McKay Community Forest, located near Eureka, California, is a beautiful and growing recreational area that offers a chance to explore the natural beauty of Humboldt County. Spanning over 1,300 acres, McKay Community Forest offers a serene escape close to the city.
Located south of Eureka on Humboldt Bay, King Salmon’s unique canal community offers great bay access and plenty of fishing and recreation amenities. Have a picnic on the beach or at Buhne’s Point, famous for where Captain Buhne landed in 1850 and founded Humboldt City.
Sequoia Park is a 67 acre facility next to Sequoia Park Zoo that features walking and bicycle trails through the redwood forest, meadows, duck pond and two small creeks. The park includes two playgrounds, open turf grass, picnic tables, a restroom, group picnic area and a gazebo bandstand.
The Humboldt Botanical Garden provides direction for the building of a world-class botanical garden for the Northern California region. The Gardens are constructed on a 44.5 -acre site south of Eureka.