enderts beach

We always enjoy tide pooling and Enderts Beach did not disappoint. Not only was the tide pooling very interesting with the many starfish and large green anemone, the rocky coast with the many sea stacks in the morning fog was beautiful, and along the lush trail from the parking area to the beach we saw many wildflowers and quite a few banana slugs; not having visited the Pacific Coast this far north before, these were new experiences for us. While most people think of giant trees when they think of Redwood National Park, it is the cold Pacific Ocean waters and bluffs overlooking the beach that creates the almost daily summer fog and the environment that allows these giants to survive; for this reason one should spend some time visiting a beach such as Enderts to fully appreciate and understand this wonderful park. To tide pool at Enderts Beach, start by checking at the information center in Crescent City or at NOAA’s website for times of low tide and the days with the lowest possible levels, a negative value is ideal but low positive levels are suitable at Enderts as well. Then time your visit to arrive at the parking lot about two hours or so before low tide on the chosen day as it will take a little time to arrive at the best spots. To get to the parking area for Ender’s Beach, take Enderts Beach Road about 2.3 miles (3.7k) south from its intersection with Redwood Hwy, US-101, which is about 2.5 miles (4.0k) south of Crescent City. Enderts Beach Rd is recommended as a scenic drive as it runs on top of the bluffs overlooking the ocean but it was too foggy when we visited to see anything to the west. From the parking area at the end of the road, take the trail that heads south for a short distance then turns sharply to the right and descents, steeply in areas, to the beach. Along the trail before it starts to descend to the beach, we saw a number of wildflower and berry patches when we visited in the very beginning of August, and after the trail began to descend to the beach, we observed quite a number of banana slugs when looking carefully at the foliage along the trail; probably because this part of the trail is bathed in more fog. When you reach the beach, the closest and best tide pools we found were to the right, a little ways back to the north. About an hour after low tide, the opportunity is over as the tide starts to come in fast so be careful the you do not get isolated on a rock soon to become submerged or trapped against the cliffs with nowhere to go as the tide rises. I would estimate the total hike from the parking lot to the pools and back to be about 1 mile (1.6k) with most of it easy except for a short strenuous portion from the beach back up to the top of the bluff; and waterproof hiking boots help not only on the trail but also walking around the rocky beach from tide pool to tide pool.

We took our three little ones to Enderts Beach and they handled the hike great. A little longer than I expected, but scenic and well worth it. The tide was going out as we hit the beach and we were the only people on the beach, in August. We saw a lot of sea life in the tide pools and everywhere you looked was a photo opportunity. Kids had a blast. Bring river shoes or take your shoes off when checking out the beach. The hike back to the parking lot is not so great in wet, sandy shoes.

Beautiful beach. Well worth the hike to it. Make sure you bring a camera and some water because the hike back can be a little long!

Went here for sunset one evening in July. Absolutely beautiful! Nice and secluded. Took some beers in a back pack and enjoyed the evening. We saw a sea lion swimming off the shore and the fog rolled in after we caught most of the sunset. Such a relaxing, amazing place.

Going to Enderts Beach was a spur of the moment decision while on our way to Redwood National Park. We collect beach glass and heard there was some in the area. After a short hike down to the beach (good trail, easy walk both directions) we were rewarded with a gorgeous sand beach with lots of interesting rock formations and tide pools to explore. We didn't find much beach glass but thoroughly enjoyed the area. Unlike Crescent Beach which is always teeming with kids, Enderts Beach was exclusively adults, mostly couples and sport-minded individuals. It was a relaxing spot to enjoy the power the Pacific Ocean!

Coming from the land-locked midwest, we were fascinated by the Pacific. We happened to be visiting at (somewhat) low-tide and took a chance on seeing what we could find... Endert's Beach was a great adventure. It was easily accessible and we loved exploring the tide pools along the beach... so much fun!

Decided to explore this beach while driving through Northern CA and was not disappointed. While it ma y be a bit our of the way, it is worth the trip and the walk down to the beach is pretty easy. While there were a few other on the beach, it was by no means crowded. Wife and I had a nice beach walk, explored the rocks and driftwood.BONUS: Being the end of July, there were lots ( and I mean a whole lot) of ripening blackberries along the trail and road leading in. Several locals were picking basketfuls and we had stopped to enjoy several ourselves. Nice treat as you hike along.

Just south of Crescent City, this nature hike offers fantastic beauty for little effort. At the end of the road you can pause and take in the view of Crescent Beach and the lighthouse before turning the other way and heading down to Endert's Beach. The hike to the ocean is gradual. It passes a walk-in campground which is a blessing as there are bathrooms available steps from the trail. We arrived just as the tide was turning, low enough to scamper along the beach and rocks, but not low enough to see the starfish. An arch in the rocks affords great photo opportunities. It's just a fantastic place to sit and contemplate our smallness in this vast world. My husband and I did not see another soul.

This is a lovely walk to the beach, wear good walking shoes. You will have to navigate down some big rocks to the beach, so if you have mobility issues this could be difficult. The day we were there the weather was picture perfect, the trail is lined with blackberries all the way to the beach, we snacked all the way to the beach. The beach was secluded and there were only a couple of other people on the beach. We saw a couple seals not to far out watching us, very nice hike with beautiful scenery. Great family hike for young and old alike!

Unfortunatley, we did not get there at low tide. But, the trail to the beach is simply beautiful. Be aware that the trail gets slightly steep right before you arrive at the beach. Wear good walking shoes. Once you arrive at the beach, you will have to navigate down big rocks to the actual beach. There was one other person there while we were there. Do not miss this natural beauty!

My family and I took this walk when visiting the area. The "trail" is actually an old road which follows the coastline and eventually ends at a natural bridge overlooking the ocean. Talk about a wonderful conclusion to a hike! It's possible to scamper down the rocks and onto the beach. Our kids had a great time exploring while my husband and I sat on top of the rock taking in the views. About thirty minutes after arriving, we noticed a seal swimming along the shore line (about thirty feet from the beach). He/she sat watching the kids who were watching him. I'm not sure if he was waiting for us to leave to come ashore or not so after a bit we left so he could do what he wanted. We were there for about 45 minutes before heading back and never saw another person. Very peaceful! There is one or two campsites right before the beach area which has a porta potty to use.

We watched the sun go down from Endert's beach and it was very nice. We were there during the daily low tide but must have needed to go during another time (daily lows must not be significant enough to cause the tide pools) to see the starfish. We had a lovely time walking on the beach and chasing the waves. Well worth the walk but be aware that it is a decent walk (bathrooms towards the bottom). If you have mobility issues I would not recommend this area.

Great place after breakfast you could see for miles of ocean and even more pretty when the cloud cover rolls in, just the scenery is very majestic.

Visit at low tide! We were there about an hour before sundown. Tide was low, which left lots of tide pools and piles of starfish! We literally saw hundreds, if not thousands. You really had to be careful where you stepped. We saw a beautiful sunset. There were hardly any other people on the beach. It was a highlight of our trip. It is well worth the short hike down to the beach. It would be a great activity for families with kids of any age.

enderts beach provides a nice walk to a great hidden beach not far from Crescent City. Definitely worth the walk