Point St. George
Low Tide Adventure. Crescent City, California
Just to the northwest of Crescent City lies the dramatic landscape of Point St. George. This area has multiple trails that wind around the tops of the bluffs with various points of access to the beach. It is worth bringing your best binoculars. Out at sea there are large rock formations where you can hear a consistent barking from the sea lions. On a clear day you can will be able to spot the spooky St. George Reef Light, one of the most remote lighthouses ever built. Turkey vultures haunt this location and are fascinating to observe, often revealing low tide secrets if you watch them forage.
Low tide adventures here require caution, experience and agility. It is best to explore only as the tide is receding. There are spots here you could find yourself in trouble quickly. The waves can also be problematic- take note of them from above and avoid the areas where they crash against the rocks.
It is worth looking anywhere among the rocks where the tide has receded. Tread with extreme caution. There is a form of seaweed here that coats the rocks and is incredibly slick. A buddy is highly recommended for this adventure. You will want to have another set of eyes and hands to fully enjoy your experience.
LOCATION
This is one place Google maps can't get quite right. Heading north from Crescent City there are multiple pull-outs where you can park along N. Pebble Beach Drive. This map indicates the first one. You can head down to the first beach from here, but will need to come back up along the bluff to safely traverse to the rest of the beaches. There are accessible trails and beaches from this pullout to just south of where Google indicates "Point St. George". Come early. Take your time. Return again. Don't have your back to the ocean for long.