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The nearby city of McKinleyville is located right along the Pacific Coast, and in McKinleyville, visitors will find Clam Beach County Park. This quaint beach park is named for the abundance of razor clams which can be found there, and visitors can dig for them if they wish. There are also camping sites at Clam Beach County Park, with sites for RVs as well as for tent camping. Both overnight guests and day trippers will enjoy the scenery, the beach, and the trails in the area, including the Hammond Coastal Trail which runs from Little River State Beach to Mad River Beach and is suitable for hikers, bikers, and horseback riders.

Clam Beach Dr, McKinleyville, CA 95519

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