Crescent City is a coastal city in Del Norte County in the northwestern corner of California.
Point Saint George is a county park northwest of town. You may beach comb, whalewatch or birdwatch among other activities. Drive 15 miles inland to visit Jedidiah Smith Redwoods State Park. This state park is one of the very few redwood parks with trails that go into the deep interior. Must-see: Stout Grove. Must-hike: Boy Scout Tree Trail. This trail is a hidden gem, and arguably one of the most beautiful in the entire state. Drive a few miles south to Enderts Beach Road. This road will take you to the sound end of Crescent Beach, and beyond that a trail will take you to a small, rocky cove--Enderts Beach.
- Battery Point Light House. Visit the Battery Point Light House, one of the oldest lighthouses on the California coast. Accessible at low-tide.
Battery Point Light House. Visit the Battery Point Light House, one of the oldest lighthouses on the California coast. Accessible at low-tide.
- Coffee Corner Cafe and Deli, 530 L St., +1 707 464-9255. A real Pacific Northwest coffee shop, free wi-fi, and excellent sandwiches.
- Good Harvest Cafe, 575 US Highway 101 South, +1 707 465-6028.
Coffee Corner Cafe and Deli, 530 L St., +1 707 464-9255. A real Pacific Northwest coffee shop, free wi-fi, and excellent sandwiches.
Good Harvest Cafe, 575 US Highway 101 South, +1 707 465-6028.
Crescent City is sometimes remembered as the only place in the 48 contiguous American states to have suffered loss of life from a tsunami in recorded history. Its location is particularly vulnerable to such waves. An extensive warning system has been installed to ensure the safety of residents and visitors alike and it works well. When an offshore quake in 2005 triggered the tsunami alert system as a precaution, the city was evacuated in 20 minutes. However, make sure to keep this concern in perspective; even in Crescent City, many more people die in auto accidents than by tsunamis.