Located 1.5 miles north of Westport, this ruggedly beautiful beach extends for three miles on coastal bluffs. A rough hiking trail leaves the primitive tent site and passes by tide pools and streams, accessible at low tide. Bring your own water.
Westport-Union Landing State Beach
Coastal Highway 1
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
19.86 MILES
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16.83 MILES
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Fold in your mirrors and inch forward, then cool off in the uber-kitcschy gift shop.
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13.45 MILES
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8. Noyo Center for Marine Science
17.37 MILES
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