Greenwood State Beach

Greenwood State Beach
Greenwood State Beach and islands
Map showing the location of Greenwood State Beach
Map showing the location of Greenwood State Beach
Map showing the location of Greenwood State Beach
Map showing the location of Greenwood State Beach
LocationMendocino County, California, United States
Nearest cityElk, California
Coordinates39°7′50″N 123°43′10″W / 39.13056°N 123.71944°W / 39.13056; -123.71944
Area47 acres (19 ha)
Established1978
Governing bodyCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation

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.[1]

  1. ^ "California State Park System Statistical Report: Fiscal Year 2009/10" (PDF). California State Parks: 22. Retrieved 2012-01-24. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)