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Review:
The Manila Dunes Recreation Area is a small beach on the Samoa Peninsula that fronts the tiny community of Manila close to Arcata and Eureka. The easiest way to reach this beach is by entering through the Manila Dunes Community Center located on Peninsula Drive. It's an additional one-third mile walk through the dunes along a sandy trail before reaching Manila Beach. Once visitors reach the beach, they'll notice it stretches for miles in both north and south directions, making it ideal for shoreline walking and beachcombing. The visitor center Friends of the Dunes is also close by, offering access to the beach and featuring various hiking trails.
Manila Dunes Recreation Area, 1611 Peninsula Drive, Arcata, CA
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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