Outdoor Activities
Beaches & Nature Viewing
View our interactive Map of area attractions under See & Do.
The following are just some of the local places to visit.
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Tide pooling
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Watch Sea lions
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Visit the Lighthouse
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Find the perfect rock at Black Sands Beach
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Day trip to Avenue of the Giants
Rip tides and sleeper waves do occur around Shelter Cove. Never turn your back to the ocean and always check surf conditions before heading out to the beach and understand ocean safety in case of an emergency.
Golf
The Shelter Cove Golf Course is a nine hole links course covering 2,428 yards with a par of 33 for the men and 34 for the ladies. There is one par-5, four par-4s, and four par-3s. The slope rating is 103.
Greens fees are payable using the pay kiosk at hole #1 (Across from Clubhouse/Gyppos):
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$15.00 - 9 holes
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$20 - 18 holes
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$50 - 1 week
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$90 - 1 month.
This is a walking course and golf carts are not available for rent. Shelter Cove Golf Course is a member of the Northern California Golf Association.
Shelter Cove Airport 0Q5
Fly into Shelter Cove for fishing, golf or relaxation.
For flight information, visit AirNav.com or AOPA.org
for more information.
Hiking
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Shelter Cove has lovely interpretive nature and fitness trails. Trail access can be found at the West end of Lower Pacific and near the corner of Lower and Upper Pacific drives.
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Check out Alltrails.com for nice list in the King Range Wilderness Area.
Biking
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Pacific Rim
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Courtyard
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Peavine Ridge , near Garberville
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Sinkyone Wilderness SP - bikes allowed on park roads but not single track trails.
Seadance on the Lost Coast; a beautiful oceanfront vacation rental home providing comfortable lodging and stunning views in Shelter Cove, CA.