Little River State Beach is a beach located in Humboldt County

Humboldt County, California

Humboldt County is a county in the U.S. state of California, located on the far North Coast 200 miles north of San Francisco. According to 2010 Census Data, the county’s population was 134,623...

, California

California

California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...

, 13 mile north of Eureka

Eureka, California

Eureka is the principal city and the county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States. Its population was 27,191 at the 2010 census, up from 26,128 at the 2000 census....

. Getting there is convenient as it's right off US Route 101. It's a broad open beach that contains sand dune

Dune

In physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built by wind. Dunes occur in different forms and sizes, formed by interaction with the wind. Most kinds of dunes are longer on the windward side where the sand is pushed up the dune and have a shorter "slip face" in the lee of the wind...

s. Clam Beach County Park is to the south, and Little River (where the beach got its name) is to the north. Clam Beach County Park provides day facilities and camping.

Among the most popular activities are swimming, whitewater paddling, golfing, hiking, boating, and fishing. Agate Beach Trail and Rim Trail are often used for hiking while Redwood Creek is often used for kayaking. Nearby the beach, visitors can pitch a tent and camp.