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!

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.

On our way to dinner, but I guess I gave my wife the wrong GPS address and ended up here, LOL…read more Quality/Quantity - Sampled all their beer that was NOT available at their cafe. Visited their Cafe Brewery a few days prior. After trying so many samples, I settled for: Scotch Ale & Raspberry Brown (closest to a red). Atmosphere - Good size location, cool decor. Service - 6 stars. Weird that we were the only customers. So got full attention from the two team members. Currently significantly understaffed. As the two team members are only a few weeks new. So no tours, yet. Price - $16 + generous tip. Sunday is the best day to come if you are price conscious. Of course today is Wed... Owner Comments - Congrat on so many successes since 1989. Women owned! What a great history, you should share even more on your website.

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!

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!

I went to her store years ago. Everyone was so helpful as I was looking for some dark blue…read moreearrings. They had a huge selection to choose from. Back then prices were quite a bit less, but everything has gone up. Her jewelry is timeless and I still have many pieces from the early 90s

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

Our family of six had a fun time on our electric bike tour. This was the first time for any of us…read moreto try an electric bicycle and our guides were super helpful, patient, friendly and accommodating. As we were the only ones on the tour that day, they adjusted to our every need. For example: *We're running late. No problem! *We're towing a trailer and parking can be a challenge. No problem! We'll hold a spot for you. *We have two late-70's seniors who haven't ridden bicycles in over 20 years. No Problem! We've got an electric tricycle for one and a lighter bike for the other. *We want to get back earlier to make it to our next destination. No problem! We can turn around and return whenever you want. I highly recommend Wild Trail Tours for a first time experience riding an electric bicycle.

Rented a sleeping bag & bear canister, very last minute. Dalton was able to meet me same-day, on…read morea Saturday, to make a handoff of equipment that I could take backpacking into Redwood Natl Park. (when I first packed for this trip, I grabbed the wrong sleeping bag at home by mistake!) Definitely saved my bacon when I needed some last-minute help with a gear rental. Very responsive, nice guy. Great communication. Cheers!

This is a first class kayaking outfitter. Just got off the water from a kayak tour. All of their…read moregear is top-notch and obviously well cared for. Also, they give you exactly what is needed to paddle in Trinidad so you remain warm & comfy. I was so impressed with our guides, Nick and Alex, and their local knowledge of seabirds, marine mammals, and intertidal species. Whales are cool, but there are also a lot of other really cool animals & birds in Trinidad Bay. And these guides know just where to take you. They were not afraid to take us into a little rougher waters, when we asked them to, likely because they are so skilled and experienced. I also really appreciated all of the paddling guidance they provided making sure I was using my core/legs more than my arms. I was with a very large group and the guides handled everything with such class and professionalism. It is a step above any outfitter I've ever paddled with. We are really lucky to have them in Trinidad to help us access some of the most fantastic coastline along the California coast. They also do a great job interpreting the California Coastal National Monument! All of those rocks and islands are part of a statewide national monument that runs from the Oregon border south to Mexico! Wow! What a treasure. Thank you Kayak Trinidad for providing A+++ service where it is needed and appreciated!

We had such a great time with Sawyer on our Big Lagoon tour. He really took the time to educate us…read moreand make sure everyone was having a good experience. He answered all our questions. It was also so nice that the kayaks were all set up and we didn't have to carry them! Would highly recommend for kids and adults!

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Mad River Brewery. Great little spot with good beer,good service…read moreand friendly locals. Liza was welcoming and great to chat with. I will definitely be back.

Went on a walk with my friend on a beautiful day in Blue Lake. We decided to stop for a beer and…read moreenjoy some more sun. We walked in excited to prolong our fun afternoon and then we got to the bar to order... the bartender, who's name is Liza, was super abrupt and not friendly at all. She was very rude and we were being nice. Even gave her a huge tip when we ordered, because you have to pay when you order... trust me.. she did not deserve the tip.... she was rude and condescending the entire time and really ruined the experience for us. Beer 8/10. Chili fries 9/10. Service from food 10/10. Bartender 0/10. If Liza is ever there behind the bar again, I will leave. This was the worst experience ive ever had at the brewery and it will be a minute before I go again. Definitely taking my money elsewhere.

Amazing experience! Highly recommend. Tracy was incredibly informative, and we learned so much…read moreabout the wineries here in Oregon. This is definitely something worth experiencing. We did the private tour for two, visited three wineries, enjoyed a great lunch, and had plenty of amazing wine. It was a wonderful and memorable day! Thank you!

Two of us went on a wine tour with Tracy. It was relaxing and well paced, and made for a wonderful…read moreexperience for both of us. We enjoyed wine at three lovely wineries and had a perfect day!

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

$10/doz is good, but not all of them had meat inside. Out of 2 doz, 5-6 of them were rejects.read more