McKinleyville Real Estate, California, City Information

McKinleyville Real Estate

McKinleyville real estate offers choices for a variety of Northern California lifestyles. You can find McKinleyville real estate options from apartments to rustic single family homes or houses with a spectacular view of the ocean. Real estate in McKinleyville CA ranges in price from $259,000 to $1,299,000 with the median price around $339,900. New housing is on the rise in McKinleyville due to the ongoing growth of the town. Search McKinleyville real estate.

McKinleyville CA, The Town

McKinleyville California was first named Minorsville in 1860 but changed its name in 1901 in honor of the slain President McKinley. The current population is about 16,000 but is the fastest growing community in Humboldt County and on the Northern California coast. The residents are finding the mild climate, wide beaches and forested hills the perfect setting for raising families.

Distinguished Education
The Union School District and the High School provide some of the most outstanding schools in Humboldt County. Elementary, Middle and High schools have all received the honor of being on the "Distinguished Schools" list. Ninety-nine percent of students continue their education after high school.

Facts About the Town
-- The world's tallest totem pole carved from a redwood tree sits in the center of town weighing in at 57,000 lbs. and 160 feet tall.
-- The towns motto,"Where Horses have the Right-of-way" still holds true even today.
-- The statue of President McKinley that stands in the Arcata Plaza was originally on its way to McKinleyville when it fell off the train in Arcata and has remained there ever since.

Fun and Festivals
The first weekend in June, the city holds the annual Pony Express Days. The day is filled with activities including a rodeo, parade, a 10- kilometer race, barbecue and more.

December brings a Holiday Open House with special happenings throughout the town.
Residents can play a round of golf at the Beau Pre Golf Club an 18 hole championship course.

Nearby, the Trinidad Harbor and Pier complete with lighthouse is a great place to visit rain or shine.
Patrick's Point State Park in the heart of redwood country provides you the opportunity to watch sea lions and whales and tour a replica of a Yurok Indian Village. Visitors can stay a few days and at one of the three campgrounds in the park.

Parks and Recreation
The town has dozens of beautiful parks with scenic vistas.
Clam Beach County Park, a great place for clamming with its flat

wide beach also has trails for walking and horseback riding.

Pack a picnic and spend the day fishing or kite flying. Moonstone Beach is a favorite surfing spot. Explore caves or go on a rock hunting expedition at this park which is just north of town.

There's fantastic coastline in this part of Humboldt County and the 3 mile long Hammond Trail gives you access to an abundance of natural beauty.

Azalea State Reserve offers a profusion of beautiful azaleas in the spring along with hiking and walking trails.
Pierson Park in town is a great family park with playground, BBQ pits and picnic tables.

Shopping and Dining
Locals find great shopping at the local Shopping Center. Central Avenue in town offers retail stores, restaurants and commercial and professional services.