Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino
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Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino
Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. RESTAURANTS Home Style Cafe Where good cookin' comes first! Hearty traditional Americana breakfasts and lunches in a warm and friendly atmosphere with views of the Pacific Ocean. Daily specials, homemade soups and chili, fresh local fish, award-winning clam chowder, homemade muffins, orders to go, and more. 790 South Main St., Highway 1, Fort Bragg. (707)9646106. MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant The Grey Whale Bar & Cafe wins accolades for historic charm and Chef Alan Kantor's mouth-watering fare. Enjoy a fresh peach daiquiri at the bar, or dine elegantly on specialties like grilled chipotle spice-rubbed pork chops or pan seared duck breast with wild blackberry Pinot Noir sauce. 45020 Albion St, Mendocino. 707-937-0289 or 800-6090492. Honour's Place Mornings start with homemade pastries, fluffy omelets, french toast, organic coffees and fresh juices. Lunch and dinner feature local seafood, fresh salads, vegetarian soups, bodacious burgers with fresh cut fries, pasta, and more, all with organic produce, local wines and beer, plus homemade desserts! 360 N Franklin, Fort Bragg, 707.964.1929 GALLERIES AND ARTISTS Erin Dertner Studio Erin Dertner is an award winning artist that paints a variety of mediums, with subject matter ranging from coastal vistas to European street scenes. Her works can be seen in many noted national galleries and is collected both as original art and in reproductions ranging from limited edition prints to cards, tapestries and a myriad of gift items. Gualala Arts Center New art exhibits each month. Live concerts, theater, lectures, children's programs, interest groups, classes, rental space. Our annual Art in the Redwoods Festival in August features over 400 pieces of art, with 50 vendor fine art crafts booths. Also visit our Dolphin Gallery (open 10-5 pm daily) in downtown Gualala. 46501 Gualala Rd. 707-884-1138. Prentice Gallery Fine art and custom picture framing. Over 65 local artists. Paintings, ceramics, photography, furniture, jewelry, blown glass, sculpture, wood turnings, hand painted silks. Including the award-winning photorealistic paintings of Edward Gordon, and fine jewelry by Walt Rush of Rush Studio. 707-962-0732. 17701 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg. Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. LODGING IN MENDOCINO Abigail's Bed & Breakfast Inn Mendocino's newest value priced, child and pet friendly inn. Built in 1906 as a private home, 3 suites and 3 private rooms, luxurious linens, private baths and knockout views. In the heart of historic Mendocino. Expect exemplary service and friendliness. We offer a truly memorable and relaxing vacation. 499 Howard St., Mendocino. 800-9620934. Mendocino Coast Reservations Vacation Home Rentals. Many beautiful, luxurious and special homes to choose from, in various locations in the Mendocino and Fort Bragg areas. Ocean views, hot tubs, pet friendly. Open 7 days a week. 9 am to 5 pm. (Except major holidays.) 1000 Main St., Mendocino. 800-262-7801 or 707-9375033. email: mcr@mendocinovacations.com Albion River Inn and Restaurant Experience the charm and simple elegance of the Mendocino Coast's premier romantic getaway. Come stay with us in supreme comfort on ten secluded acres of gardens and headland bluffs with truly spectacular ocean views, just six miles south of the village of Mendocino. 3790 Highway One, Albion. Reservations or information: 800-479-7944. Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals Perfect getaways...on a dramatic oceanfront bluff, or set back from the ocean, or tucked away in a quiet spot, but with one thing in common...luxury. Luxurious homes and suites on the Mendocino Coast with fireplaces, spas, privacy, down comforters, phones, TV/VCR, robes. Picture postcards come to life! 800-942-6300, or 707937-1456. Alegria Alegria - a joyful and light spirit. Focus on important things the fragrance of the ocean breeze, sunlight on the path to the beach. Walk to galleries and fine restaurants in town. Soak in our ocean view hot tub. Simple pleasures of rest, relaxation, good food and natural beauty. On Main Street in Mendocino Village. 800-780-7905 or 707-9375150. Brewery Gulch Inn On a hillside overlooking Smuggler's Cove, distinctive Craftsman architecture, ocean views, fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, private decks, Arts & Crafts decor, well-appointed rooms, TVs, dataport telephones, wine bar with hors d'oeuvres, concierge service and gourmet organic breakfast. AAA 4Diamond Rating, Top 10 Romantic Inn. 1-800-578-4454. Coast Getaways Gracious vacation rentals for discriminating guests. Whether your ideal vacation is a cozy cottage for two nestled in the woods, a spacious ocean view home for a large family, or anything in between, Coast Getaways can provide the "getaway" home you are looking for. 10501 Ford Street, Mendocino. 707.937.9200 or 800-525- Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites In the heart of Mendocino village, this historic hotel overlooks the Mendocino Headlands and the Pacific Ocean! Built in 1878, fully restored and authentically decorated with Victorian antiques. Combining the tranquility of ocean views and garden surroundings, old world elegance and hospitality. Main Street, Mendocino. 707-937-0511. Packard House Newly remodeled rooms, spa tubs, flatscreen TV/DVDs, fireplaces, wireless internet, plush king or queen beds. Enjoy the classic elegance of your guestroom. Sleep soundly in the wonderful sea air. Wake to the tantalizing smells of breakfast. Walk through this charming seaside coastal town. 888-453-2677. 45170 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. Reeves Garden Cottage Romantic lodging for two. Centrally located in Mendocino Village. The beaches, headlands, post office, two food markets, bakeries, craft shops, art galleries and several good restaurants are within easy walking distance. Charming cabin with queen size futon, Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. 0049. kitchenette, large sunny deck, private spa and woodstove. 707-937-5686. Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse Affordable luxury in an eye-catching 1877 Victorian, immortalized by painter, Thomas Kinkade. Ocean views, antique furnishings, private baths, spa tubs and fireplaces. Breakfast in bed served each morning, spectacular gardens. A secluded ocean cove is just a short walk away. 800-264-4723. 7001 N. Hwy. One. P.O. Box 661, Mendocino. Fensalden Inn This 1860s era stagecoach stop has been completely renovated into Mendocino's premier Bed & Breakfast. Romantic accommodations with ocean views, fireplaces, private bathrooms and gourmet breakfasts. Weddings on our ocean view tent site, intimate up to 125 people. 33810 Navarro Ridge Road, Albion. 707-937-4042. 1-800959-3850. Sea Gull Inn One of Mendocino's first bed and breakfast inns. Meticulously maintained, the inn and its grounds are very much a part of Mendocino?s charm. Private garden with several secluded sitting areas. All rooms have private baths and some have views of the ocean. P.O. Box 501, 44960 Albion St., Mendocino, CA 95460. (707) 9375204 or toll free (888) 937-5204. Sea Rock Inn A peaceful setting featuring aweinspiring views of the coast. Elegant contemporary decor, Scandia down featherbeds and comforters, fireplaces, decks with views, cable TV/VCR, wireless internet access, phones, soaking tubs, breakfast and more. Grab a chair, a bench or a spot on our ocean view lawn and enjoy the sunset. 800-906-0926. Glendeven Inn One of the country's "Ten Great Places For A Romantic Weekend," says USA Today. First class accommodations with ocean views and restful gardens, all on a serene, 1867 country estate. Antique furnishings, fine art, and breakfast delivered to your room, are only part of the magic of Glendeven. 8205 North Highway 1, Little River. 800-822-4536. Shambhala Ranch A Retreat Inn with a ranch atmosphere on 140 acres. Secluded and natural environment ideal for workshops, company retreats, weddings, family reunions, and Bed & Breakfast. Enjoy hiking, cycling and swimming. Visit the world?s tallest trees just 4 miles away, or nearby hot springs. info@ShambhalaRanch.com The Headlands Inn Indulge yourself at this charming B&B. A distinctive New England Victorian just a short stroll to Mendocino shops, superb restaurants, and the mighty Pacific. The Headlands Inn offers ocean views, featherbeds, fireplaces, private baths, breakfast in bed and a romantic cottage. English garden & more. Corner of Howard & Albion, Mendocino. 800-354-4431. Shoreline Vacation Rentals Affordable vacations. Incredible locations all along the Mendocino Coast. Find the perfect getaway, a cozy cottage, a spacious custom home, perched on a bluff or with sweeping ocean views. Our units are suited to romantic couples or large groups. Reserve early for best selection. Some long-term rentals available. Call 1-888-942-8284. Heritage House Perched above the Pacific, in beautiful Little River, we offer impeccable accommodations with an unmatched experience. 68 ocean view guest cottages. Unique and elegant oceanfront dining, with an extensive array of wines. Relax with our Elements spa services. Wedding packages available. Just minutes south of Mendocino Village. 800-235-5885. The Inn at Schoolhouse Creek Experience a true luxury on the Mendocino coast - solitude. With 8+ acres of ocean view gardens, meadows, forest and a secluded beach cove - you will truly feel like you?ve gotten away from it all. Innkeepers Steven and Maureen look forward to welcoming new visitors and old friends. Pets and families warmly welcomed too. 1-800-731-5525. Hill House Inn Whitegate Inn Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. The ideal lodging choice while visiting Mendocino. A casual, romantic restaurant; a comfortable, relaxing cocktail lounge; 44 spacious, elegantly appointed guest rooms; and a convenient, hill-top setting overlooking historic Mendocino Village and the stunningly beautiful Pacific coastline. 10701 Palette Dr 707-937-0554. 800422-0554. John Dougherty House The historic J.D. House boasts some of the best ocean and bay views in the Mendocino Village. Private full amenities rooms now feature jet tubs, fireplaces, TV's and country antiques. The inn also features one of the finest English gardens on the north coast. You deserve the best! 571 Ukiah St., Mendocino. 707-937-5266 or 800-4862104. A Victorian mansion with charm, elegance and grace. Ocean views, fireplaces, welcome baskets, homemade cookies, and other goodies, Victorian gardens, complimentary wine & snacks, gourmet breakfast, individually decorated rooms, European featherbeds, concierge and more. Everywhere you look, attention to detail is evident. 800 531-7282. 499 Howard St., Mendocino. Old Mill Farm Country farm lodging with workshops on sustainable living and organic farming. MacCallum House Inn & Restaurant Filled with the charm and romance of a bygone era, the MacCallum House stands at the heart of Mendocino village. Restaurant, cafe & bar, water tower, gazebo playhouse, barn & English gardens. Rooms include full breakfast in our formal dining room and complimentary wine hour. 45020 Albion Street. 800-609-0492. 707-9370289. LODGING IN FORT BRAGG Annie's Jughandle Beach Inn Your best bet for ocean view lodging!?Enjoy our luxury suites, warm and inviting living room or relaxing front porch. We are famous for our gourmet breakfasts, included with your stay. Our popular mid-week specials offer the best deal on the Mendocino coast. Just minutes from the lively village of Mendocino. 1-800-964-9957 or 707964-1415. Ebb Tide Lodge Close to downtown Fort Bragg restaurants, stores, cinemas and the world famous Skunk Train. Outdoor heated spa, free continental breakfast and in-room coffee. Free HBO/cable and free local calls. Refrigerators, hair dryers, microwaves and data port phones in every room. 250 S. Main St., Fort Bragg. Reservations and info: 1800-974-6730. Seacrest Properties Home to some of the most beautiful vacation rental properties on the California coastline. Check with us first if you're looking for homes with views ranging from Ocean Front to the majestic Redwoods. We will be more than happy to help you with all of your vacation rental needs. 707-961-4210. seacrest@mcn.org Shoreline Vacation Rentals Affordable vacations. Incredible locations all along the Mendocino Coast. Find the perfect getaway, a cozy cottage, a spacious custom home, perched on a bluff or with sweeping ocean views. Our units are suited to romantic couples or large groups. Reserve early for best selection. Some long-term rentals available. Call 1-888942-8284. Surf & Sand Lodge Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. The Glass Beach Inn A gracious guest house and cottage with 9 rooms, each with a distinct syle and uniquely decorated. All rooms have private baths, and some rooms include fireplaces and TV. Breakfast served daily. Enjoy the lovely sitting room, or stroll to nearby shops, restaurants and other attractions. 726 North Main St., Fort Bragg. 707-964-6774. One of Fort Bragg's newest and most popular beachfront lodging options! With 30 beautiful rooms, 24 with an ocean view. We also have rooms with fireplace and spa tub for two. Enjoy the magnificent ocean, whale watching, beautiful sunsets, all from your own private balcony. 1131 North Main St., Fort Bragg. 800-964-0184 or 707-9649383. Howard Creek Ranch Inn Howard Creek Ranch Inn is an historic, 60 acre, ocean front farm with a long sandy beach, plus a private hiking trail through the redwoods. Award winning gardens, fireplaces/wood stoves, a 75 foot swinging foot bridge over Howard Creek, hot tubs, sauna, a German masseuse, and more! 40501 N. Hwy 1, Westport. 707-964-6725. Tradewinds Lodge The largest full service lodge in Fort Bragg. In-room gourmet coffee, microwaves, HBO, refrigerators. Indoor heated swimming pool with Jacuzzi. Day spa and exercise room. Banquet room. Complimentary wireless internet connection. Extensive gift shop, TW?s Family Restaurant. Great rates and package deals! 707-964-4761 or 1-800524-2244. North Cliff Hotel A romantic getaway, perched at the entrance to Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. One-of-a kind views, quick access to the coast and affordable rates for luxurious rooms. Each room comes with a balcony, ocean view and fireplaces. Bedside continental breakfast, complimentary wireless internet connection. 707-962-2500 or 866-9622550. ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS Gualala Sea Spa At Gualala Sea Spa and Wellness Center we strive to make your time with us as relaxing and enchanting as possible. By providing the latest in spa equipment and products, our goal is to ensure that when you leave, you will feel rejuvenated, tranquil, and have a great start on the anti-aging process. 39151 S. Hwy 1, Gualala. (707) 884-9262. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Station The 1909 Lighthouse, three lightkeeper quarters, and other buildings are a favorite with Mendocino visitors. There are many events and activities for the whole family, especially bird and whale watching. The Light Station and 270-acre Preserve are open for day use year round. Between Fort Bragg and Mendocino, off Point Cabrillo Dr. 707937-0816. Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino. Play the games you love at the Coyote Valley Shodakai Casino. We’re conveniently located in beautiful Redwood Valley just off Hwy. 101 in northern California. Join us for non-stop fun! Open 24 hours. Nevada-style slots. Blackjack. High Stakes Bingo. Tournaments. And More! Take the West Road exit off Highway 101, just north of Ukiah. 800-332-9683. www.mendocino.com Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Mendocino Accommodation Mendocino's only full service hotel was built in 1878 on Main Street in the heart of Mendocino Village, overlooking the Mendocino Headlands, to the mouth of Big River with easy access to deserted beaches. The Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites offers guests a unique combination of natural beauty, historic charm and impeccable service. Recently, the hotel expanded to include modern luxury rooms and suites in the gardens behind the restored main hotel building. Reserve Mendocino Accommodation at the Mendocino Hotel now... "The Mendocino Hotel, does everything right, including big breakfasts (try the shirred eggs Florentine) in a garden room with a view out to the crashing surf. Romance doesn't get much more romantic than this." Garden suite with fireplace and separate sitting area. --Press Democrat The Historic Hotel Some of our guests may prefer one of our 26 elegant rooms with antique decor which include two suites with private balconies and breathtaking ocean views. The Victorian rooms have a private bath and the European-style rooms have a shared bath and provide an intimate and charming way to experience the hotel's history. Related Articles: "Seaside Savings" Read A Mendocino Hotel Ghost Story (originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle) Garden Suites Our 25 garden rooms and suites offer king, queen and double beds. Many of the rooms offer fold out sofas for additional sleeping space. All of these rooms feature modern bathrooms, cable TV and many with fireplaces. No matter what type of accommodation you might select, we can guarantee your stay at the Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites will be a pleasant and memorable one. All 51 rooms and suites are unique and authentically decorated. The following photos are samples of the different room categories. (Please click on room types for more photos.) • • • Ocean view suite with balcony and separate sitting area • • Suites - $325-395 - King or queen bed; parlor; fireplace or balcony; Victorian decor; modern bathrooms Garden rooms with private bath - $265-295 - King or two double beds; fireplace or wood stove; Victorian decor; modern bathrooms Garden rooms with private bath - $225-275 - King, queen, or two doubles; Victorian decor; modern bathrooms Victorian rooms with private bath - $135-165 - Queen or double bed; some with balconies; Victorian decor; modern bathrooms European-style rooms - $95-115 - Double bed; in-room basins; baths and bathrooms across the hall; bathrobes provided; antique decor; cozy; some with balconies and ocean views Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Dining at the Mendocino Hotel • Make A Dining Reservation Mendocino Coast Fine Dining The Mendocino Hotel offers three dining options and the Victorian Dining Room offers true Mendocino Coast fine dining. If you are searching for a beautiful Mendocino restaurant, look into the options that Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites has to offer. • The Victorian Dining Room Beautifully appointed with antiques for an intimate and elegant dinner. Related Articles: "An Open-Ended Stroll in Mendocino" Dinner 6:00pm-9:00pm Sunday-Thursday 6:00pm-9:30pm Friday & Saturday “Guests register at a teller’s cage from an old Kansas bank and congregate for drinks in a front parlor filled with antiques, among them a two hundred year old polished steel fireplace of Dutch origin. A remarkable stained-glass dome was installed over the bar…believed to be a Tiffany… replete with leaded windows and Oriental rugs (it) evokes the Victorian era perfectly…Dinner can be very pleasant. Desserts tend to be allAmerican and irresistible. We were won over by the individual deep-dish pies. Lunch is very popular and brings forth an appealing roster of dishes. Another welcome change is the wine list.” GOURMET MAGAZINE Our Current Menu | Wine List Winemaker and Filmmaker Dinner Menu Make a Dinner Reservation "The Mendocino Hotel offers elegant dining featuring California cuisine and an extensive wine list." The Boston Sunday Globe • The lobby lounge Features a handsomely carved antique bar, a bistro-style menu and interesting conversation. Cocktails and Bistro Menu Opens daily at 5:00pm Bistro Menu "One of the finest dining rooms in town" The San Diego Tribune • The Garden Room The informal Garden Room is the perfect setting for breakfast or lunch. Featuring homemade desserts, salads, classic entrees, local Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. specialties, fine local wines and impeccable service. The Hotel's dining rooms and lounges are popular gathering places for local residents and visitors alike. Breakfast 8:00am-11:30am Cocktails 11:00am-5:00pm Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm Bistro Menu 2:30pm-5:00pm Sunday Brunch8:00am-2:30pm Breakfast | Lunch | Bistro | Sunday Brunch The Mendocino Hotel and Restaurant "Award of Excellence" Wine Spectator Magazine 2001-2006 Appetizers Soup of the Day bowl $7 cup $4 French Onion bowl $8 Mixed Greens Toasted Pecans, Mendocino Mustard Vinaigrette $7 Caesar Salad Garlic Croutons, Romaine Hearts, Parmesan Reggiano $8 Comanche Creek Heirloom Tomato Salad Basil, Point Reyes Blue Cheese, Aged Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil $9 Grilled Lamb Chops Ollalieberry Jam, Lavender-Fennel Seed Scone $12 Seared Ahi Tuna Grapefruit, Avocado, Edamame $13 California Artisnal Cheese Plate $9 Entrees Basil Linguine Summer Squash, Gypsy Peppers, Leeks, Heirloom Tomatoes, Feta $17 Add Shrimp $24 Dayboat Scallops Sweet Corn Crème Brulée, Arugula and Cherry Tomatoes $26 Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Pan Roasted Wild Salmon Wild Rice Crepe, Whole Grain Mustard Sauce $25 Tequila and Olive Oil-Poached Rockfish Pasilla Chilis, Oregano, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cornbread $19 Mendocino Mustard Glazed-Chicken Breast Polenta, Caramelized Onion Jus $23 Ancho-Dusted Sonoma Duck Breast Sweet Potato-Shiitake Hash, Quail's Egg, Blueberry Syrup $28 Double Cut Pork Chop Spinach, Mascarpone, Orzo, Peach Chutney $24 Certified Angus Prime Rib Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Horseradish-Brandy Sauce Petit Cut $28 Large Cut $32 Grilled Beef Tenderloin Potato Croquettes, Heirloom Tomato Salsa Cruda $34 We Select Seasonal, Organic Produce, Local Seafood and Naturally Raised Meats Whenever Possible Parties of 6 or more, add 18% gratuity Executive Chef - Shana Everhart Close Window Mendocino Hotel Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Bistro BAR MENU Fresh Homemade Bread & Locally Grown Organic Lettuces When Available New England Clam Chowder $6.95 French Onion Soup $6.95 Served with Swiss & Parmesan Cheese Soup of the Day $7.25 Garden Salad With Choice of Dressing $6.95 Grilled Chicken Salad Marinated $10.95 Chicken Breast Served Over a Caesar Salad Spinach Salad With Warm Pecan Encrusted $10.50 Goat Cheese, Fresh Orange, Red Onion and Mendocino Mustard Vinaigrette Ahi Salad With Cabbage, Cellophane Noodles, $13.95 Mango Chutney, and Red Chili-Citrus Vinaigrette Steamed Manilla Clams $11.95 In a White Wine & Herb Broth Crab Cakes $13.00 Cornmeal Breaded Dungeness Crab, Served with a Chipotle Aioli Baked Brie Topped with Almonds and $9.50 Served with Fresh Fruit and Crackers Chicken Flautas Crisp Tortilla Wrapped $9.95 Around Chicken and Served with Homemade Salsa, Guacamole & Sour Cream Grilled Flat Iron Steak With Roasted Potatoes, $14.95 Caramelized Onions, Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese & Balsamic Glaze BAR MENU Fresh Homemade Bread & Locally Grown Organic Lettuces When Available Meatloaf Served with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, $10.50 Seasonal Vegetables, and Mushroom Sauce Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza $9.95 Baked Fresh upon order Gourmet Pizza of the Day Ask Server for Today's Selection Fresh Fish & Chips Local Fish Dipped $10.25 in Red Seal Ale Batter, and served with Tartar Sauce Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Pasta of the Day Ask Server for Today's Selection Certified Angus Burger $8.50 Served on a House Made Roll with French Fries With Cheddar and Apple Wood Smoked Bacon $10.50 With Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese and Sautéed Mushrooms $11.50 Portabello Sandwich With a Chipotle Aioli, $10.50 Smoked Gouda, & Roasted Peppers on a House Made Roll with French Fries Grilled Chicken Sandwich $11.95 on House Made Foccacia With a Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Goat Cheese and Carmalized Onions, Served with French Fries Prime Rib Sandwich Thinly sliced Prime Rib, $12.95 Au Jus, Brie and Horseradish on a House Made Roll Desserts Olallieberry Deep Dish Pie $5.50 With French vanilla ice cream The Hotel Sundae $5.25 French vanilla ice cream topped with melted chocolate truffles and our own honey roasted pecans Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake $6.50 Served with fresh raspberry sauce Crème Brulee $6.50 Creamy vanilla custard with a caramelized topping Cheesecake $6.50 Graham cracker crust with caramel sauce and pecans Canoli $6.50 Sweet crisp shell stuffed with a mascarpone cheese and chocolate chips Apple Crisp $6.50 Served warm with French Vanilla ice cream Ice Cream or Sorbet $3.25 French Vanilla ice cream or Citrus & Raspberry Sorbet Bread Pudding with Amaretto cream sauce $6.50 May we suggest a glass of port and a truffle from the Mendocino Chocolate Company? Mendocino Mama-Light center dipped in a light coating , then topped with a dark dollop $2.00 Mendocino Macho- Dark ganache dipped in a dark coating with a dark leaf on top $2.00 Mendocino A Beautiful Trip! To reach the Mendocino Hotel, plan on a 3.5 hour drive from the San Francisco Airport, or a 2.5 hour drive from the Santa Rosa Airport. From Santa Rosa, stay on Highway 101 to Cloverdale, then turn West on Highway 128 which wanders through beautiful Anderson Valley. There are several wineries along the way which offer wine tasting, and the scenery is breathtaking as you meander through the last 13 miles of tall redwoods before you reach the ocean. Then head north on Highway One ten miles to Mendocino Village. The hotel is in the center of town at 45080 Main Street. Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Dining – Pubs 955 Ukiah Street Restaurant, Mendocino Albion River Inn, Albion Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Boonville Bayview Cafe, Mendocino Bluebird Cafe, Hopland Boomer's Bar & Grill, Laytonville Boont Berry Farm, Boonville Boonville Hotel Restaurant, Boonville Bridget's Dolan's Pub & Dinner House, Elk Buckhorn Saloon, Boonville Cafe 1, Fort Bragg Cafe Beaujolais, Mendocino Cafe Prima of Laurel Street, Fort Bragg Caspar Inn & Blues Cafe, Caspar Chief Drive In & Laundromat, Laytonville Cliff House, Fort Bragg Drake Inn, Covelo Elk Cove Inn, Elk Flood Gate Store & Deli, Philo & Navarro Gallery Restaurant, Point Arena Glads Cafe & Coffee House, Boonville & Navarro Greenwood Pier Cafe, Elk Grey Whale Bar - MacCallum House Restaurant, Mendocino Pleasant and comfortable place to relax in the heart of Mendocino Gualala Dining, Gualala Harbor House Inn, Elk Headlands Coffeehouse, Fort Bragg Hill House Inn, Mendocino Homestyle Cafe, Fort Bragg Hopland Brewery, Hopland Horn of Zeese, Boonville Laurens Cafe, Boonville Ledford House, Albion Libbys, Philo Little River Inn, Little River Little River Restaurant, Little River MacCallum House Restaurant, Mendocino Quiet, Exquisite Dining in the heart of Mendocino Mendo Bistro, Fort Bragg Mendocino Brewing Company, Hopland Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites, Mendocino Mendocino Market, Mendocino Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Moosse Cafe, Mendocino North Coast Brewing Company, Fort Bragg North Fork Cafe, Covelo Oscars Restaurant, Fort Bragg Pangaea Cafe, Point Arena Patterson's Pub, Mendocino Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg Ravens at the Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino Redwood Cafe Drive-in, Boonville Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant, Fort Bragg Round Valley Inn Restaurant, Covelo Sharon's By the Sea, Fort Bragg Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino Stevenswood Lodge, Mendocino The Restaurant, Fort Bragg Tradewinds Restaurant, Fort Bragg Victorian Gardens, Manchester Wharf Restaurant & Anchor Lounge, Fort Bragg Entertainment Mendocino Ballet, Ukiah SPACE - Youth Education, Ukiah Festivals Blackberry Festival, Covelo Boonville Beer Festival, Boonville California Wool & Fiber Festival, Mendocino County Flynn Creek Circus, Mendocino County Mendocino Music Festival, Mendocino Reggae On the River, Piercy Round Valley Community Rodeo, Covelo Symphony of the Redwoods, Fort Bragg Wine and Mushroom Festival, Mendocino World's Largest Salmon BBQ, Fort Bragg Movies Arena Cinema Company - Movie Schedule, Point Arena Ukiah 6 Theater, Ukiah Music Caspar Inn & Blues Cafe, Caspar Haladea Studios, Albion Headlands Coffeehouse, Fort Bragg Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Lark Camp, Mendocino Mendocino English Country Dance, Mendocino StringBender, Caspar Opera Gloriana Opera Company, Fort Bragg Opera Fresca, Mendocino Ukiah Civic Light Opera, Ukiah Theatre Mendocino Theatre Company, Mendocino Point Arena Theatre, Point Arena Round Valley Community Theater, Covelo Warehouse Repertory Theater, Fort Bragg Willits Community Theatre, Willits Lodging Agate Cove Inn, Mendocino Unparalleled ocean views and spectacular gardens. Ocean-view cottages, fireplaces, decks. Full breakfast. Albion River Inn, Albion Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages, Mendocino Oceanfront Bed & Breakfast located in Mendocino Village Ocean view rooms, cottages, fireplaces, decks, hot tub and a path to the beach. Allen House, Mendocino Alleta's Oceanfront Vacation Home, Point Arena Anchor Lodge, Fort Bragg Anderson Creek Inn, Boonville Annie's Jughandle Beach Bed & Breakfast Inn, Mendocino Auberge Mendocino, Little River Avalon House, Fort Bragg Bay Dream, Caspar Beach House Inn, Fort Bragg Beachcomber Motel, Fort Bragg Beggs-Bishop Cottage, Mendocino Beside Still Waters Farm, Willits Best Western, Willits Bever - Roberts Tower, Mendocino Blackberry Inn, Mendocino Blair House, Mendocino Blanchard House, Little River Blue Heron Inn, Mendocino Boonville Hotel, Boonville Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Breakers Inn, Gualala Brewery Gulch Inn, Mendocino Ocean views, fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs for two, private decks, wine bar, dataport telephones, gourmet country breakfast. C.O. Packard House, Mendocino California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns Captain's Watch B&B, Mendocino Casita Del Mar, Fort Bragg Caspar Inn & Blues Cafe, Caspar Cheryl's House, Albion Coast Getaways, Mendocino Coast Guard House Historic Inn, Point Arena Coast Retreats, Mendocino Colonial Inn, Fort Bragg Cottages at Shenoa, Boonville Country Inn, Fort Bragg Cypress Cottage, Fort Bragg Cypress Cove, Mendocino DeHaven Valley Farm, Westport Delamere Seaside Cottages, Fort Bragg Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse, Little River Beautifully restored 1877 Victorian. Romantic rooms, fireplaces, spa tubs, gourmet breakfast in bed, beach access. AAA approved - Affordable Luxury. Elk Cove Inn, Elk Elk Guest House, Elk Elk Lodging, Elk Emerald Dolphin Inn, Fort Bragg Fensalden Inn, Albion Fern Meadows, Fort Bragg Fetzer Vineyards B & B, Hopland Fools Rush Inn, Little River Gentle Valley Ranch Motel, Laytonville Glass Beach Inn, Fort Bragg Glendeven Inn, Little River Delightful 1867 country inn with fireplaces, ocean views, private baths. Breakfast delivered to your room. Art gallery and gardens. Greenwood Pier Inn, Elk Grey Whale Inn, Fort Bragg Griffin House, Elk Grindle Guest House, Mendocino Gualala Country Inn, Gualala Gualala Vacation Rentals, Gualala Harbor House Inn, Elk Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Harbor Lite Lodge, Fort Bragg Headlands House, Mendocino Headlands Inn, Mendocino Hearts and Minds at Cider Creek, Albion Heritage House, Little River Hi Seas Beach Motel, Fort Bragg Hill House Inn, Mendocino Holiday Inn Express, Ukiah Howard Creek Ranch, Westport Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, Little River Ocean-view cottages, historic 1860's farmhouse, 8 acres of gardens Redwoods, Hot Tub, a private and romantic Bed & Breakfast InnAccess, Mendocino County - Northern California Inns Irish Beach Real Estate, Manchester & Irish Beach John Dougherty House, Mendocino Historic private full amenity accomodations. Breathtaking ocean views, fireplaces, gardens and in room jet tubs. Joshua Grindle Guest House, Mendocino Joshua Grindle Inn, Mendocino Elegant inn on two acres overlooking Mendocino village & ocean. Serenity. Romance. Fireplaces. Ocean views. Gourmet Breakfasts. Larkin Cottage, Mendocino Lighthouse Cove Home, Caspar Little River Inn, Little River Little River Redwoods Home, Little River Lodge at Noyo River, Fort Bragg Lodging and Llamas, Fort Bragg Vacation rentals with private garden settings, fireplace, pool table, Winter rates, rent separate or groups, feather bed, hot tubs. MacCallum House, Mendocino Gracious Victorian in the heart of historic Mendocino village. Clawfoot tubs for two. Fireplaces. Ocean views. Mar Vista Cottages, Anchor Bay McElroy's Inn, Mendocino Mendocino Coast Reservations, Mendocino Mendocino Farmhouse, Mendocino Discover a place just minutes from Mendocino hidden in a Redwood forest. Quiet rooms, fireplaces and spectacular gardens. Come and visit. Mendocino Getaways, Mendocino Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites, Mendocino Mendocino Lodging, Elk Mendocino Magic, Laytonville Mendocino Preferred Vacation Rentals, Mendocino Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Mendocino Seaside Cottages, Mendocino Mendocino Village Cottages, Mendocino Mendocino Village Inn, Mendocino Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Center, Mendocino Nicholson House Inn, Mendocino North Coast Country Inn, Gualala Ocean Breeze Lodge, Fort Bragg Ocean View Lodge, Fort Bragg Old Stewart House Inn, Fort Bragg Orr Hot Springs, Comptche Pacific Mist Bungalows, Little River Philo Pottery Inn, Philo Pine Beach Inn, Fort Bragg Pine Loft, Fort Bragg Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum Rachel's Inn, Little River Reed Manor, Mendocino Reeve's Garden Cottage, Mendocino Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant, Fort Bragg Ricochet Ridge Ranch, Fort Bragg Riverview Houses - Vacation Homes, Fort Bragg Riverview Vacation Homes, Fort Bragg Robison Properties - Vacation Rentals, Comptche Sallie & Eileen's Place, Mendocino Sandpiper House Inn, Elk Sanford House Bed & Breakfast, Ukiah Sea Gull Inn, Mendocino Sea Horse Escape, Elk Sea Rock Inn, Mendocino Awe-inspiring views of the Mendocino coast from every cottage or suite. Romantic whirlpool/ocean view tubs, fireplaces, featherbeds, private decks. Seabird Lodge, Fort Bragg SEAeSCAPE Vacation Home, Elk Serenisea - Vacation Homes, Gualala Shangri La, Albion Sheep Dung Estates, Boonville Shoreline Vacation Rentals, Fort Bragg & Mendocino Cou SS Seafoam Lodge, Little River Stanford Inn by the Sea, Mendocino Stevenswood Lodge, Mendocino Sunrise Inn, Ukiah Surf and Sand Lodging, Fort Bragg Surf Motel - Fort Bragg, Fort Bragg Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Surf Motel - Gualala, Gualala Sweetwater Spa & Inn, Mendocino The Atrium, A Garden Inn By The Sea, Fort Bragg The Doors Home, Navarro Tide Rurns - Vacation Rental, Albion Todd Farmhouse, Fort Bragg Tradewinds Lodge, Fort Bragg Turtle Pond Cottage, Boonville Vacation Rentals - Shoreline, Fort Bragg Vichy Hot Springs Resort Bed & Breakfast, Ukiah Victorian Gardens, Manchester Wagon Wheel Motel, Covelo Watertower Farm, Albion Weller House Inn, Fort Bragg Whale Watch Home, Caspar Whale Watch Inn, Anchor Bay Wharf Master's Inn, Point Arena Whitegate Inn, Mendocino Willits Creek Cabin, Willits Willits Inn, Willits Windows on the Water, Fort Bragg Windrift Cottage, Mendocino Windswept Home, Caspar Maps California Map Earthquake Info Eel River Map Elk Map, Elk Gualala Town Map Mendocino County Map Railroad Map, Mendocino County Shopping Adirondack Design, Fort Bragg Anchor Bay Store, Anchor Bay Ark - Humane Society Thrift Shop, Fort Bragg Need a friend - Adopt a Pet Visit the Mobile Pet Adoption - weekends in Mendocino ARTicles, Mendocino Artists' Co-op of Mendocino, Mendocino Big River Coffee Company, Fort Bragg Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Black Butte Country Store & RV Park, Covelo Blue Sky Gallery, Willits Branesky Stoves, Fort Bragg Candy Bouquet & Creations, Fort Bragg Celebrations, Gualala College of the Redwoods - Fine Furniture, Fort Bragg Compass Rose - Leather, Mendocino DeJa-Vu Hats, Mendocino Fetzer Vineyards, Mendocino & Hopland Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle's, Mendocino Grace Hudson Museum, Ukiah Greenwood Pier Country Store, Elk Greenwood Pier Garden Shop, Elk Gualala Arts Center, Gualala Gualala Nursery & Trading Company, Gualala Gualala Trading Company & Nursery, Gualala Hot Pepper Jelly, Fort Bragg Legacy Antiques, Gualala LittleRiverPetShop.com Discount Internet Pet Shop - Fast delivery! Toys, Treats, Collars, Beds, Grooming - Thousands of Products! Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino Mendocino Arts & Gifts, Mendocino Mendocino Chocolate Company, Fort Bragg & Mendocino Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, Fort Bragg Mendocino Hat Company, Mendocino Mendocino Hemp Company, Fort Bragg Mendocino Jams and Jellies, Mendocino Mendocino Market, Mendocino Moonbath Shop, Westport North Coast Fudge, Fort Bragg Out of This World, Mendocino Outdoor Store, Fort Bragg Papa Birds, Fort Bragg Racines Art & Office Supplies, Fort Bragg Real Goods, Hopland Sallie Mac, Mendocino Sev Ickes, Mendocino Spit-Fire Motor Works, Fort Bragg Village Toy Store, Mendocino Whistlestop Antiques, Fort Bragg Wind & Weather, Fort Bragg Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. VACATION IDEAS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES / GOLF BOATING / FISHING / DIVING ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS SKUNK TRAIN TOURS INDOOR ACTIVITIES SHOPPING WINE TASTING Vacation Ideas 1. Abalone Diving -- The rocky and scenic Mendocino coastline features extensive kelp forests providing excellent abalone and fish habitat. 2. Gardens, Public & Private -- Many inns, shops, galleries and restaurants keep charming vegetable and flower gardens which also delight passersby; the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are inspiring in all seasons. Two annual spring garden tours show off the best of the coast. 3. Camping -- Private campgrounds and state parks, beaches and forests -- campers have an enviable array of options from which to choose. 4. Outdoor Recreation -- Horseback riding on the beach, kayaking to sea caves, cycling to a cliffside picnic, canoeing a river, hiking, golfing...active visitors are never bored here. 5. Historic Buildings -- Much of the coast's mid-19th century architecture has landmark status; the entire town of Mendocino is on the National Register of Historic Places. The annual Historic House & Building Tour points admirers in the right direction. 6. Only-on-the-Coast Events -- The World's Largest Salmon Barbecue. The Mendocino Whale Festival. The Fort Bragg Whale Festival. The Great Rubber Ducky Race. Winesong. Paul Bunyan Days. Plus many, many more, as unusual as they are fun. 7. Family Fun -- Many of the coast's events and activities are geared for families, and many accommodations welcome kids with open arms. 8. California Western Railroad's "Skunk Train" -- Let a vintage steam or diesel locomotive take you through the redwoods, as they have done for decades. 9. Visual & Performing Arts -- The Mendocino Coast has long attracted artists, writers and musicians; a plethora of galleries and performances of the highest caliber are the happy result. Visitors may also sign up for classes at the Mendocino Art Center. 10. Farmers Markets -- The Mendocino Coast can fill your market basket with fine wine, beer, wild mushrooms, organic produce, cheeses, mustard, kelp pickles, coffee, jellies and many other local delectables. Farmers markets are open spring through fall and offer a colorful and delicious sightseeing option. 11. Let's Go Fishing -- From a boat on the ocean, from the bank of a creek, there are plenty of Big Ones out there just waiting for visiting anglers. 12. Whale Watching -- From November-March, watch the gray whale migration from land or sea. In March, celebrate the leviathans with the Mendocino Whale Festival. 13. Redwood Legacy -- Lumber barons built many of the coast's towns in the last century, and the timber business is still a strong presence today. Start with a visit to the Guest House Museum in Fort Bragg to explore the redwood legacy. 14. Luxurious Mendocino Coast -- A pampering spa, a private, cliffside cottage furnished in antiques, stylish shops and Restaurants...it's easy to indulge any first-class urging on the Mendocino Coast. 15. Coastal Romance/Honeymoon -- With a cozy inn, crackling in-room fireplace, fine local wine, the roar of the ocean and plenty of solitude, the Mendocino Coast offers couples all that is conducive to romance. There are plenty of memorable spots to hold a wedding as well, and local wedding planners to see to the details. 16. Pre- or Post-Convention Getaway -- Just an afternoon's drive north of San Francisco via Coast Highway One, the Mendocino Coast is the perfect tag-on to a city convention. 17. Innovative Restaurants -- Clever chefs are turning out elegant meals in the coast's many restaurants, which range from humble bakeries to trendy "celebrity" spots. Fresh, local ingredients, such as seafood and produce, are frequently featured. 18. Hollywood Connection -- From East of Eden to The Summer of '42, dozens of movies have been (and continue to be) filmed here. Scouting out the sites of famous scenes is somewhat of a hobby with travelers. 19. Vacation Rentals Alternative -- Great for families or anyone wanting the convenience of more space and a full kitchen, vacation rentals continue to gain popularity. Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. 20. Local Products -- Outdoor furniture crafted from regional redwood, fine woodworking pieces, hand-crafted pottery, fabrics, sculpture...there are many made-on-the-coast souvenirs to take home. 21. Holiday Season Hideaway -- December brings a candlelight tour of bed & breakfast inns, an evening lights parade, festive decorations and a cozy escape from the chaos. Skunk Train back to top THE SKUNK TRAIN - (CALIFORNIA WESTERN RAILROAD) Foot of Laurel Street in Fort Bragg PO Box 907 - Fort Bragg - 95437 - 800-77-SKUNK - 707-964-6371 Scenic train trips through the redwoods - 8AM-5PM daily, year-round Entertainment / Arts back to top ARTS HOTLINE Sponsored by the Arts Council of Mendocino County 888-ART-3773 This weekly (phone) recording will give you information about theater, music and dance performances, literary readings and visual art exhibits going on throughout the county. www.mendocinoarts.org JERRY OLSEN ORCHESTRA (Swing dancing Events) 707-961-1401 MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL Mendocino Music Festival Association PO Box 1808 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-2044 - 707-937-1045(fax) www.mendocinomusic.com The Music Festival, with symphony orchestra, chamber, opera & jazz presentations, is scheduled each July; for details see their website schedule or click on Calendar of Events, below. GLORIANA OPERA COMPANY 721 North Franklin Street Fort Bragg CA 95437 707-964-7469 www.mcn.org/d/gloriana 21 years of extraordinary musical theater, Showcase & concert performances Call for program information MENDOCINO THEATRE COMPANY 45200 Little Lake Street Mendocino CA 95460 707-937-4477 - Email mtc@mcn.org www.1mtc.org Excellent plays year-round, drama & comedy, from traditional to avant garde FOOTLIGHTER'S LITTLE THEATRE 248 East Laurel Street Fort Bragg CA 95437 707-964-3806 Original 1890's melodrama/comedy... Memorial Day thru Labor Day OPERA FRESCA Various Venues Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. PO Box 373 Mendocino CA 95460 707-937-0420 www.operafresca.com Fully-staged opera productions - Call for program schedule SYMPHONY OF THE REDWOODS PO BOX 278 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-0898 www.mcn.org/c/symphony The Symphony of the Redwoods presents, annually, three symphony-orchestra concerts, four chamber music concerts, and a chamber-music workshop. For complete details and the concert schedules, see their website... or check the Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events page Art Galleries back to top ARTICLES 707-937-3891 www.watertowerarticles.com ARTIST’S CO-OP OF MENDOCINO 707-937-2217 www.artistscoopofmendicino.com COASTSIDE GALLERY 707-937-4960 www.coastsidegallery.com COLOR & LIGHT GLASS STUDIO 707-937-1003 THE COURTYARD 707-937-0917 ERIN DERTNER STUDIOS 707-964-5300 www.erindertner.com HIGHLIGHT GALLERY 707-937-3132 WILLIAM ZIMMER GALLERY 707-937-5121 www.williamzimmergallery.com THE MENDOCINO ART CENTER 707-937-5818 www.mendocinoartcenter.org NORTHCOAST ARTISTS GALLERY 707-964-8266 www.northcoastartists.org PARTNERS GALLERY 707-937-3525 Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. www.partnersgallery.com EDGEWATER GALLERY 707-964-4668 www.edgewatergallery.net ART THAT MAKES YOU LAUGH 707-937-1354 www.leedyart.com DARK & LIGHT GALLERY 707-964-7180 PRENTICE GALLERY 707-962-0732 ART EXPLORERS 707-961-6156 Indoor Activities back to top COAST CINEMAS 167 South Franklin Street - Fort Bragg - 707-964-2019, 707-964-7102 - Email coastcinemas@yahoo.com HEADLANDS COFFEEHOUSE, live jazz nightly 707-964-1987 www.headlandscoffeehouse.com CASPAR COMMUNITY CENTER, dancing & music events 707-964-4997 www.casparcommons.org Outdoor Activities back to top BICYCLING CATCH-A-CANOE & BICYCLES, TOO Highway One & Comptche-Ukiah Road PO Box 487 - Mendocino - 95460 - 707-937-0273 www.catchacanoe.com Sales & rentals of the finest mountain & road bicycles FORT BRAGG CYCLERY 707-964-3509 CAMPING, PARKS, HIKING & TREKS See the Campgrounds section of this website for listings of private campgrounds. . . .The Mendocino Coast is a paradise for campers and hikers with State and County Parks, wonderful hiking trails, Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. camping facilities and beaches up and down the coast from Gualala to Westport and inland to the Boonville-Philo areas. Most have tent and RV spaces (reservations suggested) although the Mendocino Headlands State Park at Mendocino is designated day use only. . . .State Parks include: Hendy Woods State Park (3 miles NW of Philo off Highway 128); Jackson State Park (10 miles E of Fort Bragg off Highway 20); Manchester State Beach (1 mile N of Manchester off Highway 1); MacKerricher State Park (3 miles N of Fort Bragg off Highway 1); Mendocino Headlands State Park (at Mendocino); Paul M. Dimmick Wayside Campground (5 miles NW of Navarro off Highway 128); Russian Gulch State Park (2 miles N of Mendocino off Highway 1); Sinkyone Wilderness State Park (18 miles N of Westport off Highway 1 and County Road 431); Van Damme State Park (at Little River off Highway 1) and Westport-Union Landing State Beach (3 miles N of Westport off Highway 1). Mendocino County Parks include: Faulkner County Park (2 miles W of Boonville off Highway 128); Indian Creek County Park (S of Philo off Highway 128). CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS For Information, call... 800-444-7275 - 707-937-5804 Public camping, hiking, day use areas, interpretive programs/events MENDOCINO COUNTY PARKS Department of Parks & Beaches Information - 707-463-4267 WILDFLOWER WALKS Point Cabrillo Lightstation. Docent-led walks. May thru September - Sundays at 11 AM 707-937-0816 JUGHANDLE CREEK FARM NATURE CENTER & HOSTEL 707-964-4630 www.jughandle.creek.org OLD MILL FARM 707-937-3047 www.oldmillfarm.org THE OUTDOOR STORE-MAPS & SUPPLIES 707-964-1407 www.mendooutdoors.com FORT BRAGG CYCLERY 707-964-3509 OLD HAUL ROAD, NORTH FORT BRAGG Seven miles of paved walkway along the ocean CANOEING/KAYAKING CATCH-A-CANOE & BICYCLES, TOO Highway One & Comptche-Ukiah Road PO Box 487 - Mendocino - 95460 - 707-937-0273 www.catchacanoe.com Canoes and kayaks for exploring Big River at the southern edge of Mendocino Village Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. GARDENS MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDENS Just south of Fort Bragg on Highway One 18220 North Highway One - Fort Bragg - 707-964-4352 Magnificent 47-acre public botanical garden, retail nursery & gift store. GOLF, SPORTS, ETC. LITTLE RIVER GOLF & TENNIS 7751 North Highway One - Little River - 95456 - 707-937-5667 Regulation nine-hole golf course with forest & ocean views. Lighted tennis courts. Pro shop, snack bar, sales, rentals, carts, driving range, Pro lessons. EMERALD DOLPHIN MINI GOLF 1211 S. Main St. Fort Bragg, Ca. 95437 1-866-964-6699 18 hole mini golf course beautifully landscaped - Waterfalls & fountains. Arcade with todays top video games, air hockey & pool table. Gift Shop, Snack Shack and private party room with complete theme parties. HORSEBACK RIDING RICOCHET RIDGE RANCH 24201 North Highway One Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-7669 - 888-TREK-RRR - 707-964-9669(fax) - Email larishea@horse-vacation.com www.horse-vacation.com Beach and Redwood Trailrides, ranging from 1 1/2 hours to all day adventures, for all levels of riders. Riding vacations on the Mendocino Coast with lodging at unique B&B Inns. SHORELINE RIDERS CLUB 707-964-2690 ROSS RANCH 707-877-1834 www.rossranch.biz Fitness / Spas back to top SWEETWATER GARDENS SPA 955 Ukiah Street - Mendocino - 95460 - 707-937-4140 Hot tubs, saunas, lodging and a large, highly experienced massage staff for the complete relaxation experience REDWOOD HEALTH CLUB 707-964-6336 MENDOCINO SPORTS CLUB 707-964-5645 VISAGE SALON & DAY SPA 707-937-2602 Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. www.visageofmendocino.com HEAD TO TOE SALON SPA & FITNESS 707-961-0878 NUTONE 707-964-5179 www.nutonedayspa.com CURVES FOR WOMEN 707-962-0400 THIRD COURT SALON & DAY SPA 707-937-3099 www.littleriverinn.com Tours back to top LIGHTHOUSES & TOURS POINT CABRILLO LIGHT STATION & PRESERVE 13800 Point Cabrillo Drive, midway between Mendocino & Caspar PO Box 641 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-0816 PCLK@pointcabrillo.org www.pointcabrillo.org Guided walks in the Preserve every Sunday at 11 am, May through September. Tours begin in the Preserve parking area on Point Cabrillo Drive. Preserve is available for hiking and site seeing everyday, and the lighthouse exhibits and gift shop are open at least 4 days per week (more next season). POINT ARENA LIGHTHOUSE 707-882-2777 www.pointarenalighthouse.com MUSEUMS, TOURS, ETC. FORD HOUSE MUSEUM & VISITOR CENTER 735 Main Street - Mendocino - 707-937-5397 Open Daily, 11AM-4PM - Built in 1854, features exhibits and programs about natural and human history CHINESE TEMPLE OF KWAN TAI On Albion Street, center of Mendocino - 707-937-5123 By appointment only - Built in 1852, this is the oldest Chinese temple on the north coast. GUEST HOUSE MUSEUM 343 North Main Street, center of Fort Bragg - 707-961-2840 Built in 1892, exhibits feature pictures and artifacts of the history of the forest products industry on the Mendocino Coast and the City of Fort Bragg KELLEY HOUSE MUSEUM (Mendocino History) 707-937-5791 Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. www.mendocinohistory.org TRIANGLE TATTOO & MUSEUM (History of tattooing) 707-964-8814 www.triangletattoo.com Boating / Fishing / Diving back to top ALL ABOARD ADVENTURES WITH CAPTAIN TIM! Located on North Harbor Drive, Noyo Harbor PO Box 757 - Fort Bragg - 95437 707-964-1881 - Email allaboard@myexcel.com www.allaboardadventures.com Enjoy Salmon, Rock Cod and Albacore fishing, whale watching, and sunset cruises on the SEA HAWK! NORTH COAST FISHING ADVENTURES - THE "RUMBLEFISH" Located at the Noyo Fishing Center 32440 North Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg CA 95437 707-964-3000 - Email fishon@pacific.net www.fortbraggfishing.com Home of "Rumblefish", "El Patron", and the "Shawnee Star". Fort Bragg's largest charter office, specializing in salmon, shallow water rockcod, albacore, whale watching, crab cruises, and sunset excursions, for all your charter needs. TELSTAR CHARTERS PO Box 767, at Noyo Harbor - Fort Bragg - 95437 - 707-964-8770 www.gooceanfishing.com Tours & fishing charters LADY IRMA II 707-964-3854 www.ladyirmacharters.com ADVENTURES UNLIMITED 707-964-3316 www.fortbraggwhales.com Wine Tasting back to top MENDO WINE TOURS Journey in style through majestic Redwoods and golden hills to the boutique wineries of Mendocino County. Luxury SUV limousine available for private tours and special events. Address: 45020 Albion St., Mendocino, CA 95460 Phone: (707) 937-6700 Fax: (707) 937-2243 email: info@mendowinetours.com MENDOCINO WINE TOURS / MENDOCINO LIMOUSINE Mendocino Wine Tours & Mendocino Limousine, are one full service transportation company. Based on the beautiful and spectacular Mendocino Coast. We offer a personalized limousine service for your private charter party group for all occasions. (707) 964-8294 PACIFIC STAR WINERY Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. 33000 North Highway One, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-964-1155 ESTERLINA VINEYARDS Boonville, 707-895-2920 MENDOCINO WINE COMPANY 707-937-6190 ANDERSON VALLEY WINEGROWERS P.O. Box 63 Boonville, Ca. 95466 707-895-9463 GOLDENEYE WINERY 9200 Hwy 128/PO Box 137, Philo, Ca. 95466 (707) 895-3202 Thank you for inquiring about the Magnificent Mendocino Coast. Spectacular ocean views and charming Victorian Villages dot the scenic Mendocino Coastline of Northern California. Mendocino Village is situated on a peninsula and surrounded on three sides by picturesque wildflower covered bluffs and crashing surf. Established in the 1850's, many of the New England style Victorians have been lovingly restored into romantic Bed & Breakfast Inns, world class restaurants and quaint shops. The harbor town of Fort Bragg is best known for the Skunk Train that takes its riders on a trip through the redwoods and back in time. The harbor bustles with activity from fishermen bringing in their daily haul for the local restaurants and charter boats that offer fishing and whale watching adventures. The flower meet the sea at the Botanical Gardens, a flower lovers paradise. Just two miles south, you'll discover the relaxed atmosphere of Little River. Combining a beautiful coastline and Fern Canyons with fabulous lodging and restaurants, you've found the perfect getaway from the hectic pace! For fun, you can snorkel off Van Damme, stroll along sandy beaches or enjoy a round of golf with an ocean view. The quaint seaside village of Elk is the best-kept secret on the Mendocino Coast. The spectacular views from the oceanfront Bed & Breakfast Inns and cottages are absolutely breathtaking and inspiring. This picturesque hamlet perched upon the bluffs, offers everything from an upscale wine & martini bar to an Irish pub and dinner house. Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Plus, exquisite ocean view dining to casual Cafe's with California cuisine along Mendocino's South Coast you'll discover Manchester and a Beautiful lighthouse in Point Arena. The Mendocino Coast is one of the most beautifully romantic areas of California. we look forward to seeing you on the Coast! Sunday , October 1 • "Poppy" by Diza Hope at Northcoast Artists • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops • 11:00 am -1:00 pm : Farmers Market in Caspar • 3:00 pm -5:00 pm : Great Musical Comedy "Funny Girl" Monday , October 2 • "Poppy" by Diza Hope at Northcoast Artists • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops Tuesday , October 3 • "Poppy" by Diza Hope at Northcoast Artists • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops Wednesday , October 4 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops • 3:30 pm -6:00 pm : Farmers Market in Fort Bragg Thursday , October 5 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops • 6:00 pm -9:00 pm : Chamber Auction Dinner Friday , October 6 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops • Natural History of the Gardens • 12:00 pm -2:00 pm : Farmers Market in Mendocino • 5:00 pm -8:00 pm : First Fridays in Fort Bragg Saturday , October 7 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops • 10:00 am -4:00 pm : Abalone Festival • 11:00 am -3:00 pm : Preview Night & Silent Auction • 1:00 pm : Corwyn Zekley & Butch Kwan Fiery Fiddles • 7:45 pm : Mendocino English County Dance Sunday , October 8 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops • 8:30 am -12:30 pm : Second Annual Gualala River Run and Walk • 11:00 am -1:00 pm : Farmers Market in Caspar • 3:00 pm : Viva Zarzuela! con Pedro Rodelas Monday , October 9 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Ricia Araiza & Michael Leventhal Exhibit at Partners Gallery at Glendeven • Building a Better Business Workshops Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. • Mangia con L'Opera Fresca • 5:00 pm : Viva Zarzuela! con Pedro Rodelas Tuesday , October 10 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Wednesday , October 11 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • 3:30 pm -6:00 pm : Farmers Market in Fort Bragg Thursday , October 12 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Friday , October 13 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Guided Garden Tour • 12:00 pm -2:00 pm : Farmers Market in Mendocino • 7:30 pm -9:30 pm : Mendocino Chamber Opera Saturday , October 14 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest • 12:00 pm -4:00 pm : Mendocino Rotary Club Art Auction and Raffle • 4:30 pm -7:30 pm : Second Saturday Receptions • 7:30 pm -9:30 pm : Mendocino Chamber Opera Sunday , October 15 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Ukiah Country Pumpkinfest • 11:00 am -1:00 pm : Farmers Market in Caspar • 12:00 pm -5:00 pm : Neil Anderson Art Sale • 7:30 pm -9:30 pm : Mendocino Chamber Opera Monday , October 16 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • 6:00 pm -10:00 pm : "Rigoletto and Red Sauce" Opera Fresca Event at the Mendocino Hotel Tuesday , October 17 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Wednesday , October 18 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • 3:30 pm -6:00 pm : Farmers Market in Fort Bragg • 7:00 pm -9:00 pm : Waltz Workshop Thursday , October 19 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Friday , October 20 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Mushrooms of the Gardens (while they last) • Rigoletto by Opera Fresca • 12:00 pm -2:00 pm : Farmers Market in Mendocino • 7:30 pm -9:30 pm : Mendocino Chamber Opera Saturday , October 21 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • 7:30 pm -9:30 pm : Mendocino Chamber Opera Sunday , October 22 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. • Rigoletto by Opera Fresca • 9:00 am -12:00 pm : Fourth Sunday Breakfast • 11:00 am -1:00 pm : Farmers Market in Caspar • 7:30 pm -9:30 pm : Mendocino Chamber Opera Monday , October 23 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Tuesday , October 24 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Wednesday , October 25 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • 3:30 pm -6:00 pm : Farmers Market in Fort Bragg Thursday , October 26 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Friday , October 27 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Birds in the Gardens • 12:00 pm -2:00 pm : Farmers Market in Mendocino Saturday , October 28 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Skunk II Spookfest Girls' Youth Soccer Tournament Sunday , October 29 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • Skunk II Spookfest Girls' Youth Soccer Tournament • 11:00 am -1:00 pm : Farmers Market in Caspar • 3:00 pm -5:00 pm : Sor Ensemble • 3:00 pm : Gilbert & Sullivan's "Trial By Jury" Monday , October 30 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops Tuesday , October 31 • 11:00 am -4:00 pm : Tidepool Exhibit • Building a Better Business Workshops • 5:00 pm -9:00 pm : Annual Harvest Party at Mendocino Baptist Church • 6:00 pm -8:03 pm : 2nd Annual Mini Golf Ghouly Costume Contest Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. Featured listings shown below. Please scroll down for complete list of Lodging options. Dennen's Victorian Farmhouse MacCallum House Inn 45020 Albion Street Mendocino, California 95460 707-937-0289 Rates: $125-$325 E-mail | Web Site P.O. 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Livestock and Pets Event Facilities Flowers Lodging Dining Marriage Licenses Music Spas & Salons Supplies & Invitations Transportation Wedding Officiators Gifts Photography & Video Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. The Mendocino Coast covers a large area (north to south) and is comprised of many towns and villages. Listing directions and mileage to each of them would be impractical; we have chosen, instead, to show them all as leading to Mendocino, a central point on the long coastal line. Reader-travelers may adjust their particular destinations -- north or south -- to the Mendocino location shown in the directions below. Towns or villages north of Mendocino are: Caspar (4 miles); Fort Bragg (8 miles); Cleone (13); Westport (24). South of Mendocino are: Little River (3 miles); Albion (7); Elk (18): Irish Beach (22); Manchester (28); Point Arena (33); Anchor Bay (43); Gualala (46). Driving Directions (in California) From San Francisco To Mendocino (150 miles): • Go North on Van Ness Ave. for 3 miles to US 101 (across the Golden Gate Bridge) • Go Northwest on US 101 for 87 miles, through Santa Rosa to State Rte 128 (at Cloverdale) • Go Northwest on State Rte 128, through Boonville, for 52 miles to State Rte 1 (at the mouth of the Navarro River on the Mendocino Coast) • Go North on State Rte 1 for 9 miles (through Albion & Little River)... • ...to Mendocino From Sacramento to Mendocino (188 miles): • Go South on I-5 for 1 mile to I-80 • Go Southwest on I-80 for 46 miles to State Rte 12 (near Cordelia) • Go West on State Rte 12 for 19 miles to State Rte 121 (Napa area) • Go Southwest on state Rte 121 for 1.5 miles to State Rte 116 (west of Napa) • Go West on State Rte 116 for 19 miles to US 101 (south of Petaluma) • Go Northwest on US 101 for 41 miles to State Rte 128 (at Cloverdale) • Go Northwest on State Rte 128, through Boonville, for 52 miles to State Rte 1 (at the mouth of the Navarro River on the Mendocino Coast) • Go North on State Rte 1 for 9 miles (through Albion & Little River)... • ...to Mendocino Driving Directions (from Oregon) From Portland, Oregon to Mendocino (537 miles): • Go South on I-5 for 242 miles to State Rte 99 • Go South on State Rte 99 for 4 miles to US 199 • Go Southwest on US 199 for 43 miles (to the California Border) • Continue to go Southwest on US 199 for 36 miles to US 101 (north of Crescent City) • Go South on US 101 for 166 miles to State Rte 1 (at Leggett) • Go South on State Rte 1 for 45 miles (through Westport, Cleone, Fort Bragg & Caspar)... • ...to Mendocino From Newport, Oregon to Mendocino (440 miles): • Go South on US 101 for 213 miles (to the California border) • Continue to go South on US 101 for 182 miles to State Rte 1 (at Leggett) • Go South on State Rte 1 for 45 miles (through Westport, Cleone, Fort Bragg & Caspar)... • ...to Mendocino Map of the Mendocino Coast From South Lake Tahoe to Mendocino (286 miles): • Go West on US 50 for 97 miles to I-80 (Sacramento area) • Go Southwest on I-80 for 48 miles to State Rte 12 (near Cordelia) • Go West on State Rte 12 for 19 miles to State Rte 121 (Napa area) • Go Southwest on State Rte 121 for 1.5 miles to State Rte 116 (west of Napa) • Go West on State Rte 116 for 19 miles to US 101 (south of Petaluma) Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006 Things to do and places to stay in Mendocino County, California. • • • • Go Northwest on US 101 for 41 miles to State Rte 128 (at Cloverdale) Go Northwest on State Rte 128, through Boonville, for 52 miles to State Rte 1 (at the mouth of the Navarro River on the Mendocino Coast) Go North on State Rte 1 for 9 miles (through Albion & Little River)... ...to Mendocino Additional Maps / Directions • Map Quest • Yahoo Maps • Map Blast • Expedia Directions mendocino county california vacation getaway weekend retreat north coast Albion Anchor Bay Boonville Branscomb Calpella Caspar Cleone Comptche Covelo Dos Rios Elk Fort Bragg Gualala Hopland Inglenook Laytonville Leggett Little River Longvale Manchester Mendocino Navarro Noyo Old Hopland Philo Point Arena Potter Valley Redwood Valley Rockport Talmage Ukiah Willits Westport Yorkville san francisco 707 415 bay area bed and breakfast iclayton clayton abbott ao kung li sandy ao yue ling ao Compiled by Clayton Abbott, October 2006