Welcome to Trinidad, CA

Trinidad is a seaside town in Humboldt County, located on the Pacific Ocean 8 miles north of the Arcata-Eureka Airport and 15 miles north of the college town of Arcata. Situated directly above its own North Coast harbor, California's smallest incorporated city (with a 2000 population of just 311) is noted for its spectacular coastline with ten public beaches and offshore rocks. These rocks are part of the California Coastal National Monument of which Trinidad is a Gateway City.  This natural landmark is joined by three additional marine landmarks - the historic Trinidad Head Light, the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse, and Humboldt State University's Fred Telonicher Marine Laboratory. Fishing operations related to Trinidad Harbor are vital to both local tourism and commercial fishery interests in the region.

Planning Commission - Filing Deadline Extended

The City of Trinidad is still looking for one more vounteer to serve a 4-year term on the Trinidad Planning Commission.  The Commission typically meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm.  The Commission acts as the City's development authority by administering the Local Coastal Program, and is currently updating the City's General Plan.

Filing for the position has been extended.  Anyone interested is encouraged to send a brief letter of interest, addressed to the City Council.   Feel free to contact City Clerk Gabriel Adams if you have any questions. 

Van Wycke Trail Closed - TEMPORARILY

A number of residents have alerted the City that the slope along a section of the Van Wycke Trail is rapidly deteriorating.  At their regular meeting on October 13, the City Council  voted unanimously to authorize the City Manager to proceed working with the City Engineer to develop a plan to stabilze the slope and gently improve the trail.  The project is complex due to the underground utilites and drainage pipes that exist within the trail easement.

Due to the hazardous condition of the slope, the City officials determined that the trail must be closed until it is stabilized and safe access is provided.  Trail users are advised to use Edwards Street and Galindo Street as a pedestrian detour to and from the harbor.  Barricades and signage will be posted until further notice.

Upcoming Meetings - City Council

The Trinidad City Council meets regularly on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.  The meeting agenda and the meeting packet will be available online for review or in the Clerk's Office in Town Hall by the end of the day Friday, prior to the meeting. 

Sales Tax Address List Now Online

A List of Street Addresses subject to the City Sales Tax of 8.75% are now available on this website at Documents Library/Finance/Sales Tax Address List.  Addresses not included are OUTSIDE City limits and are NOT subject to this increased tax.  Please direct inquiries and requests for personalized letters of residence to the City Clerk's office at 707-677-0223.