Attractions in the North County

Whether you love to hike and raft or shop, sip and dine, everything your heart desires can be found close by.

Admiral William Standley

Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is at an elevation of 1,700 feet in the Coastal Range. It is located near the headwaters of the south fork of the Eel River. The park features 45 acres of redwoods and is a popular spot for salmon and steelhead fishing. The area is also a favorite place for hikers and picnickers.

Baechtel Creek Spa

The Spa at Baechtel Creek Inn is proud to lead Mendocino County with the finest organic skin and body care. Our products are handmade in Hungary - no mass production with these products - without any heating or hydrogenating process.

Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree

The opening in the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree was carved in the 1930's. To the right are Hazel and Charlie Underwood along with the foresters who helped carve the opening. At approximately 6' wide by 6'9" high there is ample space for the cars of today to pass through the tunnel. The Chandelier Tree derives it's name from the enormous branches balanced on either side of the trunk.

Confusion Hill

This is where you will also find a favorite of kids of all ages, The Redwood Shoehouse!! Stop and enjoy our TWO Seperate Attractions!The Gravity House and The Mountian Train Ride!

Hot Yoga Willits

Hot Yoga Willits offers Bikram Yoga classes every day of the week - Our beginning series is suitable for all students from first timers to experienced yogis. Hot yoga is a 26 pose (asana) series. By performing each pose in the given order, these postures work synergistically to bring you peace of mind and to put your body into balance.

Mendocino County Museum

The Museum presents items from the collection in public exhibits and provides access procedures for research of artifacts.

Mendocino National Forest

The only one of California's 18 national Forests not crossed by a paved road or highway, the Mendocino National Forest is especially attractive to people seeking an outdoor experience of tranquility and solitude.

Red Fox Casino

We are currently one of the smallest but friendliest Casino’s in Northern California, but keep checking back with us for updates for what we have planned ahead for our Casino! What we have to offer you is the friendly and small hometown feel every other Casino doesn't.

Reynolds Wayside Campground

Aquired as a wayside campground, Reynolds Wayside Campground eliminated the campground in 1976 when US Highway 101 was constructed. Reynolds is now a wayside park that is located in Mendocino County, and the remaining portion is to preserve and protect 38 acres of old growth Coast Redwoods and Douglas firs.

Ridgewood Ranch - Home of Seabiscuit

With the destruction and development of Glenn Riddle Farm, home of Seabiscuit's greatest rival "War Admiral" and his great grandsire the legendary "Man O War", Ridgewood Ranch becomes one of the few existing sites that can depict the time in our history when a small racehorse with a great heart captured an entire nation.

Roots of Motive Power

Roots of Motive Power began in 1982 as a loosely organized group of friends in the timber industry who shared a love of local history and the antique machinery that shaped it. Working closely with the Mendocino County Museum, Roots volunteers embarked on an enthusiastic course of acquistion and restoration.

Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino

Stop by Sherwood Valley Rancheria Casino for fun, food, and free play! We offer daily promotions as well as food specials. New members recieve $20.00 in free play just for signing up. Sunday is Gentleman's Day, Tuesday is Ladies' Day, and Thursday is Senior Day. We're open 24 hours a day and everyone 18 and older is welcome.

Skunk Train - Willits

Except for the passengers' high-tech cameras and modern garb, a time traveler from the last century would feel quite at home riding California Western Railroads Skunk Train in the 1990's.

Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve

Smithe Redwoods State Natural Reserve contains the beautiful Frank and Bess Smithe Grove of redwoods. The site was formerly a private resort. The park features a 60-foot waterfall, picnic area, and fishing and swimming in the south fork of the Eel River.

Location/ Directions
The reserve is four miles north of Leggett on Highway 101.

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

The Hickey and Rock Creek Campgrounds will be open for reservations from 5/25/2010 to 9/6/2010 but Due to budget reductions, the Redwood Campground will remain closed until July of 2011.

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