California Coastal Trail | KCET
From the carefree beaches of San Diego through the rugged, dramatic coastlines to the North, California has been building a trail, over 1,000 miles in length, within sight, sound, or smell of the ocean. It's a massive undertaking, and while work continues, much has been done. Follow KCET all summer long as we travel up the SoCal coast from the U.S.-Mexico border to Del Norte County. If you happen to also visit -- and we're sure you will -- let us know on social media with a thought, photo, or video by hashtagging it with #myCAcoast.
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California Coastal Trail
Along the Crescent City Harbor Trail, visitors can see two historic lighthouses, monitor the ocean for marine life and watch fishing boats enter the harbor.
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California Coastal Trail
What started as 157-acres of old-growth redwoods in 1925 has expanded into what is today the 31,000-acre Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.
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California Coastal Trail
The Humboldt Bay Trail is a network of shared-use trails that will eventually connect the two largest cities in Humboldt County.
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California Coastal Trail
MacKerricher State Park has something for everyone, from world famous Glass Beach to a repurposed logging trestle that is today a recreational bridge.
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California Coastal Trail
The tragedy at Crescent City, CA not only led to better protective measures, but forged a bond with Rikuzentakata, a Japanese city that was also recovering from the 2011 tsunami disaster.
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California Coastal Trail
Del Norte County nurtures excellent camping experiences at the profusely-forested edge of California.
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California Coastal Trail
From historic trails through secluded forests to loops that offer vistas of remarkable sea stacks, Del Norte County is a vital destination for hikers seeking a rare California.
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California Coastal Trail
Can restoration efforts fix the mistakes of the past?
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California Coastal Trail
For over 20 years, Humboldt Bay residents have been chasing the dream of a complete 14-mile trail around the Bay. They have four miles to go.
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California Coastal Trail
Sleep, dream and recreate at these five campgrounds that grace Humboldt's northern kingdom.
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