Featured water fun
Big Lagoon County Park
Trinidad
Please note: ocean side of the sand spit can host sneaker waves. Keep the kids and pets in tow.
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Blue Lakes
Blue Lake
Blue Lakes offer a perfect retreat for dog owners seeking a peaceful getaway. Comprising Upper and Lower Blue Lakes, this destination boasts clear, spring-fed waters that are ideal for swimming and fishing.
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Clam Beach
Trinidad
Please note: dogs allowed off leash on the wave slope as long as they are under voice control and on-leash on dry sand.
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Freshwater Lagoon Beach
Trinidad
Freshwater Lagoon Beach, located in Trinidad, Humboldt County, along the California Coast, offers a serene escape for water enthusiasts and their furry companions.
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Luffenholtz Beach
Trinidad
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
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Moonstone Beach
Trinidad
Moonstone Beach, located just south of Trinidad in Humboldt County along the California Coast, offers a picturesque setting for water fun with your furry companion.
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Trinidad State Beach
Trinidad
Trinidad State Beach is a long stretch of sandy beach just north of the Trinidad Harbor and pier.
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Centerville Beach County Park
Ferndale
Please note: dogs under complete voice control are allowed off leash on entire beach October through-February. Dogs must stay on wave slope from March to September. Please pick up after your dogs.
Read moreCrab County Park beach
Ferndale
Crab County Park beach, located in Ferndale, Humboldt County, is a charming off-leash beach that forms part of the picturesque Eel River estuary.
Read moreGold Bluffs Beach
Orick
Gold Bluffs Beach and Campground, situated within the picturesque dunes along a stunning 10-mile stretch of golden beach in northwestern California, is a hidden gem within Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park.
Read moreHumboats Kayaking
Eureka
Humboats Kayaking has a waterfront location at Woodley Island Marina in Eureka, featuring the only dockside kayak and SUP rental facility on the redwood coast.
Read moreMa-le’l Dunes
Arcata
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
Read moreMad River County Park
Arcata
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
Read moreMadaket Ferry
Eureka
Owned by the Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum and operated by Humboldt Bay Harbor Cruise, the Madaket Ferry is the oldest vessel in continuous service in the United States, boasts the smallest licensed bar in the state and is a California historic vessel.
Read moreMattole Road Beaches
Petrolia
There are many unnamed beaches along the remote Mattole Road near the town of Petrolia in Humboldt County. These beaches are seldom visited. Access to them isn’t obvious but where there’s a will there’s a way.
Read morePrairie Creek Redwoods
Orick
Fifty miles north of Eureka, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park protects sandy beaches and open meadows grazed by magnificent herds of Roosevelt elk. Ferns cascade down canyon walls.
Read moreSamoa Dunes Recreation Area
Samoa
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
Read moreSouth Humboldt Bay
Eureka
While DogTrekker regularly updates off-leash rules, it is important to check to be sure that this area still allows voice control prior to removing your dog’s leash.
Read moreMore Adventures in Humboldt County
Redwoods, shallow roots, and dogs on fire roads
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Roosevelt elk and dogs: rules for the North Coast
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Ticks and Lyme disease in California dogs
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Dog-friendly Father’s Day: 5 California trips dads will want
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ADA accessible dog-friendly trails on the North Coast
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