Blakely describes this Northern California town, about 20 miles south of the Oregon border, as a "quiet town, with big empty beaches, and big stands of redwoods, surrounding it. At 5 a.m. the fisherman head out from the and bring back excellent seafood." The historic Battery Point lighthouse stands watch just off Crescent City's coast.
For more information: Crescent City, CA
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