Ma-Le'L Dunes - South Beach

Located in the city of Arcata, Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach is one mile in length and is owned by the Bureau of Land Management. Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach is a part of the Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge park and is managed by the Ma-le'l Dunes Cooperative Management Area.

Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, dunes, barbecues, picnic tables, and seashells.

There are many fun activities here including hiking, biking, horseback riding, beachcombing, and beach walking. If you are looking for additional activities, you can drive four minutes north to Redwood Gun Club that has a handgun range, rifle range, three dynamic action shooting ranges.

Getting to Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach is easy – after you get off of Samoa Boulevard, turn left on Young Lane to reach a free parking lot between the dunes. There are a few hiking trails that meander through these dunes and lead to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach, you can drive 11-minutes to Old Town Eureka, a historical district spread across 350-acres which contains 154 buildings from the Victorian era. Old Town Eureka hosts many monthly and annual events including Blues By the Bay, a street fair on the Fourth of July, and First Saturday Arts Alive! – an art event that features more than 80 local galleries, wines, non-alcoholic drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and performances by musicians, jugglers, poets, and fire dancers. The Clarke Historical Museum is located in Old Town Eureka and has an entire Native American wing with cultural and creative collections from the Wiyot, Yurok, Karuk, and Hupa tribes. Sequoia Park Zoo is home to many incredible animal species including brown-headed spider monkeys, white-handed gibbons, red junglefowl, red pandas, Orinoco geese, flamingos, and black bears. Another great attraction near Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach is Arcata Ball Park, a baseball venue where you can see the local collegiate team Humboldt Crabs play.

If you get hungry, you can drive nine minutes to many restaurants near Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach. The Alibi is an American restaurant-bar offering burgers, sandwiches, soups, cocktails, and has a long martini list. The bagel cafe Los Bagels serves house-baked bagels, handmade pastries, espresso, and bread along with other Mexican desserts. Another awesome restaurant near Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach is Renata's Creperie, a French restaurant known for its crepes, comfortable seating, and artsy walls.

If you are looking for a hotel near Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach, there are many within a 10-minute drive. The upscale pet-friendly hotel Carter House Inns features a bar and boating, cycling, hiking, and canoeing tours. The 3-Star Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn offers many amenities including a pool, spa, sauna, restaurant, and a gym. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Ma-le'l Dunes - South Beach, the 2-Star Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka has a nice pool and welcomes pets.