What to do…
Hikes
Mendocino Headlands State Park (relaxing coastal walk)
Russian Gulch State Park (coastal trail and forest trail that leads to a waterfall)
Montgomery Woods (45 min. inland but well worth the drive to see some of the largest redwoods)
Van Damme State Park (Fern Canyon hike)
Activities
Horseback Riding with Tobi from Ross Ranch (most beautiful beach ride)
Explore the quaint town of Mendocino (shops & restaurants)
Big River Beach
Visit the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Rent a Canoe/Kayak
Pacific Star Winery (winery right on the ocean)
Wine Tasting in the Anderson Valley (our favs are Navarro, Pennyroyal, and Scharffenberger for champagne)
Ride the Skunk Train or Rent the Railbikes
Where to eat…
Restaurants
Little River Inn (Grab a bite and drink at the ocean view bar)
Cafe Beaujolais (fine dining)
The Harbor House (2 Michelin Star Chef)
The Brickery (wood fired pizzas in the gardens of Cafe Beaujolais)
Good Life Cafe (breakfast, brunch, and lunch)
Patterson’s (Irish Pub)
Princess Seafood (market & restaurant with fresh seafood from our local fisherwomen)
Fog Eater (Vegan and Vegetarian)
Sea Pal’s (Fish and Chips)
Noyo Harbor Inn (breakfast/brunch & dinner)
Los Gallitos (Mexican food)
The Elk Store (Sandwiches)
Coffee Shops and Bars
Dick’s Bar (dive bar with ocean views)
45070 Main St, Mendocino, CA 95460
Patterson’s (Irish Pub)
The Waiting Room (coffee shop during the day & bar at night at Cafe Beaujolais)
Local tourism website at www.visitmendocino.com