Highway access → arrival
Clam Beach Park · Clam Beach Drive
Arrival: Clam Beach public parking, followed by beach access to adjoining Little River State Beach.
Approach: Use the Clam Beach Park highway access and designated county parking; continue on foot along the beach to the adjoining state beach.
This is a clearly identified shared beach approach, not a separate invented State Beach parking pin. Do not cross the river; follow posted boundaries.
Official directions & access ↗A state beach south of Trinidad with coastal access and walking opportunities beside the Little River estuary.
Access details
- Parking
- Use a signed state-beach parking entrance; multiple mapped lots and conflicting pet guidance require checking the current official page and signs.
- Viewpoint
- The beach provides ocean, estuary, and dune views.
- Trail
- Use established beach and coastal routes and observe seasonal habitat protections.
- Public water access
- This is Pacific Ocean beach access, not Eel River access or a verified swimming site.
- Water conditions
- Check surf, tide, weather, and posted beach notices.
Plan from the official source
California State Parks is the manager or primary source for this entry. Check its current page for changing hours, fees, reservations, road restrictions, and closures.
Open Little River State Beach ↗