The gorgeous secret beaches you'll have to yourself: Remote bays sit down long gravel tracks with no phone signal By Emma Richter For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:33 EDT, 1 July 2024 | Updated: 15:45 EDT, 1 July 2024 e-mail 3 View comments With summer in full swing it can be tricky to find a beach that isn't packed with others, making it hard to truly unwind and relax. In California , with an 840 mile-long coastline, beaches are often visited throughout the year and crowded in the summer.
But tucked away in Humboldt County, a place known for its outdoorsy crowd, legal cannabis industry and redwoods, remote beaches sit on gravel paths with no phone signal. Many of the gorgeous stretches of sand sit empty, meaning visitors who make the trek are effectively rewarded with private beach access. Humboldt County is a bit of a trek for people in the Bay area, but the 6 hour drive nearly promises beachgoers the chance to take in the scenery and sun in peace.
There are issues that may put some people off. The beaches' northern location means they're colder and more prone to fog than their Southern California cousins. That means many locals tend to favor inland beaches at the edge of rivers and lagoons.
But those not cowed by chilly temperatures or fog are rewarded with stunning scenery and soothing tranquility, with the beaches listed below among the most likely to be empty. Trinidad State Beach This beach, located just north of the Trinidad Harbor and pier, has a stellar 360-degreee vi.
