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Mallo Pass Creek Beach

Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach
Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach
Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach
Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach
Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach
Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach
Sandee - Mallo Pass Creek Beach

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Located along the Mendocino County shoreline, Mallo Pass Creek Beach is a long and remote beach with light brown sand. This west-facing beach is situated in a rocky cove below steep oceanfront bluffs. There is a pyramid-shaped rock formation near the northern part of the beach. The beach's central portion is wider than its northern and southern parts. In addition, the Mallo Pass Creek flows through this beach into the Pacific Ocean. Mallo Pass Creek Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so plan your trip accordingly. Getting to Mallo Pass Creek Beach is easy - the gated access road to the beach is located along Shoreline Highway / Pacific Coast Highway, and there is also a free parking lot near this access road. From the parking lot, you need to walk along the access road, which goes around a hill and dips down along the hillsides before crossing a small gulch. Once you cross the small gulch, there will be a double-track trail that leads down along the bluff sides to Mallo Pass Creek Beach. We recommend visiting this beach wearing appropriate footwear as this beach is known to have lots of driftwood. In addition, we recommend being careful while walking along the double-track trail to Mallo Pass Creek Beach and not mistakenly trespassing into a privately owned farm that is situated adjacent to this trail.

Mallo Pass Creek Beach offers many fun activities including sunbathing, beachcombing, and wildlife watching. The water near Garcia River Beach is unsafe for aquatic recreational activities including surfing and swimming as the water here is known to have extremely strong currents. Depending on the time of the year, you can watch migrating whales in the water near Mallo Pass Creek Beach. During low tide, you can explore the interesting rock formations present around Mallo Pass Creek Beach. You can also catch many kinds of fish in the water near Mallo Pass Creek Beach including steelhead and trout. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near Mallo Pass Creek Bridge, make sure that you follow the local fishing regulations. To the quarter-of-a-mile south of this beach along Shoreline Highway is a blufftop overlook named "Vista Point" which offers fabulous Instagram-worthy views of the Pacific Ocean and the Northern California shoreline. In addition, this overlook is also ideal for watching migrating grey whales (between December through April).

There are many attractions near Mallo Pass Creek Beach. Greenwood State Beach Visitor Center & Museum has interesting exhibits highlighting the vibrant history of northern California. Arena Theater is a theatre dating back to 1928 which hosts a variety of interesting events including plays, live music performances, and screenings for documentaries and movies. If you are looking for another attraction near Mallo Pass Creek Beach, Coast Highway Artists Collective offers amazing artworks on display.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Mallo Pass Creek Beach. The Harbor House Inn has an upscale restaurant that offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience and serves a seasonal-inspired menu. In addition, this restaurant has also been praised by many reputed publications including the Food & Wine magazine and the prestigious MICHELIN Guide. The Pier Chowder House and Tap Room is 18 minutes away by car and offers a pleasant oceanfront dining experience and it also serves amazing seafood. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Mallo Pass Creek Beach, the modestly priced The Elk Store offers amazing sandwiches.

If you are looking for a hotel near Mallo Pass Creek Beach, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Elk Cove Inn & Spa offers many amenities including a rooftop deck, a day spa, a beachfront gazebo, a guest lounge, and complimentary breakfast and wine and cocktails. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Sandpiper House Bed and Breakfast which has Craftsman-style architecture and offers many amenities including complimentary breakfast, evening wine and appetizers, and snacks and drinks throughout the day. The hotel also has a garden. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Mallo Pass Creek Beach, the 2-Star Lighthouse Pointe Resort has a pool.

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    Top Traveler Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Surf through our FAQs to help you find your perfect beach!

    Does Mallo Pass Creek Beach have parking? If so, is it free or paid?

    Mallo Pass Creek 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 Mallo Pass Creek Beach have lifeguards?

    No, Mallo Pass Creek Beach does not have lifeguards monitoring the beach – please be careful when swimming on this beach.

    Is Mallo Pass Creek Beach a family-friendly beach?

    Mallo Pass Creek Beach is not family-friendly and does not have restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby food.

    Is Mallo Pass Creek Beach good for swimming?

    Mallo Pass Creek Beach is not generally considered a good swimming beach.

    Does Mallo Pass Creek Beach have restrooms?

    Mallo Pass Creek Beach does not have restrooms on or near the beach.

    Is Mallo Pass Creek Beach a nude beach?

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

    Is there food near Mallo Pass Creek Beach?

    Mallo Pass Creek Beach does not have nearby food options – please plan your beach day accordingly.

    What are the activities at Mallo Pass Creek Beach?

    Mallo Pass Creek Beach is renowned for its vibrant beach scene, offering various activities for everyone to enjoy Hiking, Surfing.

    Does Mallo Pass Creek Beach have accommodations for people with disabilities?

    Mallo Pass Creek Beach does not have accommodations for people with disabilities.

    Is Mallo Pass Creek Beach a dog-friendly beach?

    Yes, bring your dog with you to Mallo Pass Creek Beach!

    Is Mallo Pass Creek Beach good for surfing?

    Yes, surfing is an activity that is frequently enjoyed at Mallo Pass Creek Beach.

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