Tucked in a secluded cove near the town of Trinidad, this small sandy beach is a pleasant retreat from the traffic of nearby HWY. 101. It is a short hike through the woods, across open bluffs, and past seasonal wildflowers down to the beach. There is a natural arch near the north end of the beach. Low tide is the best time to visit.

The beach offers rest rooms, picnic area, parking area, trails, an open grassy area and spruce forest. The 1/2-mile trail to the beach drops 120’. This is a day use only area. A popular additional day use coastal access is College Cove.

• Visitation: 35,000/ year
• Location/directions: 19 miles north of Eureka, CA just off HWY. 101.
• Address: 4150 Patrick’s Point Dr. Trinidad, CA 95570.
• Telephone: None. For information call (707) 677-3570.
• Hours of operation/seasons: Day use only-sunrise to sunset.
• Climate/recommended clothing: Coastal/temperate. Summer 50°-60°. Morning & evening fog is common. Winter 40°-50° with 35" of annual rainfall occurring mostly Nov.-May.
• Travel Directions: 19 miles north of Eureka, CA in the town of Trinidad.
• Fees/costs/rates: None.
• Facilities: 3 miles of hiking trails, horse trail, picnic tables & bar-b-que, beach access, rest rooms, parking area.
• Reservations/permits: Not available.
• Basic visit recommendations: Hike trails to beach, surf fishing, panorama view of the Pacific Ocean, surfing access.
• Special events/programs: none.
• Visitor impacts: Low use beach. May be busy on sunny summer weekends.
• Adjacent visitor attractions: Patrick’s Point S.P., Humboldt Lagoons S.P., Azalea State Reserve, Ft. Humboldt S.H.P.