Redwood Coast Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 5) four cool beaches Agate Beach Access from Patrick’s Point State Park or Big Lagoon County Park, six to eight miles north of Trinidad. Day-use fee. Pounding surf, kite flying and searching the sands for semi-precious agates, jade and moonstone are ingredients for a perfect day at Agate Beach. Plus, there is sheltered swimming, boating and camping at Big Lagoon. Trinidad State Beach Access from parking lot at Trinidad Head, or take Stagecoach Road from Trinidad to parking area and follow trail and stairs to College Cove. No fee. Tidepoolers rejoice! At low tide a wealth of sea life is exposed for your inspection. A natural arch and bird-encrusted offshore rocks also make this beach a winner. Sea kayakers enjoy exploring this stretch of coastline. Clam Beach Hwy 101 to Clam Beach or Crannell Road exit. No fee. Wide, flat sands stretch as far as your imagination, beckoning beachcombers, picnickers, kite flyers, horseback riders and surfers. Dogs, bonfires and off-road vehicles are all permitted with appropriate restrictions. There is overnight camping at Clam Beach County Park (fee). Black Sands Beach On Hwy 101, take Redway/ Garberville exit, go west on Briceland Road to Shelter Cove. This rare black sand and smooth pebble beach, located on the north side of the only settlement on the Lost Coast, promises a natural experience all to yourself, with tidal pools, unusual rock formations, and access (check the tides) to the Lost Coast trail for longer expeditions. clam beach Family Friendly Kayak and Canoe Rentals restore renew Abalone Cove vacation rentals • Whale-Watching Kayak Tours • Humboldt Bay Wildlife Tours • River Trips through the Redwoods • Guided Kayak Fishing Trips for Salmon, Halibut, Rockfish, Steelhead 707.677.3946 www.abcove.com/trinidad come coast awhile relax abcove@humboldt1.com P.O. Box 2036 Trinidad CA. 95570 Humboats guides are trained and certified by the ACA, BCU, U.S. Coast Guard and Wilderness Guides Alliance. Our fishing guides are licensed and bonded. Inn of the Lost Coast 707.986.7521 Toll Free: 205 Wave Drive Shelter Cove CA 95589 16 Oceanfront Suites Spas & Saunas Fireplaces Jacuzzi Breakfast and Hot Tub Options 888.570.9676 (707) 443-5157 • www.humboats.com Dock A, Woodley Island in Eureka www.redwoods.info www.innofthelostcoast.com California’s Redwood Coast | 5 Beti Trauth Please note Ocean swimming on the North Coast is very hazardous. Even when walking or wading, never turn your back on the surf. Please stay alert, be safe and have a great time. http://www.humboats.com http://www.abcove.com/trinidad http://www.abcove.com/trinidad http://www.innofthelostcoast.com http://www.riverbarfarm.com http://www.riverbarfarm.com http://www.humboats.com http://www.innofthelostcoast.com http://www.redwoods.info
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