Elk
In this quiet town on the cliff above Greenwood Cove, just about every spot has a view of the rocky coastline and stunning Pacific sunsets. There's a museum, and few restaurants and inns do business here, but the main attraction is highly walkable Greenwood State Beach, accessed via a trail that starts across Highway 1 from the town's general store.
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