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"For scenery and solitude, |
for beachcomber or hiker, |
it's Trinidad." |
-Sunset Magazine |
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Trinidad
was discovered in November 1595 by a Portuguese sea captain. When rediscovered in
1775 by Spanish captains, Hezeta and Bodega, a cross was erected and the first Christian
service in California history was held. They christened the port La Santisima
Trinidad. |
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During the Gold Rush days of the
mid 1850's, |
Trinidad was the
main port of entry to anxious gold miners. |
Our small port
then supported a population |
of 3000+
inhabitants. |
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From 1860 to the present, Trinidad harbor
has served as a whaling station, a lumber port, and the commercial and sport fisheries. |
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| Seekers
of treasure of all kinds... |
| gold, timber, whales,
crabs, fish, recreation, burls, |
| natural beauty and
the good life have discovered Trinidad. |
| Now it's your turn. |
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Come
enjoy some of the many secluded beaches, beautiful redwood hikes, and the little shops and
restaurants that adorn the town of Trinidad. |
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