There are long vacations, weekend getaways and day trips, but the briefest escape is dining out, away from your home and its attending chores, immersed, for the duration of a meal, in a little world of someone else’s devising. Only blocks apart, these two Arcata eateries offer very different transportive experiences: one recalling the pleasures…
People-watching is a time-honored activity to enjoy over cocktails, but what about bird-watching? At the Café Marina, you might tally a dozen seabirds while you have a sip and a snack. On a recent visit, a harbor seal was spotted swimming by. Café Marina sits on Woodley Island, across a short channel of Humboldt Bay…
Ahoy, shoppers!Behold, for there was ne’er a more colorful destination than Shipwreck in Arcata. The sister site of Shipwreck in Eureka’s Old Town, this location brings vintage, handmade and modern apparel, and more to the Arcata Plaza. Even among the unique lineup of shops in Arcata’s downtown, Shipwreck is a standout. Its playful window displays…
Humboldt County is a hot spot for a diverse selection of festivals that draws crowds from near and far every summer. Very few places in the world as remote as our county enjoy such a packed season of fun. Here are a few of the offerings out there for anyone who finds themselves in the…
After navigating one too many atmospheric rivers, you may be itchy to paddle some real rapids. Willow Creek awaits with canoes, kayaks and Thai food for when you need to refuel. Looking for a low-key excursion with appropriate libations? Try a boozy cruise with California’s smallest bar as you take in the beauty of the…
Little Bits The little truck with the big menu has been a fixture in Garberville for what feels like forever. So when Cole Moody bought the business a year ago, he wasn’t going to fool with what he affectionately calls the “glorified snack shack.” It’s the only truck he ever stopped at, much less loved.…
