Martin Creek Beach(Secret Beach)

Located along the Humboldt County shoreline, Martin Creek Beach - also known as Secret Beach - is an extremely remote yet beautiful beach with brown sand and rocky portions. This beach is situated below oceanfront bluffs. There are many interesting rock formations around the beach including sea stacks and a rocky archway. Some of the larger rock formations near Martin Creek Beach also have official names including the White Rock (which is present near the northern part of the beach) and the Green Rock (which is present near the southern part of the beach). Martin Creek Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip carefully. Dogs are allowed on the beach.

Martin Creek Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, tide-pooling, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. The water near this beach is unsafe for recreational aquatic activities including swimming and surfing as it has extremely strong currents and cold temperatures. In addition, the rocky shoreline along the beach can also inflict grave injuries. Depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals in the water near this beach including seals and migrating whales. During low tide, you can also explore the interesting rock formations around Martin Creek Beach, which offer some great Instagram-worthy photos. Martin Creek Beach is ideal for those looking for a quiet beach experience as this beach sees few visitors due to its remote location and difficult access route. If you are planning to fish in the water near Martin Creek Beach, we recommend that you ensure compliance with the local fishing laws.

Getting to Martin Creek Beach can be difficult - the access trail to Martin Creek Beach, named the Martin Creek Trail, is located along Stagecoach Road to the north of the downtown area of Trinidad. The trailhead for Martin Creek Trail is identifiable via a plaque made of bronze and stone. However, this plaque is situated near a spot where Stagecoach Road takes a steep bend and is often difficult to see. You can park in the street parking spaces present near this plaque and then walk on the steep, slippery, and vegetation-covered access trail to Martin Creek Beach. We recommend visiting this beach wearing appropriate footwear as it has driftwood.

There are many attractions near Martin Creek Beach. Trinidad Museum has interesting exhibitions that offer a unique insight into Trinidad’s vibrant history. The museum also has a wide collection of Native American artifacts. In addition, the museum premises also have a native plant garden and a seasonal pond. The museum also hosts many interesting events throughout the year including lectures and discussions. Cher-Ae Heights Casino offers exciting games including slots, hold’em poker, and bingo. If you are looking for another attraction near Martin Creek Beach, Westhaven Center for the Arts is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the visual and the performing arts. The center offers interesting exhibitions dedicated to the visual arts. In addition, it also hosts interesting musical performances and also organizes art classes.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Martin Creek Beach. The Larrupin’ Cafe is an upscale restaurant that serves outstanding New American cuisine. Seascape Restaurant offers delicious seafood. In addition, the restaurant also offers amazing breakfast dishes, salads, and sandwiches. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Martin Creek Beach, the modestly priced Beachcomber Cafe offers delicious breakfast dishes, English muffins, sandwiches, salads, and soups.

If you are looking for a hotel near Martin Creek Beach, there are many great nearby options. Lost Whale Inn offers many amenities including beautiful gardens, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna, complimentary breakfast, and afternoon tea and wine. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star View Crest Lodge which offers complimentary breakfast and is located conveniently close to some of the major landmarks in Humboldt County. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Martin Creek Beach, the 2-Star Emerald Forest Cabins & RV offers accommodation in exquisite cabins. The hotel also offers many amenities including bike rentals, a playground and horseshoe pits, a video arcade, a store, and a laundry room.