Greenwood State Beach
Greenwood State Beach is located in the tiny town of Elk where Greenwood Creek flows into the ocean. Greenwood...
Beaches in Elk
Navarro Beach
Navarro Beach is located at the mouth of the Navarro River in Mendocino County. It’s part of Navarro River...
Elk Creek Beach
Elk Creek Beach is at the bottom of Elk Creek Gulch south of the small Mendocino County town of...
Explore Elk
Nearby Hotels
Harbor House Inn
The remote Harbor House Inn sits perched high above the ocean with spectacular coastal views. Close to Mendocino, this...
Elk Cove Inn & Spa
Elk Cove Inn and Spa is located in the small town of Elk on the coast of Mendocino County....
Nearby Attractions
Elk General Store
The Elk Store is a lot of things. It’s a deli, coffee shop, and small grocery store. It is...
Navarro River Redwoods State Park
Navarro River Redwoods State Park is a 14 mile long linear state park that follows the banks of Navarro...
Greenwood State Beach Visitor Center & Museum
If you drive the Mendocino Coast on Highway 1, be sure to stop in at the Greenwood State Beach Visitor...
About Elk
Filled with a number of Bed and Breakfasts, the small town of Elk provides a true small town feel. This former lumber town even includes a Visitor Center showing what it was like in the lumber camps and homes of the day. For beach access and prime views head to Greenwood State Beach. Navarro Beach offers some of the best camping in the area, with sites at the mouth of the Navarro River on the ocean. Expect to find natural caves, as well as cliffs and shallow pools perfect for families to explore.
