Beaches
Three parking areas within the park allow for beach access, one near Brush Creek, the other two either side of the longer beach further north. Both beaches are mostly sandy, with a few pebble patches and rocky outcrops, and are bordered by steep, grassy sides. The most scenic part of the coast is the southernmost beach, around the end of the creek and underneath the north face of the mountain. Further south, the sands are replaced abruptly by a narrow strip of black boulders, and while at low tide it is possible to walk a short distance across them, the way ahead is soon blocked by several projecting, sheer-sided ridges.
Facilities
The park campground is divided into two sections, Loop A close to the ocean, Loop B inland and slightly further from US 101, and so somewhat quieter. A short path links with the
Humbug Mountain Trail on the opposite side of the highway, while the half mile
Amphitheater Trail climbs the hills to the north and connects with
Old Highway 101 Trail, a 2.5 mile, mostly paved route following a former alignment of the highway - a pleasant walk through light woodland, giving frequent views of the ocean. The easternmost section is also known as the
Fern Trail, on account of moist, overgrown surroundings, home to 12 species of ferns. One other hike is the
Day-use Trail (1.5 miles), which follows the upper portion of the valley of Brush Creek.