A Long Strange Drip
Some folks think the summer of love lasted only one season but those in Mendocino County know better. Tie-dyed clothing was seen on young people at concerts and festivals, and forty years later the art form has evolved
Read MoreWelcome to Mendocino Travelers Guide!
Let us be your guide to the many pleasures of Mendocino County. Look through our digital magazine to find information on where to stay, where to eat, where to shop and more. Start from Page 1 and browse cover to cover; or use the links on this page to jump right to the many things we have to tell you about Mendocino County. Timeless communities and rugged natural splendor invite journeying in Mendocino County from coast to inland, north to south. You’re invited to experience our rural small towns, agricultural heritage, arts and crafts, and the pleasures of the table. As we like to say... put a little Mendocino in your life!
Don't Miss the Gardens!
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are a rare jewel. As the only public garden in the continental United States fronting directly on the ocean, it offers everything from color- ful displays to thunderous waves. The mild maritime climate makes it a garden for all seasons, attracting gardeners and nature lovers alike. Manicured formal gardens, dense coastal pine forest, fern-covered canyons, diverse collections of rhododendrons and fuchsias, coastal bluffs overlooking the blue Pacific Ocean—all are found on this magnificent 47 acre site. Whale fanciers can take shelter in the Cliff House to watch winter and spring migrations.
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Discover the Studios of Local Artists
Welcome to the 18th Annual Studio Discovery Tour, hosted by the North Coast Artists' Guild and Gualala Arts. Enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern Sonoma and Southern Mendocino counties.
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North Coast
- Historic architecture, rocky bluffs and sandy shores, a working harbor, unique shops and a great selection of restaurants and lodging.
- Fort Bragg, Noyo, Mendocino, Little River, Albion, Elk
South Coast
- Beautiful seaside drives, dramatic headlands, an historic lighthouse, an active arts community, lodging from camping to luxury inns.
- Irish Beach, Manchester, Point Arena, Gualala
Anderson Valley
- The very heart of Mendocino Wine Country. Pastoral scenery dotted with friendly hamlets where good food and drink are plentiful.
- Navarro, Philo, Boonville, Yorkville
Russian River Valleys
- Mendocino's county seat and surrounding towns offer awardwinning wineries and breweries, a mild climate and Lake Mendocino.
- Hopland, Ukiah, Redwood Valley, Potter Valley
North County
- A journey from rolling valleys to lush forests and rugged mountains, through vibrant small towns, each with its own unique character.
- Willits, Covelo, Laytonville, Piercy