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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Cypress GroveFree4.8
Experience breathtaking cliffside vistas and peaceful trails in scenic Mendocino.
Gualala Point Regional ParkFree4.8
Coastal park where the Gualala River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Mendocino Coast State ParkFree4.8
Explore dramatic coastal cliffs and sweeping ocean views along the headlands
Mendocino Headlands State ParkFree4.8
Dramatic coastal cliffs, scenic ocean trails, and serene Northern California beaches.
Russian Gulch State ParkFree4.8
Explore coastal redwoods, dramatic ocean headlands, and a lush waterfall.
Van Damme State ParkFree4.7
Explore scenic coastal trails, lush redwoods, and a rare pygmy forest.
Mendocino Woodlands State ParkFree
Nestled in ancient coastal redwoods, a historic retreat and park destination.
Point Arena CoveFree
A scenic Mendocino coastal cove featuring ocean views, fishing, and surfing

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