State Park · California, United States
Pelican State Beach
Pelican State Beach is a state park in California, United States.
State Park · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Del Norte, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 41.9925° N, 124.2100° W |
| Managed by | California state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Pelican State Beach
Pelican State Beach is a designated California State Beach located in Del Norte County, California. Located 21 miles (30 km) north of Crescent City on US Route 101 near the town of Smith River, this undeveloped site is immediately south of the Oregon state line, making it the northernmost California state beach. It is also the northern terminus of the California Coastal Trail. The beach is popular for walking and beachcombing along the beautiful ocean views. Because of its remote location and easy-to-miss access road, it has been described as "the loneliest beach in California".
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Crescent City, California |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 21 miles north of Crescent City |
Famous trails
- California Coastal Trail
Airports near this park
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- Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) · Crescent City, United States · 14.8 miles away
- California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV) · Arcata/Eureka, United States · 70.3 miles away
- Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) · Medford, United States · 73.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pelican State Beach?
Pelican State Beach is in California, United States (41.9925° N, 124.2100° W).
How do I get to Pelican State Beach?
The nearest town is Crescent City, California. about 21 miles north of Crescent City.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks — Wikipedia list of California state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelican_State_Beach — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).