Jefferson Way Beach Access
Jefferson Way Beach Access
A deep pocket cove and beach with rocks, cliffs, and dunes at the waters edge. It has a 0.7 mile long access trial from the parking area. Incredibly scenic and also a popular surf spot.
TRAILS
NO TIDE POOLS
NO RESTROOMS
NO FIRES
PARKING
DOGS
Noyo Harbor Beach
Noyo Harbor Beach
A sandy strip of beach that is very popular for surf fishing rather than swimming or sunbathing. There’s lots of driftwood around and it’s a nice beach stroll. Also a nice spot to enter the water on a paddleboard, boat or kayak.
No HIKING
NO TIDE POOLS
RESTROOMS
NO FIRES
NO PARKING
DOGS
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
About midway between the towns of Mendocino and Fort Bragg is stunning Jug Handle Creek Beach. The beach impresses the visitor with a deep sandy cove, clear blue water and steep bluffs on both sides. The park is known for its hiking trail: the Ecological Staircase Trail which winds you through geological features and ends up at the Hans Jenny Pygmy Forest. Trails also explore the the headlands above the cove providing gorgeous views of the sea and coast.
HIKING
No TIDE POOLS
RESTROOMS
NO FIRES
PARKING
NO DOGS
Babcock Beach
Babcock Beach
A deep cove and beach with rocks, cliffs, and dunes at the waters edge. There is a 0.7 mile long access trial from the parking area which is well worth the walk for this incredibly scenic beach. Popular with surfers too.
HIKING
TIDE POOLS
RESTROOMS
NO FIRES
PARKING
DOGS
Glass Beach
Glass Beach
One of Fort Bragg’s main attractions, Glass Beach is a beautiful beach filled with seaglass and great for beachcombing with family and friends. It is a part of the MacKerricher State Park and easily accessible from the Coastal Trail.
HIKING
TIDE POOLS
RESTROOMS
NO FIRES
PARKING
DOGS
Belinda Point Beach
Belinda Point Beach
A small scenic cove secured by The Mendocino Land Trust organization.
Maintains a 0.6 mile long access trail that leads to a boardwalk into the narrow and rocky beach.
HIKING
TIDE POOLS
RESTROOMS
NO FIRES
PARKING
DOGS
Pudding Creek Beach
Pudding Creek Beach
A wide and sandy beach below an old wooden train trestle. Pudding Creek flows into the ocean here and there are overlooking bluffs lined with many trails to meander on. Great for picnics, hiking, biking, sunbathing, tidepooling, exploring, and swimming!
HIKING
TIDE POOLS
RESTROOMS
BBQ PIT
PARKING
BIKING
Mountain Biking Russian Gulch State Park
Bike the Gulch.
Russian Gulch State Park has over five miles of trails open to mountain bikes, and offers a good entry point into Jackson Demonstration State Forest.
Russian Gulch State Park
Mendocino District
Office: 707 937-5804
Russian Gulch SP
Kiosk: 707 937-0497 (seasonal)
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Total Confusion
Mountain Biking Total Confusion
For an extreme experience, try Total Confusion in Jackson State Forest. Yes, that’s what it’s called by the local Mountain Bike crew. https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/total-confusion/