Westport

Blues Beach is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Westport, California.

I know it can be difficult to find access and opportunities to camp for free on the beach. Look no further, Blues Beach is off the beaten path and offers year round surf and free camping. It’s 200 miles North of San Francisco and a few miles North of Fort Bragg. As long as you keep your eyes on the tide, and are sure to camp well above the high water line, you may find yourself with a remote an...

MacKerricher Beach is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Fort Bragg, California.

Arrive an hour or so before sunset and have plenty of time to explore a ton of different things. Walk along the beach, we had it to ourselves mind you. Not another footprint in the sand. Stroll around the boardwalks out to the point. Walk down to the tide pools, and stayed for one of the most spectacular sunsets I've ever seen! The park is right off of Highway 1 just north of Fort Bragg. Drive...

Virgin Creek is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Fort Bragg, California.

Glass Beach is located at MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, CA along the Pacific Coast Highway in Northern California. Take Elm street toward the beach and the parking lot entrance for glass beach will be located on the left at the bend. From here, its a short walk on some pathways. This beach is a truly unique experience that blends local history, the power of the Pacific Ocean, and natu...

Ka Kahleh Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Bragg, California.

Brandon Gulch via Riley Ridge Rd and Little Lake Sherwood Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Fort Bragg, California.

Getting to Usal beach can be a little tricky, but it is well worth the effort. Usal Road (Mendocino Country Rd 431) is found 13 miles north of Westport or 14.5 miles southwest of Legget on Highway 1. The turn off is extremely easy to miss so it is recommended to use your odometer to gauge how close you are to Usal Road. There is a small white sign at the entrance to the road. The road itself is...