Crescent City travel guide

Crescent City Tourism | Crescent City Guide

You're Going to Love Crescent City

With a population of 7,643, Crescent City is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Crescent City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Crescent City

Crescent City in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crescent City in January
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Crescent City in August, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 14.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Crescent City, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Crescent City

Plane

When flying to Crescent City, you’ll arrive at Crescent City McNamara Field (CEC), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Crescent City, you’ll arrive at Crescent City McNamara Field (CEC), which is located 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Crescent City

Airlines serving Crescent City

KLM
Good (837 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,661 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,606 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,412 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (851 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,795 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (777 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,324 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (955 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (804 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (783 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,743 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (490 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (316 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,970 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (431 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crescent City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn and Suites Crescent City Redwood Coast and Lighthouse Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crescent City

Most booked hotels in Crescent City

Oceanview Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 805 reviews)
$129+
Lighthouse Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1864 reviews)
$124+
Anchor Beach Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 726 reviews)
$138+
Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 526 reviews)
$241+
Travelodge by Wyndham Crescent City
2 stars
Good (6.9, 615 reviews)
$96+
Oceanfront Lodge
0 stars
Okay (5.9, 1448 reviews)
$169+

Renting a car in Crescent City

Renting a car in Crescent City costs $87 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Crescent City.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Crescent City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Crescent City is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Crescent City costs $87 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Crescent City.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Crescent City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Crescent City is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.