However, both the beaches have steep and rough access trails. The beach on the southern side of the promontory near Jefferson Way Beach Access is much easier to access than the beach on the northern side of this promontory. The beach on the northern side of the promontory near Jefferson Way Beach Access has a tough access route going down along a steep and rocky bluff side, which also tends to get slippery after rains. Another and much easier way to access the beach on the northern side of the promontory near Jefferson Way Beach Access is via another nearby state-owned accessway known as the Ocean Drive Beach Access. Ocean Drive Beach Access has a long but easy walking trail that leads to the beach on the northern side of the promontory near Jefferson Way Beach Access. This walking trail starts near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Drive, and a free parking lot is also present nearby.
The two beaches near Jefferson Way Beach Access offer many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, fishing, wildlife watching, surfing, swimming, bodysurfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, canoeing, boating, and jet skiing. If you are planning to go into the water at the beaches near Jefferson Way Beach Access, we recommend being extremely careful as the water near these two beaches is cold and has strong and dangerous waves. In addition, the rocky shoreline around the beach can inflict grave injuries. If you are a beginner swimmer/surfer, we strongly recommend foregoing any recreational aquatic activities in the water here. The water near the beaches is home to many animals including seals, sea lions, and migrating grey whales (between December and April). A popular activity in the beaches near Jefferson Way Beach Access is fishing - depending on the time of the year, you can catch a large array of fish in the water at the beaches near Jefferson Way Beach Access including salmon, cabezon, surfperch, and lingcod. The two beaches near Jefferson Way Beach Access are ideal for those looking for a quiet beach experience as they experience really few visitors. The blufftop area above these two beaches offers an incredible view of the Mendocino County shoreline and the Pacific Ocean.