If you are looking for a unique beach town near New Orleans, we think you are going to love exploring this place. Although the area has been through a lot since Hurricane Rita, it’s still an awesome place to visit.

Rutherford Beach is found in central Cameron Parish, about a four hour drive from New Orleans.
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When you get there, you'll be greeted by the calming waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Lots of beautiful shells can be found here, and it's a great place to explore the waters that surround.
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The beach is found south of the communities of Oak Grove and Creole, near the Mermentau River. This gives you plenty of opportunity to paddle around this area.

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What's so special about the beaches here is how you will probably have the place to yourself.
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This makes for some really gorgeous sunsets that you just wouldn't be able to catch anywhere else.
As summer winds down, the opportunity to soak up the sun is something truly special.
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We think you are going to fall in love with this place. To get there, From Lake Charles drive south on Highway 27, continue south on Highway 82 to Oak Grove; turn west on Trosclair Road; go 1.5 miles to turn south on Rutherford Beach Road; go 2 miles to the beach.
Discover one of Louisiana's best kept secrets and fall in love with all this area has to offer.
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We think you'll have an amazing weekend that you won't soon forget--and don't forget to explore Lake Charles while you are at it!

We think you are going to love this beach. It’s a beautiful place and a great way to reconnect to nature. Let us know how your trip goes in the comments! We love to hear from you.

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