Kellogg Beach

California is a haven for beach lovers, thanks to its strategic location along the Pacific Coast. The state is a certified summer destination, whether be it Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco or San Jose. The northern coast to the southern tip of California are endowed with some of the world's most beautiful beaches, such as the Kellogg Beach along the Tolowa Dunes State Park in the Redwood (North) Coast.

Kellogg Beach is accessible via the US Highway 101 that traverses nearby Crescent City in California until one reaches Kellogg Road, which leads to the open beach. Kellogg Beach is nestled in the larger coastal plain of the 5,000-acre Tolowa Dunes State Park, formerly the Lake Earl territory (now part of the California State Parks system) which is a known bird sanctuary. As such, bird watching remains as its top attraction to visitors.

Kellogg Beach is characterized by a beautiful, shifting shoreline where migratory birds share the bounty of waters. Its varied topography include large yet shallow interconnecting lakes, creeks, marshes, coastal plains, ancient sand dunes and of course, a myriad of migratory birds that is a year-round fixture in the area. Deers and some wildlife are also present.

Bird attractions include the bald eagle, wigeon, egret, Aleutian Canada goose and scaup. Peregrine falcons are dominant in the winter. Sea gulls, ducks, swans and other water birds are ubiquitous sights all year round.

The California Department of Fish and Game and the California State Parks administration manage Kellogg Beach and the entire Tolowan Dunes, ensuring the protection of the birds and the enjoyment of the visitors. Many are contented just enjoying the sun and sea and relaxing in the many picnic sites right on the beach and around the Smith River, which offers trail hikers an inviting respite and easy access to their next station.