The Trinidad Events You’ve Never Heard Of
Welcome back.
Blessing of the Fleet
When: Thanksgiving morning
Where: Memorial Lighthouse Overlook
Before the first bite of pie, Trinidad gathers at the bluff to do something quieter—give thanks to the ocean, the boats, and the people who brave the water. The Blessing of the Fleet is powerful.
If you’re visiting, come early, bring a thermos, and be present. It’s one of those moments where words matter less than the fog and the feeling. We stand together in the salt air and remember.
Humboldt Crabs Baseball & the Crabs Band
When: Summer
Where: Arcata Ballpark
Yes, it’s baseball—but not as you know it. The Humboldt Crabs are America’s oldest continuously-operated summer collegiate team, and their fans are something else. Imagine a brass band in crab hats playing theme songs between innings. Kids dancing in the aisles. Local oysters on the grill.
This is tradition-meets-chaos in the best way. The season may only last a few months, but the Crabs Band will live in your memory (and possibly your eardrums) forever.
Trinidad’s Driftwood Shrines
When: Whenever you stumble on one
Where: Old Home Beach, College Cove, and secret spots along Scenic Drive
These aren’t official. They aren’t mapped. But if you walk slowly, especially after a storm, you’ll find them—tiny driftwood shelters tucked into the bluffs, often decorated with shells, sea glass, feathers, and messages in bottles. Some are whimsical. Others feel sacred. All are anonymous.
They’re not meant to be claimed or Instagrammed—they’re meant to be stumbled upon. So walk quiet, look closely, and maybe leave something behind.
Final Thought: The Quiet Legends
Some of Trinidad’s best stories aren’t in any brochure. They’re whispered over chowder at The Trinidad Bay Eatery or passed down during a walk through the redwoods.
Stay curious,
Lisa & Taylor
Camp Trinidad
