On a recent rip down the coast on the way to Fesno and the ultimate junk yard, I stopped overnight at Trinidad State beach in Humboldt County, where we used to vacation regularly when we lived in California. As I stepped out of my van, I was met with the sight of this. If it’s not obvious, here’s a crop:
Did the folks who rented this RV feel compelled to make a stop at the locale so proudly displayed on their rig?
I got out and walked down the beach a bit, for some morning air.
It’s a beautiful spot, although no more so than Port Orford—where I am right now—except for the redwoods (not seen here; they don’t like being right on the beach). Actually, we have a couple of redwoods on our property (someone presumably planted them), but they’re still babies. Come back in a couple of hundred years…
A search at Google Image supports your thesis. Fact is, Port Orford looks nicer.
Port Orford is great, but Trinidad is also awesome and not to be missed! It’s right above Arcata, and in the heart of Humboldt. It’s almost always foggy and mystical, and a hike at Trinidad Head is a transcendent experience. You go up and into the clouds, and you can look down at the peaceful and glassy waters where the boats dock peacefully and timelessly.
I proposed to my wife at Wedding Rock at Patrick’s Point, the next state park over. She said “YES!” 🙂
Patrick’s Point is a beautiful spot; been there a number of times. Stephanie’s family camped there for three weeks back in the summer of 1965 when her dad got a teaching job at the college and they had to wait to find housing.
It’s name is being changed to Sue-meg, the name given by the native Yuroks to that location.
There’s no reason to debate which is better; both are awesome, and that includes much of the coast between the two.
Does Dennis ( the kid ) powers still wrenching on foreign cars in Port Orford,
Does he have a shop with a few old Mercedes outside and a nice one or two inside? If so, stay tuned, as I took some pictures.
He was right across from Humbug, built his house/ shop on the old 101 pavement. Had a solar collector on his roof for hot showers. Genius.
Not yet. That old 101 pavement is now a hike/bike trail, so I’ll have to check it out.
Spent a night in Port Orford on our bike trip down the west coast several years ago. Definitely one of the most pleasant stops along the Oregon coast – beer at a cool little bar, the motel right next door, and fish & chips across the street at ‘The Crazy Norwegian’. The perfect stop for cyclists. It’s surprising how rural and undeveloped this coastline remains in the 21st century.
The beach and bay are beautiful, although the ‘Battle Rock’ monument was a little jarring to read. The town website is more even-handed.