Greenwood State Beach Whale Watching Walk

NEW THIS YEAR!!!

Greenwood State Beach Whale Watching Walk

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Location: Greenwood State Beach Visitor Center & Museum, Elk

Cost: Free

RSVP: Please email ZGlyZWN0b3IgfCBtZW5kb3BhcmtzICEgb3Jn to reserve your spot!

Description:
Join California State Park Interpreter, Anica Williams, for a guided walk along the bluffs overlooking Greenwood State Beach. Binoculars provided to watch for the incredible Eastern Pacific Gray Whale. Discover more about our State Marine Mammal and their inspirational survival story! All ages welcome. Program will be canceled for rain, severe weather, or park closure.

Know Before You Go:

There are no restrooms at the Visitor Center, the nearest ones are at the Day Use Area, across from the Elk Store.

The trail includes uneven surfaces and is not currently ADA accessible.

Sturdy walking shoes and layered clothing are recommended.

Dogs are allowed on the trail on a 6-foot leash, but are not allowed inside the Visitor Center.

You may also like the following events from Mendocino Area Parks Association:

• Next Saturday, 7th March, 11:00 am, Whale Watching Station (Mendocino Headlands State Park) in Mendocino
• Next month, 14th March, 12:00 pm, Margarita Madness! in Littleriver
• Next month, 14th March, 02:00 pm, Whale Watching Walk at Van Damme State Park (Spring Ranch) in Mendocino

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Elk.