State Beach · California

Greenwood State Beach

Location: Mendocino County, California
Nearest town: 20.7 miles northwest of Boonville
Type: State Beach

About Greenwood State Beach

The beach is also known as Elk Beach, named for the unincorporated village of Elk where it sits. It covers 47 acres along Highway 1, north of Point Arena. The shoreline is protected as state land, preserving this stretch of California coast for public access.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Greenwood State Beach is in Mendocino County, California, 20.7 miles northwest of Boonville. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.