Things to do in Mendocino
Popular picks: Visit Mendocino Headlands State Park · Explore Point Cabrillo Light Station · Hike in Russian Gulch State Park · Tour local art galleries · Relax at Big River Beach · Whale watching tours · Visit the Mendocino Art Center · Take a scenic drive along Highway 1 · Attend the Mendocino Film Festival · Explore the local shops and boutiques · Take part in a wine tasting · Visit the historic Mendocino Village · Enjoy kayaking on Big River · Explore the botanical gardens · Take a guided nature walk · Participate in local workshops and classes
Navarro BeachFree4.9Where the Navarro River meets the ocean along Mendocino's scenic coast
Black Sands BeachFree4.8Dramatic black pebble shores along Northern California's rugged Lost Coast
Gualala Point Regional ParkFree4.8Coastal park where the Gualala River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Mendocino Coast State ParkFree4.8Explore dramatic coastal cliffs and sweeping ocean views along the headlands
Pudding Creek BeachFree4.8A scenic sandy beach located beneath the historic Pudding Creek Trestle.
B Bryan PreserveFree4.7Private African hoofstock wildlife sanctuary and lodging along California's coast
Briceland Vineyards$$4.7Family owned boutique winery crafting small batch wines in Southern Humboldt
Lost Coast TrailFree4.7Discover breathtaking coastal wilderness along California's untouched Lost Coast Trail.
Van Damme State ParkFree4.7Explore scenic coastal trails, lush redwoods, and a rare pygmy forest.
Goldeneye WineryFree4.6Experience premium world-class Pinot Noir tastings in scenic Anderson Valley
Mendocino County Fairgrounds$4.6Historic Boonville event grounds home to annual county fairs and camping
Little River State BeachFree4.5Experience expansive sandy shores, gentle ocean tides, and coastal dunes.
Pacific Star Winery$$4.5Coastal Mendocino winery perched above the ocean with dramatic cliffside views
Glass BeachFree4.2A famous Mendocino coastline destination covered in colorful smooth sea glass
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