Mystic Beach

There are two lots! The first, on the right, gives the easiest access to Mystic Beach. The second parking lot is perfect for the trail down to China Beach. On the weekends, parking can be a little tight and fill up by mid-morning.

Trail goes from flat and gravelled to a well-used dirt trail navigating over roots, around fallen trees and through puddles. Follow the red markers as they guide you through the trees on the 2km walk to the beach. Expect a 45 min hike with 150 meters in elevation change. The trail can be muddy and challenging, the stairs are slippery when wet. Cell signal is almost nonexistent.

Look to the left, there above the beach is the famous waterfall dropping off the sandstone cliff into the water below, and at low tide, it’s possible to get right up to it. Another benefit of visiting during low tide is walking through the large sea cave at the far end of Mystic Beach and singing on the rope swing.