Crescent City (pop: 4000) was founded in 1853 as gold-mining supply center. Today its harbor is home to a small fishing industry and the town serves as base for adventures into the nearby Redwood Forests.

Crescent City is minutes to the worlds tallest Redwood trees, the famous Drive Through Tree, Redwood National Park, Ocean World, and Trees of Mystery. Whale, seal and bird watching. Visit the world famous Redwood groves containing the largest redwoods.

Enjoy fantastic ocean scenery, explore tide pools, go beachcombing. Jet boating on the famous Klamath River Ocean, river and lake fishing. Visit the Battery Point Lighthouse Museum.

Crescent City became the county seat of Del Norte County when the county was formed in 1857. Originally miners comprised many of the inhabitants. Mining activity in the region quickly waned and was replaced by logging and fishing industries in the early 20th century, which have also recently experienced decline. In the 1990s, Pelican Bay State Prison was built and was then joined with the city.

North Coast Marine Mammal Center - Crescent City Harbor
private Non-Profit Organization dedicated to Rescue and Rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured seals and sea lions. The Center was founded and incorporated in 1983 by a Veterinarian, Dennis Wood D.V.M.

Ocean World Aquarium - Crescent City Harbor
Over a half million gallons of sealife exhibits including sharks, sea lions, rays and wolf eels. Also look for the shark petting pool, tide pools and sea lion shows. There is also the 45-minute guided tour.

Battery Point Lighthouse - Redwood Coast
Battery Point is a small islet just off the coast from the harbor that can be accessed by an isthmus at low tide.

St George's Reef Lighthouse - Redwood Coast
St. George Reef is a collection of exposed rocks and covered ledges lying about eight miles northwest of Crescent City.

Crescent City Best Value Inn
440 Highway 101 North, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: Village Northside
Best Value Inn offers 61 clean comfortable rooms with the most hospitable service for the best price. Direct Billing is available for commercial clients as well as special rates to fisherman. We are centrally located near restaurants, gyms and shopping. There is a Jacuzzi and sauna on premises for our guests. Small pets are welcome for a small fee.

Elk Valley Casino Resort
Casino table games, slots, bingo, poker. Full house bar & grill buffet restaurant. Live entertainment at the Antlers Event Center.

Crescent City Hampton Inn
100 A Street, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: Beachfront Hotel Near Battery Point Lighthouse
The only hotel that was ever built 35 feet away from the Pacific Ocean in Northern California in the last 20 years. Many of the rooms and suites have an oceanfront balcony and a large whirlpool bath. The oceanfront lodge room features a large fireplace, a place perfect for social gatherings such as wedding and medium size corporate conference. The recreation center includes an indoor swimming pool, sauna, hot tub, fitness center and business center.

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Six Rivers National Forest - Crescent City
Six Rivers National Forest lies east of Redwood State and National Parks in northwestern California, and stretches southward from the Oregon border for about 140 miles.

Tolowa Dunes State Park
This park takes in some of the finest wetlands habitat on California’s northern coast. This is an ancient sand dune complex that has evolved into several distinct ecological communities.

Crescent City Cultural Center
1001 Front Street, Crescent City, Ca. 95531; 707-464-7483;
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Fred Endert Municipal Pool
1000 Play St. Crescent City, Ca. 95531; 707-464-9503;

Crecent City Vacation Home Listings
Lighthouse View
Aon 8th
Seawood Village

Crecent City Budget Hotels
El Patio Budget Motel
Pacific Inn

Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge
Castle Rock is an island located a half mile offshore of Crescent City, California. Second largest seabird breeding colony in California.

Aleutian Goose Festival - Late MAR
Annual event since 1999 - features birding, nature and Indian cultural experiences that you will want to remember. Our birding, nature, and heritage celebration offers 80 events.

Del Norte County Fair - 1st Week in August
Includes fair, carnival rides, livestock shows, activities and entertainment. Special events include Miss Del Norte Pageant, CCPRA Rodeo, Music Concerts, Demolition Derby.

Shipwreck of the SS Emidio - Crescent City Harbor

SS Emidio was a 6912-ton tanker which became the first casualty of the Imperial Japanese Navy's submarine force off the California Coastline in WWII.

Crescent City Agriculture
Global Culture - Organic Food Processor

Crescent City Travelodge
353 L Street, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: Downtown where US 101 crosses 3rd Street

This north coast hotel is located close to the harbor, great dining, shops, fishing, lighthouse, and the nicest beaches in Northern California. Additionally, the Travelodge Crescent City is across from McDonalds and near Dennys Restaurant, shopping and theatres.

Crescent City Comfort Inn
100 Walton St, Crescent City, CA 95531;
Location: Southside near Crescent City Harbor

This 100 percent non-smoking hotel is located at Gateway to the Redwood Forest and offers large rooms, some with partial ocean views. Many of the rooms and suites have a balcony and a large whirlpool bath. Guestroom Amenities at the Comfort Inn include in-room coffee service, 25-inch TV, microwave, refrigerator, ironing board, iron, clock radio, hair dryer, cable and HBO.