Bear Harbor
About
Bear Harbor is a public ocean beach on the California coast, within the Mendocino Unit and about 11 miles from the town of Shelter Cove. The site has restrooms, and a fee is charged. Late summer into early fall is the mildest stretch here. Typical averages from the nearby Shelter Cove Aviation weather station show September highs around 70°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs sit in the high 50s. Several other outings lie within a short drive. Low Gap Trail is about 3 miles away, and Hotel Gulch Trail is roughly 6 miles off. Paddlers can look to Indian Creek and Usal Creek, both within about 6 miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Fee charged
Restrooms
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bear Harbor
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–Nov. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–70°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Shelter Cove Aviation, CA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan58° high47° low
- Feb59° high47° low
- Mar61° high47° low
- Apr62° high47° low
- May65° high49° low
- Jun68° high52° low
- Jul68° high53° low
- Aug68° high54° low
- Sep70° high54° low
- Oct68° high52° low
- Nov62° high49° low
- Dec59° high47° low
Where it is
- Mendocino Unit · Public land
- Nearest town
- Shelter Cove, California · 11 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Low Gap TrailHiking3 mi
- Indian CreekCanoeing4.7 mi
- Usal CreekCanoeing5.8 mi
- Hotel Gulch TrailHiking6.2 mi
- Chinquapin TrailHiking6.8 mi
- Jones CreekCanoeing7.9 mi
- Wailaki CampgroundCamping8.1 mi
- Nadelos CampgroundCamping8.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
