State park

Greenwood State Beach

Greenwood State Beach is a state park in Mendocino County, California, 15 miles from Point Arena. Hours: Open Daily from 6:00am - One hour after Sunset Vistior Center: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 12:30pm - 4:00pm March - November.

Greenwood State Beach
Photo: MARELBU, CC BY 3.0

Greenwood State Beach map

Greenwood State Beach boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Sites can be reserved in advance.
Hours: Open Daily from 6:00am - One hour after Sunset Vistior Center: 8:00am - 12:00pm & 12:30pm - 4:00pm March - November.
No, day use at Greenwood State Beach does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Greenwood State Beach is 15 miles from Point Arena. It is 15 miles from Point Arena.
Visitor Center: March - November Winter Hours 10:00am - 2:00pm Connect with California State Parks Sign up to receive the latest news directly to your email (as of September 28, 2026).
Yes, dogs are allowed at Greenwood State Beach.

Before you go

Greenwood State Beach is 15 miles from Point Arena. It is 15 miles from Point Arena.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Camping at Greenwood State Beach

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

  • Feature Hiking Trails
  • Feature Parking
  • Feature Picnic Areas
  • Feature Camping
  • Feature Visitor Center
  • Feature Beach

Public lands next to Greenwood State Beach

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.