Wilson Creek Beach, not to be confused with Hidden Beach across the way, is a gorgeous body of…read morewater located just off of the 101 highway. The summer may be over, but my fond memories of this breathtaking beach aren't. They're vivid. Colorful. Bright like the crystal blue water that it entails. Soft like each grain of sand that lay beneath. Calm like the sound of the soothing waves crashing against the coastline. Warm like the rays of an endless summer sun. Its' beauty is enticing. Captivating. Once you have a look, it's impossible not to stare. Impossible to look away, and so incredibly hard to leave. It'll put you in a sense of instant euphoria and a provide such an elusive feeling of comfort. A feeling that you'll want to wrap up and take home with you. A feeling that you'll wish to keep forever. All of your worries, all of your stresses. Whatever pain that you're going through, whatever battles that you're struggling to fight in life; it will all become of the second mind here. Wilson Creek Beach provides such a powerful sense of peace and solace. Stepping onto this beach feel likes you're stepping into therapy. You'll suddenly be able to breathe more deeply, see more vividly, and think more clearly. Places like this remind me of how truly blessed I am to be able to experience what this earth is really made of. It's so funny how people pay tons of money for a feeling that they could get right here... for free. It's crazy to believe that a beach like this is so easily accessible. It's right off of the busy US 101 in the small town of Klamath. Its' ravishing features are not to be missed. You will spot this stunning body of water instantly on the drive down the Redwood highway. Pull over. Relax. Take it all in. Succumb to the enchanting waves and striking rock formations that await you. Become entranced by the wonderful feeling of the cold water at your feet. Fall in love with the sights and sounds of this North Coast gem. Experience Wilson Creek Beach.

Very nice beach, parking lot was very small & busy. Sunny & in the low 60's. Traffic was backed…read moreup on Rt #101 for over an hour. Nice lace to stop & enjoy the scenery. I was amazed to see many new & exotic license plates.

Just one of many phenomenal cove/beaches along scenic drive in Trinidad. There are three trails,…read morewith their respective difficulties well marked. The views are incredible, it's peaceful and rugged

Had a wonderful time. Big Foot made sure we had fun while maintaining high safety standards. If you…read moreare a first timer in kayaking would recommend Big Foot .

I am a total beginner and just starting target shooting two months ago. I took the Beginner to…read moreFirearms class and I loved this course! I can't begin to list all of the things I learned. My instructor was very well versed and accredited to teach the course. He was also extremely patient with us newbies and took into account that we each had different body types and physical abilities. I especially appreciated the philosophy of the importance of safety at every moment. There were certainly little nuances I would not have thought of on my own. Best of all, it was REALLY FUN! I got to shoot 21 different firearms and it facilitated my understanding of what works for me and what I'd like to explore more. I recommend this course for anyone who is new to the sport or even the old dogs with rusty skills. I'm now an old dog with new skills and appreciation.

While on a road trip, I had dinner then walked around here. The reason I took 1 star off was…read morebecause of some trash and lots of dead crabs / crab shells on the beach. I did not go into the water, fish or sit around the bon fire, but I am sure those things are fun to do here. It was easy to find parking.

Years ago, long before Mrs. Picante del Monte and I tied the knot, we took the long drive north to…read moreJedediah Smith Redwoods outside of Crescent City, CA to camp and hike and cook over fire and do boyfriend & girlfriend kinda stuff. An outdoorsy gal to match my own granola-ish tendencies, she chatted up a couple of locals at the gas station about nice beaches in the area. An old gnarly hippie, who most likely spoke Boontling as his native tongue, told us about Enderts Beach on the south side of town, and off we went to seek our own insular Tahiti in the cool, perpetual overcast of extreme NorCal. We pulled off Hwy 101 and started down the long stretch of two lane highway, flanked by blackberry briars and wildflowers, to a nondescript turnout and a deer path heading out toward the dunes. Soon, we were walking through long-standing spider webs, as garter snakes skirted across our path, appearing and disappearing just as quickly in the thick green blanket of grass and blackberry vines. Along the way, we picked handfuls of the wild berries and popped them in our mouths, savoring the sweetness of the fruit, and the equally satisfying beauty and solitude of this place. Just a few yards from the trail, a black bear busied herself with her own berry gorging, seemingly oblivious to our passing. Truly, this was one of the most wild and untouched places we had ever been, and so close to the highway. The beach itself is wide and clean, heavily influenced by the tide and the relentless surf that pounds this part of the California coast into submission. Sand crabs, sand dollars, shorebirds, and--at high tide with the right bait-- red tailed surf perch are plentiful. An osprey hunting fish outside the surfline was a welcome sight, as was the occasional bear that would lumber along where the blackberries met the sand. Lots of driftwood, agates on the rock piles, and sea glass polished by the surf made beach combing productive. SoCal beaches can't even begin to compare to this level of natural beauty, even off the beaten path spots like Padaro, Blacks, and El Capitan. If you ever have the chance to enjoy a beach like Enderts or many other spots from Southern Oregon down along the Lost Coast of California, please take a moment to see nature as the Great Programmer intended it. It truly is a Thin Place-- a location where the distance between heaven and earth are significantly closer than average.

If you're coming from the Redwoods, this is a great beach to stop at on the way back. I stopped…read morehere after hiking Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park on the way back to Eureka. This beach is conveniently located along highway 101 and you can easily pull over and park with no hassle. It's not too far from the pier, but surprisingly, it wasn't overly crowded. The sand is soft on your feet and it appeared to be very clean. It's definitely a locals' beach. I spotted lots of dogs and children running around. The tides are pretty low here and people were swimming and surfing. What I really liked about this beach was that the wind wasn't too strong. I came here in the early evening during the late summer and the weather was perfect. I tend to get cold easily, especially since Bay Area beaches are always freezing cold during all seasons of the year. But, South Beach was great! The weather on the North Coast is so different from where I live. It's not the prettiest beach that I've ever seen, but it's still a convenient place to stop along the Redwood Highway.

Excellent views of the ocean beach and you'll see some amazingly rocks in my opinion lol....read more

South of Crescent City, CA-- which is probably the last "city" you'll come to heading north on US…read more101 (before you're in Oregon, anyway)-- is Crescent Beach. A vast expanse of sandy beach stretching for a couple of miles south of town, the beach is a beachcombers paradise: never crowded, heavily influenced by tide and wave conditions, and littered with driftwood, sand dollars, shells, and even a few occasional surprises like floats and sea glass. The farther south you venture, the more "wild" the beach becomes-- if you drive a bit south of town on Enderts Beach Rd. and access the beach through one of the little deer trails down to the sand, you essentially have the place to yourself. We visited the area for Thanksgiving, and walked out on the beach around low tide to see what we could see. Quite literally, there was NO ONE else on the beach as far as we could see. Almost eerie, had it not been so beautiful. The sand dunes are flanked by a thick blackberry briar, and in season, you can pick all the juicy sweet berries you can eat. Best to watch out for the occasional black bear or deer doing the same thing. As a SoCal native, the idea of finding a beach so empty like this is indeed a special thing. The Redwood Coast holds a special place in my heart, and a place like Crescent Beach is just one example why. I first came here more than 20 years ago with my fiance, who had only said "yes" a couple days before on the banks of the Smith River when I had asked her. Your results may vary... but guaranteed if you're used to places like Huntington, Newport, or Santa Monica... Crescent Beach (like many stretches of sand along this stretch of coastline) will leave a lasting impact on your idea of what a beach can be.

The best of the best beaches by far. It's so nice and easy to get to and free parking and lots and…read morelots of sealife everywhere. We walk for miles and miles with soft sands and cold waves lapping on our feet washing away our stress and weariness. Air is fresh and cool. Breezy wind chills down the North Pacific Ocean but warm currents circling all the way from Hawaiian channels meet the northern cold seawater to make the best surf all around. You will see tons of surfers. Sand Dollars galore and deadwood heaven. You can pick up water petrified woods from just a few feet from the highway side parking lots and take them home with you. No one will say anything. For most of the people the priceless petrified woods are trash but for the serious woodwork artists, these can be precious.

This is one of my favourite "hidden" beaches along the Oregon coast. Closer to California than to…read morePortland, Whaleshead is part of the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor and it's not terribly well-marked so you have to keep a lookout for the turn-offs off of Highway 101 to get here. This is not a swimming beach, like the other beaches along Oregon and Northern California, the water is way too cold and turbulent and there are probably sharks in the area (since they like cold water). This is more of a walking and exploring kind of beach. Both times I came, I basically had the entire beach to myself except for some seagulls and the odd turkey-vulture that showed up on my path. You can walk, and walk and walk and not see another soul. Along with the setting sun against the sea haystacks, the photo ops and atmosphere here cannot be beat. With forested pines running along a cliff behind you, few beaches are as wild as this one, without a development in sight anywhere. Let's hope it stays that way because the natural beauty here is truly pristine and overwhelming.

I wanted to sit at a beach awhile and so we stopped here to spend some time. The breeze was a bit…read moremuch but it was a beautiful little beach.