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    4.4 (128 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    View northeast from Ceremonial Rock.
    Bruce O.

    Su-Meg (formerly Patrick's Point) State Park, CA - September 24, 2024 I can't believe I've never reviewed this place before. We've camped and visited here many times over the years and it's among my favorite California state parks. It's a very large park with hundreds of campsites for RVs and tents, and lots of amenities. Camp sites have picnic tables and fire rings. They have bathrooms with running water as well as hot showers. They also have cabins with basic features: two bunk beds - no mattresses (bring your own bedding and pillows), electricity, a portable heater, and ceiling fan. There is a fair amount of floor space to store your gear. The cabin sites have a fire pit, barbecue, and picnic table. You're allowed to have 8 people at the site and 1 tent is allowed outside the cabin. The cabin is ADA accessible. Bathrooms are just across the parking lot. At the north end of the park, there is a quarter mile trail that leads down to the beach. If you look hard, you can find agates, which are small stones that are translucent (i.e., you can see through them). The beach goes on north for miles. It's not recommended for swimming because the shoreline is kind of steep and there are sleeper waves with a pretty strong riptide. The park is lush and green with oaks, redwoods, ferns, climbing vines, and bushes. There is a Rim Trail that goes from one end of the park to the other along the coast line. Along the trail, there are spur trails that take you to places like Palmer's Beach, Rocky Point, Muscle Rock, Wedding Rock, Lookout Rock, and Patrick's Point. The is another trail leading away from the Rim Trail that takes you to Ceremonial Rock. I've seen quite a few fish caught down at water's level just south of wedding rock - halibut and rock cod. I hear herring and squid make for good bait. Fishing there is not for the faint of heart. It's a treacherous climb down to the ocean and if the ocean is rough, the waves will come up over the rocks and sweep you away. It's best to fish there on a calm day with no waves.

    I'm a fungi.
    Ben A.

    In COVID times, many of us have had to redefine time-tested traditions and the manner in which we celebrate holidays. For 2020, our usual 30+ person Thanksgiving gathering in my childhood Pasadena home was changed to a Thanksgiving camping trip at Patrick's Point State Park, a solid 700 miles north of our usual Turkey day location. The greater Redwoods National Park area in NorCal has always been one of my favorite places, however, and with our immediate family of five having made reservations to camp and plans to cook a complete Thanksgiving meal under the trees, we loaded the truck, hitched the pop-up camper, and headed north, Miss Tessmacher. This stare park just north of Trinidad, CA is one of the more beautiful spots on earth: a vast canopy of trees allows dappled light to the ground supporting all sorts of ferns, shrubs, flowering plants, and dozens of mushroom species to flourish. Amidst the cool undergrowth, all sorts of critters live happily: frogs, salamanders, garter snakes, raccoons, rabbits, foxes, and of course, black bears. The park is large enough to enjoy several days of different trail hikes that range from dense forest walks to rugged overlooks of the rocky coastline. Wedding Rock and Agate Beach should not be missed, here... and some of the hikes involve some pretty big steps on uneven muddy ground (although they are shorter hikes) so check with the ranger on conditions and difficulty before you head out. We also were here during a "High Surf Advisory" -- which means we got to see 25 foot waves crashing against the rocks and on Agate Beach.... beautiful, but lethal if you're not careful or act stupid. Respect nature, or she will eat you alive. Nota bene: this whole area is a temperate rain forest, which means you should expect cool, wet conditions pretty much any time of year. In November, days were cool and clear, and nights were cold. In six days of camping we had three nights of rain... hard camping if you're a tent family or used to some kind of glamping adventure. Still, the natural beauty of this place cannot be denied, relatively untouched by human intervention. This is also a great central location to visit Jedediah Smith, Humboldt, Avenue of the Giants, Fern Canyon, or any number of beautiful places up here. Make reservations early-- California state parks fill up months in advance. Sure it's off the beaten path, and it's not the kind of place you blast a radio, throw horseshoes, and drink beer in the sun. But this is an outstanding and gorgeous place to find the kind of peace and quiet everyone could use to refresh their souls these days.

    Montage of images from Patrick's Point State Park
    Ed U.

    Call this Point Lobos North because the rocky shoreline bears a definite geological resemblance. Both have that photogenic combination of crashing waves and striking cragginess that you can't help but take aim to produce your highly replicated Instagram moments. There's an $8 entrance fee, but unlike my nearby drive-through tree experiences, the fee was justified. Parking was rather easy for a Saturday considering there weren't that many spaces available. I was right in front of the Mussel Rocks Trail (photo: http://bit.ly/2rj4WaY). The location allowed me to pass by some dramatic foliage on the mist-laden way to the rocks (photo). From there, I followed the winding Rim Trail to the monumental Wedding Rock which others dared to scale to the top. Not me though as I didn't want to become a local news item that evening. Then I went to the neighboring Patrick's Point Overlook for a clearer view of the Wedding Rock (photo: http://bit.ly/2OWrZ4p) and the rest of the Lost Coast. If you venture to these parts, you should consider stopping at this arresting state park. RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

    Lots of trails for all.
    Leisyka P.

    Pay 8 bucks to experience this Coastal Sitka Spruce Forest on the northern end of Trinidad. All trails lead to the beach. Leave your dog home! This place is dog free.

    Deanna K.

    Absolutely gorgeous. Nice flat trails and you can feel the spirits in the native village.

    A beautiful banana slug just off the path of the campsite I was in.
    Carlos F.

    Absolutely phenomenal scenery. I stayed at the agate campground on a summer road trip, with a dog. I couldn't believe how amazing the ecosystem is in this area; a true gem of a place to see so many living organisms. The campground itself is clean, the weather is super cool and misty, and there's no shortage af places to walk. I feel kind of at odds for promoting these amazing state parks, but we in California pay for these lands by using them and it's something that everyone should enjoy. If you want a true grasp of what there is to see, just look at the pictures. Even though they don't compare to actually being there, a single picture says more words than I could here.

    Agate Beach.
    Michele O.

    Camped here for 5 nights. The campsites are a dream; most are quite roomy and very private. The Park has some amazing trails, all are easy hikes, with the exception of those leading down to the ocean, which can be a bit steep. Three trails not to be missed: (1) The Rim Trail, which is an easy 2-mile hike that offers stunning ocean views. Make sure you check out the Wedding Rock. The path has stone steps that take you to a spectacular ocean lookout. Time it for the sunset on a clear day--glorious. (2) The Ceremonial Rock trail. A path leads you 107 feet up via stone steps to the top. (3). The Agate Beach Trail, which is a 1/4 mile descent down to a beautiful beach. The trail is well maintained and makes for an easy hike down. A little steep at the very end; but quite worth the effort. Note: Dogs are not allowed on trails or beaches.

    The entrance
    Stephanie A.

    Another beautiful coastal state park California has to offer. Tucked away in the small town of Trinidad is this gorgeous state park to visit if your close by. There isn't much to do in Trinidad except see a lighthouse, go to the museum and explore Patrick's point state park. There are short flat loops for the novice hiker to enjoy. There are plenty of trails and walking paths that are wheelchair and stroller friendly for the travelers with wheels instead of feet. If you can, go check out Wedding rock. Those stone steps are a must to see. It's a short treck with some steps and pretty remarkable. Take note of the ground squirrels on your way up. They're pretty darn cute ! I took a drive through the campground and the sites look very nice and private. They are tucked back and lots of shrubbery surrounds you giving you ultimate privacy from your neighbors. I'm assuming it is dry camping there. The campground was hoping too. Dont forget to stop at Agate beach. It's a very long stretch. Maybe a couple of miles? But I'm not sure. Check out my pic! As usual, no dogs are allowed on state park trails and the have to stick to the pavement. They are welcome in the campground. That applies to all California state parks.

    Neal E.

    Stopped in to visit and learn about the area during a week long vacation to the Redwoods. Patrick's Point State Park require an admission fee of $8.00. They gave me a slip of paper to affix to the inside of my windshield. Apparently, the fee covers entrance into other State Parks, but none of the others I visited had an admission fee. First I visited the Visitors Center, just past the entry point and to the right. It's a nice little Visitors Center with a number of interesting interpretive exhibits, as well as a gift shop. Afterwards, I visited the overview of Agate Beach, and a couple of other spots - got some nice photos and video. I've never seen so many berry bushes in my life. They were everywhere in the park. I think they were Raspberry bushes - but I'm not sure. Nice State Park! #PatricksPointStatePark

    Deserted dump station
    Greg M.

    If you don't want RVs in your campground, don't accept them. As a day use or a primitive tent campground Patrick's Point comes close to a five. The park has great little hikes around the coast, a historic Native American site, and wooded well-distanced campsites. However, if you plan on using a primitive site with your RV, look elsewhere. They have a 10am to 8pm generator limit. This means that if you want coffee with your breakfast you better break out the French press. The bacon we fried set off our smoke detector (twice) because we couldn't use the exhaust fan. The worse deficiency is the lack of a functioning dump station. It has been out of commission for at least a year and they seem to have no interest in repairing it. You would think with over 100 sites, they would have to have a functioning dump station.

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    Awesome state park. The Rangers are all very nice and very helpful. Excellent place to look for agates

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    Ask the Community - Sue-Meg State Park

    Are any trails wheelchair friendly by chance?

    I am not an expert so I hope someone else can also chime in. We were just there and did a lot of the hikes. Most around the coast had steps at some point. To get down to the beach it goes from open and easy to steps that are tight. They do have… Read more

    Well behaved dogs in leash allowed?

    At the campground, but not on the trails. Kind of a bummer!

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    Moonstone Beach - Beautiful sunset

    Moonstone Beach

    4.4(52 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    This is an amazing beach in Trinidad. It is dog friendly so you can bring your four legged friends…read morehere as well. You will see dogs running around and having the time of their lives The parking area can fill up at certain times of the year (the busier season), although usually has room for everyone. It's a very short walk from the parking lot to the beach. It's better to come during low tide. It has beautiful views and is very peaceful. Moonstone Grill, a restaurant just up the hill, opens for dinner. They have amazing food and incredible sunset views overlooking the ocean!

    Turn in here... I see a beach!…read more On our way to a 4-day road trip at the Oregon Coast we made our first stop at Moonstone Beach. We estimated we'd reach our lodging destination at a certain time but we like to leave room for side trips we stumble upon along the way (like this one). Moonstone Beach is not too far from Clam Beach. We've been to this part of the state before when we went on a tour of the Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City. The parking area is not a long walk from the beach -whew- and it was low tide at the time so it was nice. We walked all the way to the north end of the beach to the cave. Few people in November, some walked the beach, many brought their dogs to play and run around. There was some rock climbing going on too. Beautiful beach in Humboldt County! The tide was starting to come in as we were leaving... Moonstone Grill, a restaurant just up the hill you'll see before heading down to the beach, opened at 4:30p daily for dinner. We arrived at the beach at 1:00p so we weren't able to try. Review #3241

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    Moonstone Beach - 11.23.23 cave at low tide

    11.23.23 cave at low tide

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    11.23.23 Moonstone Beach in Trinidad

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    College Cove

    College Cove

    4.2(5 reviews)
    4.7 mi

    My son brought us here since it's one of the places the college kids hang out at…read moreThere was a small lot which led to a gorgeous trail covered in trees When we emerge from the trees, it was the ocean with the most insane view ever It's a walk, not a hike so very easy I could see why the kids like to hang out here When we went, it was mostly families, but I imagine it changes later in the day Definitely check this place out. It was gorgeous. A completely different view of the previous hike I had done in Trinidad

    We go up to Eureka about once a month, especially in the summer, and are always trying to find new…read moreplaces to explore. Everyone kept saying that Trinidad has some very nice scenic beaches to explore. So we did an eeny meeny miney more and ended up picking College Cove. People definitely were not lying about the steep downhill trek to get to the beach. Some parts at least had stairs, others I pretty much had to crab crawl down to avoid slipping and falling. However as said it is definitely doable, just a bit of a pain. Once you reach the beach you stand in awe and amazement at all of the rock formations. We went on a Wednesday morning around 11 a.m. and there were other people there as well. By the time we decided to head out an hour later there were more and more people showing up. It's no fun BTW trying to stand to the side on your trek back up while people are trying to come down at the same time. There were a ton of starfish on the far left of the beach. Not much for seashell finding or small beach rocks. The beach was pretty clean, nice to not see litter on the beach like some other beaches. It's not that terribly big of a beach either, my guess is it's likely more quiet earlier in the morning vs mid morning and afternoon. With so many different beaches in Humboldt, there really is no need to go back to this one. Despite the beautiful rock formations (which you can find at a lot of northern west coast beaches), and the starfish, I feel what you get for the trek down isn't all that worth it.

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    Indian Beach

    Indian Beach

    4.4(9 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    It's a cloistered beach in Trinidad well worth the climb down the rickety wooden steps and yes, a…read morebit of a ladder, below what's left of the lighthouse memorial. Sure, they don't make it easy to get to, but most things worth seeing are, don't you think? Waiting for the marine laboratory to open down the street, I was alone exploring the rocky terrain on the silky sand amid the early morning mist. I believe they're changing the name to Old Home Beach to be more politically correct. Regardless the calming location provided meditative pleasures. RELATED - Lost on the Lost Coast? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2A1YVjy

    Hike to a Sea Stack Sheltered Cove…read more This is a hidden beauty but worth the hike to experience. Take the Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse stairs down to the beach or via Parker Creek Trail (off of the end of Parker Creek Drive). There is no parking lot or facilities so be prepared to hike a ways from your car and pack your trash out with you. Spectacular views (see pictures) of Trinidad Head, Trinidad harbor, the sea stacks and rugged cliffs surround you. At low tide you can wonder out on some of the rocks and see tiny marine creatures in their home. Driftwood and smaller rocks are plentiful, making decent wind shelters to relax and ponder the sea. Once the site of the ancient Tsurai Indian village the surrounding lands are still considered sacred and should be respected as such.

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    Indian Beach
    Indian Beach - Nice morning!

    Nice morning!

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    Emerald Forest Cabins & RV

    Emerald Forest Cabins & RV

    4.1(391 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    What a lovely beautiful RV park. The giant redwoods are so soothing. We came during January so it…read morewas very slow. At most the campground had 3 of us which we don't mind at all. We like off season travel. And added bonus is this place is right off of 101 making it super convenient for traveling. Most spots have full hook ups. Some just w/e. They have a cute little u shaped area for pop-up campers. Not all sites are super level. Some are pull thru and some back in. Some spots back up to 101 but we became used to the sparse traffic quite quickly. The tent sites are mostly very private. They are nice. Perhaps the neatest places to stay are the cabins. They look so inviting. Some have full kitchens which works out nicely since this very well stocked grocer, Murphys, is just down the street. It was a surprising find in a town of a little over 300 souls. They have a hot bar too! Nice people abound in this area. The little store onsite is also well stocked. There are toasty bathrooms available and the showers, if needed, are coin operated. Fair warning: if you use starlink, there are a ton of trees! There is a "bark park". We visited all the cities/towns in the area including the absolutely adorable Ferndale! We highly recommend the beach in Trinidad. Just stunning with tons of soft sand. We recommend Emerald Forest Cabins & RV.

    Quiet, clean, all sites are in the middle of a redwood forest. Site size adequate, a bit close…read moretogether. We would stay there again.

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    Emerald Forest Cabins & RV
    Emerald Forest Cabins & RV
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