BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Visit Mendocino County - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Visit Mendocino County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Visit Mendocino County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T221908 CREATED:20260604T154217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T154217Z UID:10070682-1781370000-1781373600@www.visitmendocino.com SUMMARY:Point Arena Lighthouse - Whale Watch Room Gallery Opening Reception - Scott Sewell DESCRIPTION:Mendocino \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your guide to the hidden magic\, from lighthouse expert Jen Lewis\, who also serves as the Outreach Manager at Point Cabrillo Light Station (and an incredible booster of all things lighthouse) \n \n \n \n It’s hard to pick the best time of day to visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\, much less the best time of year. The changes from season to season create the most beautiful symphony of nature. Living on the Mendocino Coast is a lesson in adaptability\, but our guests have the opportunity to choose their experience based on the season. For the full experience\, I highly recommend spending seven years out here\, but if you don’t have that kind of time\, pick your adventure… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the winter\, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse gets the king tides and the crazy storms. We’ll sometimes see a week straight of pouring rain\, making for the perfect days to curl up by the window in one of the lightkeepers’ vacation rentals with a cup of tea. Winter is also our off season\, so when you do get a break in the clouds\, you’ll have the trails to yourself. It may not be the right season for tidepooling\, but it’s hard to beat the sound of ocean crashing over huge rocks\, sending spray fifty feet in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Springtime brings rainbows and wildflowers\, misty mornings and windy afternoons. The light station landscape is dotted with purple\, pink\, yellow and orange\, and this is when we see the first of the pups born to the harbor seals in the coves around the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watching these newborns swim with their moms for the first time is something that cannot be put into words. Local school field trips head to the lighthouse\, learning the history of the Mendocino Coast and the stories of the native people who came before us. Spring also tends to be one of the best whale-watching seasons\, as the gray whales make their return trip north from Baja to the Bering Sea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer rolls around\, the marine layer lies thick over the coastline\, giving a moody and mysterious vibe to every stroll along the headlands. You start to feel a little crazy\, hearing the loud roar of the ocean while you walk the north trail\, without seeing being able to see the surf just thirty feet away. June marks the birthday of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and July marks the anniversary of the Frolic shipwreck\, so there is always plenty to learn and see in the summertime. As temperatures hit the 3 digits just an hour to the east\, we rarely see a day over 75 degrees at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When autumn leaves change their colors inland\, the sun comes out on the coast! The kiddos head back to school and while the park seems a little quieter\, it gets a lot brighter. The long\, sunny days of September and October are the perfect chance to get that last dose of vitamin D before the winter comes back around. These months are also your best chance to spot humpback whales as they feed. Along Highway One in Mendocino County\, Point Cabrillo is the spot that sticks out the furthest west\, making it an excellent place to watch the whales. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I’ll say it again… your best best is to spend a couple years here. But if you can only make it a weekend\, book a few nights at the Point Cabrillo vacation rentals\, and pick the season that calls out to you this year. Next year? Choose a new one.  See you at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for more magic in Mendocino? Check out these great insider tips and video. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mushroom Hunting\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mendocino County 2024 American Wine Region of the Year\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Big River\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Skunk Train\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/point-arena-lighthouse-whale-watch-room-gallery-opening-reception-scott-sewell/ LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States CATEGORIES:Coast,Mendocino County Event Calendar - All Events,Mendocino County Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmendocino.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Low-Tide-Moonset_50.jpeg GEO:38.953454;-123.738482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd. Point Arena CA 95468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45500 Lighthouse Rd.:geo:-123.738482,38.953454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T220000 DTSTAMP:20260612T221908 CREATED:20251212T174531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T174531Z UID:10061558-1782592200-1782597600@www.visitmendocino.com SUMMARY:(almost) Full Strawberry Moon Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Mendocino \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your guide to the hidden magic\, from lighthouse expert Jen Lewis\, who also serves as the Outreach Manager at Point Cabrillo Light Station (and an incredible booster of all things lighthouse) \n \n \n \n It’s hard to pick the best time of day to visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\, much less the best time of year. The changes from season to season create the most beautiful symphony of nature. Living on the Mendocino Coast is a lesson in adaptability\, but our guests have the opportunity to choose their experience based on the season. For the full experience\, I highly recommend spending seven years out here\, but if you don’t have that kind of time\, pick your adventure… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the winter\, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse gets the king tides and the crazy storms. We’ll sometimes see a week straight of pouring rain\, making for the perfect days to curl up by the window in one of the lightkeepers’ vacation rentals with a cup of tea. Winter is also our off season\, so when you do get a break in the clouds\, you’ll have the trails to yourself. It may not be the right season for tidepooling\, but it’s hard to beat the sound of ocean crashing over huge rocks\, sending spray fifty feet in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Springtime brings rainbows and wildflowers\, misty mornings and windy afternoons. The light station landscape is dotted with purple\, pink\, yellow and orange\, and this is when we see the first of the pups born to the harbor seals in the coves around the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watching these newborns swim with their moms for the first time is something that cannot be put into words. Local school field trips head to the lighthouse\, learning the history of the Mendocino Coast and the stories of the native people who came before us. Spring also tends to be one of the best whale-watching seasons\, as the gray whales make their return trip north from Baja to the Bering Sea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer rolls around\, the marine layer lies thick over the coastline\, giving a moody and mysterious vibe to every stroll along the headlands. You start to feel a little crazy\, hearing the loud roar of the ocean while you walk the north trail\, without seeing being able to see the surf just thirty feet away. June marks the birthday of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and July marks the anniversary of the Frolic shipwreck\, so there is always plenty to learn and see in the summertime. As temperatures hit the 3 digits just an hour to the east\, we rarely see a day over 75 degrees at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When autumn leaves change their colors inland\, the sun comes out on the coast! The kiddos head back to school and while the park seems a little quieter\, it gets a lot brighter. The long\, sunny days of September and October are the perfect chance to get that last dose of vitamin D before the winter comes back around. These months are also your best chance to spot humpback whales as they feed. Along Highway One in Mendocino County\, Point Cabrillo is the spot that sticks out the furthest west\, making it an excellent place to watch the whales. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I’ll say it again… your best best is to spend a couple years here. But if you can only make it a weekend\, book a few nights at the Point Cabrillo vacation rentals\, and pick the season that calls out to you this year. Next year? Choose a new one.  See you at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for more magic in Mendocino? Check out these great insider tips and video. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mushroom Hunting\n \n \n \n Three Perfect Drives\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mendocino County 2024 American Wine Region of the Year\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/almost-full-strawberry-moon-night-tour/ LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States CATEGORIES:Coast,Mendocino County Event Calendar - All Events,Mendocino County Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmendocino.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/full_strawberry_moon.jpg GEO:38.953454;-123.738482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd. Point Arena CA 95468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45500 Lighthouse Rd.:geo:-123.738482,38.953454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T213000 DTSTAMP:20260612T221908 CREATED:20260514T165558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T165621Z UID:10069778-1785009600-1785015000@www.visitmendocino.com SUMMARY:(Almost) Full Buck Moon Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Mendocino \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your guide to the hidden magic\, from lighthouse expert Jen Lewis\, who also serves as the Outreach Manager at Point Cabrillo Light Station (and an incredible booster of all things lighthouse) \n \n \n \n It’s hard to pick the best time of day to visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\, much less the best time of year. The changes from season to season create the most beautiful symphony of nature. Living on the Mendocino Coast is a lesson in adaptability\, but our guests have the opportunity to choose their experience based on the season. For the full experience\, I highly recommend spending seven years out here\, but if you don’t have that kind of time\, pick your adventure… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the winter\, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse gets the king tides and the crazy storms. We’ll sometimes see a week straight of pouring rain\, making for the perfect days to curl up by the window in one of the lightkeepers’ vacation rentals with a cup of tea. Winter is also our off season\, so when you do get a break in the clouds\, you’ll have the trails to yourself. It may not be the right season for tidepooling\, but it’s hard to beat the sound of ocean crashing over huge rocks\, sending spray fifty feet in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Springtime brings rainbows and wildflowers\, misty mornings and windy afternoons. The light station landscape is dotted with purple\, pink\, yellow and orange\, and this is when we see the first of the pups born to the harbor seals in the coves around the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watching these newborns swim with their moms for the first time is something that cannot be put into words. Local school field trips head to the lighthouse\, learning the history of the Mendocino Coast and the stories of the native people who came before us. Spring also tends to be one of the best whale-watching seasons\, as the gray whales make their return trip north from Baja to the Bering Sea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer rolls around\, the marine layer lies thick over the coastline\, giving a moody and mysterious vibe to every stroll along the headlands. You start to feel a little crazy\, hearing the loud roar of the ocean while you walk the north trail\, without seeing being able to see the surf just thirty feet away. June marks the birthday of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and July marks the anniversary of the Frolic shipwreck\, so there is always plenty to learn and see in the summertime. As temperatures hit the 3 digits just an hour to the east\, we rarely see a day over 75 degrees at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When autumn leaves change their colors inland\, the sun comes out on the coast! The kiddos head back to school and while the park seems a little quieter\, it gets a lot brighter. The long\, sunny days of September and October are the perfect chance to get that last dose of vitamin D before the winter comes back around. These months are also your best chance to spot humpback whales as they feed. Along Highway One in Mendocino County\, Point Cabrillo is the spot that sticks out the furthest west\, making it an excellent place to watch the whales. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I’ll say it again… your best best is to spend a couple years here. But if you can only make it a weekend\, book a few nights at the Point Cabrillo vacation rentals\, and pick the season that calls out to you this year. Next year? Choose a new one.  See you at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for more magic in Mendocino? Check out these great insider tips and video. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sleepcations\n \n \n \n Three Perfect Drives\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mushroom Hunting\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Big River\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/almost-full-buck-moon-night-tour/ LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States CATEGORIES:Coast,Mendocino County Event Calendar - All Events,Mendocino County Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmendocino.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20240224_195135.jpg GEO:38.953454;-123.738482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd. Point Arena CA 95468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45500 Lighthouse Rd.:geo:-123.738482,38.953454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260612T221909 CREATED:20260515T160701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T160701Z UID:10069779-1790447400-1790452800@www.visitmendocino.com SUMMARY:Full Harvest Moon Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Mendocino \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your guide to the hidden magic\, from lighthouse expert Jen Lewis\, who also serves as the Outreach Manager at Point Cabrillo Light Station (and an incredible booster of all things lighthouse) \n \n \n \n It’s hard to pick the best time of day to visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\, much less the best time of year. The changes from season to season create the most beautiful symphony of nature. Living on the Mendocino Coast is a lesson in adaptability\, but our guests have the opportunity to choose their experience based on the season. For the full experience\, I highly recommend spending seven years out here\, but if you don’t have that kind of time\, pick your adventure… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the winter\, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse gets the king tides and the crazy storms. We’ll sometimes see a week straight of pouring rain\, making for the perfect days to curl up by the window in one of the lightkeepers’ vacation rentals with a cup of tea. Winter is also our off season\, so when you do get a break in the clouds\, you’ll have the trails to yourself. It may not be the right season for tidepooling\, but it’s hard to beat the sound of ocean crashing over huge rocks\, sending spray fifty feet in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Springtime brings rainbows and wildflowers\, misty mornings and windy afternoons. The light station landscape is dotted with purple\, pink\, yellow and orange\, and this is when we see the first of the pups born to the harbor seals in the coves around the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watching these newborns swim with their moms for the first time is something that cannot be put into words. Local school field trips head to the lighthouse\, learning the history of the Mendocino Coast and the stories of the native people who came before us. Spring also tends to be one of the best whale-watching seasons\, as the gray whales make their return trip north from Baja to the Bering Sea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer rolls around\, the marine layer lies thick over the coastline\, giving a moody and mysterious vibe to every stroll along the headlands. You start to feel a little crazy\, hearing the loud roar of the ocean while you walk the north trail\, without seeing being able to see the surf just thirty feet away. June marks the birthday of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and July marks the anniversary of the Frolic shipwreck\, so there is always plenty to learn and see in the summertime. As temperatures hit the 3 digits just an hour to the east\, we rarely see a day over 75 degrees at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When autumn leaves change their colors inland\, the sun comes out on the coast! The kiddos head back to school and while the park seems a little quieter\, it gets a lot brighter. The long\, sunny days of September and October are the perfect chance to get that last dose of vitamin D before the winter comes back around. These months are also your best chance to spot humpback whales as they feed. Along Highway One in Mendocino County\, Point Cabrillo is the spot that sticks out the furthest west\, making it an excellent place to watch the whales. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I’ll say it again… your best best is to spend a couple years here. But if you can only make it a weekend\, book a few nights at the Point Cabrillo vacation rentals\, and pick the season that calls out to you this year. Next year? Choose a new one.  See you at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for more magic in Mendocino? Check out these great insider tips and video. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Big River\n \n \n \n Magic is Real: Video Podcast\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mendocino County 2024 American Wine Region of the Year\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/full-harvest-moon-night-tour/ LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States CATEGORIES:Coast,Mendocino County Event Calendar - All Events,Mendocino County Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmendocino.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/D2621A85-68FE-4F09-B3CA-035D2E135D4A.jpg GEO:38.953454;-123.738482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd. Point Arena CA 95468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45500 Lighthouse Rd.:geo:-123.738482,38.953454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261024T193000 DTSTAMP:20260612T221909 CREATED:20260514T163929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T163930Z UID:10069780-1792864800-1792870200@www.visitmendocino.com SUMMARY:(Almost) Full Hunter's Moon Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Mendocino \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your guide to the hidden magic\, from lighthouse expert Jen Lewis\, who also serves as the Outreach Manager at Point Cabrillo Light Station (and an incredible booster of all things lighthouse) \n \n \n \n It’s hard to pick the best time of day to visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\, much less the best time of year. The changes from season to season create the most beautiful symphony of nature. Living on the Mendocino Coast is a lesson in adaptability\, but our guests have the opportunity to choose their experience based on the season. For the full experience\, I highly recommend spending seven years out here\, but if you don’t have that kind of time\, pick your adventure… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the winter\, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse gets the king tides and the crazy storms. We’ll sometimes see a week straight of pouring rain\, making for the perfect days to curl up by the window in one of the lightkeepers’ vacation rentals with a cup of tea. Winter is also our off season\, so when you do get a break in the clouds\, you’ll have the trails to yourself. It may not be the right season for tidepooling\, but it’s hard to beat the sound of ocean crashing over huge rocks\, sending spray fifty feet in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Springtime brings rainbows and wildflowers\, misty mornings and windy afternoons. The light station landscape is dotted with purple\, pink\, yellow and orange\, and this is when we see the first of the pups born to the harbor seals in the coves around the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watching these newborns swim with their moms for the first time is something that cannot be put into words. Local school field trips head to the lighthouse\, learning the history of the Mendocino Coast and the stories of the native people who came before us. Spring also tends to be one of the best whale-watching seasons\, as the gray whales make their return trip north from Baja to the Bering Sea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer rolls around\, the marine layer lies thick over the coastline\, giving a moody and mysterious vibe to every stroll along the headlands. You start to feel a little crazy\, hearing the loud roar of the ocean while you walk the north trail\, without seeing being able to see the surf just thirty feet away. June marks the birthday of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and July marks the anniversary of the Frolic shipwreck\, so there is always plenty to learn and see in the summertime. As temperatures hit the 3 digits just an hour to the east\, we rarely see a day over 75 degrees at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When autumn leaves change their colors inland\, the sun comes out on the coast! The kiddos head back to school and while the park seems a little quieter\, it gets a lot brighter. The long\, sunny days of September and October are the perfect chance to get that last dose of vitamin D before the winter comes back around. These months are also your best chance to spot humpback whales as they feed. Along Highway One in Mendocino County\, Point Cabrillo is the spot that sticks out the furthest west\, making it an excellent place to watch the whales. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I’ll say it again… your best best is to spend a couple years here. But if you can only make it a weekend\, book a few nights at the Point Cabrillo vacation rentals\, and pick the season that calls out to you this year. Next year? Choose a new one.  See you at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for more magic in Mendocino? Check out these great insider tips and video. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sleepcations\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mendocino County 2024 American Wine Region of the Year\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Big River\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/almost-full-hunters-moon-night-tour/ LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States CATEGORIES:Coast,Mendocino County Event Calendar - All Events,Mendocino County Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmendocino.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20240224_195135-1.jpg GEO:38.953454;-123.738482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd. Point Arena CA 95468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45500 Lighthouse Rd.:geo:-123.738482,38.953454 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T180000 DTSTAMP:20260612T221909 CREATED:20260526T164240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164240Z UID:10069866-1797697800-1797703200@www.visitmendocino.com SUMMARY:(almost) Full Cold Moon Night Tour DESCRIPTION:Mendocino \n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Point Cabrillo Lighthouse \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your guide to the hidden magic\, from lighthouse expert Jen Lewis\, who also serves as the Outreach Manager at Point Cabrillo Light Station (and an incredible booster of all things lighthouse) \n \n \n \n It’s hard to pick the best time of day to visit Point Cabrillo Lighthouse\, much less the best time of year. The changes from season to season create the most beautiful symphony of nature. Living on the Mendocino Coast is a lesson in adaptability\, but our guests have the opportunity to choose their experience based on the season. For the full experience\, I highly recommend spending seven years out here\, but if you don’t have that kind of time\, pick your adventure… \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In the winter\, Point Cabrillo Lighthouse gets the king tides and the crazy storms. We’ll sometimes see a week straight of pouring rain\, making for the perfect days to curl up by the window in one of the lightkeepers’ vacation rentals with a cup of tea. Winter is also our off season\, so when you do get a break in the clouds\, you’ll have the trails to yourself. It may not be the right season for tidepooling\, but it’s hard to beat the sound of ocean crashing over huge rocks\, sending spray fifty feet in the air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Springtime brings rainbows and wildflowers\, misty mornings and windy afternoons. The light station landscape is dotted with purple\, pink\, yellow and orange\, and this is when we see the first of the pups born to the harbor seals in the coves around the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watching these newborns swim with their moms for the first time is something that cannot be put into words. Local school field trips head to the lighthouse\, learning the history of the Mendocino Coast and the stories of the native people who came before us. Spring also tends to be one of the best whale-watching seasons\, as the gray whales make their return trip north from Baja to the Bering Sea. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As summer rolls around\, the marine layer lies thick over the coastline\, giving a moody and mysterious vibe to every stroll along the headlands. You start to feel a little crazy\, hearing the loud roar of the ocean while you walk the north trail\, without seeing being able to see the surf just thirty feet away. June marks the birthday of Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and July marks the anniversary of the Frolic shipwreck\, so there is always plenty to learn and see in the summertime. As temperatures hit the 3 digits just an hour to the east\, we rarely see a day over 75 degrees at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When autumn leaves change their colors inland\, the sun comes out on the coast! The kiddos head back to school and while the park seems a little quieter\, it gets a lot brighter. The long\, sunny days of September and October are the perfect chance to get that last dose of vitamin D before the winter comes back around. These months are also your best chance to spot humpback whales as they feed. Along Highway One in Mendocino County\, Point Cabrillo is the spot that sticks out the furthest west\, making it an excellent place to watch the whales. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I’ll say it again… your best best is to spend a couple years here. But if you can only make it a weekend\, book a few nights at the Point Cabrillo vacation rentals\, and pick the season that calls out to you this year. Next year? Choose a new one.  See you at the lighthouse. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Looking for more magic in Mendocino? Check out these great insider tips and video. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Three Perfect Drives\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mushroom Hunting\n \n \n \n Inside the Magic: Mendocino County 2024 American Wine Region of the Year\n \n \n \n Magic is Real: Video Podcast\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Load More URL:https://www.visitmendocino.com/event/almost-full-cold-moon-night-tour/ LOCATION:Point Arena Lighthouse\, 45500 Lighthouse Rd.\, Point Arena\, CA\, 95468\, United States CATEGORIES:Coast,Mendocino County Event Calendar - All Events,Mendocino County Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.visitmendocino.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_1525.jpg GEO:38.953454;-123.738482 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Point Arena Lighthouse 45500 Lighthouse Rd. Point Arena CA 95468 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=45500 Lighthouse Rd.:geo:-123.738482,38.953454 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR