Pelican State Beach Access provides entry to California's northernmost state beach, located 21 miles north of Crescent City near the Oregon border. This undeveloped, secluded beach features a small parking area accessed via a rough dirt road and a short 0.

1-mile trail through coastal grasses, making it ideal for walking and beachcombing with minimal crowds. The remote location offers beautiful ocean views and is free to visit, though weather can be changeable and layered clothing is recommended.