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Elk
Once known as Greenwood, this tiny former logging town was renamed Elk by the postal service when someone realized there was another town in California called Greenwood. For such a small community (population 250), it sure has a booming tourist trade: six inns, four restaurants, and one authentic Irish pub. Its close proximity to the big tourist town of Mendocino, a mere 30-minute drive up the coast, is one reason for its popularity. Elk’s paramount appeal, however, is its dramatic shoreline; the series of immense sea stacks here creates one of the most awesome seascapes on the California coast.
- Lodging
| Lodgings | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Cove Inn & Spa | $$$ | |
| Greenwood Pier Inn & Cafe | $$ | |
| Griffin House Inn | $$ | |
| Harbor House Inn & Restaurant | $$$ |
$:Below $150/night
$$:$150-$250/night
$$$:$250-$350/night
$$$$:$350+/night
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