Westport-Union Landing State Beach
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(707) 937-5804
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert Abalone Point Campground is closed for the season with an anticipated reopening date of April 15, 2027.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Partial closure Partial Closure — Seasonal ClosureAbalone Point Campground is closed for the season with an anticipated reopening date of April 15, 2027.
Posted by the park 2026-09-17. Official alert
Overview
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Covering about 102 acres, Westport-Union Landing State Beach lies in Mendocino County, about 16 miles north of Fort Bragg.
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, surfing, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Not required
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
Westport Union Landing State Beach is currently open for camping on a first come first served basis.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Are dogs allowed?
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Westport Union Landing State Beach is currently open for camping on a first come first served basis. Only cash or checks are accepted as payment for camping fees, there is no credit or debit card payments accepted at this park.
Westport Union-Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline, with 86 campsites available in three campgrounds on the bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent vistas, sunsets and tree-covered mountains in the background provide an inspiring backdrop to the park and challenges to both amateur and professional photographers.
Overnight facilities: Tent Camping, Remote Camping, RV Access
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingSnorkeling and scubaWildlife viewing and birdingSurfingGeocachingHikingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview
Westport Union-Landing State Beach covers over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline. It is 19 miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1 and 2 miles north of Westport. Phone (707) 937-5804 for more information.
Trails
The Bluff Trail is accessible for 0.40 mile along coastal bluffs. Accessible parking and trailhead are opposite the Humboldt State Marine Science lab. Access to the trail is also available from day use area in campground.
Beach/Shore Access
A beach wheelchair is available for use at California State Park beaches in the Mendocino Coast area. Email Mendocino.specialevents@parks.ca.gov or call (707) 937-5804 at least 7 days in advance to reserve, or check in at the entrance station at MacKerricher State Park or Van Damme State Park for first-come, first-serve availability.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 41060 North Highway 1
Westport, CA 95488 - Nearest town
- Fort Bragg — about 16 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 39.6761, -123.7905
- Phone
- (707) 937-5804
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
The beach is located 19 miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1 and 2 miles north of Westport.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: CA 0082a - NORTH COAST ( 12-31-2016) howard landing, westport-union state beach, mendocino co, ca (9) (32273417605).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), ALAN SCHMIERER
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