Greenwood State Beach(Greenwood Creek State Beach)

Located in the town of Elk, Greenwood State Beach is at the mouth of Greenwood Creek in the city of Elk Grove. During the 1800s and early 1900s, the town was named Greenwood after the famous Greenwood Pier on the north side of the beach that was used as a dock for shipping goods and for travelling to San Francisco. Greenwood State Beach welcomes dogs on leash and offers many amenities including restrooms, driftwoods, two rocks arches named Wharf Rock and Casket Rock, a visitor center, and a museum. If you are looking for additional amenities, Gunderson Rock is a beautiful rock island situated just offshore from the beach. There are a couple of fun activities at Greenwood State Beach including kayaking, hiking, and beachcombing. Getting to Greenwood State Beach is easy – the beach is at 6101 Shoreline Highway and you can park along the highway. After parking, you will need to climb down a well-graded trail to the beach.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 30-minute drive of Greenwood State Beach. The historic village of Mendocino is 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 Greenwood State Beach is the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum that features photos and antiques of the nearby area from the 1800s.

If you are looking for nearby attractions, there are many options within a 30-minute drive of Greenwood State Beach. The historic village of Mendocino is 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 Greenwood State Beach is the Greenwood Visitor Center Museum that features photos and antiques of the nearby area from the 1800s.

If you get hungry, you can drive 15 minutes to many restaurants near Greenwood State Beach. The American eatery 5200 Restaurant & Lounge serves many seafood dishes including oysters, shrimps, groupers, and shrimps at very reasonable prices. Albion River Inn Restaurant is an oceanfront Californian restaurant that offers incredible views of the Albion Cove and was awarded the Travellers’ Choice 2020 Award by Tripadvisor. Another great restaurant near Greenwood State Beach is Ledford House, a seaside eatery featuring Cal-Med cuisine, wines, and live jazz music.

If you are looking for a hotel near Greenwood State Beach, you can drive 18 minutes to many nearby hotels. The luxurious 4-Star pet-friendly hotel Heritage House Resort & Spa is spread across 37-acres and features a lounge, spa, fitness center, and restaurant. If you are looking for affordable hotels near Greenwood State Beach, the 3-Star Albion River Inn offers a couple of amenities including a bar, restaurant, and hiking tours – and the Fensalden Inn welcomes pets.