Last updated: April 21, 2022
Place
Crescent Beach Day Use Area
NPS Photo / B. Marciniec.
Quick Facts
Location:
Enderts Beach Road: South of Crescent City
Significance:
Beach access and parking for any sized vehicle.
Designation:
National Park
Amenities
10 listed
Beach/Water Access, Fire Pit, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Wheelchair Accessible
Easy Access To the Pacific Ocean: With Plenty of Parking
For those in the northern part of the parks wanting some beach-time, this day-use area provides it all. Miles of wind-swept beach and some coastal trails can be picked up from this location. An interpretive exhibit talks about the Tolowa people and their on-going connection to the land and ocean. Sunsets and photography here can be amazing.
This is not a good swimming beach - the water is very cold and currents are swift. Vehicles are not allowed on the beach. Leashed pets are allowed.
There is a trail that connects to this area: the "Crescent Beach Section" of the California Coastal Trail. The trailhead is accessed by walking back out of the parking area towards Enderts Beach Rd. The trail then parallels the road and leads to the Crescent Beach Overlook.
Beach wheelchairs can be reserved.
For those in the northern part of the parks wanting some beach-time, this day-use area provides it all. Miles of wind-swept beach and some coastal trails can be picked up from this location. An interpretive exhibit talks about the Tolowa people and their on-going connection to the land and ocean. Sunsets and photography here can be amazing.
This is not a good swimming beach - the water is very cold and currents are swift. Vehicles are not allowed on the beach. Leashed pets are allowed.
There is a trail that connects to this area: the "Crescent Beach Section" of the California Coastal Trail. The trailhead is accessed by walking back out of the parking area towards Enderts Beach Rd. The trail then parallels the road and leads to the Crescent Beach Overlook.
Beach wheelchairs can be reserved.