Devils Gate Beach(Durr Creek Beach)

Located in the town of Ferndale, Devils Gate Beach is two miles long, rocky, and a black sand beach on the south side of Cape Mendocino.  Devils Gate Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers fishing and hiking. 

If you are looking for nearby attractions, you can drive one hour to many options near Devils Gate Beach. Old Town Eureka is a historical district that is spread across 350-acres and 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. Spread across 793 acres, Arcata Community Forest is home to an expansive trail network for mountain biking, hiking, and dog walking, incredible redwood trees, and many animals including deer, grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, and wolves. The non-profit children’s museum Redwood Discovery Museum features many interactive exhibitions and thematic education programs in the fields of science, art, culture, technology, and healthy living.  Another great attraction near Devils Gate Beach is Arcata Ball Park, a baseball venue where you can see the local collegiate team Humboldt Crabs play.

Getting to Devils Gate Beach is very easy – the beach is situated south of 27149 Mattole Road and visitors can use the free street parking spaces available along the road.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, you can drive one hour to many options near Devils Gate Beach. Old Town Eureka is a historical district that is spread across 350-acres and 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. Spread across 793 acres, Arcata Community Forest is home to an expansive trail network for mountain biking, hiking, and dog walking, incredible redwood trees, and many animals including deer, grizzly bears, black bears, cougars, and wolves. The non-profit children’s museum Redwood Discovery Museum features many interactive exhibitions and thematic education programs in the fields of science, art, culture, technology, and healthy living.  Another great attraction near Devils Gate Beach is Arcata Ball Park, a baseball venue where you can see the local collegiate team Humboldt Crabs play.

If you get hungry, it is advisable to plan and carry snacks as there are not many restaurants near Devils Gate Beach. The closest restaurant, Ferndale Pizza Co., is a 43-minute drive away – and serves excellent thin-crust pizzas, homemade pasta, seafood, and vegan items. Another good option is the sushi restaurant Kome Restaurant featuring seafood, sushi, and Japanese and Asian cuisines.

If you are looking for a hotel near Devils Gate Beach, there are many options within a 40-minute drive. The historic 4-Star hotel Gingerbread Mansion Inn features a wine cellar and spa. Victorian Inn is a 3-Star hotel that is located in a Victorian-era village and offers a lounge and restaurant. If you are looking for a budget-friendly hotel near Devils Gate Beach, the 2-Star Scandinavian-style hotel Ye Olde Danish Inn has a pool table.