The Explorer's Guide to Mendocino County Find your happy in Mendocino County!

Start a vacation or weekend by packing a bag and heading to a destination with so many great places to explore and adventures to have. No matter where you come from, your first impression of Mendocino County is one of outstanding natural beauty: a drive into the county from the north reveals redwood and ; from the east, travel through rolling hills to the promise of the ocean; and from the south, spy verdant vineyards and the blue and gold of distant mountains. This is what we offer… a promise of awe at the foot of a redwood tree, a gasp at the sight of a breaching whale, a sigh of pleasure from a sip of wine, hand-crafted from century-old vines… and our welcome.

The county’s large geographical area is broadly divided into distinct areas, each with their own unique characteristics and commonalities found in fine wining and dining, outdoor recreation, and experiences. Contents 2 Coastline 8 12 Heartland 16 Stay A While 26 Try Our Liquid Assets 34 Festive Flavors 38 Bring the Kids! 44 Parks & Recreation 48 Bring a Friend 52 Fairytale I Do’s 56 Fun by the Dozen 62 X Marks the Spot

Photography Courtesy of: Mimi Gibion, Harbor House, Goldeneye, Lucile Lawrence, Randy Lutge/Joyce Perlman, Bob McClenahan, Brendan McGuigan, Mendocino Grove, Aubrie Pick, Max Whittaker Coastline 3 Coastline Wild and scenic is an understated description of Mendocino County’s coastline. From the placid mouth of the Garcia to the towering mountains of the Lost to the quaint village of Mendocino, the coastal region invites you to revel in its landscape and history. Sometimes shrouded by a fine layer of ocean fog and other times crystal clear, the coast offers a bevy of B&Bs and inns appealing to couples in search of a quiet getaway, while families feel at home at a vacation rental or kid-friendly hotel/motel. With beaches galore all the way up the coast, there’s plenty of relaxing, paddling, whale and seal watching, and hiking for all ages.

Albion Once a thriving logging “doghole” on the coast, Albion teemed with activity from the late 1800s into the early part of the 20th century. At low tide, you can still see remnants of the 1,200-foot long railroad that stretched out into Albion Bay. Nowadays, the village has just 168 inhabitants, some of whom live in the two lanes of original houses perched above the south side of the .

On the north side of the iconic Albion River Bridge—the only wooden trestle bridge remaining on 1—drive down to the beach and check out the bridge close up. The bridge is 1,000 feet long, stands 170 feet high and, in 2017, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Caspar Bounded on three sides by state parks, Caspar is home to the 1909 Station to the south, Jug Handle State Natural Reserve to the north, and its coast forms Caspar Headlands State Beach.

4 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Coastline Elk Head south from Albion on crossing the at its mouth and you’ll enter the bustling metropolis of Elk (pop. 208). This tiny town actually has two names: Greenwood and Elk. The original moniker of Greenwood originated with the four brothers who founded the settlement around 1852. However, when the town grew large enough to need a post office in 1887, they discovered the name had already been taken. A herd of local elk provided the inspiration for a new name and so the town became Elk. Today, a sign hangs near the old post office door that reads “Elk Post Office, Greenwood, .”

Watch for whales from the clifftops above Greenwood State Beach, cruise the two cemeteries in town, drink in the views of Cuffey’s Cove, and take a history lesson at the museum.

Fort Bragg The biggest little city on the Mendocino coast, Fort Bragg is home to the world-famous Skunk Train line with its trains and railbikes, the extraordinary Glass Beach, and plenty of ocean views from the Noyo Headlands Trail that stretches the entire length of the town. At the spectacular Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, trails wind through 47 breathtaking acres of flora, native forests, and wildflowers. Some of its rhododendrons are more than 20 feet tall.

A one-time lumber company throughway, the Old Haul Road starts at Pudding Creek Bridge and runs north to Ten Mile River in MacKerricher State Park, passing Lake Cleone, tidepools, and basking seals. Just east of Fort Bragg, 50,000-acre Jackson Demonstration State Forest boasts groves of old-growth redwoods, as well as interpretive walks and miles of trails.

Downtown Fort Bragg bustles with specialty retail shops and boutiques, and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Noyo Harbor is a working port with a marina where sport fishing boats and whale-watching cruises head out to sea, or take a leisurely ride upstream on Noyo River where wildlife abounds. Enjoy dining in or above the harbor area where playful seals poke their snouts above the water and bask on the docks.

Gualala Gualala (pronounced wa-LA-la), on Highway 1, is the southern gateway to Mendocino County just over the from Sea Ranch in Sonoma County. The town is home to the Gualala Arts Center, which hosts art exhibits, music events, and fairs and festivals year-round in the lush grounds. Gualala Point Regional Park provides recreation opportunities such as rafting and kayaking. The town is dotted with outstanding restaurants, galleries, and lodging.

visitmendocino.com 5 Little River This tiny dot on the map a few miles south of Mendocino houses one of the coast’s crown jewels, , which stretches from the beach back through the lush Fern Canyon to the Pygmy Forest where mature, cone-bearing cypress and pine trees stand just six inches to eight feet tall. The park’s ten miles of trails meander along the fern-carpeted canyon of Little River. The beach is popular with divers and the sheltered bay is a great place to kayak through the sea caves in the diverse marine habitat.

Manchester Droves of driftwood scatter the five-mile arc of the beach expanse at Manchester State Park, where there’s opportunity for plenty of outdoor activities. A great way to explore the beach is on horseback with one of Ross Ranch’s expert guide.

Mendocino There’s quaint and then there’s Mendocino. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the architecture, water towers, and stunning location evoke the landscape of 19th century Cape Cod.

Every building embodies the village’s unique history, with its houses weathered by salt, air, fog, and wind. Gardens filled with lush foliage and bright blooms spill over the weathered fences of superbly maintained houses. Many vintage buildings, including the iconic water towers, have found new life as B&Bs, shops, restaurants, and museums. Founded in 1959, the Mendocino Arts Center is a hub for creative expression, drawing visitors and artists from around the world.

The historic red church—with its stained-glass windows still intact—is now Corners of the Mouth, an organic co-op grocery. And nature is just a step away at Mendocino Headlands State Park where the only sounds are the crashing waves and the flapping wings and calls of seabirds. is Northern California’s biggest undeveloped estuary. Explore its 7,334 acres of wetlands and forest in one of Catch A Canoe’s outriggers or by bicycle along the haul road.

A short drive north leads to , location of the iconic Frederick W. Panhorst bridge, a blowhole created by a collapsed sea cave, and a 35-foot waterfall.

6 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Coastline Point Arena The smallest city in the county (pop. 453), Point Arena is home to the 1,665-acre Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands, which is the only onshore portion of the 1,100-long California Coastal National Monument. Situated on the closest point of land to the Hawaiian Islands, the Point Arena is well worth the 115 foot-climb (145 steps) to the top for the stunning 360-degree views and an interactive docent-led tour. In spring and late fall, this is a great place to spot passing whales on their journey along the great whale highway. Stroll Point Arena’s main street to discover eclectic shops, a French patisserie, and the giraffes at B. Bryan Preserve or head to the wharf for great pizza, seafood and ocean views.

Westport Situated about 15 miles north of Fort Bragg, Westport is a tiny town with just 60 inhabitants and is a great spot to sit and gaze westward and watch the sun sink behind the sea arch just offshore. Camp or hike at Westport-Union Landing State Park with more than three miles of rugged coastline. Travel north on Highway 1 to access the wild and scenic Lost Coast and Sinkyone Wilderness State Park.

visitmendocino.com 7 Forest 9 Forest Mendocino County is filled with wondrous groves of old-growth redwoods and wooded areas that line the rivers winding their way through the county. Head to the forest and bask in the cathedral-like setting created by the redwood behemoths or take a summertime float on the Navarro River as it snakes through .

Boonville Founded in 1862, Boonville is the “bahlest” town in the county located in bucolic Anderson Valley, home to world-class Pinot Noirs and Alsace varietals, great beer at the solar-powered Anderson Valley Brewing Company, and plenty of sheep. While you’re here, brush up on your Boontling in order to converse with the locals. Boontling is the argot invented when the area was an isolated community to keep bright-lighters* and fog-eaters* in the dark!

* Those are city folk and coast-dwellers!

Philo If you blink, you might miss the tiny town of Philo located in the very heart of Anderson Valley. The town might be small (pop. 349) but it’s the center of great wine tasting and intriguing lodging options. The nexus of “downtown” is Lemon’s Market, a mainstay for over 40 years. Home to Hendy Woods with the wandering Navarro River and groves of giant trees, make Philo a stop on your journey through beautiful Anderson Valley.

Yorkville Fifteen serpentine miles beyond Cloverdale, and you’re in the picturesque Yorkville Highlands, known by the cognoscenti as “Les Petits Tetons,” an appellation that consists of approximately 40,000 acres straddling Highway 128 between the Alexander Valley to the southeast and Anderson Valley to the northwest. Three wine tasting rooms make this area a great place to stop as you enter the county on Highway 128.

10 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Forest visitmendocino.com 11 Heartland 13 Heartland From the rolling hills and lush vineyards of the inland valleys to the rivers and lakes that thread the county, there’s plenty to explore! Adventure on the as it winds northward, take a lazy float south down the Russian River, or fish your heart out at Lake Mendocino. Head into the wilds of Round Valley and the snow-tipped mountains that mark the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness or explore the hiking, biking, and equestrian trails that blanket the 26,000 acres of public land on Cow Mountain, east of Ukiah.

Hopland The southern inland gateway to Mendocino County, Hopland is the perfect place to take a break and see some sights. The friendly town is home to wineries, restaurants, a tap room, olive mill, and more. Take the road less-traveled to Ukiah on Old River Road, the original state highway that follows the twists and turns of the Russian River. The river provides recreation in the form of beaches, swimming holes and, with some planning, a float downstream.

Leggett The town of Leggett reflects the logging history of the region. The area is home to some of the largest trees in the world, which you can see at Standish-Hickey Recreation Area and at Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve with its 60-foot waterfall, picnic area, and fishing and swimming in the south fork of the Eel River. Leggett is where you can leave Highway 101 to intersect with Highway 1 and follow the winding highway to the coast. On your way, stop in to drive through the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree, which has been a stop for travelers since the 1930s.

14 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Inland Piercy Here, take a step back in time to visit roadside attractions like Confusion Hill and the World Famous Tree House.

Ukiah Thanks to tree-shaded streets, an inviting downtown, and a vibrant cultural life, Ukiah was once named California’s best small town— and the sixth best in the entire country. The largest city in Mendocino County, Ukiah is home to Victorian architecture, a spectacular springtime display of dogwood trees that blanket the west side, and a distinctive laid-back vibe. For a taste of the past, saunter over to the Grace Hudson Museum for a tour of the Sun House, a stunning 1911 craftsman bungalow offering an inside look into the lifestyle of artist Grace Carpenter Hudson.

Hike and bike up a storm on a host of hiking trails in the western hills and Ukiah’s cycle-friendly streets. Golfers can try for a birdie at the only 18-hole golf course in the county. Follow the signs to Lake Mendocino for outdoor recreation or take a trek to the City of 10,000 Buddhas for some spiritual renewal.

Willits Nestled in Little Lake Valley, Willits is the “Heart of Mendocino County” and “The Gateway to the Redwoods,” declarations spelled out on the sign that straddles Main Street.

Entering Willits from the south you will find such traveler’s necessities as motels, gas stations, auto shops, and supermarkets. But just north of Highway 20, the route to the coast, lies downtown, the Skunk Train Depot, Mendocino County Museum, and many of Willits’s small-town charms.

visitmendocino.com 15 Stay A While 17 Stay A While Please go to VisitMendocino.com for additional listings and complete details.

ELK Beachcomber Motel & Spa Ebb Tide Lodge Coastline Elk Cove Inn & Spa 1111 N Main St 250 S Main St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 ALBION 6300 S Hwy 1 Elk, CA 95432 707-964-2402 707-964-5321 Albion River Campground & Marina 707-877-3321 thebeachcombermotel.com ebbtideinn.com 33800 Albion River S Side Rd elkcoveinn.com Best Western Vista Manor Lodge Emerald Dolphin Inn Albion, CA 95410 Harbor House Inn 1100 N Main St 1211 S Main St 707-937-0606 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 albionrivercampground.com 5600 S Hwy 1 Elk, CA 95432 707-964-4776 707-964-6699 Albion River Inn 800-720-7474 bestwesterncalifornia.com/hotels/ emeralddolphin.com 3790 N Hwy 1 theharborhouseinn.com best-western-vista-manor-lodge Glass Beach B&B Inn Albion, CA 95410 Cleone Gardens Inn 726 N Main St 707-937-1919 FORT BRAGG 24600 N Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 albionriverinn.com Anchor Lodge Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-6774 CASPAR 32260 N Harbor Dr 707-964-2788 glassbeachinn.com Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Coast Inn & Spa Harbor Lite Lodge Caspar Beach RV Park 707-964-4283 & Campground 18661 N Hwy 1 120 N Harbor Dr wharf-restaurant.com/lodge Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 14441 Point Cabrillo Dr 707-964-2852 707-964-0221 Caspar, CA 95420 Atrium Garden Inn coastinnandspa,com harborlitelodge.com 707-964-3306 700 N Main St casparbeachrvpark.com Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Colombi Motel Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg 707-964-9440 Jug Handle Creek Farm 647 E Oak St 250 Hwy 20 atriumgardeninn.com and Nature Center Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 15501 N Hwy 1 Beach House Inn 707-964-5773 707-964-1100 Caspar, CA 95420 100 Pudding Creek Rd colombimotel.com hiexpress.com/fortbraggca 707-964-4630 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Country Inn B&B Living Light Inn jughandlecreekfarm.org 707-961-1700 632 N Main St 533 East Fir St beachinn.com Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-3737 707-964-1384 beourguests.com livinglightinn.com

18 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Stay A While pet-friendly lodging Lodging & Llamas Oceanside Inn & Suites Surf Motel & Gardens Seacliff Motel 18301 Old Coast Hwy 820 N Main St 1220 S Main St 39140 Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Gualala, CA 95445 707-964-7191 707-964-9382 800-339-531 707-884-1213 lodgingandllamas.com Pine Beach Inn surfmotelfortbragg.com seacliffmotel.com MacKerricher State Park 16801 N Hwy 1 The Inn at Newport Ranch Surf Motel Gualala 24100 Mackerricher Park Rd Fort Bragg, CA 95437 31502 Hwy 1 39170 Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 888-987-8388 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Gualala, CA 95445 800-444-7275 pinebeachinn.com 707-962-4818 707-884-3571 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=436 Pomo Campground & RV Park theinnatnewportranch.com surfinngualala.com Motel 6 Fort Bragg 17999 Tregoning Lane Travelodge Fort Bragg Whale Watch Inn 400 S Main St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 763 N Main St 35100 S Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-3373 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Gualala, CA 95445 707-964-4761 pomorv.com 707-969-7975 800-942-5342 motel6.com Redwood Coast Inn wyndhamhotels.com whalewatchinn.com North Cliff Hotel 615 N Main St GUALALA LITTLE RIVER 1005 S Main St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-0640 Breakers Inn Cottages at Little River Cove 707-962-2500 redwoodcoastinn.com 39300 S Hwy 1 7533 N Hwy 1 Gualala, CA 95445 Little River, CA 95456 northcliffhotel.net Seabird Lodge 707-884-3200 707-937-5339 Noyo Harbor Inn 191 South St breakersinn.com cottagesatlittlerivercove.com 500 Casa del Noyo Dr Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-8000 Gualala Country Inn Glendeven Inn & Lodge 707-961-8000 seabirdlodge.com 47975 Center St 8205 N Hwy 1 Gualala, CA 95445 Little River, CA 95456 noyoharborinn.com Shoreline Cottages 707-884-4343 707-937-0083 Ocean Breeze Lodge 18725 N Hwy 1 gualalacountryinn.com glendeven.com 212 S Main St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-2977 Mar Vista Cottages at Anchor Bay Heritage 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parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437 headlandsinn.com mendocinohotel.com Inn at Cobbler’s Walk Hill House Inn Nicholson House Inn & Spa MENDOCINO 8200 N Hwy 1 10701 Palette Dr 951 Ukiah St Little River, CA 95456 Agate Cove Inn Mendocino, CA 95460 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-0088 11201 Lansing St 707-937-0554 707-937-0934 cobblerswalkmendocino.com Mendocino, CA 95460 hillhouseinn.com nicholsonhouse.com 707-937-0551 Little River Inn Resort & Spa JD House Packard House agatecove.com 7901 N Hwy 1 571 Ukiah St 45150 Little Lake Rd Little River, CA 95456 Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages Mendocino, CA 95460 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-5942 44781 Main St 707-397-0083 707-937-4892 littleriverinn.com Mendocino, CA 95460 bluedoorgroup.com bluedoorgroup.com 707-937-5150 Sea Foam Lodge Joshua Grindle Inn Point Cabrillo Light Station oceanfrontmagic.com 6751 N Hwy 1 44800 Little Lake Rd 13800 Point Cabrillo Dr Little River, CA 95456 Blackberry Inn Mendocino, CA 95460 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-1022 44951 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20 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Stay A While pet-friendly lodging visitmendocino.com 21 22 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Stay A While Sea Rock Inn Wharfmaster’s Inn Westport Union Landing State Beach 11101 Lansing St 785 Port Road 25000 Hillshore Dr 18599 Philo Greenwood Rd Mendocino, CA 95460 Point Arena, CA 95468 Westport, CA 95488 Philo, CA 95466 707-937-0926 800-932-4031 |707-882-3171 707-937-5804 800-444-7275 searockinn.com www.wharfmasters.com parks.ca.gov/?page_id=440 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438 Stanford Inn by the Sea Wildflower Boutique Motel Indian Creek Inn 44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd 160 Main Street, Forest 9050 Hwy 128 Mendocino, CA 95460 Point Arena, CA 95468 Philo, CA 95466 707-937-5615 707-207-6665 BOONVILLE 707-895-3861 stanfordinn.com www.wildflowermotel.com Boonville Downtown indiancreekinn.biz Sweetwater Inn & Spa 14275 Hwy 128 Philo Apple Farm ROCKPORT 44840 Main St Boonville, CA 95415 18501 Greenwood Rd Mendocino, CA 95460 Sinkyone Wilderness State Park 707-895-3979 Philo, CA 95466 707-937-4076 Usal Beach sheepdung.com 707-895-2333 sweetwaterspa.com Rockport, CA 95488 Boonville Hotel philoapplefarm.com 707-247-3318 Trillium Inn 14050 Hwy 128 River’s Bend Retreat Center parks.ca.gov/?page_id=429 10390 Kasten St Boonville, CA 95415 18450 Ray’s Rd 707-895-2210 Mendocino, CA 95460 WESTPORT Philo, CA 95466 707-937-3200 boonvillehotel.com 707-895-3990 Howard Creek Ranch trilliummendocino.com The Other Place riversbendretreat.org 40501 N Hwy 1 14655 Hwy 128 Westport, CA 95488 The Brambles POINT ARENA Boonville, CA 95415 707-964-6725 8800 Hwy 128 Coast Guard House 707-894-5322 howardcreekranch.com Philo, CA 95466 Historic Inn & Cottages sheepdung.com 707-895-2955 695 Arena Cove Westport Beach RV Park themadrones.com/the-brambles Point Arena, CA 95468 & Camp Ground PHILO The Madrones 707-882-2442 37700 Hwy 1 Anderson Valley Inn 9000 Hwy 128 www.coastguardhouse.com Westport, CA 95488 8480 Hwy 128 Philo, CA 95466 707-964-2964 Philo, CA 95446 Oz 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24 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Stay A While pet-friendly lodging Travelodge Ukiah Emandal - A Farm on a River 1720 N State St 16500 Hearst Post Office Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 Willits, CA 95490 707-462-5745 707-459-5439 travelodgeukiah.com emandal.com Vichy Springs Resort & Inn Holiday Lodge 2605 Vichy Springs Rd 1540 S Main St Ukiah, CA 95482 Willits, CA 95490 707-462-9515 707-459-5361 vichysprings.com Pepperwood Motel Voll Motel 452 S Main St 628 N State St Willits, CA 95490 Ukiah, CA 95482 707-459-2231 707-463-1610 Pine Cone Motel vollmotel.com 1350 S Main St Yokayo Ranch Willits, CA 95490 800 Hensley Creek Rd 707-459-5044 Ukiah, CA 95482 Super 8 Willits 707-376-8977 1119 S Main St yokayoranch.com Willits, CA 95490 WILLITS 707-459-3388 super8.com Baechtel Creek Inn The Old West Inn 101 Gregory Lane 1221 S Main St Willits, CA 95490 Willits, CA 95490 707-459-9063 707-459-4201 baechtelcreekinn.com theoldwestinn.com Best Western Willits Inn Western Village Inn 1777 S Main St 1440 S Main St Willits, CA 95490 Willits, CA 95490 707-459-5800 707-459-4011 bestwestern.com westernvillageinn.com Edgewood Motel Willits KOA 1521 S Main St 1600 Hwy 20 Willits, CA 95490 Willits, CA 95490 707-459-5914 707-459-6179 koa.com/campgrounds/willits/

visitmendocino.com 25 Try Our Liquid Assets 27 Try Our Liquid Assets The county’s 11 AVAs (American Viticultural Areas)—that include Cole Ranch, the smallest appellation in North America, and Mendocino Ridge, the country’s only non-contiguous appellation—and wineries allow visitors to experience a multitude of wines and winemaking styles with tasting rooms from Hopland to Redwood Valley, along the Highway 128 Wine Road from Yorkville to Philo, and even on the coast in the tiny town of Westport.

While the number of wineries and Mendocino County’s prominence in the world of wine continue to grow, one thing hasn’t changed. You’ll often get to meet the actual winemakers doing the pouring in tasting rooms, which means you’ll get to hear their stories (there are always stories!) while learning about local wines from the people who know them best.

Sip & Smile From Yorkville, take the storied Highway 128 Wine Road that zigs and zags through the beautiful landscape that’s Anderson Valley. With mountains to the east and west and the cooling waters of the Navarro River flowing down the middle, the valley provides an ideal climate for growing superlative Pinots and aromatic Alsace varietals. Tasting rooms abound, some clustered around the small towns while others dot the picturesque landscape. In Boonville, take a “fratty pike” along the main drag… yes, you’re going to have to look that up!

The hub of an active wine region, the Inspiration Highway (Highway 101) is home to wine tasting rooms and venues that purvey not just wine, but olive oil, fine art and furniture, and lots of friendly smiles. Tasting rooms range from elegant Mediterranean estates to a repurposed hop kiln and from the world’s first carbon-neutral winery to one shaped like an upside down Champagne glass!

Set above the crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, one winery tasting room makes its home in an imposing redwood and stone barn structure nestled into the cliffside, protected from the elements by a flat rock bench eroded over eons.

28 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Try Our Liquid Assets Seebass Vineyards Handley Cellars Smith Story Wine Cellars Anderson Valley 14077 Hwy 128 3151 Hwy 128 9000 Hwy 128 Bee Hunter Wine Boonville, CA 95415 Philo, CA 95466 Philo, CA 95466 14251 Hwy 128 707-467-9463 707-895-3876 707-494-5575 Boonville, CA 95415 seebassvineyards.com handleycellars.com smithstorywinecellars.com 707-895-3995 Baxter Winery Husch Vineyards Toulouse Vineyards beehunterwine.com 8660 Hwy 128 4400 Hwy 128 8001 Hwy 1 Philo, Disco Ranch Wine Bar Philo, CA 95466 CA 95466 Philo, CA 95466 800-554-8724 14025 Hwy 128 707-895-3173 707-895-2828 huschvineyards.com Boonville, CA 95415 baxterwinery.com toulousevineyards.com 707-901-5002 Brutocao Cellars Anderson Valley Long Meadow Ranch Twomey Philo discoranch.com 7000 Hwy 128 9000 Hwy 128 4741 Hwy 128 Philo, CA 95466 Philo, CA 95466 Philo, CA 95466 Foursight Wines 707-963-4555 707-744-2000 707-942-7099 14475 Hwy 128 longmeadowranch.com Boonville, CA 95415 brutocaocellars.com twomey.com/visit/ Lula Cellars 707-895-2889 Domaine Anderson philo-anderson-valley 2800 Guntly Rd foursightwines.com Witching Stick Wines 9201 Hwy 128 Philo, CA 95466 Philo, Lichen Estate CA 95466 707-895-3737 8627 Hwy 128 11001 County Rd 151 707-895-3626 lulacellars.com Philo, CA 95466 Boonville, CA 95415 domaineanderson.com 707-895-3454 Navarro Vineyards 707-478-4218 witchingstickwines.com Drew Wines 5601 Hwy 128 lichenestate.com 9000 Hwy 128 Philo, CA 95466 Maple Creek Wines/Artevino Maryetta Wines Philo, CA 95466 707-895-3686 20799 Hwy 128 14251 Hwy 128 707-877-1771 navarrowine.com Yorkville, CA 95494 drewwines.com 707-895-3001 Boonville, CA 95415 Phillips Hill Winery maplecreekwine.com 805-712-8862 Goldeneye Winery 5101 Hwy 128 maryettawines.com 9200 Hwy 128 Philo, CA 95466 Meyer Family Cellars Pennyroyal Farm Philo, CA 95466 707-895-2209 19750 Hwy 128 14930 Hwy 128 800-208-0438 phillipshill.com Yorkville, CA 95494 Boonville, CA 95415 goldeneyewinery.com Roederer Estate 707-895-2341 707-895-2410 Greenwood Ridge Vineyards 4501 Hwy 128 mfcellars.com pennyroyalfarm.com 5501 Hwy 128 Philo, CA 95466 Yorkville Cellars Philo Ridge Vineyards Philo, CA 95466 707-895-2288 25701 Hwy 128 roedererestate.com 14125 Hwy 128 707-895-2002 Yorkville, CA 95494 Boonville, CA 95415 greenwoodridge.com Scharffenberger Cellars 707-894-9177 707-895-3036 8501 Hwy 128 yorkvillecellars.com philoridge.com Philo, CA 95466 707-895-2957 scharffenbergercellars.com visitmendocino.com 29 McFadden Vineyards Enoteca Wine Bar Heartland 13275 S Hwy 101 106 W Church St Coast Testa Ranch Hopland, CA 95449 Ukiah, CA 95482 Mendo Viné 6400 N State St 707-744-8463 707-972-5541 39145 S Hwy 1 Calpella, CA 95481 mcfaddenfarm.com Nelson Family Vineyards Gualala, CA 95445 707-485-7051 McNab Ridge 550 Nelson Ranch Rd 707-896-2650 testaranch.com 13450 S Hwy 101 Ukiah, CA 95482 mendovinelounge.com Brutocao Cellars Hopland, CA 95449 707-462-3755 Pacific Star Winery Schoolhouse Plaza 707-744-1986 nelsonvineyards.com 33000 N Hwy 1 13500 S Hwy 101 mcnabridge.com Parducci Wine Cellars Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Hopland, CA 95449 Milano Family Winery 901 Parducci Rd 707-964-1155 800-433-3689 14594 S Hwy 101 Ukiah, CA 95482 pacificstarwinery.com brutocaocellars.com Hopland, CA 95449 707-463-5358 Mendo Vino Campovida 707-744-1396 mendocinowineco.com 10481 Lansing St 13601 Old River Rd milanowinery.com RIVINO Mendocino, CA 95460 Hopland, CA 95449 Saracina Vineyards 4101 Rivino Ranch Rd 707-397-1414 707-400-6300 11684 S Hwy 101 Ukiah, CA 95482 mendovino.com campovida.com Hopland, CA 95449 707-293-4262 Smithwood Mercantile Cesar Toxqui Cellars 707-670-0199 rivino.com 45000 Main St 13500 S Hwy 101 saracina.com Simaine Cellars Mendocino, CA 95460 Hopland, CA 95449 SIP Mendocino 3001 S State St 707-397-0170 707-391-8412 13420 S Hwy 101 Ukiah, CA 95482 smithwoodmercantile.com toxqui.com Hopland, CA 95449 707-462-6300 Graziano Family of Wines 707-744-8375 simaine.com 13275 S Hwy 101 sipmendocino.com Hopland, CA 95449 Terra Sávia Winery & Olive Mill 707-744-8466 14160 Mountain House Rd grazianofamilyofwines.com Hopland, CA 95449 Jaxon Keys 707-744-1114 10400 S Hwy 101 terrasavia.com Hopland, CA 95449 BARRA of Mendocino 707-462-6666 7051 N State St jaxonkeys.com Redwood Valley, CA 95470 Jeriko Estate 707-485-8771 12141 Hewlitt & Sturtevant Rd barraofmendocino.com Hopland, CA 95449 707-744-1140 jerikoestate.com

30 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Try Our Liquid Assets visitmendocino.com 31 Mendo Hop Stops Mendocino County loves beer! And if you do too, there's plenty to choose from— from the first organic brewpub in the nation, to some of the early pioneers of the microbrew movement, to fantastic pubs, pizzerias and restaurants with world-class beer lists. Drink up!

Check out the Mendocino County Homebrew Festival that happens every year in Ukiah during November’s Mushroom Feast Mendocino.

Anderson Valley North Coast Patterson's Pub Brewing Company Brewing Company 10485 Lansing St 17700 Boonville Rd 444 N Main St Mendocino, CA 95470 Boonville, CA 95415 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-937-4PUB 707-895-BEER 707-964-3400 pattersonspub.com avbc.com northcoastbrewing.com Shanachie Pub Café Beaujolais Northspur Brewing Co. 50 S Main St 961 Ukiah St 101 N Main St Willits, CA 95490 Mendocino, CA 95460 Willits, CA 95490 707-459-9194 707-937-5614 510-556-4499 facebook.com/ShanachieWillits cafebeaujolais.com northspurbrewing.com Stock Farm Cultivo Overtime Brewing 13441 Hwy 101 108 W Standley St 190 E. Elm St Hopland, CA 95449 Ukiah, CA 95482 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-744-1977 707-462-7007 707-962-3040 stockfarmhopland.com cultivorestaurant.com facebook.com/overtimebrewing Ukiah Brewing Company Hopland Tap Piaci’s Pub & Pizzeria 102 S State St 13351 Hwy 101 120 W Redwood Ave Ukiah, CA 95482 Hopland, CA 95449 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-468-5898 707-510-9000 707-961-1133 ukiahbrewing.com facebook.com/HoplandTap piacipizza.com

32 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Try Our Liquid Assets Crafty Cocktails Dare to be different and sip your way through some of the distinctive spirits currently crafted in Mendocino County.

Charbay Distillery Rapscallion Spirits Co. 3001 S. State St 425 Kunzler Ranch Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 Ukiah, CA 95482 707.462.2249 707-479-0952 charbay.com rapscallionspirits.com By appointment only Tamar Distillery Craft Distillers 1110 Bel Arbres Dr Redwood Valley, 108 W Clay St CA 95470 Ukiah, CA 95482 707-485-2068 707-468-7899 tamardistillery.com By appointment only craftdistillers.com Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery 10400 S Hwy 101 Hopland, CA 95449 877-462-0666 jaxonkeys.com

visitmendocino.com 33 Festive Flavors 35 Festive Flavors To truly experience Mendocino County, immerse yourself in the sights and culture. But don’t forget—you’ve got to taste the county too! With its fertile valleys, fishing harbors, and a longtime commitment to organic and sustainable farming practices, Mendocino County has emerged as a leading destination for culinary travelers, having long promoted the farm-to-table lifestyle. The county is home to an amazing 3,000 varieties of mushrooms, which are celebrated for 10 days every November at Mushroom Feast Mendocino. And in January, dine with us on luscious Dungeness Crab prepared every way imaginable at Crab Feast Mendocino. Cruise the restaurant listings on VisitMendocino.com and find the perfect place to have a bountiful brunch, a luscious lunch, or a delicious dinner!

When it comes to culinary pursuits, Mendocino County has found itself leading the way. County residents lived the locavore life even before the term existed, and you’ll find the freshest fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood at stands around the county and at the many farmers’ markets.

Meet our Farmers Our Restaurants Boonville: May thru Oct; Fridays, 4–7pm Mendocino: May thru Oct; Fridays, Restaurants in Mendocino County run the at Disco Ranch, 14025 Highway 128 Noon–2pm at Howard & Main Streets gamut, from casual dining to hyperlocal Fort Bragg: Year round; Wednesdays 3–5pm Redwood Valley: May to Oct, haute cuisine, and everything in between. at Franklin & Laurel Streets; Sundays, 9–noon at Lion's Club Park; Be sure to find your favorites on our website Old Recreation Center Gym (winter) Nov to Dec at Redwood Valley Grange at VisitMendocino.com! Laytonville: May- Oct, Mondays 2:30–5:30pm Ukiah: Year round; Saturdays, at Albert's on the 101; 9am–noon at School & Clay Streets Nov-April 2:30-4:30pm at Harwood Hall Willits: Year round; May thru Oct, Thursdays, 3–6pm at West Mendocino Ave; Nov thru Apr, 3–5:30pm at Little Lake Grange

36 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Festive Flavors visitmendocino.com 37 Bring the Kids! 39 Bring the Kids! Fun, adventure and learning are around every corner in Mendocino County. Not just a couples' destination, Mendocino County has a multitude of activities and accommodations for the entire family, and that includes Fido as well!

Here, outside voices are encouraged and running is practically mandatory. This is just the place to nix the screen time and go on hikes, bike and train rides, challenge the kids with a kayaking expedition, play spot the seal from your own canoe, fish for your dinner, and build sandcastle cities.

Here are some of our top spots to explore and experience in Mendocino County. VisitMendocino.com has them all!

Campbell Brothers Confusion Hill CV Starr Aquatic Swim Center Hooked on Mendo Epic Experiences 75001 Hwy 1 300 S Lincoln St 32390 N Harbor Dr All Aboard Adventures Piercy, CA 95587 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 32410 N. Harbor Dr 707-925-6456 707-964-9446 707-357-1875 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 confusionhill.com mendocoastrec.org hookedonmendo.com 707-964-1881 Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too Emerald Dolphin Miniature Golf Kayak Mendocino allaboardadventures.com 1 S Big River Rd 1211 S Main St Van Damme State Beach Anchor Charter Boats Mendocino, CA 95460 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Little River, CA 95456 32440 N Harbor Dr 707-937-0273 707-964-6699 707-813-7117 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 catchacanoe.com emeralddolphin.com kayakmendocino.com 707-964-4550 Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree Fort Bragg Fishing Liquid Fusion Kayaking anchorcharterboats.com 67402 Drive-Thru Tree Rd 32440 N Harbor Dr 32399 Basin St #A B. Bryan Preserve Leggett, CA 95585 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 130 Riverside Dr 707-925-6464 707-964-3000 707-962-1623 Point Arena, CA 95468 drivethrutree.com fortbraggfishing.com liquidfusionkayak.com 707-882-2297 Glass Beach bbryanpreserve.com Foot of Elm St Fort Bragg, CA 95437

40 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Bring the Kids! visitmendocino.com 41 Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens 18220 N Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-4352 gardenbythesea.org Noyo Harbor Tours 32399 Basin St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-734-0044 noyoharbortours.com Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail Foot of Elm St Fort Bragg, CA 95437 One Log House 705 N Hwy 1 Piercy, CA 95587 707-247-3417 oneloghouse.com Pennyroyal Farm 14930 Hwy 128 Boonville, CA 95415 707-895-2410 pennyroyalfarm.com Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd Point Arena, CA 95468 707-882-2777 pointarenalighthouse.com Point Cabrillo Light Station 45300 Lighthouse Rd Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-6123 pointcabrillo.org Ricochet Ridge Ranch 24201 N Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-7669 horse-vacation.com 42 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Bring the Kids! Ridgewood Ranch Littlecup Ceramics and Letterpress Point Cabrillo 16200 N Hwy 101 Learn a Lot 223 E Redwood Ave Light Station & Museum Willits, CA 95490 Anderson Valley Historical Museum Fort Bragg, CA 95437 45300 Lighthouse Rd 707-459-5992 12340 Hwy 128 littlecup.com Mendocino, CA 95460 seabiscuitheritage.org Boonville, CA 95415 Little River Improvement 707-937-6123 Ross Ranch Horseback Rides 707-895-3207 Club & Museum pointcabrillo.org 16401 S. Hwy 1 andersonvalleymuseum.org 8185 Hwy 1 Roots Of Motive Power Museum Manchester, CA 95459 Ford House Museum Little River, CA 95456 E Commercial St Willits, 707-877-1834 45035 Main St Mendocino Book Company CA 95490 rootsofmotivepower.com rossranch.biz Mendocino, CA 95460 102 S School St Skunk Train Fort Bragg 707-937-5397 Ukiah, CA 95482 International Sea Glass Museum Foot of Laurel St mendoparks.org 707-468-5940 17801 N Hwy 1 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkles mendocinobookcompany.com Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-6371 319 Kasten St Mendocino County Museum 707-357-1585 internationalseaglassmuseum.com skunktrain.com Mendocino, CA 95460 400 E Commercial St Skunk Train Willits 707-937-2665 Willits, CA 95490 Temple of Kwan Tai 299 E Commercial St gallerybookshop.com 707-459-2736 45160 Albion St Willits, CA 95490 Grace Hudson Museum mendocinomuseum.org Mendocino, CA 95460 707-964-6371 431 S Main St Mendocino Model Railway kwantaitemple.org skunktrain.com Ukiah, CA 95482 150 W Laurel St Triangle Tattoo Museum Telstar Charters 707-467-5752 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 356B N Main St 32390 N. Harbor Dr gracehudsonmuseum.org 707-964-6371 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Jughandle Creek Farm mendorailhistory.org 707-964-8814 707-964-8770 & Nature Center Noyo Center for Marine Science triangletattoo.com gooceanfishing.com 15501 N. Highway 1 338 N Main St The Grandfather Tree Caspar, CA 95420 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 779 US Hwy 101 707-964-1825 707-733-6696 Piercy, CA 95587 jughandlecreekfarm.org noyocenter.org 707-247-3413 Kelley House Museum Out Of This World Unbeaten Path Hiking Tours 45007 Main St 45100 Main St 707-888-6121 Mendocino, CA 95460 Mendocino, CA 954860 unbeatenpathtours.com 707-937-5791 707-937-3335 kelleyhousemuseum.org outofthisworldshop.com Larry Spring Museum Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum of Common Sense Physics 45500 Lighthouse Rd 225 E Redwood Ave Point Arena, CA 95468 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-882-2777 707-962-3131 pointarenalighthouse.com energyismyteacher.com visitmendocino.com 43 Parks & Recreation 45 Parks & Recreation Mendocino County offers a park & recreation paradise steeped in seclusion. With twenty-four state and national parks the options for outdoor adventure are endless. Families can journey together with a leisurely walk-through Russian Gulch State Park, waterfall included, or break away with a coastal jaunt to the tide pools, Glass Beach or a trek to the more isolated Ten Mile Beach up the coast.

Gain perspective with a Jurassic-style jaunt to Montgomery Woods State Reserve, one of California’s most magnificent virgin redwood groves. Step into nature’s cathedral for a mind- blowing mix of gigantic spires shooting high in the canopy, past flying buttresses and enormous treetops soaring more than 350 feet. The eye-popping fern forest, flush with a sea of giant green fronds reaching for the sky, taps the imagination. Hit the off road playground at the Cow Mountain recreation area where you can camp, or traverse 23,000 acres of challenging trails for both motorized and non-motorized off-highway recreation vehicles.

Caspar Headlands State Natural Hendy Woods State Park MacKerricher State Park Manchester State Park Reserve and State Beach 18599 Philo Greenwood Rd 24100 MacKerricher State Park Rd 44500 Kinney Ln Headlands Drive Philo, CA 95466 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Manchester, CA 95459 Caspar, CA 95420 707-895-3537 707-964-9112 707-882-2463 707-937-5804 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=436 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=444 Jug Handle State Natural Reserve Mailliard Redwoods State Mendocino Headlands State Park Greenwood State Beach 15501 N. Highway 1 Natural Reserve Heeser Dr 6100 S. Hwy 1 Caspar, CA 95420 Fish Rock Road Mendocino, CA 95460 Elk, CA 95432 707-937-5804 Yorkville, CA 95494 707-937-5804 707-937-5804 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=441 707-937-5804 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=442 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=447 Lake Mendocino Recreation Area parks.ca.gov/?page_id=439 Mendocino Woodlands State Park 1160 Lake Mendocino Dr 39350 Little Lake Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-462-7581 707-937-5755 recreation.gov parks.ca.gov/?page_id=443

46 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Parks & Recreation Montgomery Woods Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve State Natural Reserve 15825 Orr Springs Rd 73201 Hwy 101 Ukiah, CA 95482 Piercy, CA 95587 707-937-5804 707-247-3318 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=427 Navarro River Redwoods State Park Standish-Hickey Hwy 128 State Recreation Area Philo, CA 95466 69350 Hwy 101 707-937-5804 Leggett, CA 95455 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=435 707-925.6482 Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park parks.ca.gov/?page_id=423 Laurel St Stornetta Public Lands Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Light House Rd fortbragg.com/outdoors/ Point Arena, CA 95468 parks/city-parks 707-468-4000 Point Cabrillo Light Station Ukiah Skatepark State Historic Park 1171 Low Gap Rd 45500 Lighthouse Rd Ukiah, CA 95482 Point Arena, CA 95468 facebook.com/UkiahSkatepark 707-882-2777 Van Damme State Park pointarenalighthouse.com 8001 Hwy 1 Russian Gulch State Park Little River, CA 95456 45051 Brest Rd 707-937-5804 Mendocino, CA 95460 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=433 707-937-5804 Westport Union Landing State Beach parks.ca.gov/?page_id=432 40501 Hwy 1 Schooner Gulch State Beach Westport CA 95488 28505 Hwy 1 707-937-5804 Point Arena, CA 95468 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=440 707-937-5804 Willits Skate Park parks.ca.gov/?page_id=446 1027 E Commercial St Sinkyone Wilderness State Park Willits, CA 95490 707-247-3318 707-495.4605 parks.ca.gov/?page_id=429 willitsskatepark.com

visitmendocino.com 47 Bring a Friend 49 Bring a Friend In Mendocino County, the welcome for pets goes far beyond bowls of water outside local businesses. This is a place where virtually all of the top experiences—canoe trips, fine dining, wine tasting, and quiet retreats in luxury inns—are as available to your dog as they are to you. Check out VisitMendocino.com/pet-friendly-mendocino-county for a complete pet-friendly guide.

Traveling with your pets in Mendocino County does not mean having to settle for less than ideal lodging. Your four-legged family members are welcome everywhere from full service resorts to ocean front hotels to value priced accommodations. And no trip to Mendocino County is complete without some wine tasting. Many wineries welcome pets, some in tasting rooms and some at outdoor decks or patios.

No one likes to leave a pet behind while dining and many restaurants have outdoor decks perfect for meals for the whole family. There are several off-leash dog parks and beaches for those dogs that need a little extra exercise.

50 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Bring a Friend visitmendocino.com 51 Fairytale I Do’s 53 Fairytale I Do's We’ve got your dream wedding right here. From ancient redwood groves to epic coastline, from unimaginably scenic vineyards to untouched rolling valleys, Mendocino County is a page out of a storybook. Destination weddings, intimate elopements, and everything in between— Mendocino County is where dreams come true.

Our inns, B&Bs and specialty wedding venues are experts at hosting your day to remember. And many not only offer newlyweds romantic honeymoon stays but also provide the convenience of housing wedding guests on-site for memorable celebrations.

Check our website for caterers, floral arrangements, cake makers, and photographers: VisitMendocino.com/weddings.

54 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Fairytale I Do's visitmendocino.com 55 Fun by the Dozen 57 Fun by the Dozen Pick a month, any month! Feast on crab or mushrooms, see wild flowers bloom, watch the whales, taste the wine harvest—every month there’s something fun going on in Mendocino County.

Check VisitMendocino.com for events happening throughout the year but for now, join us for some of our favorite fests!

January July Crab Feast Mendocino Mendocino Music Festival February August Winter White Wine Festival Redwood Empire Fair March September Mendocino Whale Festivals Winesong April October Taste Mendocino Hopland Harvest Days May November Boonville Beer Festival Mushroom Feast Mendocino June December Willits Frontier Days Festival of Lights

58 Mendocino County Visitor’s Guide | Fun by the Dozen visitmendocino.com 59 X Marks the Spot 61 to Eureka and Oregon Piercy

X Marks the Spot Leggett MENDOCINO COUNTY Let your adventure begin! Mendocino County is an easy day’s journey from the Greater Bay Area. Just hop in the Covelo car, and pick your favorite route. For spectacular ocean

vistas, take Highway 1 that winds through tiny seaside Laytonville towns. In a hurry to arrive? U.S. 101 will lead you right into Westport the heart of the county, through cities like Hopland, Ukiah, and Willits—with plenty of scenery to admire.

Cleone From farther away, fly into Santa Rosa Airport (55 miles), and Oakland or airports (each 2.5 hours Fort Bragg drive). If you fly your own plane, there are places to land Caspar Willits throughout the county. Mendocino Little Potter Redwood River Comptche Valley Valley Albion Calpella X MENDOCINO Elk Navarro Ukiah to Ca COUNTY Sacramento Philo liforni Boonville Manchester

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