Yes this is the headquarters of the great cheese but they don't have tastings or a visitor room…read more BUT they gave us a free cheese and a goody bag with stickers, a key chain, a cheese map for the area, on other small items

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!

Had a great tour with Jake! Got to see an artisanal bread bakery, repurposed glass works, visited…read morea farm brewery and beautiful beach time! A wonderful way to see the north coast hidden gems.

Definitely a worthwhile experience while in/near Arcata. I was without a vehicle during my stay so…read moreit was great to get out and see more of the surrounding area. Jake was such a great guide; she really knows the place and showed me some amazing sights off the beaten path. So happy I stumbled upon her business, the tour was a blast!

Grant spent the day with me and my 3 young adult sons (18,22,24). We e-biked for a few magical, fun…read moreand adventurous hours. After a great (pre-ordered) lunch back at camp, we went to Fern Creek Canyon for a walk. The whole day was absolutely spectacular. Grant taught us so much, with a perfect flow. We were safe, but enough ruggedness and adventure to satisfy the boys and a great sense of humor kept things light. He also shared so many great tips for the rest of our journey. Honestly, it felt like we were visiting an old friend after the first 20 minutes. He even joined us for a few minutes to show us the very best spot for wild blackberry picking at the end of the day. Definitely a highlight of our trip. We did many hikes on our own on other days, but having Grant to guide and teach us was no comparison to what we left with on this special day. Thank you Grant and Redwood Adventures for helping to create the magic on this bucket list trip I've waited 50 years to do.

I booked a coastal tour this last week and paid about $260 - which is probably higher than I wanted…read moreto pay but being a solo tour, they charged me for 1 adult and 1 child rate - which I knew going in - they claimed it was because they would "lose money" if I did not pay that amount. OK, fair enough. It was my 2nd visit to the Redwoods and this time I really wanted to get out and see some things and get more immersed in the environment. I had a female guide who was very nice. And very knowledgeable about marine life and that sort of thing. The one thing that I guess I would call a con or a negative is, the 3 hour hike is really 2 hours. They charge you for a 30 minute drive to and from the hiking location - so bear that in mind when booking. I don't like that at all, and I think that could be avoided by just having hikers meet the guide at the location - yes I understand you need to sign a waiver but that could happen on site just as easily as at the office. That part really rubbed the most as I was hoping it would be 3 hours of hiking. We spent most of the time on the beach which really wasn't what I was looking for since we were at the Redwoods but I amicably accepted that and didn't want to push back too much on the guide for that. I would say the biggest con is the value - the cost for what you get is probably not a great match. Maybe larger group hikes are better with Redwood Adventures but as a solo traveler I sort of am in a situation where I don't have much of a choice. Even at $169 or so for one adult - with 1 hour of driving - and 2 hours of hiking is maybe a bit of a stretch in price. I get the idea of having to pay a guide for 3 hours, but the customer really should be getting 3 hours of hiking and tour time IMHO. Thank you.

Hello, I took the Skill Builder I class on Jan 27, 2023…read more Our instructor, Cole, was very knowledgeable and had a lot of practical experience. He takes his time to make sure you understand the subject matter and answers your questions thoroughly. He communicates effectively, changing his methods to match the experience level of the student. This is the sign of a very competent teaching professional, in my opinion. I gained a lot more experience and confidence as a result of this training and would recommend it to anyone. John S.

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 .

Fresh, fresh, fresh! Best place to get fresh "LOCAL" oysters. Good prices and great oystersread more

Excellent deal for delicious oysters, $10/dozen x2, no rejects! Can't wait to eat their oysters…read moreagain.

I mean, what can you say? It's the Holly Yashi Mothership, the font of creation, the place where…read moretheir jewelry is actually created. In Arcata, of all places- who knew? Cute and inviting showroom, you can catch a peek into the studios out back, and there's plenty of signage to explain the timeline and milestones of the company. And hey, they're even willing to make you a capa while you shop!

I'm so upset! My husband and I drove up from South San Francisco only to find that the store had…read morejust closed! If you will notice the picture it says that the store is opened for 51 minutes!!! The cashier did open the door and only smiled when I told her that we had just driven 5.5 hours to go to shop at Holly Yashi. She kept saying "I understand ". No she doesn't!! She didn't waste her time and $$ driving up to a store that was closed. She did say that they had just changed their social media...well you missed one. And to make it worse the store is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Shopping at Holly Yashi is just about the only thing to do in this town. Grrrrr!

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.

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 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.

Andrew is one of the most friendliest and helpful person. He arranged for a lesson and tour very…read morequickly for us over SMS. His communication is excellent and he really cares for his clients. Me and my wife were super happy with the wildlife tour and he has great knowledge of the area. They also provide good quality gear for tours/lessons. Will be definitely back and strongly recommend swinging by his store and taking the tour.

We had a great time paddling with these guys! The guides were very safe and great at giving us…read morepointers on how to get the most from our day. They were also knowledgeable about the wildlife seen and history of the Trinadad bay area. And a beautiful area it is too!

Had a great time touring this amazing place. Shawn, our tour guide is so good at her job…read more This is a very unique opportunity to learn not only about tools and craftsmanship from years gone by, but also on learn more about the Eureka area. Viviana and Eric Hollenbeck were charming and generous with their time. They're genuinely kind folks with fascinating stories. The tour is partially upstairs so those with limited mobility may miss a bit but the majority can be accessed even for those who are wheelchair bound.

I was visiting my brother in Eureka last month, and we toured the Blue Ox Millworks and Historic…read moreVillage. What an amazing place! The village is a collection of buildings relocated from other areas, and they are dedicated to types of craftsmanship. There are SO many areas in the buildings to explore! They have woodworking, ceramics, glassworks, printing, signage, weaving, blacksmithing, and other crafts. The crew even built a replica of the hearse that carried Lincoln's coffin for the memorial trip from DC to Springfield, 150 years later. They also hand-crafted a redwood table for President Clinton's Presidential Library. Because the buildings are working sites, visitors must be careful as they walk through each area. Thankfully, all the walkways are of sturdy recent construction--even the catwalk on the second floor of the main building. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides, and visitors may have the opportunity to see craftsmen at work; on our visit, there was a gentleman working on a sign for a local ballpark. He stopped what he was doing and talked through the process of converting an artist's sketch to a finished, billboard-sized sign. It was fascinating to see! The grounds are lovely and have views of Humboldt Bay from the top of the rise. There are gardens planted in various sites around the village, and it is very pretty in the spring. For a unique experience of immersion into craftworks, I definitely recommend a visit to The Blue Ox!