Recreational opportunities are abundant around Humboldt Bay and in the region. You can go for a hike, bird watch, take a boat ride, go kayaking or windsurfing, go fishing or clamming, explore historic neighborhoods, and do much, much more!

The search for Humboldt Bay was renewed during the early years of the California Gold Rush. The discovery of gold in the Trinity region of Northern California in 1848 caused a population explosion in Humboldt county.

Centrally located in Humboldt Bay, Woodley Island offers an attractive mix of natural and marina environments and is home to the biggest marina in the area, the Woodley Island Marina. Accessible by boat, bike, or car, stop by and walk along the waterfront embarcadero.

The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District was created in 1973 to address these needs. The District oversees planned development of the harbors and ports within its boundaries, as well as protection of the natural resources located here.

The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District (District) is developing the Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Heavy Lift Multipurpose Marine Terminal (“Project”) to support offshore wind energy development.

Humboldt Bay provides a kaleidoscope of wildlife offering residents and visitors alike a unique encounter with nature's most precious creatures. On the Pacific Flyway, Humboldt Bay provides a haven for over 250 species of birds with major migrations during the fall and spring.

committee of the humboldt bay area for fiscal year 2024-2025 WHEREAS, the People of the State of California have enacted the Lempert-Keene­ Seastrand Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1990 covering all aspects of marine oil

Annual maintenance dredging of Humboldt Bay is vital to maintaining safe and navigable access. The Bay has been managed for shipping commerce since 1881 when the interior channels were first constructed. Federal channels in Humboldt Bay are dredged by …

The area covered by the Humboldt Bay Management Plan includes a number of archaeological, historical, and other community resources, collectively considered under the heading of “cultural resources.”

The geological and seismic setting of the Humboldt Bay area is characterized in substantial conceptual detail in a geological investigation prepared by PG&E (2002) for the Humboldt Bay Power Plant.