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 4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Crescent City, you’ll arrive at Crescent City McNamara Field (CEC), which is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Crescent City

Airlines serving Crescent City

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (974 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (498 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,952 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Crescent City

Most booked hotels in Crescent City

Oceanview Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 809 reviews)
$122+
Lighthouse Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1878 reviews)
$115+
Anchor Beach Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 721 reviews)
$112+
Best Western Plus Northwoods Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 531 reviews)
$197+
Travelodge by Wyndham Crescent City
2 stars
Good (6.9, 616 reviews)
$98+
Oceanfront Lodge
0 stars
Okay (5.9, 1454 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Crescent City

Renting a car in Crescent City costs $80 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Crescent City.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Crescent City, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Crescent City costs $80 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Crescent City.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Crescent City, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.