Paddling near Crescent City, CA
Crescent City sits in Del Norte County on California's far north coast, where the Pacific, the Smith River, and coastal lakes converge to create a varied paddling landscape. The area draws kayakers and SUP paddlers to South Beach, the calm waters around Battery Point, the clear Smith River through old-growth redwoods, and offshore routes toward Castle Rock.
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