This is a beautiful home, one of the most photographed homes in the country. It's a beautiful…read moreexample of Queen Anne Victorian architecture. The home was finished in 1889, and was built for lumber baron William Carson. He and his family lived in the home for many years. It was in danger of demolition, as maintaining such large historic homes became costly. A group of local businessmen bought the home in 1950, and turned it into a private club. They have since spent millions and millions of dollars to restore and maintain the home. While it is absolutely beautiful from the outside, unfortunately, it is not open for tours. However, if you happen to know a member of the club, or if you are invited to an event such as a wedding, office party, etc. at the mansion, you can get a tour. It's a very nice home on the inside, and the highlight is the cupola at the very top, which Mr. Carson used to observe his business interests. If you would like to see what the inside looks like, you can Google the phrase , "Carson mansion interior."

Beautiful Victorian architecture!…read more Went up north for the Memorial Day weekend for the redwoods but had to make a stop to check out the famous Carson Mansion. Love the green tones of the home and varying rooflines. At first I was surprised that there was no placard with a summary of the place but then I noticed a small sign. It was fun to see the sign at the front of the gate that had a QR code to scan and it'll take you to a Spotify listening to learn about the history of the place. Very cool, because this way you can listen to the history of it via your phone at either the site at that moment or even play it on the drive back. It was unique and something I haven't seen before! We took our time and appreciated the view because if you turn to the left you can also observe the water and pedestrian walkway corridors in town. If you're in Eureka and even only have 5-10 minutes to spare, I recommend swinging by the Carson Mansion to get a taste of high quality architecture, unique views, and a lil history moment!

Arcata is such a charming college town that it deserves a bucolic, family-friendly congregation…read morespot surrounded by quaint shops and cafes. This isn't quite it. Frankly it has more in common with People's Park in Berkeley. Not as ravaged, mind you, but it was definitely a stoner hangout when Jamie W. and I took an evening stroll here. We couldn't even find a bench just to sit because they were all taken over. I couldn't tell if it's like that all the time, but hey, first impressions, y'know. RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

The center hub to meet in Arcata…read more The history of this plaza from an indigenous native point of view is very tragic to say the least. Even though it is a devastating topic to bring I think it is important people are aware. I learned more about this based on Native communities here and classes at HSU. Overall the plaza is a place where you can find people either going for a stroll to cut from one place to another or to experience the many events that occur here such as Pastel on the Plaza, Oyster Festival, Northtown County Fair, Farmers Market to the Kinetic Sculptor Race. Before Covid you find pillow fight events, hula Hooper's And random events on the plaza.

The Road to Petrolia! The Lost Coast!…read more My brother knows all the good spots up here. He has lived up this way for the past 13 years and knows all the roads, scenic views, ins and outs etc of Humboldt County. He took us through Ferndale and then we hit this road for a little drive. This road is pretty rough. Potholes, uneven ground, gravel, 2 lanes turning into 1, bumps etc. If you have a 4wd, you will be fine. We had a Chevy Sonic rental car, and my mom was bitching and complaining about the bumps the whole way up lol. You know what though? It was worth every single bump and bruise done to the car and our asses! This road is absolutely beautiful! It's a windy road that goes for about 40 miles. We didn't take it the whole way, but did go about 20 miles on it. Took us about an hour in, mostly uphill (we stopped to snap a lot of pictures!), and only about 30 minutes coming out, mostly downhill. This drive had everything! Beautiful scenery at every turn. Cows roaming freely in the fields, tons of beautiful ferns, bushes, trees etc. You would go from high up the hills, through thick fog, down into clear skies where you could see for miles and miles. I'm telling you, this road had EVERYTHING! We wound up down by the beach and stopped to take in the sights. Absolutely stunning! Appropriately named "The Lost Coast" due to nothing being developed out this way, no main highways/roads that connect to these small communities along this road. If I won the lotto, I would buy a house up this way. Nobody for miles and miles! If you have some time, I would highly, and I mean HIGHLY recommend this drive. Off the top of my head, I can't think of a more scenic drive that I have encountered in my 39 years on Earth. It was beyond beautiful and I'm glad my brother took us on this path.

Rough road, best taken in something with some suspension travel to cushion out the bumps. I took…read moreit in my mildly lifted Samurai which was perfect. Take your time and be careful through all the blind curves. SPECTACULAR views, some of the best I found in a weekend that includes Highway 36, Crescent City and plenty of redwoods. The view of the coast and beaches was a wonderful treat. I will be printing pictures from this trip.

Hole in a Redwood tree, Okay for one time [Klamath CA]…read more California is home to some of the world's ancient giants in the form of redwoods and sequoias. In fact, three of these magnificent drive-thru redwood trees are in NorCal and we've experienced two of those including the Chandelier Tree (Leggett) and this one, Tour Thru Tree in Klamath. Some of these massive trunks are so wide that you can drive a car through them. $5 admission fee (cheaper by $10 from the Chandelier Tree charging $15 per car). The only thing confusing is the cars lining up in a little space to get to the entrance of the tree... the space can barely fit 4 cars, one car out of place can throw you off. The opening was carved in 1976 to avoid damaging the tree's living wood. Anyway, our little Toyota Corolla rental had no problems getting through the tree trunk. Not sure how large SUV's will fare or even a mini van. Well, that was a quick 5-minute experience... maybe 6. Review #3781

It's was a good adventure to bad my truck didn't fit but it's worth the trip and specially the viewread more

On a sunny day the walking trail can feel like a breeze but on a cloudy day it can feel a tad bit…read moresketch depending on the sidewalks and blocks you walk. Constantly be aware of your surroundings, nothing in particular has occurred to me but as a person who grew up in L.A., is passionate of true crime stories and have witnessed homeless and/or mental health. Be mindful in taking valuables with you or leaving them in your car. You can either leave your car behind Target parking lot, near the Old Town Waterfront or across the block of Living the Dream ice cream store. Which is another spot that is highly recommended.

Nice little boardwalk on the Humboldt Bay to go for a stroll and watch the boats go by. There are…read moresome shops and places to grab a bite near Eureka's historic Old Town and Waterfront area. You can also book a sunset cruise on the Madaket. Other than that, I mostly enjoyed going for walk with the cool breeze in my face while eating an ice cream cone. Lots of homeless people hanging around in the later hours.

8/29/24 Came here…read moretwice today. Once this morning to visit Old Town and then by accident in the evening when going out for Happy Hour/dinner. Quality/Quantity - The first lady working the center is AMAZING. She was the one whose husband is in the Coast Guard. So sorry, I forgot her name. She is so positive and helpful. And when we stopped by on accident for the grand opening event, she was so welcoming again! The entertainment, food, and drinks were all so good. Met a few locals and business owners. And no food was wasted, as I saw the "public" come and finish it all off. The food was so good, especially the tri tip. Too bad I am trying to eat healthier. Oh, and no drinks were wasted, I helped finish all that off, LOL. Atmosphere - Clean welcoming space. Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Service - 6 stars!! And on both visits. Price - Free, thank you. Owner Comments - Congrats again on your grand opening.

The Eureka Visitor Center is located in the heart of downtown Eureka and is in the same building as…read morethe Clarke Historical Museum. Inside is a lot of information and educational material about Eureka and the surrounding Redwoods parks. There is someone there to answer questions if needed. I enjoyed looking at the display that shows all the movies that were filmed in the Redwoods Region.

Vista Point is a local park like area - right off of U.S. 101 Southbound - just north of…read moreMcKinleyville, CA. As I passed it the first time during my recent vacation to Northern California - I though that this would be a really cool place to visit right at Sunset. Turns out I was right - and lots of other folks - both locals and travelers - had the same idea. There were a lot of people there - waiting for the sun to set! As soon as the sun had dropped beyond the horizon, most folks immediately took off. I hung out for a while and enjoyed the view, the smell and tang of the ocean, and the sounds of the surf. The place closes after dark. #VistaPoint

Cool little hub of a whole lot going on. Event central. If you're interested in eureka old town and…read morewant some info, support for an event or want to get involved with the latest and greatest, this is the spot!!

City of Fernadale, I heart you! Craftsman/Victorian homes are my weakness!…read more This town has been on my radar for years & finally the Victorian gods blessed me with a visit. BTW this is Guy Fieri's hometown too! There isn't much to do here but there is a lot to see in 20 mins lol. Definitely try to stay at a bed and breakfast to get the full experience. Simple life, simple living, shops close early and kids riding their bikes to the local market for candy! Ohhh the good ole days!

Took a short excursion off highway 101 to visit this super cute Victorian village. It was founded…read morein 1852. Most current population recorded 1,377 (per 2019 census). The Victorian architecture is gorgeous! So intricate. The storefronts on the main street are kept up nicely. Such a beautiful walk on both sides of the street. There are clean public restroom available near the automotive shop. People were friendly and welcoming. If you get a chance, check out the cemetery, down and around the corner from the main street. Super cool looking...part of it is up on a beautiful hillside. There are a bunch of above ground headstones too...many dating back to 1800s. Highly recommend!