Forest
Walk beneath the redwoods.
Explore Redwood National and State Parks, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Stout Grove and scenic forest roads through Northern California's redwood country.
Explore the North Coast
Redwoods. River. Pacific.
White Rock Resort puts Smith River, the California redwoods and the wild Pacific coast within easy reach — with beaches, trails, scenic drives, lighthouses, wildlife and small coastal towns ready for a day of exploring.
Make It Yours
The resort is the home base. The North Coast is the playground.
The best part of staying in Smith River is how quickly the landscape changes around you.
One direction leads into towering redwood country. Another follows the Smith River toward clear water, forest and recreation. Head for the coast and you will find beaches, sea stacks, lighthouses, harbor views and stretches of Pacific shoreline that still feel remarkably open.
White Rock's location also makes it easy to explore Crescent City to the south and Brookings, Oregon to the north without giving up your oceanfront home base.
RedwoodsNational & state park country
Smith RiverWild & Scenic waterway
PacificBeaches, overlooks & wildlife
Three Ways to Explore
Pick a landscape and make a day of it.
The White Rock area is defined by three environments that sit unusually close together: old-growth redwoods, the Smith River watershed and the Pacific coast.
Coast
Follow the Pacific.
Look for beaches, tide pools, sea stacks, migrating whales and the maritime character of Crescent City, Point St. George and Battery Point Lighthouse.
River
Spend time along Smith River.
Clear water, forest scenery and recreation make the Smith River one of the defining natural features of this corner of California.
North Coast Favorites
Places worth putting on the list.
From ancient redwoods to lighthouses and scenic coastal roads, these are some of the North Coast experiences worth building into your stay.
Redwood National & State Parks
Ancient redwood groves, fern-lined trails, scenic drives and wildlife define one of the world's most recognizable forest landscapes.
Jedediah Smith Redwoods
Explore redwood forest along the Smith River, including trails, picnic areas and the deeply shaded old-growth character of the park.
Battery Point Lighthouse
A classic Crescent City landmark just offshore, reached by a tidal causeway when conditions allow and surrounded by harbor and ocean views.
Beaches & Coastal Overlooks
Crescent Beach, Enderts Beach, Point St. George and the North Coast shoreline offer broad Pacific views, tide pools and changing coastal weather.
Wildlife & Whale Watching
Keep an eye out for migrating whales, Roosevelt elk, seals, sea lions, bald eagles and other wildlife that share the coast and forest.
Brookings & Samuel H. Boardman Corridor
Head north toward Brookings, Oregon for coastal viewpoints, small-town stops and the dramatic Samuel H. Boardman scenic corridor.
Smith River, California
Start close to home.
At Clifford Kamph Memorial Park, set up a picnic with the dunes behind you, explore the meadow after walking the beach bluffs and look toward Prince Island at the mouth of the Smith River.
It is also a place to watch the horizon for migrating whales, look for beach finds along the sand and spend time outside in the cool salt air.
Picnic by the dunesSlow down with the coast as the backdrop.
Beach bluff walksExplore meadow and shoreline scenery.
Prince Island viewsLook toward the mouth of the Smith River.
Watch the horizonWhale sightings are possible during migration.
White Rock Local Guides
Local stories, ideas and places worth knowing.
Three White Rock guides bring together some of the area's most useful local inspiration — from Pacific sunsets and outdoor recreation to the story of nearby Brookings, Oregon.
White Rock Resort Guide
5 Reasons to Make Time for Sunset
Slow down, get outside, find inspiration, appreciate the natural world and give yourself a few uninterrupted minutes to take in the Pacific sunset.
Outdoor Activities
Redwoods, Jedediah Smith & Tolowa Dunes
White Rock's guide highlights the redwoods and nearby state parks for hiking, scenic drives, fishing, kayaking, biking, rafting, trekking, birding and more.
Just North of White Rock
History of Brookings
The guide traces Brookings to the early 1900s timber era, including William James Ward's 1906 work for the Brookings Timber Company and the area's long-standing “banana belt” reputation.
Click any guide to open the original graphic full-screen and read every detail.
Current Events & Experiences
What's happening around the North Coast.
Browse regional event flyers for seasonal activities, community gatherings and special experiences around Smith River, Crescent City, Brookings and the surrounding North Coast.
Recent flyers are shown first. Click any flyer to open it full-size.
Event details are provided by the event organizers and may change.
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