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Things to Do in Mendocino
As soon as you
enter Mendocino, you will experience a feeling of being back in
time. You won’t see any buildings or storefronts
that resemble modern day commerce; no McDonald’s, no Pottery
Barn, or anything similar. Like the old days, the pace of life in
Mendocino is slow and easy. The air is clean and fresh. The surrounding
beauty of the ocean and rugged coast brings a feeling of solitude
and peace of mind. This is truly the spot to rejuvenate the spirit.
Top Things to Do in Mendocino
Have a good cup of coffee and a pastry at Organic Coffee Bar & Internet Cafe
& Cafe - 10450 Lansing Street
Have a full breakfast in the Garden Room of the Mendocino Hotel
- 45080 Main Street
Pick up a deli lunch at Mendocino Market and
Deli (45051 Ukiah Street) for a picnic on the beach
or at Van Damme State Park
Shop Main Street and the surrounding side streets. Don’t
miss:
- Out of This World - science toys and items– 45100 Main
Street
- Sallie Mac – gifts
and home accessories - 10540 Lansing street
- Gallery Bookshop – great selection of books on Mendocino – Main
and Kasten Streets
- Fittings - a home and garden shop (better than Restoration
Hardware) - 45050 Main Street.
Best Hike - Fern Canyon Trail in Van
Damme State Park The park is located three miles south
of the town of Mendocino on Highway 1. The hike is easy to
moderate. There are picnic tables at about the one mile mark.
This trail leads to the Pgymy Forest. Hike as far as you
would like. It's beautiful!
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Best Walk – Mendocino Headlands – begin
at the end of Main Street. The trail leads around the peninsula
coastline of Mendocino. Bring your camera!
Most Interesting Spot - The Pygmy Forest - Drive south on Highway
1 from Van Damme State Park, turn left on Little River Airport
Road, and continue approximately 3 miles east to the Pygmy Forest
parking lot. From there, a 1/4-mile boardwalk trail provides wheelchair
access to the trees. The forest consists of trees that are dwarfed
because of the hardpan soil that does not allow roots to penetrate.
Visit the Point
Cabrillo Lighthouse - about 2 miles north on Highway
1, turn onto Pt.
Cabrillo Road at Russian Gulch and follow the signs. The Point
Cabrillo Lighthouse is open to visitors daily from 11 to
4 pm. There are also hikes and other interesting buildings to
visit.
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Visit the Top Wineries
Where to stay and dine
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