The California Coastal Trail and Enderts Beach are the place to go when you are looking for a short walk but with big rewards.
You start the walk at the parking lot that is approximately 400 feet above ocean level. Make sure you bring someone along to carry your chair.
Be sure to read the informational signs that are posted along the trail.
There is a fresh water creek that flows into the ocean and plenty of room to spread out your blanket and sunbathe. As we drove to Enderts Beach, we passed Pebble Beach and South Beach. We saw ocean kayakers, boogie boarders, people flying kites, and of course surfers. The surfers come out in the dead of winter let alone a perfect day like this one. The weather was 73 degrees, but seemed much warmer due to humidity. It was definitely a day to HIT THE BEACH and everyone did.
Enderts Beach is fairly private because of the walk--about 1/2 mile. We passed about 5 people on the trail and shared the beach with a handful of sunbathers.
Enderts Beach is quiet and secluded and not too long of a walk. I don't exercise much and I was able to make the walk without any trouble.
Turn left onto Enderts Beach Road off of Highway 101 just as you enter Crescent City from the south.
There are picnic tables at the overlook just above the parking lot, where you will have a stunning view of the ocean while you eat your meal. The bathrooms are about 3/4 of the way down the trail to the beach. Camping is also available, but it is very limited. A section of the Coastal trail starts at Enderts Beach (it's a more comprehensive walk).
Enderts Beach is also home to Hidden Beach which can only be reached during low tide. There you will find tide pools with all sorts of goodies (look but do not touch or remove any wildlife).
The Enderts Beach area is a wonderful place to go for a day excursion. Check it out.
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