Garth's Beach
About
Garth's Beach is a public ocean beach on the California coast, about 2.3 miles from Crescent City. There is no fee to visit, and dogs are allowed. Summer brings the steadiest weather here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 63°F with lows near 52°F and only about four wet days, while winter months see rain on 17 or more days. Several trails sit close by, including Dead Lake Trail about a mile away, Sweetwater Creek Trail at 1.3 miles, and Beach Trail and Cadre Point Trail within a few miles.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Dogs
Allowed
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
Garth's Beach
California
Data: California Coastal Commission, YourCoast public access data. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Jun–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–64°F and lows of 47–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Crescent City Mcnamara Ap, CA weather station, 0.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan56° high42° low
- Feb56° high42° low
- Mar56° high43° low
- Apr57° high44° low
- May59° high47° low
- Jun62° high49° low
- Jul63° high52° low
- Aug64° high53° low
- Sep64° high50° low
- Oct62° high47° low
- Nov58° high44° low
- Dec55° high41° low
Nearby
- Dead Lake TrailHiking1 mi
- Sweetwater Creek TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Beach TrailHiking1.9 mi
- Cadre Point TrailHiking2.3 mi
- Peninsula TrailHiking3.6 mi
- Lake Earl Coastal Lagoon TrailHiking5.1 mi
- Mill CreekCanoeing7.4 mi
- East Fork Mill CreekCanoeing9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
