Crescent Beach in Redwood National Park

Crescent Beach

Crescent Beach has a picnic area and an overlook for watching sunsets.

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Crescent Beach Details

Crescent Beach has a picnic area and an overlook perfect for watching the sun set over the ocean. It is located just south of Crescent City, Calif., at the southern end of Enderts Beach Road. Visitors cannot camp at the overlook, so make plans elsewhere for lodging.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Crescent Beach

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Crescent Beach Picnic Area

The Crescent Beach Picnic Area is located on Enderts Beach Road, just south of US 101.

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Crescent Beach Trail

This is a long but family friendly coastal walk.

0.5 mi away

Route 101--Redwood Highway

As you might have guessed from the name, this route is one of the best drives for seeing massive California redwood trees.

0.7 mi away

Enderts Beach Road

This paved scenic drive leads to quiet overlooks and coastal beaches.

1.4 mi away

Crescent Beach Overlook

Located at the end of Enderts Beach Road, this overlook has great views of the Pacific.