Smith River is located 13 miles north of Crescent City in northern California. Every year there is a Veterans Day parade in downtown Crescent City. The Smith River Rancheria also hosts a weekly Town Language Gathering. Nautical enthusiasts will want to visit the Ship Ashore museum, which features Native American and natural history displays housed in a 1925-era luxury yacht.You can also tour the St. George Reef Lighthouse by foot or by helicopter. The Ship Ashore Restaurant features gorgeous river and ocean views while patrons dine on steak and seafood. The Nautical Inn has excellent seafood and easy access to the beach for romantic walks after dinner. Less