Navarro Beach(Navarro River Redwood State Park, Navarro River Beach)

Located in the city of Albion, Navarro Beach is a part of the Navarro River Redwoods State Park and is situated near the point where the Navarro River enters the North Pacific Ocean. Navarro River Redwoods State Park features two campgrounds located near Navarro Beach – Campground #6 and Campground #23 both of which are located in the Paul M. Dimmick Campground and both of which are accessible to people with disabilities. Also known as Navarro River Beach, there is an incredible rock arch on the north end of the beach that is a well-known photography Instagram-worthy spot.

Navarro Beach is a dog-friendly beach and has many other amenities including restrooms, barbecues, and picnic tables. 

There are many fun activities here including swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hiking, paddle-boarding, beachcombing.

Getting to Navarro Beach is easy – after you get off of Shoreline Highway, turn west on Navarro River Road which ends at the beach’s free parking lot. You can walk a few minutes from the lot to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Navarro Beach, you can drive 20-minutes to the historic village of Mendocino known for its cliffside trails, restaurants, galleries including the Mendocino Art Center, and the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum. If you like fishing, Point Arena Fishing Pier is a 330-feet long public pier and is a great spot for diving, kayaking, surfing, and fishing sea urchins, crabs, and salmons. The historical Californian landmark Temple of Kwan Tai is a Chinese Taoist temple where visitors can learn about the history of Chinese Americans. Another great attraction near Navarro Beach is the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum that features photos and antiques of the nearby area from the 1800s.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Navarro Beach. The American vegetarian-friendly restaurant Flats Café serves chips, omelets, sandwiches, salads, bacon, and onion rings. Greenwood Pier Restaurant is a seafood restaurant with a nice menu that includes steaks, salads, wines, and desserts. Another great restaurant near Navarro Beach is Ledford House, a seaside eatery featuring Cal-Med cuisine, wines, and live jazz music.

If you are looking for a hotel near Navarro Beach, you can drive 12-minutes to the pet-friendly luxurious 4-Star hotel Elk Cove Inn & Spa has incredible views of the Mendocino village coast features a sauna, spa, and hiking tours. Sandpiper House Bed and Breakfast is an oceanfront 3-Star hotel that was awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2020 Award by Tripadvisor. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Navarro Beach, the Fensalden Inn welcomes pets.