Pelican State Beach — Attraction in Brookings

I found this place on a whim, but consider it serendipity. Just after passing through the OR-CA border inspection station (heading south on the 101), I made an almost immediate right turn and came to a sort of fork in the road. I noticed the old Nautical restaurant to the left, but made my way instead towards the right. I almost missed the overgrown sign for Pelican State Beach, but passed it to follow the road a little further. Ever in search of the "perfect picnic table", I immediately noticed a small pullout to the left where a solitary picnic table sat. I did see some litter around so it could use some TLC, but the view was incredible and you feel as if you ought to be able to catch a whale or two if you just sit and stare long enough. I wished it was a sunny day and that I had a sack lunch because I would have treated myself instantly. Instead, in the light drizzle of rain, I promised myself I would return to do that very thing. Maybe with another...

There isn't much here besides parking which is why I rate this an excellent beach. It is easy to walk to yet hidden from the road and highway. There is lots of driftwood at this spot and shelters had been created from the wayward logs when i visited. As far as i know this is Californias most northern public beach and, on the day of my visit in early June, it was just as sunny and pleasant as the nicest beaches in...

This beach was right under my nose! It was nice, no people.I didn’t find many rocks, glass , or shells the day I went…perhaps next time, as I will be going back. The only negative was I had to scale an embankment , almost straight up and down, to get down to the beach! Didn’t think I could get up it on my way out , but with my walking stick it...