Trinidad State Beach
Also known as Trinidad SB
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 677-3570
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Trinidad State Beach is a 204-acre beach in Humboldt County, about 15 miles north of Arcata.
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, surfing, fishing, geocaching, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
Day Use Only Sunrise to Sunset.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: trails.
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Except for service animals, dogs not allowed on trails.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
PicnickingFishingSnorkeling and scubaSurfingGeocachingHiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview Tucked in a secluded cove near the town of Trinidad, Trinidad State Beach is a pleasant retreat from the traffic of the nearby highway. This small beach is 19 miles north of Eureka, just off Highway 101. Phone 707-677-3570. Trails The Horse Trail, or Access Trail, is a busy hiking and equestrian trail and is generally accessible for 0.23 mile through forests. Trailhead is at Stagecoach Road. Roadside parking only. Beach/Shore Access A beach wheelchair is available for check-out at the Patrick’s Point State Park kiosk for use at Trinidad State Beach and other nearby parks with wheelchair accessible beaches. Call (707) 677-3570 for more information.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 575 Stagecoach Road
Trinidad, CA 95570 - Nearest town
- Arcata — about 15 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 41.0688, -124.1482
- Phone
- (707) 677-3570
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The park is located 19 miles north of Eureka, CA just off Highway 101. From north- or southbound 101, take the Trinidad exit (Exit 728). Turn west on Main St and proceed to Stagecoach Rd. Turn right; the park entrance is about 200 feet north on the left. There is another entrance about 1/2 mile north on Stagecoach Rd, also on the left.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: TRINIDAD BEACH - NARA - 542966.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Tomas Sennett
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology