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
Mendocino County Museum$4.9Discover rich logging heritage and regional history in Mendocino County
Navarro BeachFree4.9Where the Navarro River meets the ocean along Mendocino's scenic coast
Sea Ranch ChapelFree4.9An organic architectural wonder along Northern California's scenic coastal highway
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 Botanical Gardens$$4.8A scenic oceanfront floral haven where manicured plant collections meet coastal bluffs
Mendocino Coast State ParkFree4.8Explore dramatic coastal cliffs and sweeping ocean views along the headlands
Point Arena Lighthouse$4.8Discover sweeping Pacific Ocean views at historic Point Arena Lighthouse.
Pudding Creek BeachFree4.8A scenic sandy beach located beneath the historic Pudding Creek Trestle.
Lost Coast TrailFree4.7Discover breathtaking coastal wilderness along California's untouched Lost Coast Trail.
Point Cabrillo Light StationFree4.7Explore a historic restored California lighthouse set along rugged ocean cliffs
Little River State BeachFree4.5Experience expansive sandy shores, gentle ocean tides, and coastal dunes.
Glass BeachFree4.2A famous Mendocino coastline destination covered in colorful smooth sea glass
Branscomb RoadFreeA scenic winding road connecting Highway 101 with the rugged California coast.
Mendocino Village$Historic coastal village featuring restored Victorian architecture and dramatic ocean views.
Shoreline HighwayFreeExperience breathtaking Pacific Ocean vistas along Mendocino's scenic coastal highway.
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