The best road cycling routes in Clam Beach County Park

Stretching approximately 6.5 miles along the bay's shoreline, the trail passes by salt marshes and sand dunes. Interpretive signs add some nice context about the area’s natural and cultural history. If you’re in Eureka and want to stretch your legs with a view, this trail is a solid pick, and it's a great option for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Clam Beach County Park is a popular public park in McKinleyville, California. The beach area is sandy, and there is so much space that you can absolutely find some solitude on the shore if you want to. There are also a handful of picnic areas for you to park your bike at and check out the views.

The Plaza, with its lawns and flowerbeds, is the social and commercial center of Arcata. Charming shops selling locally handcrafted goods, sporting goods, boutiques, and restaurants line the Plaza and the streets beyond. Arcata is a college town with particularly interesting bookstores and coffeehouses. Stop at Arcata Artisans on the Plaza. Don't miss Jacoby's Storehouse. This restored historic building features shops and a delightful central area where you can sit, enjoy an ice cream cone or a snack, and relax.

The Ma-'e'l Dunes offer a range of recreational opportunities that allow visitors to experience a diverse and dynamic coastal landscape of forests and salt marshes, sand dunes and beaches. The northern portion of Ma-le'l is part of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (HBNWR). Access to the trails is limited to pedestrians only. The road to the north parking lot is closed to vehicles on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to provide visitors with a "wilderness" experience. The southern portion of Ma-le'l, managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), allows dog walking and equestrian activities on designated trails. Please protect natural and cultural resources by following visitor guidelines.

“The Pinc,” as the new owners now affectionately call it, has seen plenty of history through its jewel-toned stained glass windows at 202 M Street in Eureka. Located on Humboldt Bay, the majestic, historic home was built in 1889 by lumber magnate William Carson as a wedding gift for his son J. Milton Carson and his wife Mary Amelia (Bell) Carson. William lived across the street in the famous Carson mansion, considered one of the most magnificent Victorian homes in America. The J. Milton Carson House, known locally as “The Pink Lady” over the years, is crowned with iconic, ornamental Victorian features. Famous as a classic example of the Queen Anne architectural style, its large bay windows, delicate cornices, graceful spires, and lace gingerbread trim attract tourists and architecture lovers alike.

One block square park in the center of old town

Maps, restrooms, drinking water fountain at this trailhead, with the northern trail looping north an then west to the beach, while the sandy trail at the south end of the parking area is shortest distance to the beach

Long bridge with a wide shoulder lane between Eureka and the outer bank peninsula at Samoa, with a section on another sand island in between.