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

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Navarro BeachFree4.9
Where the Navarro River meets the ocean along Mendocino's scenic coast
Pudding Creek BeachFree4.8
A scenic sandy beach located beneath the historic Pudding Creek Trestle.
B Bryan PreserveFree4.7
Private African hoofstock wildlife sanctuary and lodging along California's coast
Briceland Vineyards$$4.7
Family owned boutique winery crafting small batch wines in Southern Humboldt
Van Damme State ParkFree4.7
Explore scenic coastal trails, lush redwoods, and a rare pygmy forest.
Goldeneye WineryFree4.6
Experience premium world-class Pinot Noir tastings in scenic Anderson Valley
Mendocino County Fairgrounds$4.6
Historic Boonville event grounds home to annual county fairs and camping
Little River State BeachFree4.5
Experience expansive sandy shores, gentle ocean tides, and coastal dunes.
Pacific Star Winery$$4.5
Coastal Mendocino winery perched above the ocean with dramatic cliffside views

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