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    4.5 (16 reviews)

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    Peeking over the ledge on the trail to Endert's Beach.
    Mei B.

    The first time I ever saw a bear in the wild was just before the Endert's Beach Trail parking lot by the Crescent Overlook (aka Pecker's Knob). Thankfully I was following the speed limit and driving pretty slowly because there in the middle of the road sat the bear. Medium sized, black, and looking like a giant dog, he was doing his thing... maybe having a rest? Smelling smells? Looking for the bear necessities? I watched him for a moment. Once he realized he wasn't alone he shot off through the woods and was gone. Exciting! I haven't seen a bear there since, but otters - yes! I love to watch the otters sneak down to the waves and splash around. Endert's Beach is kind of secluded, but it doesn't stop it from being busy on a clear day. Mostly teens and adults venture here, but you will see little kids from time to time. To get to it you have to hike along a trail and then scuttle across some rocks. There is a small campsite close by and restrooms, but I am not sure if anyone is actually allowed to camp there anymore. There are trails for hiking, but check them out if you are thinking of taking kids or seniors because some of the spots are a little difficult for Grandma, or possibly dangerous for unruly little Billy. I love the trail leading down to the beach. I always get a little thrill peeking over the ledge.

    Picnic tables on wooden walks/platforms at Endert's Beach.
    Nancy R.

    Endert's Beach is the southernmost beach access outside of Crescent City, before you start climbing the mountains. It is less windy and open than the south beach area of Crescent City, and often has more driftwood and seashells, sand dollars, occasional agates, etc. There are also maintained outhouses and picnic tables on wooden walkways. It's our favorite beach in Crescent City, and is less windy than the other beaches (usually). It's worth searching out. It's less crowded than the other beaches.

    David V.

    A beautiful and secluded beach in Northern California. It's possible we were simply lucky, but on our trip in early May there were only three individuals and a puppy on the whole beach within eyesight.

    Stella C.

    It's a fun trail to walk on. Park at the end of the Endert's Beach Dr. and walk down the trail for about 20min. The view is astonishing. There's a little creek that runs into the ocean. It'd be fun to play in the water but it's in the low 40's today. There's also a port-a-potty on the way.

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    Great place to search for agates and play on the beach.

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    Lovely beach but I was disappointed we couldn't go down to the tide pools (the trail said closed due to mudslides).

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    Crescent Beach

    Crescent Beach

    4.7(15 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    South of Crescent City, CA-- which is probably the last "city" you'll come to heading north on US…read more101 (before you're in Oregon, anyway)-- is Crescent Beach. A vast expanse of sandy beach stretching for a couple of miles south of town, the beach is a beachcombers paradise: never crowded, heavily influenced by tide and wave conditions, and littered with driftwood, sand dollars, shells, and even a few occasional surprises like floats and sea glass. The farther south you venture, the more "wild" the beach becomes-- if you drive a bit south of town on Enderts Beach Rd. and access the beach through one of the little deer trails down to the sand, you essentially have the place to yourself. We visited the area for Thanksgiving, and walked out on the beach around low tide to see what we could see. Quite literally, there was NO ONE else on the beach as far as we could see. Almost eerie, had it not been so beautiful. The sand dunes are flanked by a thick blackberry briar, and in season, you can pick all the juicy sweet berries you can eat. Best to watch out for the occasional black bear or deer doing the same thing. As a SoCal native, the idea of finding a beach so empty like this is indeed a special thing. The Redwood Coast holds a special place in my heart, and a place like Crescent Beach is just one example why. I first came here more than 20 years ago with my fiance, who had only said "yes" a couple days before on the banks of the Smith River when I had asked her. Your results may vary... but guaranteed if you're used to places like Huntington, Newport, or Santa Monica... Crescent Beach (like many stretches of sand along this stretch of coastline) will leave a lasting impact on your idea of what a beach can be.

    The best of the best beaches by far. It's so nice and easy to get to and free parking and lots and…read morelots of sealife everywhere. We walk for miles and miles with soft sands and cold waves lapping on our feet washing away our stress and weariness. Air is fresh and cool. Breezy wind chills down the North Pacific Ocean but warm currents circling all the way from Hawaiian channels meet the northern cold seawater to make the best surf all around. You will see tons of surfers. Sand Dollars galore and deadwood heaven. You can pick up water petrified woods from just a few feet from the highway side parking lots and take them home with you. No one will say anything. For most of the people the priceless petrified woods are trash but for the serious woodwork artists, these can be precious.

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    Damnation Creek Trail - The stream

    Damnation Creek Trail

    4.8(5 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    To get to Damnation Creek Trail, you'll have to follow a short bit of the Coastal Trail (which…read morefollows the old Highway 101). It's a fun descent to the ocean, over some little bridges and through some high brush at times. Time your hike with the tides. If you reach the trail's end at low tide, you can scramble down the rocks to the rocky beach. There are succulents clinging to the rocky bluffs, wildflowers growing above the beach, and waves crashing on the seastacks. You can find tidepools with all kinds of sea life. Wear waterproof shoes. The hard part is the walk back. The hike is a dead end, and the first half is downhill. That means you'll be walking up hill (the hike begins/ends with a 1000-foot elevation) for the second leg of your hike, so pace yourself. But the views are well worth the effort. You can even cool off by walking a bit of the coastal trail when you're done. It covers part of the old highway, so it's flat and paved. In the spring there are some pretty wildflowers, too. One of my favorite hiking trails in the area.

    Beautiful ending to a hike. By the time you get to the bottom (1000 ft) on the ocean, you just…read morewant to stay. However, the climb back will hit you. If you jump into the stream it refreshes you and gets you ready for the hike back up. Takes about 2 -3 hours on a decent pace. Make sure you head down. Don't make a left or right. You will see a sign that says 1.7 miles and dead end. Follow that one. Wear hiking shoes, it gets slippery. I wouldn't do it if it was raining. It can be dangerous.

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    Damnation Creek Trail - At the bottom

    At the bottom

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    Damnation Creek Trail - Set up our own crossing bridge. Or you can use the giant logs

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    Set up our own crossing bridge. Or you can use the giant logs

    Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park - September 8, 2025 - Clean restrooms.

    Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park

    4.6(56 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    September 7-10, 2025, Crescent City, CA…read more Campground is open from May through September. It's been a few years since I've camped here, but this campground remains one of the most beautiful I have ever camped in. Most of the sites are spacious and private. No cell service at all, so plan accordingly. There are quite a few camp hosts, so if needed, someone is around to help should you need assistance. The maximum length for a motorhome is 28 feet. Our motorhome is 27 feet, and the kiosk staff questioned us on the length. But we were within the limit, thankfully. Our motorhome is tall, so we were very careful to watch for low-hanging limbs, which was an issue last time we camped here. We had no problem on this trip, though. Unfortunately, they were doing some heavy "forest restoration" while we were there. So from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm there were various loud noises which ruined the peace of the campground. I'm not sure when this restoration will be completed, but I would check and make sure that it is not going on during your stay if quiet is important to you. (Check out Redwoods Rising to learn more about this important project to restore areas damaged by historical logging.) Another issue to be aware of is that even though there are some trails within the park; they are not maintained. We hiked the Alder Basin trail, and had to avoid a broken board on a bridge, hike over some downed limbs, and accidentally took a "short-cut" trail down the hillside, which we didn't realize until we arrived at the bottom and saw the "actual" trail. Although we didn't need it this trip, we were happy to see that they had an RV dump station. Unhappy to see, though, that they were short staffed and didn't have staff to work the kiosk at the entry. So sad. Despite the noise during our stay, the rough trails, and the lack of staffing at the kiosk, this is the most beautiful campground. I cannot give it less than 5 stars.

    September 7 -10, 2025 This is truly an awesome Redwood State…read morePark a short ways south of Crescent City, California. We've been to a few state parks that have redwoods, and yes, they're all awesome. Seeing those gigantic trees with all the lush ferns sometimes right on the ocean. The thing that struck me about this state park is it feels so remote,. It's tucked back onto the east side of Highway 101 and you have to drive down about 3 miles to the valley floor. There is absolutely no cell service when you get there. The campsites are spacious and again everything is amazingly lush with ferns, redwood trees, western Hemlock, and the like. They have some nice hiking trails and you can ride around on your bike if you like. Most of the trails don't allow dogs on them, and some of the trails are fairly steep and really not that well-maintained. They do have running water bathrooms with showers that take quarters.

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    Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park - September 9, 2025 - No dogs on trails.  Trestle Loop open, but the bridge is out, so you can't make a loop out of the trail.

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    September 9, 2025 - No dogs on trails. Trestle Loop open, but the bridge is out, so you can't make a loop out of the trail.

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