Ten Mile Beach — Attraction in Fort Bragg

Amazing dunes beach and river... We parked along the Highway 1 just before the bridge crossing the 10 mile river and went down the trail to the dunes. The trail was small and steep but I was able to climb it with a bit of a bunky knee. Looks like these dunes are also used by trail riders on horse back. Once at the bottom we traveled quite a ways south then back up to the river mouth completing it all with lots of stops in about 2 hours walking a total of 2.5 miles. Found lots of sand dollar pieces all over but the better ones were near the river mouth. We went first thing in the morning on a Thursday and had the entire beach to ourselves the whole time. It was amazing! Saw seal lions observing us from the river and crab boats setting crab pots out to sea. I was surprised not to see any Kayaks in the river, it seems like a fabulous place for it, looked like a river front dirt road a little ways...

An incredible wildlife habitat and refuge, premium beach walking and hiking, miles long beach break with opportunities to surf powerful waves, and seemingly endless vistas which inspire to the core. This natural wonder lies at the foot of the Lost Coast and north of most civilization, making it a mostly untouched treasure to behold and enjoy. Skimboarding here is prime, with the best spot right through the tunnel at the parking lot. About four miles up the beach, beyond where all trails end, the sand responds to your footsteps with audible "barks" and "squeeks". It is a very windy, exposed beach so take...

Came here in late September. Path is OK to the beach, but disappears under the sand after a little while. HIGHLY suggest to track your path so that you know how to get back - we got lost on our way back and it took us quite some time to find our way. Most of the dunes have vegetation on them, but I was barefoot the majority of the time - just watch your step. I wouldn’t return, there are a lot of other beaches...