State Park · California, United States

Greenwood State Beach

Greenwood State Beach is a state park in California, United States, established in 1978.

Greenwood State Beach
Greenwood State Beach.

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Park facts

Park typeState Park
LocationMendocino, California, United States
Established1978
Coordinates39.1306° N, 123.7190° W
Managed byCalifornia state park system

Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.

About Greenwood State Beach

Greenwood State Beach, also known as Elk Beach, is a state-protected beach of California, United States. It is located in the unincorporated village of Elk in Mendocino County. It is located about 15 miles (24 km) north of Point Arena on Highway 1. The 47-acre (19 ha) park was established in 1978.

Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.

Planning your visit

Getting there

Nearest townPoint Arena, California
Getting thereabout 15 miles north of Point Arena

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Greenwood State Beach?

Greenwood State Beach is in California, United States (39.1306° N, 123.7190° W).

When was Greenwood State Beach established?

Greenwood State Beach was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.

How do I get to Greenwood State Beach?

The nearest town is Point Arena, California. about 15 miles north of Point Arena.

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