Hotels near Jack McNamara Field - CEC, Crescent City

I stayed in Crescent City as part of my visit to Redwood National Park. During the trip, I explored several spots including the Street Memorial, Crescent Beach Overlook, and the Big Tree. I visited these places while heading back toward the Bay Area.

I was born and raised in Crescent City, so I am prejudiced. I love the beaches and the surrounding area. The Smith River is wonderful -- it's a great place to just relax and enjoy the environment.

Lots to do for families! Visited the Ocean World place, it was fun to watch sea lions and seals. Spent several days on the long Crescent Beach, it was beautiful--we all got a bit sunburned. Lots of playing in the sand and kids loved it. Obligatory sand castles built. Grandkids went to tidepools north of the lighthouse one day and had fun seeing starfish, etc. Went to park that had a huge playground. Collected a few agates. We stopped by the Del Norte Animal Shelter and were impressed with the cleanliness and friendliness of the staff. They have a lot of wonderful adoptable dogs. It's too bad that the area seems so depressed, Many homeless people it seems. We had bike stolen off our locked bike rack. We should have stored it inside motel. It's a beautiful area, just be careful with your possessions, lock your cars. There's more than enough to do over there. Next time we should probably bike more trails, they do have a good bike path in town. Maybe go to Trees of Mystery south of town on another visit. We went through the redwoods while we were there, entering from the Elk Valley Rd side in Crescent City.

There are pros and cons to every city, but my favorite part about Crescent City is the overall beach town atmosphere. Traveling to escape the heat of the Rogue Valley, the coastal weather is a nice reprieve. I love the ability to walk to the closest beach from the hotel room. Stores, restaurants and businesses are in close proximity. The layout of the town is easy to navigate. Yurok Tribe of the Yurok Reservation is not too far south on 101. This is my main reason for visiting this area. Absolutely stunning area and beautiful. Amazing experience visiting, learning and exploration. And enjoying the Salmon Festival. This is a must for travelers to visit at any time of year.

Crescent City was a charming place with all necessary amenities (Safeway, Liquor Store, Dispensaries, Walmart, thrift store). The beach was adjacent to where I stayed. Great place to stop overnight or in which to spend a few days. There are also two or three casinos very close by.

I've always chose crescent city over other places. Just wish it had better accomadations for dining and more options on food choices. Its a fun place to go but a very long trip for my family. Park was clean except for restrooms...lot of beach access which is nice. Wish the fishing laws were posted so you dont have to find someone who knows...there was a dead sea lion at the harbor that smelt horrible. Not as many hanging out th thete like all other years. Brookings is close by and has stores to shop at. Need to follow the site so i know when car shows and such are there. I will go back... Trees of mystery is not far away. Go there every year too. Need a place that sells smoked salmon "in" crescent City...that would be nice. Ocean world is nice to shop.