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
Albion River BridgeFree4.9Historic wooden trestle bridge offering dramatic California coastal highway views
Fern CanyonFree4.9Explore a scenic fern-filled canyon trail through California coastal redwoods
Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society$$4.9Explore detailed historic train layouts showcasing Mendocino Coast logging history
Mendocino County Museum$4.9Discover rich logging heritage and regional history in Mendocino County
Navarro BeachFree4.9Where the Navarro River meets the ocean along Mendocino's scenic coast
Sea Ranch ChapelFree4.9An organic architectural wonder along Northern California's scenic coastal highway
Cypress GroveFree4.8Experience breathtaking cliffside vistas and peaceful trails in scenic Mendocino.
Gualala Point Regional ParkFree4.8Coastal park where the Gualala River meets the Pacific Ocean.
Gualala RiverFree4.8Discover serene waters and coastal views along Northern California's Gualala River
Humboldt Redwoods State ParkFree4.8Explore majestic ancient redwoods along California's historic Avenue of the Giants
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens$$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
Mendocino County Historical SocietyFree4.8Discover local history through extensive archives and historic exhibits in Ukiah.
Mendocino Headlands State ParkFree4.8Dramatic coastal cliffs, scenic ocean trails, and serene Northern California beaches.
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.
Russian Gulch State ParkFree4.8Explore coastal redwoods, dramatic ocean headlands, and a lush waterfall.
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
Fort Bragg Coastal TrailFree4.7Walk along scenic ocean bluffs on Fort Bragg's accessible coastal trail.
Kelley House MuseumFree4.7Discover Mendocino's rich coastal history inside a charming restored Victorian home.
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
Scenic DriveFree4.7Take in peaceful rural vistas along this scenic Mendocino County roadway.
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