Greenwood State Beach Greenwood State Beach Greenwood State beach is found along the beautiful Mendocino County coast line. It's located approximately 15 mile north of Pt. Arena on highway 1. The visitor center is in the middle of town and was at one time the post office. In addition to the visitor center there are shops, store, and Inns.
Greenwood also offers beach access and a picturesque view of the pacific ocean.
The visitor center will open on weekends starting in March and provide a glimpse of what life was like in Greenwood in the late 1800s. Upon entry into the museum you are immediately drawn to the full was mural depicting the Greenwood wharf which was built by the L.E. White Lumber and which was destroyed by fire in 1938. The mural was painted by the well known muralist Michael Cole. This wharf had an unique design as it was built on a series of outcropping rocks into the ocean. The schooners would tie to the wharf while loading redwood lumber, tan bark, railroad ties and passengers all destined for San Francisco.