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One of the most beautiful, natural places on the face of our planet.
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Small town!
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IT'S A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & THE PEOPLE ARE GREAT
photochaser Says: Ocean World aquarium is privately owned and operated and has been in Crescent City since 1964. Originally Ocean World was called Under Sea Gardens and was located in the small boat basin. It was a barge that was built in Seattle as an aquarium and floated down to Crescent...
lar-n-me Says: TOWER AND MUSEUM OPEN APRIL 1 THROUGH SEPT 30 (TIDE PERMITTING) Who doesn't love lighthouses... Website:battery point lighthouse
ladydi42 Says: Campobello is a wonderful island with spectacular views of the Bay of Fundy, outer islands, and towns in nearby Maine. We have a mile long beach that is pristine and never occupied by more than 20 or 30 people at one time. There are beautiful walking tours and 3 lighthouses...
jzeidman Says: We fell into this activity and it was a great little find. Crescent City hosts an annual (for two whole years now-hehe) kite festival on the south beach shore as you enter town. There was actually a good sized group of people participating in the kite flying contest, plus...
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1 Review and 152 Opinions We staid at the Crescent Beach Motel, nothing fancy but right on the ocean with gorgeous sunrise and...
Los Compadres: Very good Mexican
dustmon Says: Good food at a good price, we had 2 full plates of food with drinks for $23 and tip....clean and lots of locals.....indoor or outdoor seating tostada
BUDDY'S CAFE & ICE CREAM: Best Burgers in Crescent City!!
thunderbird95 Says: Voted "The best hamburger in Crescent City"! Along with Ice cream, milk shakes, Banana splits, and the best service around! The famous "BUDDY BURGER" Is just scrumptous!Come in and meet the "The Cole Boys"
Da Lucianna: Weirdest Bloody Mary Ever
jzeidman Says: Ok, they put grenadine in my bloody mary, which is wrong. Then they rimmed my glass with salt. Ok, I would have accepted it as a margarita had it not had tomato juice and an olive in it. Weird.Other than that, it was fair. The service was weird, although it kind of was weird...
Everett's Bar: Simple but open-minded...
gumballz Says: Hey- I don't know why some people think there's nothing to do in this town...fun is where you MAKE it! There are a few spots to go - Everett's, off of Front Street, has a nice dancefloor and is packed on occasion. Torero's has a pretty nice restaurant, and dance floor with a...
Everett's Bar: Simple but open-minded...
gumballz Says: Hey- I don't know why some people think there's nothing to do in this town...fun is where you MAKE it! There are a few spots to go - Everett's, off of Front Street, has a nice dancefloor and is packed on occasion. Torero's has a pretty nice restaurant, and dance floor with a...
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We flew in on a turboprop from San Francisco, after spending a miserable night on the floor in the SF airport. USAir told us that our flight on the previous evening had been cancelled by the FAA. I work for a helicopter company and the FAA never cancels flights unless there is a mechanical problem. As a result of of this 'excuse' they wouldn't put us up. About 4 o'clock in the morning when security told us we had to leave the airport -- my husband was regretting not allowing me to argue the issue with USAir.
The Hertz rental place at the local airport is small and friendly. In fact, at pickup our car needed some gas and the owner took us on a small tour of the town while putting gas in the car. I know, I know, would just have been easier to fuel it up ourselves, but she really gave us some insight into Crescent City's history. When you're at the airport, you will hear the sound of the seal pups at this island, calling for their mothers.
Written Aug 26, 2002
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Super efficient customer service is not a practice here. Expect to get a glassy stare when asking for anything at all out of the ordinary. Even getting a sandwich made at Safeway was a chore.
Just be patient and enjoy the people watching-it's some of the best I've seen.
Written Sep 6, 2002
Steep trail in the Trees of Mystery
jzeidman Says: We went to the Trees of Mystery so that we could, of course, solve the Mystery. The Mystery was how the hell anyone's ever been able to hike the down trail off the gondola ride without suing the place! It's super steep. They told us that we'd probably be ok since we seemed...
While in the parks, watch for...
AnitaJRT Says: While in the parks, watch for bears!! We were there in off season and were virtually alone with the fresh 'bear droppings.'And as this sign plainly indicates -- there's a real threat of Tsunami's. Who would have thought?
jzeidman Says: Weird weird weird. As I said on the "Warnings" page-it's like Disneyland meets Swiss Family Robinson. There's a pulpit built into the base of a beautiful huge tree. There are voices piped into the forest. Its a damn shame. Ride the gondola if for no other reason than to...
My daughter made me do it! ...
jgemini65 Says: My daughter made me do it! She even had to admit it was a mistake after we paid our 12 bucks!Oh Well!
jzeidman Says: Backpack to carry your picnic Shoes for the beach, a sweater or jacket for the sea breeze, sunglasses and a camera. Sunscreen Camera with a zoom lens is great for lighthouse shots and kites. A towel for the sand and a shovel and pail is great. Even a kite if you're so...
AnitaJRT Says: Hiking boots and rain gear! Nothing fancy, we lived in jeans and jackets. They thought it was a really warm day (the day we arrived) at 65 degrees! Be sure to have bandaids if you're breaking in that new pair of hiking boots.
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Instead of hanging out on "busy" south beach, drive down Pebble Beach Drive and walk down to the beach from there. You'll see a long stretch of sand from the road with a bunch of large rocks off the shore a ways. From the beach you can hear the sea lions making a racket and one even swam up to the shore to check us out. Plus, there were NO people there.
Written Sep 6, 2002
gumballz Says: I know, I know. Maybe you've already driven through here on the 101, and didn't see much of anything. Turn around and come back! The complexion of this area is vast and ever-changing. Grey one afternoon, sparkling and bright just a moment later! I was lucky enough to have a...
jgemini65 Says: Another great view of the Battery Point lighthouse! The tide was out on this visit...so we got some good shots!One should note that this is an active lighthouse and a family lives in and maintains the operations! So visit only at posted times!
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The Place where Forest and Sea are One...
Crescent City is an unusual town with some interesting and beautiful qualities. Gorgeous shoreline throughout, great sea glass hunting, amazing forests and friendly folk. Photos to come...
Ahhhh- this is the time of year when winds blow through this town and chase off all but the truly intrepid. Great for us hermits, who want a taste of solitude blended with storm fury and a radically...
We came here right after the events of 9-11-01 and were skeptical about air travel. But, WOW, was the trip worth it. October was the best time! No crowds, plus they were having their annual Sea Cruise...
Small city but charming to visit
CRESCENT CITY is located on Hwy 101 on the beautiful Northern California coast about 20 miles south of the Oregon border. The area offers an abundance of outdoor recreational activities utilizing the...
We stayed the night in Crescent City during a trip along the Oregon Coast and to the Redwood National Forest. It's a beautiful oceanfront town.
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