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Humboldt Pie (If You Go...)Published on June 19, 2002What to Do Hum-Boats Sailing, Canoe & Kayak CenterFoot of "F"Dock Woodley Island, Eureka (707) 443-5151 Treat yourself to a tour around Humboldt Bay. Rentals, lessons and bird and eco-tours are available from naturalist Capt. Jay Dottle. Observe oyster farms, egret rookeries and the Indian Island refuge. Loleta Cheese Factory252 Loleta Dr. (707) 733-5470 Complimentary tastings of outstanding cheeses like jalapeño jack and smoked salmon chedder. Watch cheese being made or relax in the landscaped herb garden. Where to Stay The Gingerbread Mansion 400 Berding St., Ferndale (800) 952-4136 A lavish Queen Anne style Victorian with clawfoot bathtubs, afternoon tea, and gourmet breakfasts. Carter House 301 L St., Eureka (800) 404-1390 Room rates $138--$497 An enclave of Victorians on Humboldt Bay. Marble fireplaces and jacuzzis in some rooms and complimentary afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres. Where to Eat 511 Second St., Eureka (707) 444-1405 Lunch and dinner, closed Monday & Tuesday A creative, eclectic menu that changes frequently and features world fusion cuisine, wood-fired specialties, and signature cocktails. Trèsyum. Restaurant 301 in the Carter House Hotel 301 L St., Eureka (800) 404-1390 Dinner Award-winning wine list is staggering in scope. Menu features produce and herbs grown in the hotel gardens, plus Humboldt oysters and seasonal specialties. Jambalaya 915 H St., Arcata Plaza (707) 822-4766 Dinner, closed Mondays Seasonal American bistro cuisine. House-made pasta, Harris Ranch steak, and sublime seafood. Abruzzi Dinner nightly 791 8th St., Arcata (707) 826-2376 Contemporary Italian cuisine. Breads and pasta are house-made. Tasty updates of classic dishes like saltimbocca and carbonara. Curley's Grill 460 Main St., Eureka (707) 786-9696 Lunch and dinner daily California cuisine from cheeseburgers to exotic fish specialties. Located in the Victorian Inn.
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