Monday, Oct. 21 @ 4:20 p.m. / Pollz
POLL! What is the Best Song About Humboldt County?
The overwhelming public enthusiasm on LoCO over the release of Brett McFarland’s new music video spurred some discussion at LoCOHQ over where this “Humboldt” ranks in the catalog of songs written about life in our humble county.
Naturally, this seemed like good poll fodder. So, for this week’s dumb popularity poll, we tried to come up with a list of locally focused songs that over the years have broken through into the our community’s mass consciousness in one way or another. Now choose your favorite. You have a week to decide.
1,930 votes cast.
(If you’d like an easy way to listen to all the nominated songs, scroll down past our Hall of Reigning Champions for a collection of links.)
Best Cemetery: Ferndale Cemetery
Best Burrito: Amigas Burritos
Best Cell Service: Verizon
Best Tire Center: Costco Tire Center
Best Podcast: Humboldt Last Week
Best Bong Seller: Stuff N’ Things
Best Coffee Roaster: Humboldt Bay Coffee Co.
Best Breakfast/Brunch: Gill’s By the Bay
Best Lumber Source: Schmidbauer Lumber
Best Surf Spot: Moonstone Beach
Best Bar Regulars: The Shanty
Best Steaks: AA Bar & Grill
Best Vegan Options: Wildflower Cafe
Best Hot Dog: Bob’s Footlongs
Best Gym: HealthSPORT, Arcata
Best Drive-Thru Coffee: Jitter Bean Coffee Co.
Best Neighborhood Store: 3 Corners Market
Best Rural Store: Murrish Market
Best French Fries: Arcata Pizza & Deli
Best Vintage Clothing Store: Little Shop of Hers
Best Place to Watch Sports: Humboldt Brews
Best Island: Woodley Island
Best Movie Theatre: The Minor
Best Haircut: Linden & Company Salon
Best Tax Preparers: Demello, McAuley, McReynolds & Holland
Best Burger: No Brand Burger Stand
Best Bridge: Fernbridge
Best Outdoor Seating: Gill’s by the Bay
Best Music Store: Mantova’s Two Street Music
Best Chinese Food: Szechuan Garden
Best Hardware Store: Pierson’s Building Center
Best Salad Bar: Eureka Natural Foods
Best Furniture Store: Living Styles
Best Italian Restuarant: Gabriel’s Italian Restaurant
Best Bookstore: Booklegger
Best Fish and Chips: Gallagher’s Restaurant and Pub
Best Car Dealership: Harper Motors
Best Bread: Brio Breadworks
Best Place to Christmas Shop: Old Town Eureka
Best Movie Filmed in Humboldt: Return of the Jedi
Best Hotel: Carter House Inns
Best Place For Kids: Sequoia Park Zoo
Best Veterinary Center: Myrtle Avenue Veterinary Hospital
Best Food Truck: Pineapple Express Food Truck
Best High School: Arcata High School
Best Eureka Bar: The Shanty
Best Arcata Bar: Richard’s Goat Tavern & Tearoom
Best Live Music Venue: Arcata Theatre Lounge
Best Food Event: Arcata Bay Oyster Festival
Best Wings: Rax on Rax Wings
Best Beach: Moonstone Beach
Best Ferndale Restaurant: Ferndale Pizza Co.
Best Fortuna Restaurant: Double D Steak & Seafood
Best Arcata Restaurant: Renata’s Crêperie
Best Old Town Restaurant: Sea Grill
Best Sushi: Tomo
Best Barbecue: Porter Street Barbecue
Best Pizza: Paul’s Live From New York
Best Annual Event: Kinetic Grand Championship
Best River: Trinity River
Best Dispensary: Humboldt County Collective
Best Donut: Happy Donut
Best Chocolate: Dick Taylor Chocolate
Best Torta: Speedy Taco
Best Broadway Fast Food: In-N-Out
Best Brewery: Redwood Curtain Brewery
LINKS TO SONGS:
”The Redwood Song” - Ron Walters, 1960
”It’s CAMP” - Darryl Cherney, 1987
”Helicopters” - Rod Deal and the I-Deals, 1991
”Life Beyond Eureka” - Dieselhed, 1999
”Humboldt County High” - Potluck, 2001
”Another Sunny Day” - The Rubberneckers, 2006
”Humboldt County” - The Weary Boys, 2006
”All My Friends (Grow Marijuana)” - Peeping Thomas, 2010
”Chicken Coop” - Woven Roots, 2012
”Just a Child” - Jenny Scheinman, 2014
”Orange Cap City” - HIWAY, 2022
”Humboldt” - Brett McFarland, 2024
PREVIOUS POLL:
CLICK TO MANAGE