When visiting Eureka, you may head over
to the island by car to dine at the
indoor / outdoor cafe that serves lots
of delicious fish entrees, sandwiches,
salads, and other meals. Be sure to
visit the famous statue known as The
Fisherman.
Bluff Lighthouse, a well preserved light station is easy to see when you park your car. It dates back to 1892.
Hum-Boats Rentals offer year-round kayaks and sometimes included guided tours. Certified by the ACA and BCU, the staff caters to all levels of paddlers. You can arrange your kayak rental by calling (707) 443-5157. Woodley Island Marina, Dock A, Eureka, California. humboats.com
Drive to Woodley Island and park your car so you can get out and explore. A walking path offers convenience. There's dining, a gift shop with great souvenirs, photo ops with the Fisherman statue and the bay, and you can even book a fishing trip or take one of the harbor boat rides when they are available.
The Fisherman honors those "whom the
sea sustained...and those it claimed."
The statue was sponsored by the
Commercial Fishermens Wives of Humboldt
through community donations. It was
dedicated in 1981.
Woodley Island Marina was dedicated by
Humboldt Bay Harbor Recreation and
Conservation District in 1981. Engineers
on the project were Winzler and Kelly.
For information about Woodley Island
in Eureka, California and Humboldt
County, home of the giant redwood trees,
contact the Humboldt County Convention
and Visitors Bureau, at 800-346-2482.