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Hiouchi RV Resort in Crescent City
Published on 6 Sep, 2011 at 23:09 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Coastal Lodging, Crescent City, Family Fun, Fishing, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Nature, Traveling with Pets | Viewed times | No Comments
Vacation With Us! Hiouchi R.V. Resort is a campground and recreational vehicle park that is ideal for campers who travel in trailers and RVs. Come camp at our park and enjoy some of our beautiful fishing spots. We are located out of the wind and fog in the heart of the Redwood National Park, just
Super 8 in Crescent City
Published on 4 Aug, 2011 at 22:17 in Crescent City, Hotels, Traveling with Pets | Viewed times | No Comments
Super 8 in Crescent City offers 49 spacious rooms in a quiet, relaxed setting, some with harbor views. Walk across the street to explore the piers and interact with one of the coasts largest active fishing fleets. There are locally renowned restaurants within walking distance including seafood restaurants on the pier. Whale, seal and bird
Stop at the Historical Museum
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 18:28 in 101 Things To Do, Crescent City, History & Museums | Viewed times | No Comments
Within the former Crescent City Hall of Records, built in 1926, you can travel back in time at the Del Norte County Historical Society Museum. The second floor of the museum has original jail cells, which also serve as exhibition rooms. One of the many rooms is entirely devoted to artifacts of the local Tolowa
Discover Lake Earl Wildlife Area
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 18:26 in 101 Things To Do, Crescent City, Festivals & Events | Viewed times | No Comments
One of the things to do while visiting Del Norte County is get outside and discover the ruggedly beautiful wilderness that is seemingly everywhere. When exploring this gorgeous 5,624-acre area, start at the ocean. The foamy Pacific crashes onto the shores and exhibits the sheer power and sparkling wonder of this mighty ocean. Windswept sand
Explore Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 18:22 in 101 Things To Do, Crescent City, Fishing, Hiking, History & Museums, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Parks and Wildlife, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
In 1826, an explorer named Jedediah Strong Smith went on a twoyear trapping and exploring expedition, taking him from the Great Salt Lake in Utah, through the Mojave Desert, over the San Bernardino Mountains and into California. This brave man was the first European to explore the interior of Northern California. Today, an amazing State
Walk Along Pelican State Beach
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 18:18 in 101 Things To Do, Crescent City, Fishing, Picnic, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
For absolutely gorgeous ocean views on an undeveloped beach just south of the Oregon border, go to Pelican State Beach, the northernmost State Beach in California. This is a quiet, undeveloped and secluded beach, comprising about five acres. It is a great place for a leisurely walk or surf fishing. The beach was named for
Hike Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 17:45 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Bicycling, Crescent City, Family Fun, Hiking, Parks and Wildlife, Water/ Beach Activity | Viewed times | No Comments
With eight miles of wild, rugged coastline and acres upon acres of old-growth redwoods, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park is an extremely beautiful place to spend the day. There is plenty to see when you stroll and hike through the pristine forests. Tan oak, madrone, red alder, big maple leaf and California bay trees
Fly Over St. George Reef Lighthouse
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 17:39 in 101 Things To Do, Crescent City, History & Museums, Tours / Touring | Viewed times | No Comments
By taking a short helicopter ride, you can discover the only offshore lighthouse open to the public. It is situated on a tiny, wave-swept rock, six miles off the coast. In July 1865, a coastal steamer named Brother Jonathan wrecked on the St. George Reef, causing the deaths of more than 150 people. The construction
Tour Battery Point Lighthouse
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 17:23 in 101 Things To Do, Crescent City, History & Museums, Tours / Touring | Viewed times | No Comments
In 1855, a ship named American caught fire in the harbor of Crescent City. Three cannons were salvaged from the wreck and were often fired during early Fourth of July celebrations from a point on the northern side of the harbor’s entrance, inspiring the name Battery Point. The disaster of the American illuminated the need
Discover Tolowa Dunes State Park
Published on 30 Aug, 2010 at 17:17 in 101 Things To Do, Activities, Crescent City, Family Fun, Fishing, Lodges/Cabins/Camping/RV, Parks and Wildlife | Viewed times | No Comments
To find some of the finest wetland habitats on California’s northern coast, head to Tolowa Dunes State Park. Stroll along beaches, river banks, open and vegetated sand dunes, wildflower-filled meadows, tree-coated ridges and wetlands full of life. There are numerous birds, animals and plant life that call this park home, including deer, coyote, raccoons, sea
