College of the Redwoods Travel Information (Fort Bragg, CA)

Arcata and Trinidad Arcata began in the early 1850s as a supply depot for the gold mines in the Trinity Mountains. It was the county’s first seat of government, a post Eureka took over in 1856. As mining activity decreas... Arcata , CA

Clarke Historical Museum This museum, situated in Old Town Eureka, is located in what was once the Bank of Eureka building. The museum tells the story of Eureka’s prominent place in the history of California’s North Coast thr... Eureka, CA

Eureka That a California town called Eureka could trace its history to the gold rush and the era of the forty-niners shouldn’t surprise anyone, but the growth and success of this city had less to do with gol... Eureka, CA

Fort Humboldt State Historic Park Taking the high ground has always been a good military strategy. When the US Army arrived in Eureka in 1853, ostensibly to ease the tensions between the local Indians and the settlers and gold seekers... Bucksport, CA

Humboldt State University Natural History Museum Rich and relatively unspoiled, California’s North Coast is ideal for natural history research, and Humboldt State University takes advantage of this environment through its many resource-management co... Alliance, CA

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Eureka KOA to Marine Garden Club Grove (Distance: 0.9 mi) The day begins with a tour through Eureka. This is a beautiful old Victorian town with meticulously tended period buildings. The bike route leaves US 101 at the entrance to the central business corrid...

Eureka, CA - Road Biking - length:51.2 mi

North Jetty (Distance: 2.3 mi) This is a very consistent, high-quality beach break on the north side of the entrance to Humboldt Bay. North Jetty is the best wave in the Humboldt area. There’s a semi-permanent sandbar here that’s b...

Eureka, CA - Surfing - length:unknown

Humboldt Harbor (Distance: 3.9 mi) This is a big wave that breaks inside the entrance to Humboldt Harbor. Humboldt Harbor can be one of the heaviest waves in the area. Some liken the left to Pipeline, and the right is steep and dredgin...

Eureka, CA - Surfing - length:unknown

South Jetty (Distance: 4.5 mi) This is a fun and consistent beach break just south of the entrance to Humboldt Bay. South Jetty is a long beach with numerous well-shaped peaks. It works best with a strong south swell, making it a f...

Eureka, CA - Surfing - length:unknown

Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary (Distance: 5.8 mi) To create a natural bird-watcher’s paradise, combine a large saltwater bay, a nearby ocean, freshwater and saltwater marshes, a lake, a pond, mudflats, streams, and foothills. This is the unique setti...

Arcata, CA - Hiking - length:2.7 mi

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Eureka Eureka Golf Course Public, 18 holes 5713 yards, par 70 2.1 miles from center of College of the Redwoods

Baywood Baywood Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 6411 yards, par 72 7.2 miles from center of College of the Redwoods

Beau Pre Beau Pre Golf Club Public, 18 holes 5824 yards, par 71 12.5 miles from center of College of the Redwoods

Redwood Empire Redwood Empire Golf & Country Club Private Equity, 18 holes 2986 yards, par 36 15.5 miles from center of College of the Redwoods

Bigfoot Willow Creek Golf & Country Club Public, 9 holes 2530 yards, par 35 30.1 miles from center of College of the Redwoods

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