There’s something uniquely Humboldt about knowing exactly where the things you enjoy are made. Located in downtown Fortuna, Humboldt Distillery is known for small-batch, quality certified organic spirits. Though the distillery distributes throughout the state, all its products are still handmade and hand bottled right here in Humboldt County. Humboldt Distillery is the region’s first […]
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Good Decisions at Cafe Phoenix
With a menu built around fresh, local ingredients and hearty, healthful options, the fare at Cafe Phoenix (1360 G St., Arcata) makes eating well easy. The menu is matched equally by the atmosphere. Tucked along the north end of Arcata’s busy G Street, Cafe Phoenix is part bohemian bungalow, part garden sanctuary. Here, you can […]
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Out on the Water
Overlooking the waterfront in Old Town Eureka, the Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center (HBAC) is one of the easiest and most exciting ways to get out on the water this summer. With a friendly, knowledgeable staff and a wide range of rental options, HBAC makes exploring Humboldt’s myriad waterways accessible for adventurers of all skill and […]
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Big Flavor at Little Japan
It’s no secret that some of Japan’s most unassuming storefronts have earned a reputation for holding the most wonderfully unexpected things. True to form, Little Japan (2848 F St., Eureka), tucked away in Eureka’s Henderson Center, is a small but mighty culinary treasure trove. Little Japan came to fruition through community. In the early 2000s, […]
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Stopping to Savor the Woodrose Cafe
The Woodrose Cafe has been keeping travelers fueled and locals fed for nearly 50 years. Since opening its doors in 1977 in downtown Garberville, the Woodrose Cafe has become a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Northern California’s spectacular redwood country, and a dining staple for those who spend their lives here. It delivers exactly what […]
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Froth Brews Up Coffee and Community
At the bottom of California Avenue, just a few easy blocks from Cal Poly Humboldt, a familiar storefront is quietly buzzing with new life. Longtime locals might recognize the address as the former home of Blondies — a place that carried its fair share of stories, laughter and late nights. These days, though, the space […]
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Fresh Fare and Old-fashioned Charm at Café Waterfront
Evening fog rolls in from the Humboldt Bay Marina onto First and F streets in Old Town, Eureka. Streetlamps flicker on, a foghorn sounds across the water and a cool breeze carries the salty scent of the sea. Tinkling glasses and a warm glow usher you inside the doors of Café Waterfront as the sky […]
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New Location, Same Traditional Flavors
In late summer of last year, Loleta residents rejoiced at rumors that a new restaurant was coming to town. Small talk among neighbors turned into reality in September of 2025, when Luis’s Mexican Cuisine opened its doors at the corner of Loleta and Scenic drives. A stone’s throw from the sleepy downtown, Luis’s serves up […]
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New Life for Old Traditions
Walking through the doors of Gallagher’s for the first time since the move back to its original location in the Historic Eagle House at C and Second streets feels much like greeting an old friend. What we’ve come to know and love about Gallagher’s remains largely the same (properly poured pints, hearty meals, an inviting […]
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Sweet Treats and Times at Patches’ Pastries in Fortuna
Washed with golden light and set against the backdrop of the quaint, historic downtown, fall feels a little more tangible in Fortuna. Apples are being harvested by the bushel, pumpkins peer out from decorated storefronts and something special is brewing on the corner of 10th and Main Streets. Open the doors of Patches’ Pastries to […]