Westport-Union Landing State Beach, State beach along the Pacific coast in Mendocino County, California.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach is a state-managed beach on the Pacific coast in Mendocino County, northern California, where a rocky shoreline alternates with small sandy coves and elevated bluffs overlooking the ocean. The site sits just north of the town of Westport and offers several parking areas, picnic tables, and footpaths leading to different points along the water.
The beach takes its name from two early settlements: Westport, a sawmill town that still exists, and Union Landing, of which only a few buildings remain. Westport lies 19 miles (31 km) north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1, and the state beach covers over 3 miles (4.8 km) of coastline between the two communities.
The name joins two early settlements: Westport, a sawmill town that still exists, and Union Landing, of which only a few buildings remain. Fishing is common from the shore here, and the beach lies 19 miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1.
The site is accessed directly from Highway 1, which runs alongside the coast and has several marked pull-offs for parking. Camping is available for both tents and RVs, so booking ahead is a good idea during summer months when demand is higher.
Howard Creek meets the ocean at the northern end of the beach, forming a short estuary where fresh water and salt water mix in a shallow channel. This transition zone is a good spot to watch wading birds that move along the water's edge looking for food.
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