Crescent Beach Trail
This is a long but family friendly coastal walk.
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Crescent Beach Trail Details
The trailhead for the Crescent Beach Trail, a 3.5-mile section of the California Coastal Trail, is at the Crescent Beach picnic area on Enderts Beach Road, off Highway 101. This easy, flat trail is a perfect walk for families and you can turn around at any point and head back. Keep an eye out for Roosevelt Elk in the grassy prairies near the beach. There are picnic areas at both ends of this trail. Since it's pretty flat, this is also a popular running trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
7 miles
Estimated time
3 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Crescent Beach Trail
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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
Crescent Beach has a picnic area and an overlook for watching sunsets.
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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.
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Enderts Beach Road
This paved scenic drive leads to quiet overlooks and coastal beaches.
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Crescent Beach Overlook
Located at the end of Enderts Beach Road, this overlook has great views of the Pacific.
