Elk, California Area Information

n ariel view of the property is shown here. Approximate boundaries are everything north (left) of the creek between the road and the bluff-top.
   The Mendocino coast is characterized by breathtaking ocean and land-side scenery, beautiful beaches with abundant public access, charming villages and a wonderful variety of restaurants.
   
Three miles south of the property, you will find the village of Elk California. It is home to several B&Bs, The Elk Garage, The Elk (grocery) Store, Bridget Dolan's Irish Pub. The Greenwood Pier Cafe and Queenie's Roadhouse. Great Day in Elk is a community event celebrated each August features a parade down Highway 1, food, drink, a silent auction of local crafts, art and wine as well as contests and games for the kids. A dinner dance rounds out this most enjoyable day. The Elk Beach state park provides access to a beautiful, uncrowded beach.
   
Three miles north of the property at the intersection of Highways 1 and 128 you will find the Navarro State Beach. Here you can swim in the river, watch osprey hunt for fish or beach comb. It is one of many nearby state and county beaches providing ocean access.
   
Thirteen miles north of the property is the charming victorian village of Mendocino. Famed for its art center, numerous galleries, hotels, B&Bs and restaurants. The town features many fine shops including a full-service hardware store, upscale groceries, a great book store, several banks and an assortment of bakeries, pubs and other shopping. Mendocino is home the the Mendocino Music Festival held each summer in a large tent on the Mendocino headlands.
   

Twenty three miles north is Fort Bragg. Here you will find many restaurants, chain and gourmet food shopping, hotels, several full-service lumber and hardware outlets, a brew-pub or two, miniature golf, a multiplex theater and a bowling alley.

Fort Bragg is home to the Skunk Train (steam excursions into the redwoods) and the picturesque Noyo Harbor where you can buy fresh crab and salmon. Fort Bragg also hosts the world famous Mendocino Botanical Garden shown to the left.

 

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however preparer, Century 21 Fort Bragg Realty, and seller cannot be responsible for errors or omissions.
 
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