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Shelter Cove - Black Sands Beach

Beach Road
Shelter Cove, California 95589
Southwest Humboldt

Black Sands Beach is a beautiful beach within the protected King Range National Conservation Area.  It's located on the north side of Shelter Cove and has dramatic views of the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful Redwoods along the bluffs above.  The beach is an amazing place for finding your own space to relax and get away or for bringing the family out for a fun day at the beach.  The pictures below don't do this beach the justice it deserves.
How to get there:
As you're coming into Shelter Cove via Shelter Cove Road, take Beach Road to the right.  Stay on Beach Road and you'll end at the park.   The lower parking lot is for disabled parking and loading/unloading only.  Other visitors should park in the upper parking lot and make the short walk down to the beach.  Don't miss the views from the upper parking lot as well.
Other Info:
There are restroom facilities in the upper parking lot and educational signs posted around that have info about the area.
Keep Humboldt Beautiful! Please pack out your trash.
Other Things To Do In The Area:
If you like to surf, be sure to check out the Shelter Cove Boat Launch.  Mal Coombs Park, which is home to the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse, is also a must visit when in Shelter Cove.
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