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Tide Pooling
Visit Mal Coombs Park right next to the Inn and explore the intertidal tide pools. Watch the sea life go about their daily lives in the tide pools.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/IMG_0036-1024x683.jpg)
Shelter Cove Beach
The waters are usually calm and is the only safe place to swim in the area. It is family friendly, dog friendly, barbeque friendly, car friendly and a great place to spend the daywith the family.
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Black Sands Beach
Black Sands Beach is the south end of a long walkable coastline that is over 20 miles long between Shelter Cove to Matolle River Campground.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/fnc-7_2-photo.jpg)
Fishing
Explore the local charter fishing opportunities in deep water fishing.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Humboldt-Cty-South-photo.jpg)
Hiking and Backpacking
The Lost Coast Trail offers one of the few coastal wilderness hiking experiences in the United States. Hikers can view sea lions, tidepools and spectacular spring wildflowers.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/kayaking.jpg)
Bring Your Boat
Feel free to bring your own watercraft from kayaks and SeaDoos to small and large boats. Most small watercraft you can launch on your own.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/surfing.jpg)
Surfing
A popular place to surf in Shelter Cove is at Dead Man’s Beach about a mile down the beach from the boat launch at Shelter Cove Beach.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/large.jpg)
Whale Watching
Witness the epic journey of gray whales traveling between Alaska and Mexico—and then back again.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/how_to_mountain_bike_hardtail_0.jpg)
Mountain Biking
The Paradise Royale trail system is an amazing way to experience the Lost Coast of Northern California.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IntroductiontoOilPainting.jpg)
Painting and Wine
Painting and Wine classes on the bluff with local artist, Lori Hopkins, $60/person.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/download.jpeg)
Massage
In-house Massseuse, by appointment only, $80 for 60 minutes, $100 for 90 minutes![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Golf-1.jpg)
Golf
The Shelter Cove Golf Links are located a short walk from the Oceanfront Inn. It is a nine hole links course covering 2,428 yards.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/download-1.jpeg)
BBQ on the Patio
BBQ on the hotel Patio complete with all grilling and picnic supplies.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2010402.jpg)
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting on the Garden Patio.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/106955411-horseshoe-game-on-the-sand-summer-activity.jpg)
Horseshoes
Horseshoes on the south lawn![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/hiwk3c1ttfh8mzjlwroe.jpeg)
Relax with the Ocean
Chairs and side tables all along the bluff overlooking the ocean![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/images.jpeg)
Marine Mammal Talk
Marine mammal talks by marine biologist, Dale Bowden![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/download-2.jpeg)
Jr. Ranger
Learn about the plants and animals in the King Range Conservation Area and earn your Jr. Ranger badges. Ask in the lobby.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/120399711-cute-toddler-baby-boy-playing-with-siblings-with-beach-toys-on-tropical-beach.jpg)
Beach Toys
Loaner beach toys are available for kids in the lobby.![](http://oceanfrontinnsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Board-Games-board-games-29044708-450-300.jpg)