Elk Creek Beach

Located in the town of Elk, Elk Creek Beach is a private and rocky beach situated on the south side of Mendocino County in the city of Elk Grove. There is a large pyramid-shaped rock at Elk Creek Beach adjacent to the point where Elk Creek meets the North Pacific Ocean.  Elk Creek Beach offers a couple of fun activities including kayaking and beach exploration. A private gated road along 8350 Shoreline Highway leads to Elk Creek Beach but is not accessible to the public. The only way to reach Elk Creek Beach is kayaking south from Greenwood State Beach.

If you are looking for attractions near Elk Creek Beach, you can drive 25 minutes to the historic village of Mendocino known for its cliffside trails, restaurants, galleries including the Mendocino Art Center, and the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum. If you like fishing, Point Arena Fishing Pier is a 330-feet long public pier and is a great spot for diving, kayaking, surfing, and fishing sea urchins, crabs, and salmons.  The historical Californian landmark Temple of Kwan Tai is a Chinese Taoist temple where visitors can learn about the history of Chinese Americans. Another great attraction near Elk Creek Beach is the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum that features photos and antiques of the nearby area from the 1800s.

If you are looking for attractions near Elk Creek Beach, you can drive 25 minutes to the historic village of Mendocino known for its cliffside trails, restaurants, galleries including the Mendocino Art Center, and the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum. If you like fishing, Point Arena Fishing Pier is a 330-feet long public pier and is a great spot for diving, kayaking, surfing, and fishing sea urchins, crabs, and salmons.  The historical Californian landmark Temple of Kwan Tai is a Chinese Taoist temple where visitors can learn about the history of Chinese Americans. Another great attraction near Elk Creek Beach is the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum that features photos and antiques of the nearby area from the 1800s.

If you get hungry, there are many restaurants within a 15-minute drive of Elk Creek Beach. The American vegetarian-friendly restaurant Flats Café serves chips, omelets, sandwiches, salads, bacon, and onion rings. Greenwood Pier Restaurant is a seafood restaurant with a nice menu that includes steaks, salads, wines, and desserts. Another great restaurant near Elk Creek Beach is the vegetarian-friendly Bridget Dolan's Pub & Dinner House that offers traditional American items including bangers and mash, bread pudding, homemade pizza, local craft brews, and imported wine.

If you are looking for a hotel near Elk Creek Beach, you can drive three minutes to the luxurious 4-Star pet-friendly hotel Elk Cove Inn & Spa featuring incredible views of the Mendocino village coast, a sauna, a spa, and hiking tours. Sandpiper House Bed and Breakfast is a 3-Star hotel that offers oceanfront rooms and suites. If you are looking for an affordable hotel near Elk Creek Beach, The Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins is a pet-friendly hotel.