Enderts Beach Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
Rogue waves are a genuine hazard on this stretch of coast — never turn your back on the ocean, and keep well above the high-water line when waves are running. People have been swept off Northern California beaches by sneaker waves.
Tide pool rocks are slick with algae and uneven. One wrong step can mean a sprained ankle or a soaking. Wear shoes with good grip and move deliberately.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Check the tide tables before you go — you want a minus tide or at least a low tide to expose the best pools. Anything above three feet and you'll be staring at wet rocks instead of wildlife.
The return climb is steeper than it looks on the way down, especially if the trail is damp. Trekking poles or at least shoes with real tread make the ascent far less of a slog.
Walk south along the beach at low tide past the main tide pool area and you'll find less-visited pools with better diversity and fewer people poking around — plus dramatic sea stack views that photograph beautifully in morning fog.
