Trinidad State Beach

Humboldt County, California · State Beach

Trinidad State Beach offers stunning ocean views, picturesque cliffs, and sandy shores. Visitors can enjoy walking along the beach, exploring tide pools, and experiencing breathtaking sunsets over the Pacific Ocean.

Current alerts

• Portions of Elkhead Trail in Trinidad State Beach are closed, specifically all of College Cove access trail from the intersection at Elkhead Loop Trail and the far western end of the Elkhead Bluff Trail.

Top trails

• Trinidad State Beach and College Cove via Elk Head Trail — 1.5 mi · Loop
• Trinidad College Cove Trail — 1.0 mi one way · 114 ft gain · 23m · Point to point
• Elkhead Loop Trail — 0.6 mi · 41 ft gain · 14m · Loop

Visiting

Fees — California State Library Parks Pass: $0.

Parking: A parking area is available at the Stagecoach Road trailhead; roadside parking is also available at the accessible trail trailhead. Official sources do not specify whether a fee applies — confirm current rates by calling the park directly.. Dogs allowed on leash. Phone: (707) 677-3570.

Top spots

• Trinidad Head — POI
• Trinidad Head Lighthouse — POI
• College Cove — POI
• Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse — POI
• Indian Beach — POI
• Elk Head — POI

Coordinates: 41.0654, -124.1503. Official website.

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