Seaside Creek Beach
Fort Bragg, CA
Seaside Creek Beach sits near the mouth of the Ten Mile River between Westport and Fort Bragg, a straightforward roadside beach that draws a modest surf crowd without the crowds of the beaches closer to town. Offshore rocks break up the swell here, worth watching from the bluff before deciding whether to paddle out.
A real, uncrowded surf option between Westport and Fort Bragg, though it's a plain roadside beach without much scenery beyond the surf itself.
How we score beachesCheck the swell from the bluff before committing to a surf session, the offshore rocks here change how the waves break compared to more open beaches nearby.
Free parking is available; the CCC lists a lot here but doesn't specify its size.
The path from parking to the sand isn't documented in detail, so allow extra time on your first visit.
Dogs are welcome off leash on Seaside Creek Beach, though they are not allowed south of the Ten Mile River near the snowy plover reserve.
Winter swells bring the most consistent surf here, while summer mornings tend to start foggy. Water stays cold year round.
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