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Crescent City, California

Crescent City is the only incorporated city in Del Norte County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. The city is on the North Coast of California and had a total population of 6,673 in the 2020 census, down from 7,643 in the 2010 census.

Type CityPopulation 6,673

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park.
  • Served by Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC).

History

Crescent City is the only incorporated city in Del Norte County, California, United States, of which it is also the county seat. The city is on the North Coast of California and had a total population of 6,673 in the 2020 census, down from 7,643 in the 2010 census.

Must-see attractions

Airports

Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) 2.7 mi to the centre
Crescent City, CA, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Arcata CA, San Francisco (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Brookings Airport (BOK) 23 mi to the centre
Brookings, OR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ward Field 13 mi to the centre
Gasquet, CA, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CEC has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Arcata CA, San Francisco).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Crescent City, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus Β· Crescent City, California Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Intercity coach

Tours & experiences