Mattole River Beach
Mattole Beach is at the sandy mouth of the Mattole River at the north end of King Range National...
Beaches in Petrolia
Punta Gorda Lighthouse
Punta Gorda Lighthouse along the Humboldt County Coast is nearly a four mile walk on the beach from the...
Mattole Road Beaches
There are many unnamed beaches along the remote Mattole Road near the town of Petrolia in Humboldt County. These...
Cape Mendocino Beach
Cape Mendocino is the westernmost point in Humboldt County and the entire state of California. There is a huge...
Explore Petrolia
Nearby Hotels
Mattole River Organic Farms Country Cabins
The well-appointed campgrounds of Mattole River Organic Farms and Country Cabins generate an appealing destination for visitors to Northern...
Nearby Attractions
A. W. Way County Park
A. W. Way Park is on a sharp bend in the Mattole River near Petrolia. This Humboldt County facility...
Petrolia General Store
This little store is your last option for grub before getting to Mattole Beach and the start of The...
About Petrolia
Part of a largely undeveloped area, Petrolia offers a wild coastline with remote beaches. There is no shoreline highway to take, and the roadways there are steep. For those who take the trip, though, the rewards are breathtaking. Don’t expect a quiet stroll on the beach at Mattole River Beach, for the terrain is rugged and unpredictable. Hike through the unforgiving gravel-like beach of Punta Gorda Beach to reach the old Punta Gorda Lighthouse, or head to Cape Mendocino, California’s westernmost site.
