Finding a good winter ale is one of the best ways to get through Humboldt’s cold, dark and sometimes mercilessly wet winters. Locals know where to go to get the county’s richest and heartiest ales; dark mysterious brews that help insulate against the cold and don’t require near-freezing temperatures to be palatable. Everyone has a…
Whether you’re on a solo journey or traveling with the family, here for relaxation or adventure, have an appetite for the arts or cuisine, Humboldt has got just the thing for you. The Outdoorsy Type Humboldt’s massive old-growth redwood trees are quite rightly famous, but few people know about the rare Albino Redwoods quietly glowing…
Art & Old Things When you visit, be sure to congratulate gracious Dorothy Lancaster and her daughter Toni Scolari on their 20th year in business. These women know their customers and have tailored their inventory to please. Each month they feature the work of a local artist along with stacks of dishes, quilts, milk glass…
Belly up to the bar at Lost Coast Brewery (617 Fourth St., Eureka) for a hearty bowl of Eight-Ball Stout beef stew ($10.49). The signature stout (available on tap, of course) gives the old-fashioned beef, potato, carrot and onion flavor depth without too much bite. It comes with sourdough bread and dollop of sour cream…
Looking for coastal fun without a long drive or risking ocean and river waters that may be too cold and dangerous for newbies in winter and early spring? Try the ultimate local watersport and do a little crabbing. Calmer bay waters and sheltered ocean coves used by recreational fisherman provide great access for the less…
In Humboldt County, crab is tradition. A tradition for families gathering around the holiday table, and a tradition for the families whose lives revolve around the harvest season, when the crustaceans are hauled from the cold sea. It’s the morning of opening day and a line has already formed on Dock B at Woodley Island…
Humboldt hearts skip a beat when the signs announcing crab sandwiches come out on the curbs. Crab cakes are nice, but next to cracking the shell yourself, an old-fashioned, paper-wrapped sandwich is the best way to enjoy our beloved crustaceans. Is it crab salad you’re after? On Fridays Hole in the Wall (1331 Broadway, Eureka)…
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