Guidebook for Elk & the surrounding area (the coast and Anderson Valley)
Food Scene
Sacred Rock Inn - newly opened - offering breakfast, lunch and dinner - so far so good - a bit on the pricy side... beautiful grounds, and friendly staff, mostly from Indiana?!
https://sacredrockinn.com/dining/greenwood-restaurant/
Great food and coffee at this locals place - outdoor seating
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good Life Cafe
10483 Lansing StGreat food and coffee at this locals place - outdoor seating
always a great time and good food! check their facebook page or website for details http://laurensgoodfood.com/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lauren's
14081 CA-128always a great time and good food! check their facebook page or website for details http://laurensgoodfood.com/
A great stop for sweets and espresso - check for their hours before going (usually closed Monday and Tuesdays)
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Franny's Cup & Saucer
213 Main StA great stop for sweets and espresso - check for their hours before going (usually closed Monday and Tuesdays)
newly opened site - now offering breakfast, lunch and dinner - so far so good - dinner is a bit on the pricy side - beautiful grounds and friendly staff -
Sacred Rock Inn
5920 California 1newly opened site - now offering breakfast, lunch and dinner - so far so good - dinner is a bit on the pricy side - beautiful grounds and friendly staff -
serving lunch and dinner - pricy, heard it is good - haven't tried it yet -
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harbor House Inn
5600 CA-1serving lunch and dinner - pricy, heard it is good - haven't tried it yet -
food is good - service isn't super warm and fuzzy but a good choice if you are in a pinch - I recommend the fish tacos
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rollerville Cafe
22900 Shoreline Hwyfood is good - service isn't super warm and fuzzy but a good choice if you are in a pinch - I recommend the fish tacos
Drinks & Nightlife
Full of local character, characters and the drinks are cheap! Awesome views of the ocean - got at sunset.
Beacon Light By The Sea
7401 CA-1Full of local character, characters and the drinks are cheap! Awesome views of the ocean - got at sunset.
Cafe Beaujolais
Great coffee, wifi and atmosphere! Pastries are amazing - freshly made onsite
Parks & Nature
My all time favorite beach - a short walk down a pretty well maintained fire road.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenwood State Beach
My all time favorite beach - a short walk down a pretty well maintained fire road.
B Bryan Preserve
130 Riverside DrA fun outing in a great area
Incredible old growth redwood forest - one of the few places you can stand under these giants - a must see!!
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hendy Woods State Park
18599 Philo Greenwood RdIncredible old growth redwood forest - one of the few places you can stand under these giants - a must see!!
A fairly new National Monument - Beautiful, a must see! Lots of flat walking trails along the bluffs with beautiful views and hidden beaches - I can tell you about a killer huckleberry patch if you are here in Sept/ Oct - there should be a walking trail in the binder in the room
https://www.blm.gov/visit/point-arena-stornetta-unit
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tierras públicas de Point Arena-Stornetta
A fairly new National Monument - Beautiful, a must see! Lots of flat walking trails along the bluffs with beautiful views and hidden beaches - I can tell you about a killer huckleberry patch if you are here in Sept/ Oct - there should be a walking trail in the binder in the room
https://www.blm.gov/visit/point-arena-stornetta-unit
A beautiful bluff top walk (no beach access) even on a foggy day it is lovely
And be sure to check out the other hidden and magical Mendocino Land Trust trails and beaches
https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/trails/southern-coastal-trails/pelican-bluffs-trail/
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pelican Bluffs
A beautiful bluff top walk (no beach access) even on a foggy day it is lovely
And be sure to check out the other hidden and magical Mendocino Land Trust trails and beaches
https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/trails/southern-coastal-trails/pelican-bluffs-trail/
Yet another great but short walk along the bluffs with a great big bench to sit and contemplate... https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/trails/central-coastal-trails/navarro-point-trail/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Navarro Point Preserve and Scenic Trail
1401 Shoreline HwyYet another great but short walk along the bluffs with a great big bench to sit and contemplate... https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/trails/central-coastal-trails/navarro-point-trail/
beautiful spot with amazing trails and views - see map: https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Microsites/Regional%20Parks/Documents/Pre-2022/List%20of%20Parks/gualala-point-park/gualala-point-park-map.pdf
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gualala Point Regional Park
California 1beautiful spot with amazing trails and views - see map: https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Microsites/Regional%20Parks/Documents/Pre-2022/List%20of%20Parks/gualala-point-park/gualala-point-park-map.pdf
Noyo Center For MARINE Science
338 N Main StGreat displays of the local Ocean life, including an Orca skeleton!
Arts & Culture
A great selection of local art - jewelry, painting, photos, sculpture, wood working, ceramics, etc.
Artists Collective in Elk
6031 CA-1A great selection of local art - jewelry, painting, photos, sculpture, wood working, ceramics, etc.
Shopping
A great small store with tasty deli sandwiches - I recommend the hoagie bread and the mendo mix (Mendocino mustard and mayo) with your favorite fillings. There is a nice selection of tasteful gifts and local wines as well. Limit hours and selection - check website for details https://www.theelkstore.com/
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elk Store
6101 CA-1A great small store with tasty deli sandwiches - I recommend the hoagie bread and the mendo mix (Mendocino mustard and mayo) with your favorite fillings. There is a nice selection of tasteful gifts and local wines as well. Limit hours and selection - check website for details https://www.theelkstore.com/
A nice sections of home, garden and gifts... with local books, art and products. check website for details https://www.instagram.com/matsonmercantile/?hl=en
Matson Mercantile
6061 CA-1A nice sections of home, garden and gifts... with local books, art and products. check website for details https://www.instagram.com/matsonmercantile/?hl=en
Sightseeing
my sister's business - she is great and her horses are awesome - highly recommend - beach rides are the most popular
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ross Ranch
28300 Philo Greenwood Rdmy sister's business - she is great and her horses are awesome - highly recommend - beach rides are the most popular