Things To Do in Del Norte County

Sobriety by the Sea Rally  ·  Crescent City, California

Redwood National and State Parks
Redwood National and State Park
REDWOOD NATIONAL AND STATE PARK

The park was established in 1968, and is home to old-growth coast redwoods. These magnificent trees can live to be 2,000 years old and grow to over 300 feet tall. Spruce, hemlock, Douglas-fir.

Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park
JEDEDIAH SMITH REDWOOD STATE PARK

Named after the explorer Jedediah Smith, who was the first white man to explore the interior of northern California. He was part of a remarkable two-year trapping expedition which began in 1826.

Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
DEL NORTE COAST REDWOODS STATE PARK

Was one of the first land acquisitions of the state park system. The Pacific Ocean forms its west boundary, through old growth redwood forests and into Mill Creek Basin and the west fork of Mill Creek.

Tolowa Dunes State Park
TOLOWA DUNES STATE PARK

4,000 acres of dune, forest, and a freshwater pond complex unique to the state of California. Surrounding the West Coast's largest estuarine lagoon, Lake Earl Coastal, located along the Pacific Flyway.

Del Norte County Beaches
Battery Point Lighthouse Beach
BATTERY POINT LIGHTHOUSE BEACH

Right in Crescent City between the mainland and the rocky island. The lighthouse was constructed in 1856.

235 Lighthouse Way | Crescent City, CA 95531

Crescent Beach
CRESCENT BEACH

A long and wide beach south of Crescent City. The midpoint of the crescent-shaped beach can be found on Enderts Beach Road off Highway 101.

Enderts Beach Road | Crescent City, CA 95531

South Beach
SOUTH BEACH

Just south of the harbor where Highway 101 rolls into town. A wide sandy beach partially protected from the west harbor jetties.

245 Anchor Way | Crescent City, CA 95531

Pebble Beach
PEBBLE BEACH

A long string of connected coves in Northern CA. The beach has numerous parking areas along beach drive.

North Pebble Beach Drive | Crescent City, CA 95531

Crescent City Harbor
CRESCENT CITY HARBOR

Take a stroll in the harbor parking lot to see fishing boats, ocean going sailboats and perhaps a Tall Ship with wildlife like Brown Pelicans, Sea Lions, Blue Herons.

140 Marine Way | Crescent City, CA 95533

Pelican Beach
PELICAN BEACH

This small secluded beach is perfect for walking and beach combing. It has the distinction of being the northern-most state beach, located 21 miles north of Crescent City.

17200 US Highway 101 | Smith River, CA 95567

Attractions
Battery Point Lighthouse and Museum
BATTERY POINT LIGHTHOUSE AND MUSEUM

Cape Cod-style 1850s lighthouse, open for tours of its towers and living quarters at low tide.

235 Lighthouse Way | Crescent City, CA 95531

Trees of Mystery
TREES OF MYSTERY

Located in the heart of the Redwood Empire, at the very center of Redwood National and State Parks.

15500 US Highway 101 N | Klamath, CA 95548

Ocean World Aquarium
OCEAN WORLD AQUARIUM

Formerly Under Sea Gardens, located in the Crescent City Harbor Small Boat Basin.

304 US Highway 101 | Crescent City, CA 95531

Roosevelt Elk
ROOSEVELT ELK AT LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE

One of four large herds just off Hwy 101. Also: Elk Prairie, Elk Meadow, Gold Bluff Beach – Fern Canyon.

Scenic Drives
Easter Lily Fields Smith River
SMITH RIVER, CALIFORNIA – EASTER LILY CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

This fertile land in the far northwest corner of California is home to less than 900 residents, but produces about 95% of the world's Easter lily bulbs.

Smith River
SMITH RIVER

Known as California's last wild river, famous for crystal clear waters, redwood trees, King Salmon, Steelhead, rafting and other water sports. About 15 miles north of Crescent City.

Stout Grove Trailhead
STOUT GROVE TRAILHEAD

Directly across the Smith River from the Jedediah Smith Campground. Walk across the seasonal footbridge to the grove. About 2.8 miles from US Route 199.

Howland Hill Road
HOWLAND HILL ROAD

Located deep within Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park near Crescent City. The gravel road is well-maintained but the drive can be a heart-pounding experience. Start in Crescent City or follow Stout Grove directions.

Boy Scout Tree Trail
BOY SCOUT TREE TRAIL

In Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park with nine other major trails and camping locations.

Damnation Creek Trail
DAMNATION CREEK TRAIL

In Del Norte Coast Redwood State Park with eight other major trails and camping locations.

Lodging in Del Norte County

Lodging in Del Norte County

Sobriety by the Sea Rally  ·  Crescent City, California

Hotels & Motels
Anchor Beach Inn
Anchor Beach Inn

808 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(844) 204-6938

BayView Inn
BayView Inn

310 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 465-2050

Crescent Beach Hotel
Crescent Beach Hotel

1455 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-5436

Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn
Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn

655 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-9771

Crescent City Lighthouse Inn
Crescent City Lighthouse Inn

681 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-3993

Curly Redwood Lodge
Curly Redwood Lodge

701 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-2137

Motel 6
Motel 6

119 L Street | Crescent City, CA
(707) 460-1700

Redwood Oceanfront Resort
Redwood Oceanfront Resort

100 A Street | Crescent City, CA
(707) 465-5400

Ocean View & Suites
Ocean View & Suites

270 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 465-1111

Super 8 by Wyndham
Super 8 by Wyndham

685 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-4111

Quality Inn & Suites
Quality Inn & Suites

100 Walton Street | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-2137

Westward Inn
Westward Inn

725 US Highway 101 North | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-6106

Redwood Inn

353 L Street | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-6124

Front Street Inn

102 L Street | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-0152

North Coast Inn

440 US Highway 101 North | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-4141

Camping & RV Parks
KOA
Crescent City / Redwoods KOA

4241 US Highway 101 North | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-5744

Bayside RV Park
Bayside RV Park

750 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-9482

Village Camper Inn RV Park
Village Camper Inn RV Park

1543 Parkway Drive | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-3544

Del Norte County Fairgrounds
Del Norte County Fairgrounds

421 US Highway 101 South | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-9556

Lighthouse Cove RV Park
Lighthouse Cove RV Park and Campground

900 Sunset Circle | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-2473

Florence Kelly County Park
Florence Kelly County Park and Campground

3400 Cunningham Lane | Crescent City, CA
(707) 464-7230

Rambin Redwoods
Rambin Redwoods Campground and RV Resort

6701 US Highway 101 North | Crescent City, CA
(707) 487-7404

Sunset Harbor RV Park
Sunset Harbor RV Park

205 King Street | Crescent City, CA
(707) 465-1246