The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Cleone

MacKerricher Beach is a long beach in MacKerricher State Park. It is a great place for a break during a long walk.

This multi-use trail runs along the bed of an old logging haul road and railroad, along the majestic coastal bluffs of the Pacific, and is one of the longest continuous whale-watching locations on the West Coast. It's a spectacular stretch of coastline worthy of stopping to capture some fantastic photos.

There's not much glass left on "Glass Beach." It seems to have been collected by eager tourists. You have to look very closely to see even a few shards of glass. Despite the ban, the only activity tourists seem to be doing there is collecting the last pieces of glass. It was absolutely not worth it.

This multi-use trail runs along the bed of an old logging haul road and railroad, along the majestic coastal bluffs of the Pacific, and is one of the longest continuous whale-watching locations on the West Coast. It's a spectacular stretch of coastline worthy of stopping to capture some fantastic photos.

After crossing the famous Pudding Creek Trestle - a famous and historic trestle bridge - you reach Pudding Creek Beach. This beautiful beach is a great place to relax, sunbathe, take in the truly stunning views, and walk on the famous “squeaky sand."

Glass Beach, located in Fort Bragg, California, is a unique coastal destination known for its abundance of sea glass. The beach's distinctive feature comes from years of discarding glass bottles, ceramics, and other types of trash into the ocean. Over time, the relentless pounding of the waves smoothed and polished the glass shards, which now cover the beach in a colorful array, predominantly blues, greens, and browns. While collecting sea glass is discouraged to preserve the beach's natural beauty, the area remains a popular attraction for its scenic views, historical interest, and ecological resilience, showcasing how nature can transform human waste into something unexpectedly beautiful. There are also tide pools that are fun to explore when the tides are low.

From this spot at the very end of the Laguna Point Boardwalk, you get amazing, sweeping views from Laguna Point of the dramatic cliffs and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Keep an eye out for migrating whales, seals, sea lions, and birds. This is a great spot for catching the sunset as well.

The Laguna Point Boardwalk in MacKerricher State Park offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, rocky coastlines, and coastal bluffs. The flat, well-maintained surface of the boardwalk is designed to accommodate visitors with mobility challenges, including those using wheelchairs or strollers. Educational signage along the trail provides insights into the local flora, fauna, and geology. This is a great spot to enjoy wildlife watching, including seals, sea lions, various bird species, and, at times, migrating whales. At low tide, tide pools are revealed; they teem with marine life such as starfish, crabs, and anemones. Please stay on the boardwalk and designated trail to help protect the fragile coastal environment.