Trinidad Head Lighthouse

About Trinidad Head Lighthouse

Trinidad Head Lighthouse is perched on the tip of Trinidad Head in northern Humboldt County. First lit in 1871, the lighthouse remains an important navigational aid to mariners finding their way along this rugged coastline. As part of the California Coastal National Monument, it is managed in collaboration with local and regional partners with a common vision of coastal stewardship and honoring Indigenous communities. Trinidad Museum Society volunteers open the lighthouse for tours on the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information about the tours contact the Trinidad Museum at (707) 677-3883. For all other inquiries please contact the Arcata Field Office, Bureau of Land Management at (707) 825-2300. Brochures and Guides Trinidad Head Brochure California Coastal National Monument Junior Explorer Activity Book: California Coastal National Monument

How to Get There

From Arcata, drive 15 miles north on Highway 101. Follow US-101 N to Main St/N Westhaven Dr in Trinidad. Take exit 728 from US-101 N. Turn left onto Trinity St. Turn left onto Trinity St. Edwards St turns left and becomes Lighthouse Rd. Slight left at Bay St. Continue onto Lighthouse Rd.

Plan Your Visit to Trinidad Head Lighthouse

Heading to Trinidad Head Lighthouse? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)