Greenwood State Beach on California's Mendocino coast in the town of Elk, combines a rugged beach and bluffs with the remnants of a coastal logging town.
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Coastal Bluff Views
A stroll through the bluffs above Greenwood State Beach rewards visitors with spectacular views of the rocky shore below. Scenic Cuffy's Cove has a colorful history!
Great Walking Beach
The beach itself is excellent for walking. The surf is hypnotic and hides treasures in the sand.
Abundant "Wild" Flowers
During the spring and summer months, the bluffs above the beach support spectacular flowers.
Historic Logging Town
Greenwood State Beach keeps the name that the town of Elk had when it was an early 19th Century logging town. The town now hosts a museum dedicated to that era which is associated with the park. The picturesque Greenwood Community Church was built in 1892.