Coastal Exploration
Explore the Trinidad coast with a special focus on the intertidal zone. The Pacific Northwest hosts extraordinary tidepool communities found nowhere else, each adapted to the rhythm of the tides. We’ll pause at scenic headlands for sweeping views, note fascinating coastal geology, and keep an eye out for marine mammals and seabirds. Along the way, your naturalist will highlight uncommon native plants and how these organisms thrive in this salty, wind-shaped environment.
This portion of the experience is highly interactive and unhurried, with time for close observation, photography, and questions. It’s ideal for families, birders, photographers, and anyone looking to deepen their connection with Humboldt’s wild shoreline.
Start your day like a Humboldt County local: exploring a wild, beautiful beach.
We’ll meet on a bluff overlooking a wildlife-rich stretch of coast dotted with sea stacks. A naturalist will greet you with coffee and a brief safety talk while you scan the horizon for seals, sea lions, harbor porpoises, and gray whales. We’ll stroll the bluff before descending to the beach, with your naturalist sharing insights on local plants, birds, and other coastal life along the way.
On the sand, we’ll beachcomb for jasper, quartz, shells, sand dollars and agate(maybe even jade)as we make our way to the tidepools. There, we’ll explore the remarkable creatures that live between the tides. This is a hands-on experience, and your naturalist will encourage you to carefully smell, touch, and observe the organisms we encounter.
Start time for this program changes daily with tides and conditions, after booking we will reach out to you and coordinate the specific time and meeting point. This is a morning-only program and may begin any time between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. After you book, a naturalist will reach out by text and email to coordinate the exact details.