Patrick's Point State Park

Patrick's Point State Park is a 640-acre coastal park in California with sandy beaches, steep cliffs, and dense forests of redwoods, Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and pine trees. The landscape shifts between open shore areas and wooded sections, where massive trees create a sense of enclosure before the ocean breaks through.

Patrick Beegan, an Irish settler, established his ranch in this area in 1851, which led to the location initially being called Patrick's Ranch. The place retained this settler heritage until it was later preserved as a state park for its natural features.

The park features a reconstructed Yurok village and native plant garden that show how Indigenous peoples lived in harmony with this coastal land. Walking through these spaces, visitors can see traditional dwellings and learn about the plants that sustained the communities who called this place home.

The park has three family campgrounds, multiple hiking trails, accessible beaches, and lookout points along with designated picnic areas. Most sections are reachable by regular paths, and there is plenty of space to enjoy both relaxing and active recreation throughout the year.

In 2021, the park officially reclaimed its original Yurok name Sue-meg through a unanimous vote by the California State Parks and Recreation Commission. This change honored the Indigenous history of the place and restored recognition of the people who have the deepest ties to the land.