Eel River and Delta
About
Eel River and Delta is a public beach in California, about 4.6 miles from the town of Loleta. There is no fee to visit. Summer and early fall are the driest and mildest time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Eureka show highs around 63 to 64°F from July through September, with only about three wet days a month in July and August. Winter brings highs near 55°F and rain on roughly half the days. Nearby options include the Great Redwood Trail about 4.5 miles away, plus the Hookton Slough Trail and Ferndale View Trail, each about 5.4 miles off. Paddlers can head to the Elk River, about 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Eel River and Delta
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–64°F and lows of 47–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Eureka Wfo Woodley Island, CA weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan55° high41° low
- Feb55° high41° low
- Mar56° high42° low
- Apr57° high44° low
- May60° high48° low
- Jun62° high50° low
- Jul63° high52° low
- Aug64° high53° low
- Sep64° high50° low
- Oct62° high47° low
- Nov58° high43° low
- Dec55° high40° low
Nearby
- Great Redwood TrailHiking4.5 mi
- Hookton Slough TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Ferndale View TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Pacific View TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Main TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Maple Leaf Loop TrailHiking5.8 mi
- Shorebird Loop TrailHiking6.3 mi
- Elk RiverCanoeing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
