Shelter Cove, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shelter Cove, California
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Shelter Cove as seen from the air
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Location in Humboldt County and the state of California
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 Shelter Cove, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Humboldt County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.830 sq mi (15.099 km2) |
| • Land | 5.830 sq mi (15.099 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 803 |
| • Density | 137.74/sq mi (53.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95589
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| Area code(s) | 707 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1659640; 2611448 |
Shelter Cove is a small community in Humboldt County, California. It sits right on the Pacific Ocean, where the King Range mountains meet the coast. This area is part of California's special "Lost Coast" region.
Shelter Cove is located about 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. It has a nine-hole golf course and a small Shelter Cove Airport. The community gets its services from the Humboldt County Resort Improvement District #1. The local harbor district helps manage access to the sea for boats. In 2020, about 803 people lived here.
The community shares its ZIP code (95589) with a nearby place called Whitethorn. The phone area code for Shelter Cove is 707. You can find Sinkyone Wilderness State Park just 6 miles (9.7 km) south along the coast. Other fun spots include Black Sands Beach, Mal Coombs Park, and Seal Rock Picnic Area. Much of the land around Shelter Cove is part of the King Range National Conservation Area. This area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
Shelter Cove offers many things to do. There are hiking trails, a community center, and places to eat like a deli, coffee shop, and restaurants. You can also find inns, a general store, and gift shops. For travel, there's a small airstrip for planes, a boat launch, and places for RVs. If you need more services, you can visit the towns of Redway and Garberville. These towns are about 20 miles (32 km) away on U.S. 101.
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History of Shelter Cove
The land around Shelter Cove was first home to the Sinkyone people. They are a group of Native Americans.
Shipwreck Near Shelter Cove
On July 21, 1907, a big event happened near Shelter Cove. Two ships, the Columbia and the San Pedro, crashed into each other. This happened during a thick fog. The Columbia sank, and 88 people lost their lives. The San Pedro was badly damaged but stayed afloat. Its crew helped rescue people from the Columbia.
Why Shelter Cove is Secluded
The area around Shelter Cove has very steep hills and cliffs. Because of this, building State Route 1 (the "Shoreline Highway") was too hard. So, the highway does not go through this part of the coast. This made Shelter Cove a very quiet and hidden fishing village. Even though it's only about 230 miles (370 km) north of San Francisco, it's hard to reach. You can get there by boat, a small mountain road, or by flying into the Shelter Cove Airport.
Because it's so hidden, Shelter Cove is a popular place for vacations. Many people come here to relax or to retire. Fun activities include fishing, whale watching, and hiking. People also enjoy diving for abalone and other outdoor adventures.
In 1998, the Cape Mendocino Light was moved to Mal Coombs Park. This was a lighthouse from Cape Mendocino. Shelter Cove also had a post office from 1892 to 1933.
Shelter Cove Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 693 | — | |
| 2020 | 803 | 15.9% | |
The 2010 United States Census showed that 693 people lived in Shelter Cove. Most of the people (90.9%) were White. A small number were African American, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. About 6.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Shelter Cove had about 2 people. The average family had about 2.5 people. Many homes (71.3%) were owned by the people living in them. About 28.7% of homes were rented.
The population included people of all ages. About 17% were under 18 years old. About 14.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Shelter Cove was 43.1 years.
Shelter Cove Climate
Shelter Cove has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This is common for the North Coast region. It means summers are warm and dry, and winters are mild and rainy.
The nearby Pacific Ocean helps keep the temperatures steady. This means temperatures don't change much throughout the year. Summers are pleasant, and winters are mild, though they can get cool sometimes.
- Average high temperatures range from about 58°F (14°C) in January to 70°F (21°C) in September.
- Winters are very wet, and summers are dry.
- Temperatures above 90°F (32°C) are rare, happening only once or twice a year.
| Climate data for Shelter Cove | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 74 (23) |
83 (28) |
76 (24) |
83 (28) |
88 (31) |
96 (36) |
88 (31) |
85 (29) |
90 (32) |
86 (30) |
83 (28) |
78 (26) |
96 (36) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.7 (14.3) |
58.0 (14.4) |
59.6 (15.3) |
61.2 (16.2) |
65.3 (18.5) |
68.6 (20.3) |
69.4 (20.8) |
69.0 (20.6) |
69.8 (21.0) |
67.2 (19.6) |
61.4 (16.3) |
58.2 (14.6) |
63.8 (17.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 51.7 (10.9) |
51.8 (11.0) |
52.6 (11.4) |
53.7 (12.1) |
57.1 (13.9) |
60.0 (15.6) |
61.1 (16.2) |
61.0 (16.1) |
61.3 (16.3) |
59.3 (15.2) |
54.8 (12.7) |
52.3 (11.3) |
56.4 (13.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 45.6 (7.6) |
45.6 (7.6) |
45.7 (7.6) |
46.1 (7.8) |
48.9 (9.4) |
51.5 (10.8) |
52.8 (11.6) |
53.0 (11.7) |
52.9 (11.6) |
51.4 (10.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
46.5 (8.1) |
49.0 (9.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 31 (−1) |
31 (−1) |
34 (1) |
38 (3) |
42 (6) |
44 (7) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
42 (6) |
40 (4) |
35 (2) |
27 (−3) |
27 (−3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 11.5 (290) |
9.3 (240) |
9.2 (230) |
5.1 (130) |
2.9 (74) |
1.2 (30) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0.2 (5.1) |
1.2 (30) |
3.6 (91) |
8.1 (210) |
12.4 (310) |
64.8 (1,642.6) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
| Average precipitation days | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 96 |
| Average snowy days | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 156.5 | 152.4 | 201.2 | 271.0 | 322.5 | 339.6 | 367.4 | 365.7 | 312.2 | 206.1 | 178.1 | 149.2 | 3,021.9 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.1 | 5.4 | 6.5 | 9.0 | 10.4 | 11.3 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 10.4 | 6.7 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 8.3 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10.2 | 11.2 | 12.5 | 13.8 | 14.9 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.2 | 12.9 | 11.6 | 10.4 | 9.9 | 12.7 |
| Average ultraviolet index | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Images for kids
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An illustration of the collision between the Columbia and San Pedro near Shelter Cove on July 21, 1907.
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Stormy weather in Shelter Cove
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Real estate sales office, 1972
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See also
In Spanish: Shelter Cove (California) para niños
