Fleener Creek Beach

Located in the town of Ferndale, Fleener Creek Beach is a one-and-a-half-mile long beach that is backed by bluffs and is situated north of the mouth of Fleener Creek. Fleener Creek Beach was added to California Coastal National Monument by President Barack Obama in 2016 and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Fleener Creek Beach welcomes dogs off-leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, driftwoods, and hiking trails.

There are a couple of fun activities at Fleener Creek Beach, including hiking, birdwatching, and beachcombing. 

Getting to Fleener Creek Beach is very easy – after you get off of Ocean Avenue, drive down to 4001 Centerville Road to find the BLM sign for Fleener Creek Trailhead next to a free parking lot. Fleener Creek Trail provides easy access to the beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Fleener Creek Beach, you can drive 40 minutes to Old Town Eureka, 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. 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 Fleener Creek 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 25 minutes to many restaurants near Fleener Creek Beach. The Alibi is an American restaurant bar offering burgers, soups, sandwiches, 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 good restaurant near Fleener Creek 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 Fleener Creek Beach, there are many hotels within a 30-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 Fleener Creek Beach, the 2-Star Super 8 by Wyndham Eureka has a nice pool and welcomes pets.