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Is Pelican SB open right now?

Q: Is Pelican SB open right now?

As of October 15, 2026, Pelican SB is open. No closures reported by California State Parks.

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Pelican SB is open.

Why this statusNo closures reported by California State Parks.

Last checked Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT

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Pelican State Beach is a designated California State Beach located in Del Norte County, California.

Type: California State Park
State: CA
Nearest town: Del Norte

About Pelican SB

Pelican State Beach is a designated California State Beach located in Del Norte County, California. Located 21 miles (30 km) north of Crescent City on US Route 101 near the town of Smith River, this undeveloped site is immediately south of the Oregon state line, making it the northernmost California state beach. It is also the northern terminus of the California Coastal Trail.

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Visitor info

AddressDel Norte

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How we read this status

We derive Pelican SB's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by California State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.