Parkside Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
This wonderful park is great for hiking, biking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The mountain bike riding is exceptional. The park is located 10 minutes from Parkside Cottage
92 locals recommend
Arcata Community Forest
This wonderful park is great for hiking, biking, picnicking, and birdwatching. The mountain bike riding is exceptional. The park is located 10 minutes from Parkside Cottage
The birdwatching here is excellent! Early Spring, the city hosts "Godwit Days" for viewing thousands of migrating Godwits.
This is a great place for short hikes and picnics. It also features the Arcata wastewater treatment plant, where water is ecologically cleaned and returned to the sea.
37 locals recommend
Arcata Marsh
The birdwatching here is excellent! Early Spring, the city hosts "Godwit Days" for viewing thousands of migrating Godwits.
This is a great place for short hikes and picnics. It also features the Arcata wastewater treatment plant, where water is ecologically cleaned and returned to the sea.
The Plaza hosts a weekly Farmer's Market, many organized fairs and events, quaint local shops and restaurants, and nightclubs.
47 locals recommend
Arcata Plaza
844 H StThe Plaza hosts a weekly Farmer's Market, many organized fairs and events, quaint local shops and restaurants, and nightclubs.
This is a great beach for hiking. It is 15 minutes from Parkside Cottage, and is one of the best spots for sunsets.
15 locals recommend
Mad River County Park
1 Mad River RdThis is a great beach for hiking. It is 15 minutes from Parkside Cottage, and is one of the best spots for sunsets.
The coastline before and after the quaint fishing town of Trinidad has public beaches for everyone, whether its surfing, beach combing, whale watching, picnicking, or just enjoying the beautiful sea stacks and tide pools.
72 locals recommend
Trinidad State Beach
The coastline before and after the quaint fishing town of Trinidad has public beaches for everyone, whether its surfing, beach combing, whale watching, picnicking, or just enjoying the beautiful sea stacks and tide pools.
Patrick's Point State Park is filled with miles of trails, and is a very good vantage point to whale watch. The scenery is beautiful!
90 locals recommend
Patricks Point State Park
4150 Patricks Point DrPatrick's Point State Park is filled with miles of trails, and is a very good vantage point to whale watch. The scenery is beautiful!
Big Lagoon and Stone Lagoon are great places to visit for beach walks, kayaking or canoeing. In these areas it is possible to see herds of Roosevelt Elks.
16 locals recommend
Big Lagoon County Park
510 Big Lagoon Park RdBig Lagoon and Stone Lagoon are great places to visit for beach walks, kayaking or canoeing. In these areas it is possible to see herds of Roosevelt Elks.
The forest in this park is filled with old growth redwood, spruce, and Douglas fir stands. In spring through early summer the wildflowers are abundant. There are miles of trails, some of which are designated for bicycles. This is a good place to see Roosevelt Elk.
87 locals recommend
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park
127011 Newton B. Drury Scenic PkwyThe forest in this park is filled with old growth redwood, spruce, and Douglas fir stands. In spring through early summer the wildflowers are abundant. There are miles of trails, some of which are designated for bicycles. This is a good place to see Roosevelt Elk.
This gorgeous canyon sided with waterfalls and ferns is a must see. It is one of the finest hikes in the area. It can be reached by car, or hiked into from the Prairie Creek Visitor's Center.
103 locals recommend
Fern Canyon
This gorgeous canyon sided with waterfalls and ferns is a must see. It is one of the finest hikes in the area. It can be reached by car, or hiked into from the Prairie Creek Visitor's Center.
Trees of Mystery has an aerial walk, an excellent museum filled with local Tribal basketry, a restaurant, and a souvenir shop.
101 locals recommend
Trees of Mystery
Trees of Mystery has an aerial walk, an excellent museum filled with local Tribal basketry, a restaurant, and a souvenir shop.
The refuge has miles of trails, fantastic birdwatching, and a nature center.
7 locals recommend
Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge
1020 Ranch RdThe refuge has miles of trails, fantastic birdwatching, and a nature center.
Visit some of the world's tallest trees here. There are miles of trails, and lots of river front for sun bathing and swimming. The Avenue of the Giants is an easy way to drive though our fantastic Sequoia forests.
93 locals recommend
Redwood National and State Parks
Visit some of the world's tallest trees here. There are miles of trails, and lots of river front for sun bathing and swimming. The Avenue of the Giants is an easy way to drive though our fantastic Sequoia forests.
Food scene
Japhy's is a 5 minute walk from Parkside Cottage. We recommend the Chicken Curry Soup!
24 locals recommend
Japhy's Soup & Noodles
1563 G StJaphy's is a 5 minute walk from Parkside Cottage. We recommend the Chicken Curry Soup!
Renata's is one of very favorite restaurants. You can expect organic food, locally produced here. Visit Renata's for sweet or savory crepes.
Renata's is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
63 locals recommend
Renata's Creperie
1030 G StRenata's is one of very favorite restaurants. You can expect organic food, locally produced here. Visit Renata's for sweet or savory crepes.
Renata's is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
Salt has a varied menu from hamburgers to elegantly prepared fish dishes, and a full bar.
Salt is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
47 locals recommend
SALT Fish House
935 I StSalt has a varied menu from hamburgers to elegantly prepared fish dishes, and a full bar.
Salt is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
For meat lovers, this is the best! The booths are private, and the bar is stellar.
Campground is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
50 locals recommend
Campground
865 9th StFor meat lovers, this is the best! The booths are private, and the bar is stellar.
Campground is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
Plaza Grill is a large restaurant, so it is possible to get seating without reservations. There are views of the city from this 3rd floor restaurant. The bar is a beautiful victorian reproduction made by the famous Wallace and Hines.
Plaza Grill is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
56 locals recommend
Plaza Grill
780 7th StPlaza Grill is a large restaurant, so it is possible to get seating without reservations. There are views of the city from this 3rd floor restaurant. The bar is a beautiful victorian reproduction made by the famous Wallace and Hines.
Plaza Grill is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
Mazzotti's on the Plaza
773 8th StOn the plaza and a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
This is the all-time best burger place in the area. The restaurant features grass fed beef, but also some vegetarian options. Local beers are also served.
The Burger Joint is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
9 locals recommend
The Burger Joint
835 J StThis is the all-time best burger place in the area. The restaurant features grass fed beef, but also some vegetarian options. Local beers are also served.
The Burger Joint is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
This is a great place to get vegetarian food! Its a 5 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
23 locals recommend
Wildflower Cafe & Bakery
1604 G StThis is a great place to get vegetarian food! Its a 5 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
Wildberries has a bakery and a deli for take out food. The grocery store has organic vegetables, a comprehensive beer and wine selection, and is a fun place to shop.
Wildberries is a 5 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
56 locals recommend
Wildberries Marketplace
747 13th StWildberries has a bakery and a deli for take out food. The grocery store has organic vegetables, a comprehensive beer and wine selection, and is a fun place to shop.
Wildberries is a 5 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
The Co-Op has a sushi deli, as well as a regular deli. It carries bulk food, and the best selection of organic fruits and vegetables in the area.
The Co-Op is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.
63 locals recommend
Cooperative
25 4th StreetThe Co-Op has a sushi deli, as well as a regular deli. It carries bulk food, and the best selection of organic fruits and vegetables in the area.
The Co-Op is a 10 minute walk from Parkside Cottage.