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Gold Bluffs Beach

Gold Bluffs Beach

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Gold Bluffs Beach is a wide, wild stretch of Northern California coastline where towering redwood forest bluffs meet the Pacific Ocean. Accessed via a scenic and bumpy dirt road, the rugged beach offers coastal camping, ocean strolls, and a dog-friendly area for pets. It also serves as the primary parking hub and gateway to the renowned Fern Canyon trail.

Commenters share pure admiration for the area's scenic beauty, viewing the content as top inspiration for a coastal redwood road trip. Viewers also celebrate its cinematic legacy, noting the surrounding area's fame as a filming location for Star Wars.

  • Reserve a day-use parking permit online if visiting between May 15 and September 15
  • Be prepared for a scenic but bumpy dirt road leading to the beach parking area
  • Bring your pets to enjoy the beach, as dogs are allowed here but prohibited in Fern Canyon
  • Take advantage of ocean walks and nearby coastal beach camping
  • Use the beach as a convenient base to access the Fern Canyon trailhead

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