Captain was great! Boat is clean and organized. At the end of the day captain made sure we got…read morefish. Great trip

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 found Patrick through the Benbow Inn's fishing package. We had a fantastic time. Patrick was a…read moregreat guide: super personable, very fun, & friendly. We floated the Eel River for Steelhead which was a blast. He also does the Trinity River and the Smith River. Highly recommended!! We look forward to our next trip with Patrick.

Man. Where to start? The captain was amazing and super safe. Took my girl and two boys for the…read moreride of their lives. "Limited" out on halibut in no time with some expert advice from the captain. Nothing like seeing my 9 and 12 year old glowing from their "accomplished fisherman" status they achieved today. Thanks so much for an amazing trip! Money well spent on these memories. Just do it!

In far northern Humboldt county, is some of the best closed water lagoon kayaking around. Usually…read morecalm waters that make for great kayaking, this lagoon offers easy access for loading and unloading literally right off the 101. This is NOT an RV park, this is only a visitor center with vehicle parking. The visitor center at this lagoon has a nice parking lot area, rest rooms inside (when open) and direct access to the water. There are usually a few people either on the water or hiking/biking at this lagoon, even in the off season locals come here regularly. Some great closed water that makes for some easy kayaking. A cool place to visit and well worth a pull off the next time you're in the area. 5 Star usually calm water. 00347

Easy to find, as it is right off the 101. We parked next to the visitor center for free and were…read moreable to get some breathtaking photos. Looks like an anglers paradise. There is an area where you can back your boat straight into the water.

My son brought us here since it's one of the places the college kids hang out at…read moreThere was a small lot which led to a gorgeous trail covered in trees When we emerge from the trees, it was the ocean with the most insane view ever It's a walk, not a hike so very easy I could see why the kids like to hang out here When we went, it was mostly families, but I imagine it changes later in the day Definitely check this place out. It was gorgeous. A completely different view of the previous hike I had done in Trinidad

We go up to Eureka about once a month, especially in the summer, and are always trying to find new…read moreplaces to explore. Everyone kept saying that Trinidad has some very nice scenic beaches to explore. So we did an eeny meeny miney more and ended up picking College Cove. People definitely were not lying about the steep downhill trek to get to the beach. Some parts at least had stairs, others I pretty much had to crab crawl down to avoid slipping and falling. However as said it is definitely doable, just a bit of a pain. Once you reach the beach you stand in awe and amazement at all of the rock formations. We went on a Wednesday morning around 11 a.m. and there were other people there as well. By the time we decided to head out an hour later there were more and more people showing up. It's no fun BTW trying to stand to the side on your trek back up while people are trying to come down at the same time. There were a ton of starfish on the far left of the beach. Not much for seashell finding or small beach rocks. The beach was pretty clean, nice to not see litter on the beach like some other beaches. It's not that terribly big of a beach either, my guess is it's likely more quiet earlier in the morning vs mid morning and afternoon. With so many different beaches in Humboldt, there really is no need to go back to this one. Despite the beautiful rock formations (which you can find at a lot of northern west coast beaches), and the starfish, I feel what you get for the trek down isn't all that worth it.

If you go at low tide you can see starfish and all kinds of things, not for me because i hate sea…read morecreatures but others will like it! There is also a hiking trail that goes up on a cliff by the water and is very pretty but also quite steep. Be sure to check the wind!!! It was so windy that i got sand all in my eyes and everything and I genuinely felt like i could blow over it was so windy. Pretty beach to look at scenery, but not a ton of walking space.

When I was staying in Trinidad, I got up early, grabbed a coffee and went for a stroll on the…read moresouthern portion of this beach. You can get gorgeous panoramic views of the ocean from the parking lot. Trinidad State Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach just north of the Trinidad Harbor and pier. It has lots of sea stacks everywhere that make it picturesque. I found a little trail that took me down to Old Home Beach (also known as Indian Beach). Nearby points of interests include a memorial dedicated to those lost at sea and a trail to Trinidad Head Lighthouse.

I've taken scuba certification classes from Alpha Diving Industries from Open Water through Master…read moreDiver. The Instructor and his Dive Masters are a great team and have helped me to become stronger and more capable as a scuba diver. I would definitely recommend Alpha Diving Industries to anyone who has in interest in underwater activities.

I was a part of the NAUI Certification program with Luke and Dan as primary instructors. They are a…read morededicated pair of experienced divers and it shows in their teaching. The introductory portion of the course is the roughest part: Finding contact information for these two instructors, determining necessary gear, and figuring out payment and first meet times. This is a no bullshit program. If you're planing on learning to dive, they will take you through it quickly and efficiently and you must pay attention and do what you need to do to practice and understand what they teach you in the most efficient way possible. There are 4 Pool sessions and 4 open water dives. They do their in class sessions in their Dive Locker, Pool sessions at Arcata Community Pool and they provide appropriate gear: Buoyancy Compensator, Regulator, Weight Belt(s), filled scuba tanks (except for open water evolution), compass Open Water Evolution (OWE) only, and necessities that may arise suddenly. You need to acquire: Ocean Swimming Fins, Mask, Snorkel, Booties, Slate, Gloves, Dive Watch, Dive Knife, Rash-guard & Board shorts (not a bikini or a speedo). You will need to rent a 7mm wetsuit for the OWE (~$85). That being said, these two are a wonderful and caring pair of instructors. Dan can be likened to a grandpa, encouraging and patient, nudging you along through the course, making sure you're okay and helping the stragglers feel safe and encouraged. Luke is a gruff guy and he pulls the course along at a rapid pace and expects a brisk and appropriate response at every turn. He won't coddle you and he expects you to stand on your own feet and figure it out, but will always lend a hand when you need it. Both of these gents are aware, attentive and caring and if any situation comes up they will do their utmost to address it and keep everyone safe and together. I always felt safe around them and comfortable at any point to tell either of them about gear malfunctions, ask for help, or ask questions when they arose. Also, I was a student unable to get into the HSU Intro Scuba course (waitlisted) and when I failed to get into the course decided to get my certification so that I could take the Advanced Scuba and Scientific Diving classes with the HSU program before graduation. If you find yourself in a similar situation, talk to Alpha Diving about this scenario. They were able to provide an extra pool session and 2 extra dives for us (2 other students) to practice underwater navigation and prepare us for the Advanced HSU course and the instructors at HSU will accept this. These guys are a great place to learn to dive and give you a sense for what diving is all about in the real world. If you're looking for a touristy easy program, this is not it so prepare yourself for what you're getting into. (I highly recommend being in relatively decent shape before taking the course.) Try to always remember that Diving is a dangerous skill to acquire but constant vigilance and perseverance and you will prevail.