5 Best Sights in Redwood National Park, California

High Bluff Overlook

Fodor's choice

This picnic area's sunsets and whale-watching are unequaled. A ½-mile trail leads from here to the beach.

Crescent Beach Picnic Area

This spectacular stretch of sand at Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park's northern end has a grassy picnic area with tables, firepits, and restrooms, and there's a stunning overlook just to the south.

Elk Prairie

In addition to many elk, this spot has a campground, a nature trail, and a ranger station.

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Lagoon Creek

Here, you can beachcomb, explore the freshwater lagoon, or hike along a trail.

Redwood Creek Overlook Picnic Area

At an elevation of 2,100 feet, this impressive vista point with interpretive signs and picnic tables is a nice spot along picturesque Bald Hills Road to break for a meal. It can get foggy up here, so check weather conditions beforehand.