Orick Fishing Access Beach

Located near Orick, Orick Fishing Access Beach is a beach with gray sand and multiple rock formations. This beach is situated at the base of oceanfront hills and is a part of a national park named Redwood National Park. The Redwood Creek flows through the southern end of the beach into the Pacific Ocean.

Orick Fishing Access Beach does not have lifeguards or any other amenities, so prepare accordingly. Dogs on leash are allowed on Orick Fishing Access Beach.

Orick Fishing Access Beach offers many fun activities including beachcombing, sunbathing, hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The water near this beach is generally unsafe for aquatic recreational activities including swimming and surfing as the water here has cold temperature, extremely strong currents, and dangerous waves. Depending on the time of the year, you can see many kinds of animals in the water near this beach including seals, sea lions, dolphins, and migrating whales. You can also catch many kinds of fish in the water near Orick Fishing Access Beach. However, if you are planning to fish in the water near Orick Fishing Access Beach, please make sure that you follow the local fishing regulations. This beach is ideal for those looking for a quiet beach experience as this beach sees fewer visitors than other Humboldt County beaches. Redwood Creek National Park’s Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center is also present near this beach which offers interesting interpretive exhibits.

In order to access Orick Fishing Access Beach, you need to turn west on the first road present to the north of Orick Creek Bridge. This road, called Hufford Road, has signs that will direct you to Orick Fishing Access Beach. It is important to note that Hufford Road is a narrow road and large vehicles including trailers and RVs are prohibited here. A free parking lot is available near this beach. We recommend visiting this beach wearing appropriate footwear as it is known to have driftwood.

There are many attractions near Orick Fishing Access Beach within a 40-minute drive. The Tour Thru tree (also known as the Tour-Thru tree) is a giant redwood tree with a large tunnel running through it. This tree is a popular local attraction and many cars drive through the tunnel within this tree every year. In addition, the area around this tree has picnic tables, restrooms, and a gift shop, and is also known to be home to many emu birds. The McKinleyville Totem Pole is around 160 feet tall and is reputedly one of the largest totem poles in the world to be carved from a single tree. If you are looking for another attraction near Orick Fishing Access Beach, Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse was built in the late 1940s and is a replica of another nearby lighthouse named Trinidad Head Lighthouse, which was constructed in 1871. The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse also has an original Fresnel lens dating back to the 19th century, which was previously installed in the Trinidad Head Lighthouse. The Trinidad Civic Club organizes an annual ceremony on the lighthouse premises on Memorial Day to commemorate the lives of people who have died or have been buried at sea.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Orick Fishing Access Beach within a 40-minute drive. The Larrupin’ Cafe is an upscale restaurant which serves outstanding New American cuisine. Forest Cafe offers delicious steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, and pastas. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Orick Fishing Access Beach, The Lighthouse Grill offers delicious burgers, sandwiches, fries, and seafood. In addition, the restaurant is also famous for serving amazing mash-potato cones.

If you are looking for a hotel near Orick Fishing Beach Access, there are many great nearby options within a 32-minute drive. Lost Whale Inn offers many amenities including beautiful gardens, an outdoor hot tub, a sauna, complimentary breakfast, and afternoon tea and wine. A more affordable hotel is the Turtle Rocks Oceanfront Inn which has communal decks for guests including a two-tier whale watching area with seats.  In addition, the hotel also offers complimentary breakfast, desserts during afternoons, and coffee/tea and snacks throughout the day. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Orick Fishing Access Beach, the modestly priced Ravenwood Motel & Suites offers many amenities including complimentary breakfast and a guest lounge which is available in the afternoon.