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Friends of the Dunes Beach
Friends of the Dunes is a non-profit organization with a visitor center, hiking trails, and beach...
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Lanphere Dunes
Lanphere Dunes on the Samoa Peninsula near Arcata is the northernmost dunes unit that is managed by...
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Ma-le’l Dunes – North Unit
Ma-le'l Dunes is a part of Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge and managed through the Ma-le'l...
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Ma-le’l Dunes – South Unit
Ma-le'l Dunes on Samoa Peninsula is a Bureau of Land Management property that is open to the public...
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Mad River Beach County Park
Mad River Beach County Park is located where Mad River approaches the ocean a couple miles south of...
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Manila Dunes Recreation Area
Manila Dunes Recreation Area is the section of beach on the Samoa Peninsula that fronts the small...
Articles
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Best Backroads near Eureka on the California Coast
If you are staying near the coast in Humboldt County and want to find a scenic drive full of remoteness, then we have some suggestions for you. All four of […]
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California Sandcastle Contests and Festivals
Kids aren’t the only ones who love building sandcastles at the beach. Many professional sandcastle artists compete at annual events that allow them to show off their skills and creative […]
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9 Shipwrecks in California You Can See
California has had its fair share of shipping disasters over the years. Many of the ships hit rocks offshore and sank deep enough that only brave scuba divers can see […]
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California Beach Bonfires
A beach bonfire is a time-honored tradition California residents and visitors have enjoyed for years. Despite a recent backlash from environmentalists, governments, and coastal property owners, bonfires are still permitted […]
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California Beaches You Can Drive On
There are only a few areas along the California coast where you can legally drive right onto the beach. Southern California has no legal beach driving areas (unless you include […]
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Farmers Markets on the California Coast
When traveling on the California Coast a good way to get to know the city or neighborhood where you are staying is to visit the local farmers markets. We have […]
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Best Beach Resorts & Hotels in Northern California
Northern California’s rugged coastline offers a very different experience than Southern California. Cooler temperatures and remote locations cut down on crowds. But less tourism also means fewer options for lodging. […]
Maps
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Best Sand Dunes on the California Coast
Sand dunes are diverse natural habitats that can be sources of endless fun whether it is hiking or just playing around. California has dunes all along its Pacific Ocean shoreline […]
