A Guide to Your Crescent City Experience
THE SEA
All the ways to explore the beautiful ocean in this area.
Pebble beach is an excellent place to explore within walking distance of our home! To a great spot for short walks along the beach or just hanging out for an afternoon. There are three different access points to the beach, the closest one with stairs to access tidal pools at the south end.
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Pebble Beach
N Pebble Beach DrPebble beach is an excellent place to explore within walking distance of our home! To a great spot for short walks along the beach or just hanging out for an afternoon. There are three different access points to the beach, the closest one with stairs to access tidal pools at the south end.
Just south of Crescent City, this area is larger than Pebble beach and a great place to hang out for the day or get a longer walk in. You can also try your hand at surfing or boogie boarding if interested.
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South Beach
245 Anchor WayJust south of Crescent City, this area is larger than Pebble beach and a great place to hang out for the day or get a longer walk in. You can also try your hand at surfing or boogie boarding if interested.
The Local Boys Surf Shop is where we always go when we’re looking to spend a day surfing or boogie boarding! They offer boogie boards, surfboards and wet suits for rent. Just a note, they close early at 3:00pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so just be sure to plan ahead. You can look them up online to get more details about their rates and rental hours.
Local Boys Surf & Skate
1175 L StThe Local Boys Surf Shop is where we always go when we’re looking to spend a day surfing or boogie boarding! They offer boogie boards, surfboards and wet suits for rent. Just a note, they close early at 3:00pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, so just be sure to plan ahead. You can look them up online to get more details about their rates and rental hours.
Point St George is a really unique area with trails that wind through grass filled bluffs along the ocean. It also has an access point to the ocean. This is the largest beach Crescent City has to offer, stretching for miles to the North. Since it faces the open ocean and isn’t protected by a bay, it tends to be more windy and have rougher waves. It’s the best place for sea shell and rock hunting! There’s also some tidal pools you can check out at low tide on the west side of the beach.
Point Saint George
Point Saint GeorgePoint St George is a really unique area with trails that wind through grass filled bluffs along the ocean. It also has an access point to the ocean. This is the largest beach Crescent City has to offer, stretching for miles to the North. Since it faces the open ocean and isn’t protected by a bay, it tends to be more windy and have rougher waves. It’s the best place for sea shell and rock hunting! There’s also some tidal pools you can check out at low tide on the west side of the beach.
We highly recommend the Cadra Loop Trail because of its versatile scenery. You’ll experience forested paths, sandy dunes, a lake, and the ocean, all on the same 4 mile loop! This trail is great for mountain biking or horseback riding as well.
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Lake Earl
We highly recommend the Cadra Loop Trail because of its versatile scenery. You’ll experience forested paths, sandy dunes, a lake, and the ocean, all on the same 4 mile loop! This trail is great for mountain biking or horseback riding as well.
Just northwest of Crescent beach is the Battery Point Lighthouse. In order to get to the lighthouse you have to wait until low tide to be able to cross the connecting land bridge. You can also tour the lighthouse if interested!
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Faro y Museo de Battery Point
235 Lighthouse WayJust northwest of Crescent beach is the Battery Point Lighthouse. In order to get to the lighthouse you have to wait until low tide to be able to cross the connecting land bridge. You can also tour the lighthouse if interested!
The harbors of Crescent City are a fun place to walk around and look at the fishing boats of Crescent City up close. Crabbing is huge here in late fall/early winter. If you’re in the area during that time of the year, you’ll see hundreds of crab baskets stacked in the parking lot of the harbor in preparation for the season.
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Crescent City Harbor District
101 Citizens Dock RdThe harbors of Crescent City are a fun place to walk around and look at the fishing boats of Crescent City up close. Crabbing is huge here in late fall/early winter. If you’re in the area during that time of the year, you’ll see hundreds of crab baskets stacked in the parking lot of the harbor in preparation for the season.
If you’re looking for a peaceful walk, you can check out the pier on the south side of town. It overlooks South Beach, which is adjacent to Crescent Beach. There’s usually always someone fishing there!
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B Street Pier
12411 Anna RdIf you’re looking for a peaceful walk, you can check out the pier on the south side of town. It overlooks South Beach, which is adjacent to Crescent Beach. There’s usually always someone fishing there!
THE FOREST
These trees are the bees knees and only a 15 minute drive from the sea!
If you’re interested in exploring the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, we definitely recommend stopping by the Visitor Center to get some more info. All the rangers are super kind and friendly and love sharing what they know about the area as well as some great recommendations on things to explore! There’s lots of free guided tours as well you can ask about, including hiking and river kayaking tours.
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Parque Estatal de Jedediah Smith Redwoods
If you’re interested in exploring the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, we definitely recommend stopping by the Visitor Center to get some more info. All the rangers are super kind and friendly and love sharing what they know about the area as well as some great recommendations on things to explore! There’s lots of free guided tours as well you can ask about, including hiking and river kayaking tours.
Howland Hill road is a must see while in town! You can drive along a dirt road through some of the oldest and biggest redwoods the park has to offer. There’s tons of hiking trails you can stop and park at along the road! One of the most popular trails is the Stout Grove 0.5 mile loop trail- a must see! Another popular hike is along Mill Creek Trail to see the Grove of the Titans. They recently completed trail restoration on this path and now have a great raised platform and new signage along the way. A great hike for kids with just a few small hills. We recommend stopping by the Jedediah Smith State Park Visitor Center to get a trail map and to ask more questions about the area.
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Howland Hill Road
Howland Hill RoadHowland Hill road is a must see while in town! You can drive along a dirt road through some of the oldest and biggest redwoods the park has to offer. There’s tons of hiking trails you can stop and park at along the road! One of the most popular trails is the Stout Grove 0.5 mile loop trail- a must see! Another popular hike is along Mill Creek Trail to see the Grove of the Titans. They recently completed trail restoration on this path and now have a great raised platform and new signage along the way. A great hike for kids with just a few small hills. We recommend stopping by the Jedediah Smith State Park Visitor Center to get a trail map and to ask more questions about the area.
A great access point to some very popular trails in the park! The Simpson Reed Grove trail is both beautiful and breathtaking while offering a wheelchair accessible path.
Walker Road
Walker RoadA great access point to some very popular trails in the park! The Simpson Reed Grove trail is both beautiful and breathtaking while offering a wheelchair accessible path.
In addition to hiking trails, there’s a few great places to lounge by the river for a swim. It tends to be about 10 degrees warmer and sunnier in the Redwoods compared to Crescent City, so if you’re looking for a place to warm up this is a great option. We recommend checking out the day use area in the Jedediah Smith Redwood National State Park. It’s a few dollars to park your car for the day. They offer picnic tables, BBQ pits, and it’s a safe area to bring kids to swim for the day. They even have life jackets available free of charge for kids to use while swimming!
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Jedediah Smith Campground
1461 US-199In addition to hiking trails, there’s a few great places to lounge by the river for a swim. It tends to be about 10 degrees warmer and sunnier in the Redwoods compared to Crescent City, so if you’re looking for a place to warm up this is a great option. We recommend checking out the day use area in the Jedediah Smith Redwood National State Park. It’s a few dollars to park your car for the day. They offer picnic tables, BBQ pits, and it’s a safe area to bring kids to swim for the day. They even have life jackets available free of charge for kids to use while swimming!
An amusement park about 30 minutes south of Crescent City that offers things like canopy trail paths, a gondola ride, and walking paths. It’s definitely more touristy, but they have a fun gift shop to check out and it can be a fun place for kids to explore if you’re looking for a different experience of the redwoods.
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Trees of Mystery
An amusement park about 30 minutes south of Crescent City that offers things like canopy trail paths, a gondola ride, and walking paths. It’s definitely more touristy, but they have a fun gift shop to check out and it can be a fun place for kids to explore if you’re looking for a different experience of the redwoods.
THE CITY
Crescent City is a small but mighty place with unique gems to explore and visit while you’re here.
This is a fun place to check out with the kids. You’ll be surprised by how much there is to see for an aquarium in such a small town. They have a touch pool, large fish tank area with lots of different critters, as well as some seals they do a special show with. They also have a great gift shop! Definitely a great place to stop by if it’s a rainy day or if you or anyone you’re travelling with is really into sea critters.
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Mundo Oceánico
304 US-101This is a fun place to check out with the kids. You’ll be surprised by how much there is to see for an aquarium in such a small town. They have a touch pool, large fish tank area with lots of different critters, as well as some seals they do a special show with. They also have a great gift shop! Definitely a great place to stop by if it’s a rainy day or if you or anyone you’re travelling with is really into sea critters.
Need a break from Netflix? Check Crescent City Cinemas, this town’s only movie theater. They have an arcade, pool tables, and $5 tickets on Tuesdays! Check out their website at www.catheatres. com and select “Crescent City Cinema” for movie showing details.
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Crescent City Cinemas
375 M StNeed a break from Netflix? Check Crescent City Cinemas, this town’s only movie theater. They have an arcade, pool tables, and $5 tickets on Tuesdays! Check out their website at www.catheatres. com and select “Crescent City Cinema” for movie showing details.
Support the local Farmer’s Market, open from the first Saturday of June until the last Saturday of October. You’ll find local produce, homemade crafts, hot foods, and flowers!
Crescent City Fishing
101 Citizens Dock RoadSupport the local Farmer’s Market, open from the first Saturday of June until the last Saturday of October. You’ll find local produce, homemade crafts, hot foods, and flowers!
THE FOOD
You can fill almost every craving with the quality small-town cuisine in Crescent City.
This is our absolute favorite restaurant in town! They have excellent food and beer and offer a great environment for the whole family. Their brewery is in house and we promise you won’t be disappointed. It gets pretty busy during the summer so we recommend going an hour before you’re ready to eat to put down your name on the waiting list.
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SeaQuake Brewing
400 Front StThis is our absolute favorite restaurant in town! They have excellent food and beer and offer a great environment for the whole family. Their brewery is in house and we promise you won’t be disappointed. It gets pretty busy during the summer so we recommend going an hour before you’re ready to eat to put down your name on the waiting list.
The best place to get seafood in town! Located right next to the Harbor, the decor will make you feel like you’re one of the sailors on the boat. We highly recommend their fish and chips!
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Chart Room
130 Anchor WayThe best place to get seafood in town! Located right next to the Harbor, the decor will make you feel like you’re one of the sailors on the boat. We highly recommend their fish and chips!
The best Mexican food in town. You can either dine in or get your food to go. They have fast and excellent service!
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Cazadores
1461 Northcrest DrThe best Mexican food in town. You can either dine in or get your food to go. They have fast and excellent service!
Crescent City has it’s very own cheese factory! You can stop by here to sample and buy their cheese. They also have a window you can look through to see the actual factory. The “squeaky cheese” (raw cheese curds) are usually a hit with kids because of it’s fun texture and the squeaky sound it makes when you eat it.
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Rumiano Cheese Company
511 9th StCrescent City has it’s very own cheese factory! You can stop by here to sample and buy their cheese. They also have a window you can look through to see the actual factory. The “squeaky cheese” (raw cheese curds) are usually a hit with kids because of it’s fun texture and the squeaky sound it makes when you eat it.
Kin Khao is the sister restaurant of Khun Thai in Brookings, which is our favorite place to get Thai food. We highly recommend if you’re looking to branch out from the American Fare.
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Kin Khao
1270 Front StKin Khao is the sister restaurant of Khun Thai in Brookings, which is our favorite place to get Thai food. We highly recommend if you’re looking to branch out from the American Fare.
The Good Harvest Cafe
575 US-101A great place for some American Fare or brunch!
This is a quaint little cafe with diner vibes you can stop to get a bite to eat at if you’re in the area.
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Historic Hiouchi Cafe
2095 US-199This is a quaint little cafe with diner vibes you can stop to get a bite to eat at if you’re in the area.
This is the best-stocked Chevron we have ever seen with quite an extensive alcohol selection. They also have great pre-made sandwiches if you’re trying to get something on the go!
Chevron Crescent City
199 N StreetThis is the best-stocked Chevron we have ever seen with quite an extensive alcohol selection. They also have great pre-made sandwiches if you’re trying to get something on the go!
The best Thai food in the area! It’s our favorite place to get food whenever we’re in Brookings.
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Khun Thai
925 Chetco AveThe best Thai food in the area! It’s our favorite place to get food whenever we’re in Brookings.
A super cute modern locale featuring new American eats, craft beer & martinis made with house-distilled spirits.
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Superfly
623 Memory LnA super cute modern locale featuring new American eats, craft beer & martinis made with house-distilled spirits.
Slugs 'N Stones 'N Ice Cream Cones
16360 Lower Harbor RdA scenic spot to get ice cream in the Brookings Harbor.