Del Norte

Del Norte has served as a northern frontier within California since it became a county in 1857. On the state’s far northwestern edge, it combines a rugged Pacific shore with the heavily forested Klamath Mountains. The Smith River runs through the interior toward the ocean and passes Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, where old-growth coast redwoods shape a defining environment. Crescent City, the county seat, is home to Battery Point Lighthouse, completed in 1856 and standing on a small island reached at low tide. The homeland of the Tolowa Dee-ni’ people, Del Norte retains strong connections to Indigenous heritage and coastal life. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Del Norte County.

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