Humboldt. County - California Resource & Relocation Guide

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1 Humboldt County - California 2019 Resource & Relocation Guide

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3 CONTENTS 5 Welcome Published By: In association with Newcomer Information 8 Help Hotlines 9 Health & Hospitals 11 Local Education Entertainment & Fun Humboldt County Map Eureka City Map Sales Coordinator: John Armbruster Ad Designer: Linda Swindler Book Designer: Asha Bohannon Home Buyer Information 27 Buyers Mistakes How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home 34 Packing Tips 35 Moving Checklist 36 Homefinder Notepad 2 3

4 Welcome Welcome to the Neighborhood Humboldt County is located in the state of California with the county seat being the city of Eureka. Humboldt Bay is California s second largest natural bay. The county is a densely forested, mountainous and rural area with over 100 miles of coastline, situated right along the Pacific coast in the rugged Coast Ranges. The county contains over forty percent of all remaining old growth of Coast Redwood forests. Humboldt County also comprises the Eureka Arcata Fortuna, CA Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is located on the far North Coast, approximately 270 miles north of San Francisco. There is plenty to see and do here in the Humboldt County and Eureka Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you re looking for, you re sure to find something here in beautiful Humboldt County! Online Resources: How to Use This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow This Guide format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. 5

5 Newcomer Info Newcomer Info Newcomer Information Police Departments Humboldt County Sheriff 826 4th St. (707) Eureka Police 604 C St. (707) Highway Patrol 255 Samoa Blvd. (707) Arcata Police 736 F St. (707) Fortuna Police th St. Fortuna, CA (707) Fire Departments Humboldt County Courthouse 825 Fifth St. (707) Blue Lake Fire 111 1st Ave. Blue Lake, CA (707) Eureka Fire 533 C St. (707) Fortuna Fire 320 S. Fortuna Blvd. Fortuna, CA (707) Humboldt Fire 3455 Harris St. (707) Trinidad Fire 409 Trinity St. Trinidad, CA (707) Westhaven Fire 446 6th Ave. Trinidad, CA (707) Post Offices US Post Office 337 W. Clark St. (800) US Post Office 2906 F St. (800) US Post Office 411 1st Ave. Blue Lake, CA (800) Ferndale Fire 436 Brown St. Ferndale, CA (707) Petrolia Fire 98 Sherman Rd. Petrolia, CA (707) Willow Creek Fire 51 Willow Rd. Willow Creek, CA (530) US Post Office 799 H St. (800) US Post Office 1 Harpst St. (800) US Post Office th St. Fortuna, CA (800) Area Utilities Eureka Water Department (707) Pacific Gas & Electric (707) Suddenlink (877) Humboldt Bay Water District (707) Redwood Coast Energy Authority (707) US Cellular (707) Humboldt Community Services (707) AT&T (707) Verizon (707)

6 Health Health Excellent health care Close to home. Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Area Health & Hospitals Humboldt County Health Department 529 I Street (707) Crestwood Behavioral Health Center 2370 Buhne St. (707) Eureka Veterans Hospital 930 W. Harris St. (707) Mad River Community Hospital 3800 Janes Rd. (707) Redwood Memorial Hospital 3300 Renner Dr. Fortuna, CA (707) Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District 733 Cedar St. Garberville, CA (707) St. Joseph Hospital 2700 Dolbeer St. (707) Dial 911 for Emergencies 8 9

7 Education Education Where Learning Begins Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Local School Districts Humboldt County Office of Education 901 Myrtle Ave. (707) Area Colleges & Universities College of the Redwoods 7351 Tompkins Hill Rd. (707) Dell Arte International 131 H St. Blue Lake, CA (707) Fredricks & Charles Beauty College 831 F St. (707) Humboldt State University 1 Harpst St. (707)

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9 Entertainment & Fun Entertainment & Fun Wander. Explore. Discover. From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Humboldt County and Eureka Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Agate Beach Patrick's Point State Park, Trinidad, CA (707) Arcata Artisans 883 H St. On the Plaza (707) Arcata Playhouse th St. (707) Arcata Theatre 1037 H St. (707) Arkley Center for the Performing Arts 412 G St. (707) Big Lagoon County Park 510 Big Lagoon Park Rd. Trinidad, CA (707) Centerville Beach County Park Ferndale, CA (707) Chandelier Drive Thru Tree Drive Thru Tree Rd. Leggett, CA (707) Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop 66 Metropolitan Rd. Fortuna, CA (707) Clarke Historical Museum 240 E St. (707) Cookhouse Samoa 908 Vance Ave. Samoa, CA (707) Emerald Forest of Trinidad 753 Patricks Point Dr. Trinidad, CA (707) Eureka Golf Course 4750 Fairway Dr. (707) Eureka Skate Park 841 Q St. (707) Eureka Waterfront Trail Along Humboldt Bay (707) Ferndale Museum 515 Shaw Ave. Ferndale, CA (707) Fort Humboldt State Historic Park 3431 Fort Ave. (707) Freshwater Park 115 Steel Ln. (707) Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center 921 Waterfront Dr. (707) Humboldt Botanical Gardens 7707 Tompkins Hill Rd. (707) Humboldt Coastal Nature Center 220 Stamp Ln. Manila, CA (707) Humboldt Redwoods State Park Avenue of the Giants Weott, CA (707) Jacoby s Storehouse 791 Eighth St. (707) Lighthouse Plaza Mini Golf 180 Lupin Dr. (707) Madaket Cruise on Humboldt Bay C St. & 1st St. (707) Morris Graves Museum of Art 636 F St. (707) Natural History Museum 1242 G St. (707) North Coast Adventure Centers 1065 K St., Suite C (800) Pacific Outfitters Adventures th St. (707) Persimmons Garden Gallery 1055 Redway Dr. Redway, CA (707) Redcrest Resort Ave. of the Giants Redcrest, CA (707) Redwood Curtain Theatre 220 First St. (707) Redwood Discovery Museum 612 G St. #102 (707) River s Edge RV Park 620 Davis St. Rio Dell, CA (707) Sequoia Park Zoo 3414 W St. (707) Shaw House Inn 703 Main St. Ferndale, CA (800) Shoreline RV Park th St. (707) Shrine Drive Thru Tree Ave. of the Giants Myers Flat, CA (707) Six Rivers Rafting Company Highway 299 Willow Creek, CA (707) Trinidad State Beach Lighthouse Rd & Bay St. Trinidad, CA (707) Willow Creek-China Flat Museum CA-299 Willow Creek, CA (530) Winnett Vineyards 655 Peachtree Ln. Willow Creek, CA (530) For more information and additional listings please visit: 15

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