Redwood National Park (Humboldt)
About
Redwood National Park (Humboldt) is a beach within Redwood National Park in California, about 2.6 miles from the town of Orick. It sits in the park's Humboldt section, and several trails and day-use areas start right at the beach. Summer and early fall are the mildest times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Orick show August and September highs around 69°F with lows in the mid-40s, while winter highs sit in the low 50s. Trillium Falls Trail, Davidson Trail and Elk Meadow Day Use Area are all about 0.1 mile away. For paddling, Prairie Creek is about 2.3 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Redwood National Park (Humboldt)
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 61–69°F and lows of 42–49°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan52° high36° low
- Feb54° high37° low
- Mar56° high37° low
- Apr58° high39° low
- May61° high43° low
- Jun64° high46° low
- Jul67° high49° low
- Aug69° high49° low
- Sep69° high45° low
- Oct65° high42° low
- Nov56° high39° low
- Dec51° high36° low
Where it is
- Redwood National Park · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Orick, California · 2.6 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Redwood National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:
Information · posted Aug 31, 2026
Delays along Highway 101
Caution · posted Aug 24, 2026
44 Creek Bridge Failure
Information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Trillium Falls TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Elk Meadow Day Use AreaHiking0.1 mi
- Davidson TrailHiking0.1 mi
- Prairie CreekCanoeing2.3 mi
- Ah Pah CreekCanoeing7.6 mi
- Dry LagoonRock climbing7.9 mi
- Corridor BouldersRock climbing7.9 mi
- Cormorant Rock and Awkward TurtleRock climbing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
