West of Eureka, a sandy strip of land stretches between Humboldt Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
The Samoa Dunes Recreation Area, once a seasonal food gathering place for the Wiyote Indians and later, during World War II, a Coast Guard monitoring post, is now a multi-amusement park that not only attracts Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, but also Attracts hikers, surfers, beachcombers and fishing enthusiasts from all over the region.
Activities: Hiking, beachcombing, fishing, bird watching, surfing, OVH use in select areas, boating - Next to Samoa boat ramp.