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Things to see in Crescent City, California (United States): 10 places and when to go
Crescent City, California is a town in United States, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (6), Nature (5), History (3). The best known are Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park and Battery Point Light. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 41.7565, -124.2005
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (6) · Nature (5) · History (3) · Architecture (2) · Museums and art (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 486 km as the crow flies
What to see in Crescent City, California
The places in and around Crescent City, California, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Del Norte Coast Redwoods State ParkState park in Del Norte County, California, USA15 km
- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkState park in California, USA8.6 km
- Battery Point LightLighthouse in California, United States1.4 km
- Castle Rock National Wildlife RefugeOffshore from Crescent City in northern California4.1 km
- Smith River National Recreation AreaNational recreation area in California, United States28 km
- St. George Reef LightLighthouse in California, United States17 km
- Tolowa Dunes State ParkState park in Del Norte County, California, USA11 km
- Great BreakReef13 km
- Ocean WorldWith kids · Wildlife1.1 km
- SeaQuake BrewingBrewery776 m
When to go to Crescent City, California
The best time to visit Crescent City, California is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:17
- FebPossible10:23
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:08
- MayBest time14:21
- JunBest time15:01
- JulBest time14:45
- AugBest time13:41
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:36
- DecPossible8:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Crescent City, California
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 486 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Crescent City, California?
The best known: Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Battery Point Light, Castle Rock National Wildlife Refuge, Smith River National Recreation Area. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Crescent City, California?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 01 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.
How do you get to Crescent City, California?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 486 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Crescent City, California as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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