Elk

Greenwood Creek Beach

Good for Relax

6.8

/ 10 Good

#331 out of 385
in California

About

Greenwood Creek Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 331th place out of 385 beaches in the California region 202.3 km away from its center, the city of Sacramento. It is one of the beaches of Elk settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Greenwood Creek Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Historical

+18 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

4.4 M/S

Wind

+12 ^oC

Water temperature

2.1 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Tolerable

5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Greenwood Creek Beach is located in California within Elk, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Wow! The water at this beach is absolutely stunning, even clearer than Carmel. Although the area near the waves can be a bit harsh on your feet due to the presence of numerous big and small sharp rocks, it doesn't take away from the overall amazing experience. Additionally, there are plenty of gorgeous arches to admire, and surprisingly, there aren't many people around."

Bex T.

"It was absolutely amazing! We drove from one coast to the other and couldn't resist the urge to touch the ocean in California. Luckily, there's parking right next to the pathway, making it super convenient to trek down to the shore. A local informed us that there was also a path to go up for a breathtaking eagle view, but due to time constraints, we only had the chance to do..."

Lisbeth Hudson

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12 accomodations nearby

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380m from the beach

Excellent

Elk Cove Inn & Spa

Inn

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Elk

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350m from center

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1.1km from the beach

Elk Mid-Century

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Elk

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980m from center

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1.2km from the beach

Ocean Song

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Elk

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1.5km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Elk Rock Beach Cottage

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Elk

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2km from center

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Oceanfront Irish Beach Home Private Beach Access!

11.3km from the beach

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Oceanfront Irish Beach Home Private Beach Access!

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Elk

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11.6km from center

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11.5km from the beach

Albion Ridge Overlook

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Elk

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11.3km from center

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12.1km from the beach

Bad

Albion Garden Cottage

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Elk

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11.8km from center

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12.2km from the beach

Creekside Chalet with Hidden Spa and Private Beach!

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Elk

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12.4km from center

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14.8km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

The Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins

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Located at nearest locality

Elk

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14.6km from center

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15.8km from the beach

Buckhorn Bungalow

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Elk

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15.5km from center

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15.8km from the beach

Very good

Inn at Buckhorn Cove

Inn

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Elk

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15.6km from center

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15.8km from the beach

Excellent

Seafoam Lodge

Inn

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Elk

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15.6km from center

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
occupancy
- Deserted even in high season
sharks
- High prevalence of sharks
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

FOB• 39.2km
Elk• 6 min walk
Mendocino Model Rail...• 36.2km

Localities

Elk• 400m
Sacramento• 202.3km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Greenwood Creek Beach?

The coastline of Greenwood Creek Beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Greenwood Creek Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Greenwood Creek Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Greenwood Creek Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Greenwood Creek Beach is fully protected from waves.

Is the Greenwood Creek Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Greenwood Creek Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Greenwood Creek Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Greenwood Creek Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Greenwood Creek Beach?

There are 8 places to stay in the Greenwood Creek Beach area.

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How far is the Greenwood Creek Beach from parking?

The Greenwood Creek Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Greenwood Creek Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Greenwood Creek Beach is August. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is December with air temperature 13°C and water 12°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Greenwood Creek Beach (California) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Greenwood Creek Beach (California) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.