Greenwood Creek State Beach
4.8★ · 69 Google ratings, California
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 yd away · free
Walk
80 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 225 yd away
Cost
Free
Water
59°F
Map of Greenwood Creek State Beach
Guide
Good to know
Bring a camera for driftwood and caves
The beach features notable driftwood structures, sea caves, and rock arches worth exploring and photographing.
Visit for solitude and scenery
This beach consistently draws few visitors despite excellent coastal views and easy access.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2017–2026
Wear sturdy shoes for rocks
The beach near the surf has large and sharp rocks that are rough on feet.
Plan for a half-mile downhill hike
The trail from parking to beach is short but requires decent walking ability and good footwear.
Check for fog in early morning
Fog commonly rolls in during early hours and can obscure views until it lifts mid-morning.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
60°F · clear
Water
59°F
Waves
6.6 ft · 10 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NNW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
4 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 06:35 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:17 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:54 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 5:38 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 California 95432
🅿 Parking 300 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 80 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 225 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Greenwood Creek State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Greenwood Creek State Beach?
80 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Greenwood Creek State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 225 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
