🌤 Weather at Westport-Union Landing State Beach by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41–60 °F | 47–65 °F | 43–65 °F | 40–54 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Fort Bragg 5 N, 11 mi away, elevation 123 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
🏆 Lost Coast Frontier — Remote 3-mile beach and bluff-top camping on California’s wildest coastline
Westport-Union Landing State Beach stretches 3 miles along the northern Mendocino coast near the town of Westport — gateway to California’s legendary Lost Coast. The beach offers dramatic bluff-top camping sites perched above the Pacific, with sweeping ocean views, migrating gray whales (December–April), and the wild, undeveloped character of California’s most remote coastline. The beach provides excellent surf fishing, abalone diving (when open), and beachcombing.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Westport, CA (Northern Mendocino Coast) |
| Beach | 3 miles |
| Camping | $25/night (bluff-top sites) |
| Whale Season | Dec–Apr (gray whales) |
| Region | Lost Coast gateway |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really remote?
Yes — Westport is one of the last towns before the Lost Coast, California’s longest stretch of undeveloped coastline. Cell service is limited. Bring supplies and fuel.
What is the Lost Coast?
The Lost Coast is a 60-mile stretch of Northern California coastline so rugged that Highway 1 was routed inland. It’s the longest undeveloped coastline in the contiguous US — no roads, no towns, just mountains plunging into the Pacific. The Lost Coast Trail is one of the most challenging coastal backpacking routes in America.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are MacKerricher State Park (a short drive away) and Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area (within about an hour’s drive).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for California state parks online at reservecalifornia.com.
🌊 Visit Westport-Union Landing SB
Lost Coast gateway — 3 miles of wild beach and bluff-top camping on California’s remotest shore.
About Westport-Union Landing
Westport-Union Landing State Beach stretches along 3 miles of rugged coastline on the remote Mendocino coast north of Fort Bragg. The dramatically eroded bluffs, pocket beaches, and rocky shore create one of the most scenic and uncrowded stretches of California coast. This is the real “Lost Coast” experience.
Things to Do
Bluff-top camping (100 primitive cliff-edge sites with ocean views), shore fishing for rockfish and lingcod, whale watching, beachcombing, and abalone diving (in season). Storm watching in winter is spectacular. The isolation and lack of facilities ensure solitude.
Insider Tips
Lost Coast gateway: Westport-Union Landing marks the transition from the developed Mendocino coast to the wild Lost Coast — California’s most remote and undeveloped coastline. Pro tip: The blufftop camping here offers Pacific Ocean views from your tent — one of the most scenic car-camping spots in California. Abalone history: The Mendocino coast was once famous for recreational abalone diving — overharvesting and disease have closed the fishery indefinitely.
Best Time to Visit
Summer: Best camping weather (still cool — 60s). Fall: Clearest skies and calmest seas. Spring: Whale watching and wildflowers. Winter: Dramatic storm watching from the bluffs.
Wildlife & Nature
Westport-Union Landing SB — 3 miles of rugged Pacific beach. The beach’s coastal bluffs, sea stacks, and tidepools support gray whales, harbor seals, and seabirds.
Nearby Attractions
Westport — adjacent. Mendocino County — surrounding. Lost Coast — nearby.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Westport-Union Landing State Beach
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Dogs are permitted in California State Parks only in developed areas — campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots and paved roads — and are prohibited on most trails, beaches and undeveloped areas unless specifically designated as dog-friendly.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Maximum 6-foot leash at all times; dogs may not be left unattended.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Dogs are prohibited on most state beaches; only beaches specifically designated as dog-allowed permit them (varies by park).
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are generally not allowed in buildings or cabins; overnight campers must keep dogs inside a tent or vehicle at night.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Designated dog-friendly trails and beaches vary park by park; misrepresenting a pet as a service animal is a misdemeanor.
Are dogs allowed at Westport-Union Landing State Beach?
Dogs are permitted in California State Parks only in developed areas — campgrounds, picnic areas, parking lots and paved roads — and are prohibited on most trails, beaches and undeveloped areas unless specifically designated as dog-friendly. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via parks.ca.gov. More: California state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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