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Overview
Located on the south side of the city of Crescent City, Enderts Beach is a remote and rocky beach situated at the point where Nickel Creek meets the North Pacific Ocean. Enderts Beach is a well-known tide pooling destination and a part of the Redwood National Park.
Amenities
Enderts Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including a walk-in campground, beach overlook, picnic tables, and tide pools.
Activities
There are many fun activities at Enderts Beach including hiking, camping, birdwatching, whale watching, and beach walking – but be careful because the beach becomes very narrow during high tides.
Parking
Getting to Enderts Beach can be difficult – after you get off of Highway 101, drive down to the end of Enderts Beach Road passing through Crescent Beach Overlook to reach a free parking lot near the trailhead for the Last Chance Section of the California Coastal Trail. After hiking on this three-quarters-of-a-mile-long trail, you will reach Nickel Creek Camp from where you can climb down a short path to the beach.
Attractions
If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many within a 20-minute drive of Enderts Beach. Spread across 139,000 acres, Redwood National and State Parks is home to over 200 exotic plant species including English Ivy, Spotted Knapweed, and Poison Hemlock. Fern Waterfall is a fun tourist attraction with a six-mile-long Boy Scout Tree Trail that is a fantastic place for Instagram-worthy pictures. Ocean World features sea-life creatures housed in million gallons of water tanks including sharks, seals, sea lions, and rays, interactive tide pools, shark petting, high-flying sea lion shows. Another great attraction near Enderts Beach is Del Norte County Historical Society, a museum with the finest collections of Native American basketry, weapons, farming and mining equipment, and photographs of the infamous Tsunami disaster of 1964.
Restaurants
If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 10-minute drive of Enderts Beach. The upscale and always-crowded Marlo's Greek and Italian Restaurant offers chicken parmesan, grilled surf and turf kebabs, shrimp scampi, pasta, lasagna, and spaghetti. Chart Room Restaurant is a waterfront seafood restaurant serving oysters, clam chowder, groupers, fish ‘n’ chips, and shrimps with views of sea lions through windows. Another good restaurant near Enderts Beach is Perlita's Authentic Mexican that features authentic and traditional Mexican items including tortas, tacos, quesadillas, chili Relleno, and burritos.
Hotels
If you are looking for a hotel near Enderts Beach, you can drive nine minutes to the Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn that offers many amenities including a pool, sauna, spa, bar, restaurant, and fitness center. If you’re looking for other affordable hotels near Enderts Beach, the 3-Star Ocean View Inn features beautiful ocean-view rooms, and the 2-Star Travelodge by Wyndham Crescent City is a pet-friendly hotel.
Basic Details
3750 feet
Restroom Available
Sunrise to Sunset
Gray
Parking Available
All Amenities at Enderts Beach
Amenities
Dogs
Restrooms
Activities
Bike Paths
Camping
Hiking
Rentals
Bikes
Food
Access
Car Access
Disabled Access
Foot Access
Parking - Free
Parking - Street
Features
Enderts Beach - Beach Map
Top Traveler Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!
Does Enderts Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?
Yes, this Beach provides free parking at the entrance, although spaces are limited. Visitors can also find street parking nearby for easy access to the beach.
Does Enderts Beach have lifeguards?
No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.
Is Enderts Beach a family-friendly beach?
No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.
Is Enderts Beach good for swimming?
Yes, this Beach boasts excellent swimming conditions, attracting swimmers of all skill levels with its gentle waves and clear waters.
Does Enderts Beach have restrooms?
Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.
Is Enderts Beach a nude beach?
No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.
Is there food near Enderts Beach?
No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.
What are the activities at Enderts Beach?
Yes, this Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Bike Paths, Camping, Hiking.
Does Enderts Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?
Yes, this Beach offers accommodations for people with disabilities, allowing everyone to relish the coastal experience.
Is Enderts Beach a dog-friendly beach?
Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!
Is Enderts Beach good for surfing?
No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.
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