Del Norte County is California's northwesternmost county, located on the Pacific coast south of Oregon. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 27,507. The county seat is Crescent City, the county's only incorporated city. The county is bordered by the state of Oregon to the north. Del Norte County is noted for its redwood forests and the wild Smith River National Recreation Area. Del Norte County is California's northwesternmost county, located on the Pacific coast south of Oregon. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 27,507. The county seat is Crescent City, the county's only incorporated city. The county is bordered by the state of Oregon to the north