What to do during your Samuel H. Boardman State Park elopement
From towering redwoods to dark sand beaches spotted with incredible rock formations, Samuel H Boardman State Park has something for everyone. Elopement days are just as important as any wedding day, so if you always envisioned cake, your first dance, or that first spray of champagne; your elopement day can include all of those things! From a beachside picnic with pizza and cake, and your first dance with your feet in the sand Samuel H Boardman State Park Elopements are what dreams are made of.
Plan a beachside picnic with all your favorite things!
Have any hobbies you love to do together? Bring along your guitar and take some time together to enjoy the locations!
Explore the redwoods, the cliffs, and the beach on your wedding day, with a photographer along to capture the adventure.
Stay at a cute Airbnb with a cozy tub and include it in your day, take a sunrise bath, and write your vows together.
Set up a backyard picnic for your family and friends after your elopement day. Choose an Airbnb with outdoor string lights and make it cozy and romantic.
The Best Places to Elope in Samuel H. Boardman State Park
Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park - This Is about 30 minutes outside of Samuel H. Boardman State Park but is one of the prettiest redwoods I’ve ever seen. Really lush with tons of ferns and lots of options.
Cape Ferrelo Viewpoint- grassy area overlooking the coast and beach access, easy to get to!
Indian Sands State park - a beautiful combination of sand dunes, coastal views, and rocky cliffs it’s a long hike back up!
Best Time to Visit Samuel H. Boardman
May to October are the least rainy seasons in the PNW. I don’t mind a little mood though and especially love the low-hanging fog that makes this area so iconic. The wildflowers tend to bloom in May and June with more fog promised in September and October. The crowds come in June and July, I love an uncrowded beach so I would avoid summer if possible.
Where to eat in Brookings
Super Fly - LOVED the fish sandwich with citrus coleslaw.
Fat Irish Kitchen &Pub - Had the cheese curds and the fish tacos which were both great! My husband loved the phili cheesesteak .
Khun Thai - this was my favorite food on the list, I got the pumpkin curry level 3 spice and it was perfect.
Breakfast at Matties- It’s ok, the best breakfast in the area but its a really small town.
There is something about a nice beer after a day of hiking
Chetco Brewery- fun tasting flights and small bites from an indoor vegan food truck . Husband brews, wife runs the food truck, big open area.
Misty Mountain Brewing and Tap Haus - Very Eclectic, lord of the rings everywhere, no food.
Airbnb’s in the area-When wanting to explore Samuel H. Boardman State Park and Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park I would stay away from Cresent City. I recommend staying in Brookings or Gold Beach. Crescent City has a high crime rate, I’ve met several women who didn’t feel comfortable exploring the area alone.
Redwood cabin in Crescent City - small cottage among the redwoods, close to Jedidiah redwoods
Gold Beach Home with hot tub - right on the beach
Brookings Guest House - small studio with ocean views
Look out House - Gold Beach 2 bedrooms
Wild Coast Look out - Gold Beach 2 bedrooms
Camila and Greg Eloped this week at Garrapata Beach. When Hwy 1 had a rock slide a week ago we had to quickly pivot away from their original plan of getting married in the redwoods. They found an incredible Airbnb at Ribera Beach where they had their first look and ceremony. From there we adventured down the coast with an impromptu cheesecake on the hood of their rented vintage Thunderbird. They were both so full of joy and love it was infectious.