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Mendocino, California City Guide

For over 20 years, Pamela Lanier's Mendocino, California Travel Guide has been your connection to Mendocino's tourism community with invaluable details on local attractions, restaurants, shopping, museums, history, outdoor recreation and more.

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Mendocino Adventure Travel

Tours in Mendocino County Enjoy a variety of fun tours that cater to every interest and every member of the family – young and old.

Mendocino Attractions

MAC home page The Mendocino Art Center offers one of the few venues where young Mendocino County artists can showcase their work.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Running from Highway One to the Pacific, Mendocino Coast Botanical
Point Arena Lighthouse Magnificent historic lighthouse in an absolutely spectacular
Mendocino Adventure Ropes Course Challenge/Ropes Course, Teambuilding Workshops, Staff Retreat
Point Arena Lighthouse Magnificent historic lighthouse in an absolutely spectacular
Glass Beach Spend a day collecting glass and exploring the many tide pools
Noyo Harbor Fishing charters, kayaking, whale watching trips, restaurant
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Running from Highway One to the Pacific, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Dolphin Isle Marina Marina, RV campground and Deli on the Noyo River.
Skunk Train Come ride the Skunk Train
Mendo Wine Tours Mendocino and area Wine Tours
Thanksgiving Coffee Co. Visit Thanksgiving Coffee Co. for a tour of one of Northern California's coffee houses
Point Arena Lighthouse Magnificent historic lighthouse in an absolutely spectacular
Things to do on the (Mendocino) Coast Fun, fun, and more fun
Mendo Wine Tours Guide to Mendocino wine tours
Little River Inn Golf Course An unexpected challenge awaits golfers here at Little River
Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf Gorgeous 18 hole Miniature Golf Course, Arcade, Pool & Air Hockey

Mendocino City Guide

County of Mendocino Web Site Spectacular ocean views and charming Victorian Villages dot the scenic Mendocino Coastline of Northern California.
Chamber of Commerce Fort Bragg – Mendocino Chamber of Commerce
Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce - Mendocino County Film Office Visitor Center for Mendocino Chamber: Mendocino County Film Office
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

Mendocino Dining Guide

Mendocino Restaurants, Pubs & Wineries Mendocino dining includes everything from fine dining to casual cafés. Take-out delis offer selections for picnics by the ocean or among the redwoods while world-class restaurants provide gourmet fireside dining.

Mendocino Events

Annual Crab and Wine Days Mendocino County's annual celebration of Dungeness Crab - dozens of crab feeds, cruises and demonstrations, crabcake cook-off, wine competition, and plenty of down home fun! Book lodging and buy tickets early for Mendocino County's most popular festival of the year!
Call for Artists Lake County Sculpture Walk EcoArts: Lake County Sculpture Walk
Annual Wine and Mushroom Festival Come to Mendocino County and experience the beautiful, mysterious world of Wild Mushrooms. Guided mushroom forays, cooking classes, wine and mushroom pairings, barrel tastings, exhibits, and lectures. Discover the bounty that only the rain can bring.
Mendocino and Fort Bragg Whale Festivals Whale watching walks and cruises, wine/beer and chowder tastings, arts and crafts fairs, fun runs, children's activities, more.
Redwood Coast Whale and Jazz Festival 3 Day Jazz Fest and Gray Whale Festival. Dinner & Jazz, Brunch & Jazz events. Seafood Chowder, Beer & Wine Tasting.
Spring Garden Events Rhododendrons along the coast. Private Garden tours around the County. Check our Calendar for "Gardens" events
Hopland Passport Festival showing nearly a dozen wineries in this beautiful "gateway" town.
Boonville Beer Festival Major American brew fest - dozens of western US microbreweries, music and fun.
Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival Premier American Pinot Noir region and one of America's most beautiful rustic valleys.
Wild Iris Folk Festival Festival of Local and World Folk & Bluegrass Music.
Mendocino Wine Affair Our county's big annual wine event. Tasting in beautiful Valley Oaks gardens, auction, dinner under the stars.
A Taste of Redwood Valley Festival of Mendocino's "off-the-beaten-path" wine region.
Mendocino Music Festival Big Tent festival on the bluff in Mendocino Village - classical, chamber, opera, blues, world music.
Solfest At Hopland's Solar Living Center - celebrate renewable energy and green products. Lively "spunky" national speakers.
Winesong! Premier Wine Auction and Tasting of the year. In the beautiful Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
Hopland Passport Fall Festival showing nearly a dozen wineries in this beautiful "gateway" town.
Wine and Mushroom Fest Ten day Community Celebration at start of Wild Mushroom Season.
Ten day Community Celebration at start of Wild Mushroom Season. Historic Inns in coast hamlets bring back Victorian Christmas Cheer.

Mendocino Outdoor Recreation

Parks in Mendocino The Park System in Mendocino includes State parks, County parks and some private parks.
Mendocino Woodlands Camp The Park is a National Historic Landmark built in the 1930s, nestled in 700 acres of redwood trees, ferns, and glades along both sides of the Little North Fork of the Big River near Mendocino.

Mendocino Recreation

The Skunk Train The Skunk line runs 40 miles from Fort Bragg on the coast to Willits on US Highway 101. Along the way, the tracks cross some 30 bridges & trestles & pass through 2 deep mountain tunnels.

Mendocino Restaurants

Restaurant 955 Ukiah California, French, Seafood
Cafe Beaujolais Fine Dining, California
Heritage House Fine Dining, American Contemporary
Litter River Inn Fine Dining, California
Mendocino Restaurant / Dining Directory A comprehensive directory of restaurants – dining in the Mendocino Area

Mendocino Shopping

Thanksgiving Coffee Co. Visit Thanksgiving Coffee Co. for tour of one of Northern California
MacCallum House A favorite of locals the Grey Whale Bar has wonderful organics
Dolphin Isle Marina Marina, RV campground and Deli on the Noyo River.
Rainbow, America's Country Store This is a country store serving rural homeowners.
Mendocino Adventure Ropes Course Challenge/Ropes Course, Teambuilding Workshops, Staff Retreat
Mendocino Coast Shopping A comprehensive shopping directory of the Mendocino area.

Mendocino State Parks

Mendocino Headlands State Park The park features grass-covered headlands and a beach, with access from the mouth of the Big River south of Mendocino.

Mendocino Travel / Tourism

Wine Routes In Mendocino County - Gomendo.com Gain insight into California wine and vacation ideas, including tips on travel, lodging, wine, dining, recreation, events and attractions1
Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Lighthouse The combination lighthouse and fog signal building resembles a small church with a 47-foot octagonal tower attached to the eastern end of the small one and a half story building.

Bed and Breakfasts in Mendocino, California

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Featured B&B
Country Inn
Fort Bragg, CA

The Country Inn Bed and Breakfast, located in Fort Bragg on the Mendocino coast, invites you to "be our guests."

Featured B&B
Agate Cove Inn
Mendocino, CA

Perched on a bluff above the Pacific Ocean, Agate Cove Inn delivers a breathtaking view of the sea and rugged headlands. Our Farmhouse and cottages are set on two acres of beautiful coastal gardens, and 100-year-old cypress trees frame the property.

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