The Tsurai (Cher-eye) Indians discovered Trinidad more than 350 years ago. A Portuguese sea captain, Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeno, discovered the bay in 1595. Then it was discovered by the Spanish captains Hezeta and Bodega, who anchored here June 9, 1775; they named the port La Santisima Trinidad. Gold-seekers from all over the world used Trinidad as a supply port for mines on the Klamath, Trinity, and Salmon Rivers.
There are a circulating seawater system, lecture rooms and labs at the 16,200 square foot Humboldt State Marine Lab and Aquarium in Trinidad. The lab overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Visitors can see displays of marine science.
Hours:
May 16 to September 9: 9am-4:30pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
September 10 to May 15: 9am-4:30pm; Sun:12pm-4pm; Sat:12pm-4pm; Closed: Sun, Sat
Tips: All tours are by appointment only, including self-guided tours.
Patrick's Point State Park is located on 632 acres on U.S. 101. Noted for its sandy beach, hiking trails, a recreated Yurok Village, native plant garden, visitor center, and three family campgrounds.
Shoreline at Agate Beach, Patrick's Point State Park.
Hours:
6am-8am
Tips: Prices per vehicle.
Dogs: $1.00
A naturalist service is available in summer.
Dogs restricted to beach and trails.
The Trinidad Head Lighthouse was first lit on December 1, 1871 and is still operated by the Coast Guard. There are hiking trails on the grounds but the lighthouse itself is not open to the public.
Trinidad Museum is housed in a Victorian cottage that was completed in 1900. The house was moved to its current location in 2006 and features Native American exhibits along with natural history displays and photographs.
Trinidad State Beach is located just north of Trinidad, tucked away in a secluded cover. Noted as a prime fishing spot, the beach is reached after a half-mile hike through the woods and past seasonal wildflowers. Trinidad State Beach has three miles of hiking trails, a picnic area and is at its best during low tide!
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