Black Sand Beach

The road to Black Sand Beach is rough, narrow and bumpy, with some gravel and lots of twists. Be careful and drive slowly, preferably by truck or by SUV.

Driving Time

• 1 hour 25 minutes from McKinleyville, CA
• 2 hours 50 minutes from Hayfork, CA
• 4 hours 5 minutes from Redding, CA

Hotels and rentals

If you're considering staying for one or even a few nights, there are plenty of options available near the beach. Chose your preferred accomodation type and your favourite room provider:

• Nearby rentals from VRBO.
• Nearby rooms and properties from Booking.com.

Beaches nearby

Additionally, there's a number of beaches near Black Sand Beach which you can visit:

• Clam Beach County Park (43 miles)
• Moonstone Beach County Park (45 miles)
• Baker Beach (Trinidad) (46 miles)
• Fisherman's Wharf Beach (Pier Beach) (46 miles)