Pelican State Beach is a designated

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located in

Del Norte County ), in California , seat_type = County seat , seat = Crescent City , parts_type = Largest city , parts = Crescent City , unit_pref = US , area_total_sq_mi = 1230 , area_land_sq_mi = 1006 , area_water_sq_mi = 223 , elevation_max_footnote ...

California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...

. Located north of Crescent City on US Route 101 near the town of Smith River, this undeveloped site is immediately south of the

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state line, making it the northernmost California state beach. It is also the northern terminus of the

California Coastal Trail The California Coastal Trail, or CCT, is an environmental project by the California Coastal Conservancy, an organization developed to enhance coastal resources and promote access to the shore in 2001. The trail is designed to connect the enti ...

. The beach is popular for walking and beachcombing along the beautiful ocean views. Because of its remote location and easy-to-miss access road, it has been described as "the loneliest beach in California". At five acres, this sandy beach contains grassy dunes and driftwood. There are no facilities, but parking is available. Climate can vary substantially between seasons, from cool, rainy winters to very sunny fall and spring.Pelican State Beach
accessed September 13, 2009

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California State Reserves California State Beaches State parks of California Parks in Del Norte County, California Beaches of Del Norte County, California Beaches of Northern California {{DelNorteCountyCA-geo-stub

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