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About South Beach of Crescent City in Crescent City, California

South Beach is a  just south of Crescent City Harbor where Highway 101 rolls into town if you are driving northward. It’s a wide sandy beach with a gradual slope that is partially protected from the west by the harbor jetties. The firm sand makes this a perfect beach for getting your steps in

Winter storms have thrown large drift logs onto the back of the beach which provide excellent resting spots if you plan to walk along the shore. From South Beach you can walk south on Crescent Beach for about three miles and do some epic beachcombing (pay attention to the highest tides though). Note that Crescent Beach and South Beach are part of the California Coastal Trail so you might see some backpackers. If you want to do a short hike, consider going out to Whaler Island at the end of Anchor Way (visible from South Beach) and scramble to the top for a unique perspective of the area.

When conditions are right, local surfers will ride waves as they wrap around the harbor. South Beach Outfitters is next to the beach and they rent boards and offer surfing advice. Stand-up paddleboarding is also popular at South Beach and on Crescent City Harbor.

Street parking spaces can be found along Anchor Way and Highway 101 which are both adjacent to South Beach.

South Beach is between two local motels, the Anchor Beach Inn and the Crescent Beach Motel. There are several restaurants close by on the harbor that specialize in seafood (not surprisingly).

While you are in Crescent City, don’t miss seeing Battery Point Lighthouse and Pebble Beach.

Address
245 Anchor Way
Crescent City, CA 95531
Other Names
Whaler Island, Mussel Rock, Round Rock Fauntleroy Rock
Pet Details
Dogs allowed on leash
Fees
Free parking
Activities
Surfing, Beach Walking, Wildlife Watching
Amenities
Picnic Tables, Driftwood, Creek, Surf Rentals, Hotel, Restaurants, Toilets
Map of South Beach of Crescent City
Bertsch-Oceanview, US
11:54 am, March 28, 2024
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Wind gusts: 11 m/s
UV Index: 3.2
Precipitation: 0.04 inch
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 7:37 pm
Humidity 88 %
Pressure1015 mb
Wind 11 m/s

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Crescent Beach

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