Trinidad California Map
Explore Trinidad, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Trinidad, California
| City | Trinidad |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 41.059291 |
| Longitude | -124.143125 |
| Population | 307 |
| Density | 244.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 95570 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| County Seat | Eureka |
| School District | Northern Humboldt Union High School District |
About Trinidad, California
Trinidad is a locality in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 307. The population density is 244.4 people per km². Trinidad is located at 41.0593°N, 124.1431°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Trinidad is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 95570.Trinidad occupies a jagged promontory where the relentless pulse of the Pacific Ocean meets the rugged edges of the continent. It lies 8.1 miles north-northwest of McKinleyville, CA (from McKinleyville, CA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 17.8 miles north of Eureka. Mill Creek carves a narrow, shadowed path through the coastal bluffs, its cool, freshwater current eventually surrendering to the salt-heavy air of the shoreline. From the high vantage of the headlands, the horizon stretches toward the distant, hazy peaks of the Klamath Mountains, while Flat Rock stands as a solitary, wave-battered sentinel just offshore. The atmosphere is defined by a persistent, silver-gray fog that clings to the spruce and fir, softening the sharp lines of the cliffs and dampening the sound of the tide as it retreats from the expanse of Trinidad State Beach.
Trinidad carries the weight of a long maritime heritage, once serving as a vital hub for the timber trade that powered the development of the northern coast. While the bustling shipping docks of the past have transitioned into a quieter existence, the local economy remains tethered to the sea, sustained by small-scale fishing fleets that navigate the harbor’s sheltered waters. Visitors often find their way to the Tsurai Trail, a path that winds through the terrain and invites a deeper engagement with the landscape’s layered history. Life in Trinidad moves in sync with the seasonal migrations of marine life and the rhythmic turning of the tides, far removed from the inland bustle of the agricultural Central Valley.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Trinidad State Beach (State Park) — 0.1 mi, 357° N
- Saunders Park (Private Recreation) — 0.1 mi, 022° N
- California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 0.1 mi, 185° S · 8,946 acres
- Bruno Groth Grove (Conservation Area) — 0.2 mi, 078° E
- Donor Rock (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 026° NE
- Lighthouse Obervation Deck (Viewpoint) — 0.6 mi, 218° SW
- Baker Beach (Conservation Area) — 0.9 mi, 123° SE
- Luffenholtz Creek Fishing Access (State Recreation Area) — 1.7 mi, 135° SE
- Little River State Beach (State Park) — 2.9 mi, 144° SE
- Migrating North (Totem 8 of 8) (Public Artwork) — 4.4 mi, 351° N
- Six Rivers National Forest (National Forest) — 5.1 mi, 151° SE · 978k acres
- Humboldt Bay Memorial (Monument) — 5.9 mi, 165° S
- Harry A. Merlo State Recreation Area (State Recreation Area) — 6.7 mi, 005° N
- World's Tallest Totem Pole (Attraction) — 8.3 mi, 166° S
- Redwood National Park (National Park) — 8.8 mi, 030° NE · 194k acres
- Samoa State Marine Conservation Area (Marine Protected Area) — 9.9 mi, 180° S
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 9.9 mi, 179° S · 11k acres
- Shay Park Plaque (Monument) — 12.7 mi, 167° S
- Charles Fulkerson Recital Hall (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 165° S
- John Van Duzer Theatre (Theatre) — 13.1 mi, 165° S
- The Arcata Sanctuary (Arts Centre) — 13.2 mi, 167° S
- Dolason Barn (Historic Ruins) — 13.8 mi, 043° NE
- Humboldt Coastal Nature Center (Museum) — 14.0 mi, 184° S
- Humboldt Bay Maritime Museum (Museum) — 16.7 mi, 187° S
- Blue Ox Millworks (Attraction) — 17.4 mi, 181° S
- Humboldt Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 17.7 mi, 184° S
- Discovery Museum (Museum) — 17.9 mi, 184° S
- Elk Viewing (Attraction) — 21.8 mi, 017° N
- Prairie Creek Visitor Center (Attraction) — 22.0 mi, 016° N
- Hoopa Valley Museum (Museum) — 23.8 mi, 089° E
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About This Trinidad Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Trinidad, California. Coordinates: 41.059291, -124.143125. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Trinidad includes the ZIP code (95570), telephone area code (530), county seat of Humboldt County (Eureka), and school district assignment (Northern Humboldt Union High School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
