Shelter Cove
Shelter Cove
Ray
Shelter cove is a quaint little town on the California coast. The drive to it from 101 is extremely curvy and off the beaten path. This makes it a quiet place with great little ocean front hotels and some awesome outdoor activities. Bring a cooler with some food with you! This town has a general store and a couple dinners. None of the dining facilities were open while we were there.
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I stayed here but there are other acomidations including a campground.

Inn of the Lost Coast
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This ocean front hotel is clean and has incredibly kind staff. The rooms have old interior furnishings but are clean.
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Little Black Sands Beach
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Little Black Sands beach has a cute overlook which is great for photo opportunities. I think a lot of people skip this beach because it’s so similar to Black Sands Beach. Exploring the beach alone was an intimate experience. -Hiking boots recommended
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Point Delgada
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We spent hours watching pelicans catch fish, sea lions play, and crabs fight in the tide pools. There’s a restored light house right by the parking lot to look at. The walk down to the tide pools is very steep be careful and wear good shoes.
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Black Sands Beach
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This is a beach you will want hiking boots not sandals!
-hiking boots recommended
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