Hotels

Hotels and B&Bs in Crescent City

Hampton Quality Inn and Suites: (707) 465-5400. Enjoy the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from your hotel window. Hotel perk: Close to the lighthouse and walking distance to restaurant and bars.

Pacific Inn: (800) 977-9553. This nationwide chain hotel is well priced for the traveler on a budget. Inn Perk: Continental breakfast.

Front Street Inn: (707) 464-4113. Ocean view rooms, well priced, family friendly and clean Rooms have Wi-Fi. Inn Perk: Pets allowed.

Lighthouse Inn: (877) 464-3993. Nice rooms, close to the harbor and lighthouse. Jacuzzi tubs available for some rooms to help those sore muscles after a trip on the river in the rain. Inn Perk: Full breakfast buffet.

Campgrounds Near Crescent City

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park: (707) 458-3018. Nine miles east of Crescent City on Hwy 199. Find yourself surrounded by old growth coastal redwoods with over 20 miles of hiking and nature trails, river access too. Park and campground open year round. You’ll most likely be camping in the rain so remember all things waterproof, especially extra plastic tarps.

Insider Tip

Splurge on a hotel with a hot tub. There is no better way to get yourself warm after a freezing day on the river. If you split a room, it ends up being pretty affordable and you will not regret spending the extra dollars for a warm, dry place to sleep.