Exploring Other Roads On The Coast

Trinidad is a small coastal town,

so you would think that

we'd practically seen it all.

Especially since we've been

going there on vacations together

since 1975...

For me personally, 

it's been a vacation destination 

since I was a kid.

We finally drove the road

past Salty's bait and surf shop,

and even past the casino. 

Drive further south 

along the road

that hugs the cliffs above

 the  north coast and you'll

come upon a section that I kind of think

is kept secret for a locals only

view of the coastline.

Even Mother Nature is in

on the ruse, sending storms

to wash the road away down 

the cliffs. 

The road was closed at a certain

section in June when the girlfriends

and I were over to the coast.

Most of the road is one way,

with wide spots interspersed to

get past traffic heading in the 

opposite direction.

The road takes you to Luffenholtz Beach,

the "Camel Head" scenic spot,

and Moonstone Beach.

None of which we've seen before.

Off shore rocks are part of the 

CA Coastal National Monument.

I couldn't believe how closely

this house was tucked in against

the rock on this piece of coastal 

property.  I was too busy looking 

at the house to notice whether or not

it had an ocean view.

I bet it did.

After leaving Trinidad,

we headed north towards Brookings.

Along the highway across from

the Humboldt Lagoons area 

there's a beach that seems to go on for miles.

I think it's called

Big Lagoon County Park.

 They used to allow RV'ers 

and campers to park off the highway

and spend the night right on the coast.

That practice stopped and it's just

a day use area now.

We found the beach

completely deserted, 

so Liberty thoroughly enjoyed

some off leash time chasing

after sticks, the ocean waves,

and a ball that some poor dog

left behind. 

If you're ever need a break along the highway,

you should stop at Trees of Mystery.

Of course the walking tour 

through the trees is very nice. 

They've included a sky tram

since the last time we actually 

took the tour.

It would be fun 

to take the grand kids through.

But... It's something you only need

to do a couple of times in your life time.

  You don't have to pay to see the 

Redwoods along Highway 101.

They're especially gorgeous

along the Avenue of the Giants

further south along the highway.

Say hi to Paul Bunyan

and his blue ox Babe.

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What I do think you should stop for

is the Native American Indian museum

that's inside along with the gift shop

both of which are free of admission charges.

The last time we stopped in,

we were very impressed with the 

collection of artifacts shown.