You won't look at Old Town Eureka the same. Eric rocked the…read morehistory and relayed the many stories of experiences told to him. Make reservations ahead.........you will be glad you did.

There's not a lot to Old Town Eureka -- or at least you think that before taking this tour…read more On a road trip around the area, we had one afternoon and evening to spend in Eureka, and this tour was the prime thing on the list. Killed some time wandering the shops and getting snacks, then met at the Old Town Gazebo to meet, Eric, the tour guide. There was no one else signed up for the tour that day, but he only charged us the regular tour price ($20 each) instead of the private tour price. I'm not that into ghost stuff, but my road trip companion totally is, and I just like learning about the history of a place with a fun twist. It was the first day of summer and the longest day of the year, so the ghost tour was basically entirely during daylight hours, but that was OK with me. Keep in mind this is not specifically a ghost hunt, but rather a historical tour of Old Town sharing stories of local business owners who have reported sightings or strange happenings in their old buildings. You also learn very quickly that Old Eureka used to be a lot more happenin' than nowadays -- nearly any upstairs housed a brothel, and there was likely a saloon downstairs. Now you're lucky to find anything open past 10 p.m. 'round these parts. The tour was mostly outside (and even on the first day of summer, Eureka was still rather chilly!), but we went into a couple businesses, namely the Eagle House Victorian Inn. Just touring that place alone was impressive. Eric tells some good stories and ties it all together. We even had a restaurant manager see us outside, and he popped out to share a recent sighting reported by a customer. Be sure to reserve in advance by phone (and I would recommend calling to confirm on the day of your tour). The tour was a solid 90 minutes, and we never felt like it was rush through even though it was just the two of us.

My 2 adult sons and I recently went on a 4 day backpacking trip with lost Coast Adventures. It was…read moreamazing! The guide Blu was full of knowledge on the trail and the area and its history. This was a first backpacking trip for all of us. The food he prepared was amazing. He was especially concerned with our safety and a fantastic story teller. I highly recommend this trip. Tony Reyna

Excellent service, on time, accommodating, professional, nice vans and great owner, drivers and…read moreoffice staff. First class and the best on the Lost Coast!

A close-up of a wedge of Humboldt Fog was my screensaver for the longest time. I remember when I…read morefirst tried HF (a decade or two ago?) I was just establishing my "cheese legs" when I had a schmear of it on a grainy cracker. The cheese was so delicious it stopped me in my tracks. Ever since I've been a fan of every cheese from Cypress Grove. My favs are the soft ripened varieties including all the Humboldt Fog remixes. The fresh cups are super spreadable varieties that can transform even the most casual cheese courses into something special. I love when I stumble on one I've never tried - it lands in my grocery basket without as much as a second guess. Can't wait for the Chipotle Cacao remix! I can't remember a cheese course I've served without Humboldt Fog - if I had a dollar for every time someone told me I turned them onto HF, I'd have a small fortune. My nephew at 10 years old (some 20 years ago) practically invented the Humboldt Fog burger...the kid added HF on a burger before I did! Love the heck outta you Cypress Grove...keep those HF remixes coming!

Absolutely a must-do cheese stop! We went by without calling, just showed up, and we're able to…read morejoin a tour with another couple who had done the same thing. We were given a delightful tour by one of the hosts (I want to say her name was Ashley?), who told us all about the origin of Cypress, the cheeseaking process, and the types of cheese. I really enjoyed seeing some of the cheeses aging, and learning about the company (only 70 employees!). The best benefit of stopping by is that you will get a bomb little "gift box" with samples of their cheeses. So cute and such wonderful cheeses! The purple haze is my fav - I put it on everything. Thanks for the cool tour and for making awesome cheese, Mary and crew!

Avenue of the giants is a great way to drive along the freeway with a more scenic route. It was…read morebeautiful and gorgeous drive and they have stops that you can go to for view points. I suggest you go early to avoid crowds if you want to get to every site and not have toooo much traffic. Also Make sure to get the map at the first stop so you can read about each stop and decide which ones ha wanna go to.

Stopped by here during our road trip up north, and absolutely loved it, its a great scenic route,…read morewe stopped by and explored the redwoods, spend time in nature, its gorgeous, as some trees are thousands of years old, it gives you a good perspective on life, blew my mind, clean and crisp air, peaceful

We had a tour today with Galal which was beyond amazing!!! The company didn't Have any other tours…read morescheduled for the day but still accommodated us when we called them and took us out basically on a private tour. He was beyond informative and knew so much history and just about the trees, plants and flowers in general. We had several people show us places to go for free but I am so glad we chose to do this tour instead. It was seriously worth every penny. There is no way we could have seen all the things that we saw today and gained all the knowledge that we did if we had chosen to just go sightseeing by ourselves.

Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended. My husband and son very much enjoyed…read moretheir tour. (Thank you to Rick for finding the lost ring.)

My husband and I stopped by during our road trip to get food and drinks. We enjoy trying different…read morebreweries and this place did not disappoint. The beers were great and the food was also very good. We got wings and fish & chips. We got to chat with one of the employees who was very nice and helpful. We thought all the random stuff around the brewery was cool. The brewery has character.

We had to visit this Humboldt brewery before we left Eureka. It was our last day over the 4th of…read moreJuly weekend. Opening time was 1 pm and it was perfect as it was on the way to our hotel from a morning visit to the town of Ferndale. There were only a few guests when the gates opened but wait times filled up fast as there was only one staff tending the taps and gift shop. We were second in line, so it wasn't much of a wait for us. I ordered a flight of five with regular ABVs (alcohol by volume) which included the iconic Downtown Brown, Harvest Wheat, Peanut Butter Chocolate Stout, Great White and Lost Coast Pilsner. I and the other patrons were bummed that the Indica IPA wasn't on tap so I ended up purchasing a six pack. I wanted a totally different variety of beers when we had dinner at LCB's restaurant a few nights before. The restaurant offers a flight of 6 on tap BTW. I'm more of a wine person when given a choice, but the tasting the brews of LCB was one opportunity I wasn't going to miss while I was here. I like IPA and wheat among the beers but ended up liking all of them. Even the dark stouts. Unlike, the restaurant, they only serve chips (unpacked) and salsa (sealed) here. My wife (designated driver) and son opted to get a taster of their root beer and a couple scoops of ice cream from the gift shop. We ended up purchasing a bright tie-dyed tee LCB tee and a fridge magnet.

We had so much fun on this educational, fascinating tour -- Captain Sebastian patiently answered…read moreevery question, and we loved rocketing around the bay and pulling out fresh oysters that we got to eat afterward -- raw and broiled -- at Humboldt Bay Provisions. Now we understand why oysters are $3/each retail. It takes a lot of TLC to grow up those bringy, tender nuggets.

Fascinating tour of Humboldt Bay's massive Oyster Industry. Great information and insights from…read moreCaptain Sebastian Elrite and stunning views of the Eureka and Arcata shorelines. Followed up by fresh oysters - pulled from the Bay on our tour - and signature sauces at Provisions. 10/10

We had a great e-bike tour with Grant. We went at an ideal pace that mixed the fun/speed of e-bikes…read morewith stops to learn about Redwood history, eco-system and conservation. I felt very safe (a big concern for me) and my kids (12 & 14) were secluded enough from major roads to enjoy the bikes! The scenery on the ride is stunning and is such a fun change-up to exploring the Redwood Forest on a traditional foot-hike. This tour offered an excellent value for the price!

From the first call to book a reservation, the staff was extremely kind and patient. Pearse was…read morevery responsive and helped make the process very easy. Not to mention that we took this tour in the off-season where the temperatures were rather cold. Our guide Eileen was VERY sweet and kind in accomodating my fiance and I. I had plans to propose to my then girlfriend on this tour and she was very happy to help me out. Eileen's knowledge of the area and expertise were perfect in both helping me to find a beautiful spot to propose, as well as to have a fun and educational experience learning about SO many things in that part of the forest. I will certainly be coming back to explore the many other parts of the forest with them in the future (and maybe during a more temperate season). Thank you all for making the experience as perfect as it was!

Had a wonderful time. Big Foot made sure we had fun while maintaining high safety standards. If you…read moreare a first timer in kayaking would recommend Big Foot .

I am a total beginner and just starting target shooting two months ago. I took the Beginner to…read moreFirearms class and I loved this course! I can't begin to list all of the things I learned. My instructor was very well versed and accredited to teach the course. He was also extremely patient with us newbies and took into account that we each had different body types and physical abilities. I especially appreciated the philosophy of the importance of safety at every moment. There were certainly little nuances I would not have thought of on my own. Best of all, it was REALLY FUN! I got to shoot 21 different firearms and it facilitated my understanding of what works for me and what I'd like to explore more. I recommend this course for anyone who is new to the sport or even the old dogs with rusty skills. I'm now an old dog with new skills and appreciation.

I visited Humboldt State Park on the first weekend of Spring, and spent most of my visit on the…read moreNorth Bull Creek Trail (8 miles round trip). My destination was the Tall Tree, and I passed miles of banana slugs, moss, lichen, spring wildflowers, and the refreshing surge of Bull Creek with its turquoise hues. The park was far from crowded, and I was pleasantly surprised to see Park Staff tending the maintenance needs (weed abatement). I felt safe & incredibly relaxed on the trail. There are over 100 miles of trail in this park and plenty of river access, providing something for everyone. If you only drive through the Avenue of the Giants, it will be time well spent in this gorgeous paradise.

As with many of the California State Parks this park is a jewel not to be missed. For starters,…read moreadmission is FREE! The many old growth redwood groves are interesting and beautiful to saunter through. Way finding is easy and park maps and internet resources make for a wonderful road trip. Visitor centers are well stocked, have clean bathrooms with ample parking. Volunteer staff are well informed and helpful. Trails are well marked and very clean. Surprising lack of random trash so volunteers and visitors do a great job. We have learned over the past few years to avoid the crowds and cost of visiting National Parks in California when we are truly blessed with such exceptional California park options. This park is amazing and fascinating with manageable visitor sizes. Take the time to experience the area small towns too!