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Home >  United States  >  California  >  Loleta  >  

Guthrie Creek Beach

Guthrie Creek Beach(Lost Coast Headlands)

United States, California, Loleta 

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Guthrie Creek Beach

United States, California, Loleta 

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Located in the town of Ferndale, Guthrie Creek Beach is a long, wide, and rarely-visited beach that is backed by headlands and cliffs – and is situated at the mouth of Guthrie Creek. Also known as Lost Coast Headlands, Guthrie Creek Beach was added to California Coastal National Monument by President Barack Obama in 2016. Guthrie Creek Beach is a dog-friendly beach and offers many amenities including restrooms, driftwoods, hiking trails, and fossils. There are a couple of fun activities at Guthrie Creek Beach including hiking, birdwatching, and beachcombing. To access Guthrie Creek Beach, drive down to 8028 Centerville Road where you will find a free parking lot near Guthrie Creek Trailhead. After parking, you will need to walk 15 minutes along the trail to reach the beach. Please note that the Bureau of Land Management has labeled the last section of the trail as unstable so be careful towards the end.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 30-minute drive of Guthrie Creek Beach. Ferndale Pizza Co. serves excellent thin-crust pizzas, homemade pasta, and vegan items. Double D Steak & Seafood features seafood items, chips, bacon, sandwiches, beer, and picnic tables. Another good restaurant near Guthrie Creek Beach is Hot Deli which offers burgers, hot dogs, steaks, pastrami, wings, salads, French fries, and shakes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Guthrie Creek Beach, you can drive 18 minutes to many nearby hotels. 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 Guthrie Creek Beach, the 2-Star Scandinavian-style hotel Ye Olde Danish Inn has a pool table.

If you are looking for attractions near Guthrie Creek Beach, you can drive 40 minutes to the non-profit children’s museum Redwood Discovery Museum featuring many interactive exhibitions and thematic education programs in the fields of science, art, culture, technology, and healthy living. Another great museum near Guthrie Creek Beach is Phillips House Museum which offers many historical exhibits, photographs, and antiques from the city of Arcata. 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. Another great attraction near Guthrie Creek Beach is Immortal Tree, a 1,000 years old Coastal redwood tree that is 258 feet tall and has survived the Flood of 1964, lightning, and fire – it is a fantastic place for Instagram-worthy pictures and picnicking.

If you are looking for attractions near Guthrie Creek Beach, you can drive 40 minutes to the non-profit children’s museum Redwood Discovery Museum featuring many interactive exhibitions and thematic education programs in the fields of science, art, culture, technology, and healthy living. Another great museum near Guthrie Creek Beach is Phillips House Museum which offers many historical exhibits, photographs, and antiques from the city of Arcata. 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. Another great attraction near Guthrie Creek Beach is Immortal Tree, a 1,000 years old Coastal redwood tree that is 258 feet tall and has survived the Flood of 1964, lightning, and fire – it is a fantastic place for Instagram-worthy pictures and picnicking.

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    Does Guthrie Creek 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 Guthrie Creek Beach have lifeguards?

    No, this Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach - please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Guthrie Creek Beach a family-friendly beach?

    No, this Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Guthrie Creek Beach good for swimming?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.

    Does Guthrie Creek Beach have restrooms?

    Yes, Restrooms are conveniently available on or adjacent to the beach at this Beach.

    Is Guthrie Creek Beach a nude beach?

    No, this Beach maintains a family-friendly atmosphere and does not allow nude bathing.

    Is there food near Guthrie Creek Beach?

    No, this Beach does not have nearby food options - please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Guthrie Creek Beach?

    Yes, this Beach is a good place to Hiking

    Does Guthrie Creek Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    No, this Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Guthrie Creek Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to this Beach!

    Is Guthrie Creek Beach good for surfing?

    No, this Beach is not generally considered to be good for surfing.

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