Discover Humboldt: ‘Big Lagoon, Agate Hunting & Hidden WWII History’

Dock’s latest Discover Humboldt episode gives viewers a look at Big Lagoon. Dock writes:

Welcome to California’s wild and mysterious Redwood Coast 🌲🌊—today we explore the hidden beauty and forgotten history of Big Lagoon Beach in Humboldt County.

Join us as we take you on a late afternoon adventure along one of Northern California’s most breathtaking and underrated coastal locations. From agate hunting along the shoreline to discovering a massive whale carcass washed ashore, this trip turned into something far more unexpected than we imagined…

But this coastline holds more than just natural beauty.

Did you know this quiet stretch of beach was once connected to World War II military activity? Just offshore, Japanese submarine I-17 once prowled these waters, attacking ships near Cape Mendocino. Nearby, the infamous SS Emidio became a drifting ghost ship before wrecking in Crescent City—pieces of it still remain today.

And right here at Big Lagoon… the U.S. Navy once used this very land as a WWII bombing range.

This is what makes Humboldt County so special—every beach, every trail, every hidden corner has a story.

In this video, you’ll experience:

• The stunning beauty of Big Lagoon & Humboldt Lagoons State Park
• Agate hunting on one of Northern California’s best beaches
• A rare and eerie whale discovery on the shoreline
• Forgotten WWII history along the Redwood Coast
• The peaceful contrast between ocean waves and quiet lagoon waters

Whether you’re a traveler, history buff, or someone who just loves raw, untouched nature—this is the kind of place that stays with you.

📍 Location: Big Lagoon Beach, Humboldt County, California

🌲 Northern California’s Redwood Coast

If you love hidden history, remote travel, off-the-beaten-path locations, and Northern California adventure, this is for you.

Whether you love nature, hiking, travel, or history, this is a place you have to see to believe.

Earlier:

• • Discover Humboldt: ‘Walking Among the Tallest Trees on Earth’
  • Discover Humboldt: ‘Lost Town of Dyerville’
  • Discover Humboldt: Trillium Falls Hike — Bald Hills Road & Redwood Creek Overlook Near Orick, CA
  • Discover Humboldt: Chasing Snow in February on Horse Mountain
  • Discover Humboldt: Hidden WWII Radar Station & Seals at the Mouth of the Klamath River