Trinidad, you kind of stole my heart a little bit. First with your beach, next with your lighthouse, and now with your heartwarming pier. So, what's a girl to do? Well, walk upon you, of course.
And that, I did! I took a nice little stroll from Trinidad State Beach to the Trinidad harbor and ended up at the end of this wonderful pier. Trinidad is a historic town but it's far less traveled and it isn't swarming with tourists like some other parts of the North Coast. Because of this, I was able to enjoy the pier in peace with virtually nobody else around. This pier sits right above the harbor, so you can imagine how serene the views are.
Next to the pier is a small, untouched beach with calming waves and sand that is void of any footprints. Views of Trinidad Head and the Northern coastline are aplenty. It's seriously one of the most peaceful piers that I have ever been to. There's a connector bridge that will take you underneath the pier, and you can stand on the wood block that floats above the water. This is also a popular spot fishing and crabbing destination for local fisherman. In fact, the very end of the pier has been sectioned off for experienced fisherman only. But, no worries! You can still admire the Trinidad Hills and the Pacific Ocean right from the middle of the pier.
This pier is also known as the "Seascape Pier" by many of the locals because it's located right in front of the waterfront restaurant known as Seascape. My advice: don't eat there. It may have been delicious at some point in time, but the food wasn't good when I went. In any event, this beautiful pier gets total praise from me. I should also mention how stunning it looks when it's all lit up at night. If you're planning on taking a trip out to the small town of Trinidad, a visit to Trinidad pier is definitely warranted during your visit. read more