"We have a large selection of Belgian-Style, English-Style, Lagers, Sours and Specialty beers that we rotate throughout the year. Each growler is filled using our pressurized growler station, growlers filled under pressure will stay fresh and carbonated until you open them." There is a growler in the cupboard for you to use.
Humboldt Regeneration Brewery & Farm
2320 Central Ave"We have a large selection of Belgian-Style, English-Style, Lagers, Sours and Specialty beers that we rotate throughout the year. Each growler is filled using our pressurized growler station, growlers filled under pressure will stay fresh and carbonated until you open them." There is a growler in the cupboard for you to use.
Wide variety of fine crafted beers, friendly people and a food truck 
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Redwood Curtain Brewing Company
550 S G StWide variety of fine crafted beers, friendly people and a food truck 
Everything Else
Saturday morning on the Plaza in Arcata is the place to be if you're not getting an early start out hiking somewhere else. Besides produce, there's live music and plenty of ready-to-eat goodies.
North Coast Growers' Association Farmers Market
5720 8th StSaturday morning on the Plaza in Arcata is the place to be if you're not getting an early start out hiking somewhere else. Besides produce, there's live music and plenty of ready-to-eat goodies.
Clean and close by, the attendant is usually very helpful if you ask them to put your wash in the dryer for you.  Full service is also available.
McKinleyville Launderette
2013 Central AveClean and close by, the attendant is usually very helpful if you ask them to put your wash in the dryer for you.  Full service is also available.
This is our local park but also where you can enjoy outdoor music Thursday evenings this summer.
Pierson Park
1608 Pickett RoadThis is our local park but also where you can enjoy outdoor music Thursday evenings this summer.
Groceries
Eureka Natural Foods - McKinleyville
2165 Central AveA good place to pick up affordable groceries, including an organic section. It's also a GREAT place to find decent wine for under $10-15 if you know what you are looking for.
Grocery Outlet
1581 Central AveA good place to pick up affordable groceries, including an organic section. It's also a GREAT place to find decent wine for under $10-15 if you know what you are looking for.
Safeway