Humboldt Insider

Save it for a Rainy Day — There's a reason Humboldt County has such a lush, verdant landscape: It rains a lot. Our rains have quenched the thirst of pre-historic forests and rivers, shaping the natural beauty of the North Coast. We kind of love it. Really. When the rains return after a dry spell, you'll hear locals sigh with relief and say how they missed the rain. Most don't even use an umbrella, satisfied to pull up a hood against the drops.

Winter storms mean action on the ocean, too, and there's no better place to watch white caps…
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Coffee Break — Most days, coffee is the fuel that propels us from task to task, but fall is the perfect season to slow down and savor. Is there anything better than wrapping your hands around a hot cup on a crisp day? Even the aroma seems stronger as the winds pick up. Those who love to linger in a café or enjoy the ritual of brewing at home will find plenty of opportunities in Humboldt right now.

In this issue, we'll tour a trio of iconic coffee roasters, stopping to smell the fair-trade beans at Signature Coffee, hang in…
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Grab Your Popcorn — We're a long way from Hollywood but over the years, Humboldt County has been host to film crews of every stripe, along with an entire army of Ewoks.

A quick skim of our map sourced from the Humboldt-Del Norte Film Commission's guide shows you where E.T. waddled in the woods and where movies like Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Outbreak took advantage of our larger-than-life landscapes and historic architecture. And it's not just the blockbusters — cool indies have made Humboldt their backdrops, too, like the cult retro- occult picture The Love Witch and…
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