Escape to Mendocino County...

Discover Mendocino County, where Pacific coastal villages, the great redwood forest and America’s Greenest Wine Region™ beckon you to escape to a slower pace. Come sit by the fire, savor a delicious Mendocino vintage, stare up into a mighty Redwood tree or watch migrating whales from the porch of one of our unique inns. Mendocino County is just a couple hours north of San Francisco where you’ll feel so far away from it all.

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Crab & Wine Festival

Mendocino County Crab & Wine Days (January 20th – 29th), rated one of America’s Top Seafood and Wine Festivals by Coastal Living Magazine. Mendocino County’s rugged coastline has been home to generations of fishermen who harvest the bounties of our cold, clear Pacific Ocean, including delicious Dungeness crab. And, every January, Mendocino County celebrates this delightful crustacean and locally grown and produced wines with a festival that delights foodies and oenophiles alike!

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Mendocino County's Natural Treasures

Mendocino County is home to an astounding 22 State Parks. These include gems like the historic Point Cabrillo Light Station, educational Jughandle State Reserve, the towering redwoods of Hendy Woods, and the beautiful waterfall hike of Russian Gulch – all parks in danger of closure due to state budget cuts. We encourage visitors to our county to stop by these incredible natural treasures, and to help support our efforts to make sure they remain a resource for generations to come.

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Specials and Packages

In Mendocino County the only winter blues is the color of the ocean. Winter is the ideal time to stay, save and experience the awesome spectacle of Mother Nature displaying its variants over land and sea. Deals abound on lodging, dining, spa treatments, shopping and activities. Come take advantage of the abundant range of Mendocino County’s excellent accommodations at very attractive rates.

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Pet Friendly Mendocino County

Mendocino County is as pet friendly as it gets! Many of our lodging establishments welcome pets with belly rubs and welcome baskets. Pets are welcome at many of our wineries and we even have our own off leash beach in Noyo Harbor where your best friend can romp and roll in the sand unencumbered. Additionally, Mendocino has its own roving canine reporter and ambassador, Hairy Putter a Cairn Terrier who visits and reviews pet friendly establishments.

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A Heartfelt February in Mendocino County

Looking for a romantic retreat? Mendocino County is a prime location to spend with your special someone. Enjoy quiet and romantic lodging, intimate and unique wine tasting experiences, cozy and delicious restaurants and much more!

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Mendocino County

Coastal villages, hand crafted wines & giant redwoods

Mendocino County, where rugged coastline, breathtaking beaches, picturesque villages, majestic redwood forests and America's Greenest Wine Region beckon you to escape to a slower pace.

Combining the best of the outdoors with the finest aspects of living well, Mendocino County embodies the very best that California and Mother Nature has to offer.  Come sit by the fire, savor a delicious Mendocino vintage, stare up into a mighty redwood tree or watch migrating whales from the porch of one of our unique inns.

Serenity and wilderness plus indulgence and enjoyment all await you, just a couple hours north of the San Francisco Bay Area where you'll feel so far away from it all.

Features

Discover the Rural Beauty of North County- 3 Day Tour

Day 1 Ridgewood Ranch and Seabiscuit 16200 Highway 101, Willits, CA (707) 459-5992 Historic 5,000 acre...

3 Day Tour of the North Coast

Day 1 Van Damme State Park and the Pygmy Forest Little River, CA 3 miles south of the town of Mendocino on...

North County in a Day

Day 1 DRIVE NORTH ON HIGHWAY 101 TO DOWNTOWN WILLITS: Explore the Mendocino County Museum and Roots of Motive...

3 Days in the Russian River Region

Day 1 Explore the Solar Living Center and Real Goods 13771 S. Hwy. 101, Hopland, CA (707) 744-2017

3 Days in Anderson Valley and the South Coast

Day 1 North on Highway 101 to Route 128 Wine Tasting along Route 128 and farm stands Anderson Valley...
 

Review: Hopland Passport Weekend by Hairy Putter

A hot date with my best girlfriend Tallulah at Hopland Passport, Fall 2011
 

Visitors and Locals Welcome to 5th Annual Health & Wellness Fair Oct. 15

With its vibrant community of complimentary health providers, organic food providers, a raw food cooking...

Albion River Campground

We went camping the 4th of July at the Albion River campground-- Just a little south of Van Damme State Park...
 

Dream Weekends: MENDOCINO COUNTY

“Disconnect from the trappings of modern life...and instead spend your days exploring the windswept...
 

Head to Mendocino for An Affordable Spa Getaway

“Consider taking a short drive up to Mendocino for a spa getaway that’s sure to recharge your...
 

Off the Beaten Track: Mendocino, CA

“Prepare to kick back and wander around some of the prettiest countryside in California. That starts...
 

The 10 Best Road Trips! MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA

“With Napa a few hours inland and Big Sur getting all the attention to the south, many folks miss this...

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