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The Miata is one of the safer cars on the road, ranking well ahead of most passenger cars and many larger cars in survivability in crash situations, particularly roll-overs, according to the Nat'l Hwy Traffic Safety Administration. So, drop that top and go for a drive!
Miata Community
- Miata.net: Where thousands of nuts like yourself come to learn about the marque, get answers to various questions, and find out about upcoming Miata events across the country and the world.
- MiataFun.net: Tom & Marna's collection of links to the coolest Miata events around.
- Music For Ragtops: A collection of cool tunes for any type of run.
Clubs and Organizations
Humboldt County Area:
- Redwood Sports Car Club: The local speed freaks (and we mean that in a good way). Autocrossers and hill climbers extraordinaire. Partner in "crime" in the Humboldt area.
"Sister" Miata Clubs:
- BAMA -- Bay Area Miata Association (CA): Friends from the San Francisco area.
- Club Miata Northwest: Very active club in the Seattle area.
- DMC -- Delta Miata Club (CA): Very active group in the east Bay.
- KRC -- Kanazawa Roadster Club, Kanazawa City, Japan.
- Les Bois Miata Club (ID): Cool group in Boise, Idaho. Close to some of the greatest mountain roads in the country ... to say nothing of the fantastic skiing!
- MINERS - Miata Nevada Reno Sierra (NV): Friends in the Reno area.
- MOOV - Miata Owners of Vegas (NV): A great bunch of nuts from the desert Southwest.
- Mt. Hood Miata Club (OR): Friends from up north, along the Columbia River, Portland, OR.
- PSMC -- Puget Sound Miata Club (WA): Seattle-area nuts.
- SAMOA -- Sacramento Area Miata Owners Association (CA): Just 'round the corner from Thunderhill.
- SDMC -- San Diego Miata Club (CA): One of the larger clubs around, with oodles of wonderful runs and events, all year long (of course!).
- SJVMC -- San Joaquin Valley Miata Club (CA): The Miata club closest to Yosemite and Kings Canyon (lucky dogs!).
- Southern California Miata Club (CA): Another club from the sunny side of the State.
- WVMC -- Willamette Valley Miata Club (OR): Eugene, Oregon. Hey, just up the road!
- West Pen Miata Club -- www.westpennmiataclub.com
Regional USA Miata Clubs (courtesy of Miata.net)
Miata Colors over the years.
Auto Shops, Mechanics, Parts
- Mid City Motor World: Mazda sales and service.
- ExpertTire: A great service shop in Eureka, with excellent understanding of the Miata suspension. Alignments, suspension, tires/wheels.
- Serious Auto: Cool products for Miatas; Bay Area soft top installers extraordinaire. Located in Santa Cruz / Soquel. Ph 877-696-4282.
- Tire Rack: Discount tires and wheels.
- 1010 Tires: Discount tires and wheels.
- OnlineTires: Discount tires.
- Edge Racing: Discount tires and wheels.
- Griot's Garage: Detailer's Handbook (freebie)
Local Information and Points of Interest
- Humboldt County Attractions: A guide to local dining, lodging, attractions, with links to the goings-on in our neck of the woods.
- Victorian Village of Ferndale: An old-fashioned village of classic Victorian era homes and businesses, including mercantiles, art galleries, restaurants, antique stores and specialty shops.
- Redwood National Park, and Humboldt Redwoods State Park: Interested in the serene and majestic coastal redwood forests that blanket Humboldt County? This is the place to start.
- Arcata Marsh & Wildlife Sanctuary: A network of ponds and trails within easy walking distance from the Arcata Square, and a showcase of how wastewater treatment can naturally be integrated with the coastal habitat to provide a home for many species of fish, birds and plants.
- Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge: A great place to see dozens of species of migratory birds, year-round.
- Eureka Chamber of Commerce, Arcata Chamber of Commerce: A description of the local business community, including links to everywhere.
- Times-Standard Newspaper: The local news, with links to area events.
Some Local Hotels and Restaurants
- Best Western Bayshore Inn: 3500 Broadway, Eureka. Ph 707-268-8005. Site of
- Best Western Humboldt Bay Inn: 232 W 5th St., Eureka. Ph 707-443-2234
- Days Inn Motel: 4620 Broadway, Eureka. Ph 707-444-2019.
- Carter House, and Hotel Carter: 301 L St., Eureka. Ph 707-444-8062. Elegant Victorian hotel and dining.
- KOA Kampground: 4050 N. Hwy 101, Eureka. Ph 707-822-4243.
- Bed & Breakfast Lodging: A listing of various B&B's to help your stay be a pleasant one.
- Samoa Cookhouse: Ph. 707-442-1659. A real logging camp cookhouse, serving large breakfasts, lunches and dinners "family" style. Includes a historic museum showing 150 years of Humboldt's logging history and life on the Northcoast.
- Adel's Restaurant: 1724 Broadway, Eureka. Ph 707 445-9777. A locally owned coffee shop serving a large variety of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Applebee's Bar and Grill: 2846 Broadway, Eureka. PH 707-269-0533. A friendly neighborhood bar and grill serving a a variety of food and spirits morning, noon and night.
- Marie Callender's: 3502 Broadway, Eureka. Ph 707-268-8255. Delicious home-style cooking, with world-famous fresh pies.
- Also check Humboldtdining.com for additional fine local dining.