Mendocino has many options for families with children and pets. The beaches and forests are excellent family adventures although you might encounter restrictions for your pet - so please check if pets are allowed on a leash.
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Dog Friendly Lodging
We have a great selection of Mendocino Hotels that welcome you and you're pet. Although not every room is suitable for pets, so please let your innkeeper know that you want the "Pampered Pet" room!
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Family Friendly Lodging
Family Friendly lodging in Mendocino where kids are welcome! Many of the local Inns are owned and operated by families with children that look forward to meeting yours! |
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Handicap Accessible Lodging
Many of the Inns and Hotels offer handicap accessible lodging. Please be sure that the room you're interested in suits your special needs. |
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Mendocino Lodging with Pools
Family vacations are just more fun if you can play in a pool! All of these Hotels and Inns have pools and most have indoor pools that can be enjoyed year-round! |
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Skunk Train
Take a trip back in time on the World Famous Skunk Train from the Mendocino coast through the majestic redwood forest. It's fun for the whole family!! |
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Drive Thru Tree
Located 175 miles north of San Francisco at the junction of US 101 and Coast Highway 1, lies the tiny hamlet of Leggett known worldwide as the home of the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree. |
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B Bryan Preserve
Their focus is on African Hoof Stock. Currently, you can view 2 endangered species of zebra and Greater Kudu, Roan and Sable Antelope in a natural environment, taking their dust baths and watching the stallion herd his mares. Coming soon: Giraffe, Black Wildebeest, Sprinkbok and Gerenuk. |
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Surf Motel in Fort Bragg
Continental breakfast, ample parking -- area for boats and trailers, Queen or King size beds, Non-smoking rooms available, Two-room apartments with kitchenettes (sleep six) Satellite color television (HBO) In-room coffee and tea |
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Emerald Mini Golf
A fun yet challenging mix of holes around & through streams, fountains and a two sided water fall! Sure to delight people of all ages.They have a Snack Shack and Arcade and a great place for kid parties. |
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Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse
Join our knowledgeable docents for a leisurely stroll through the meadows and along the windswept bluffs of the 300 acre Point Cabrillo Preserve. You'll learn a little coastal ecology and some Mendocino history including the story of the Frolic, the 1850 shipwreck that changed the north coast forever. |
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Fern Canyon in Van Damme
These 1,831 acres of beach and forest feature a lush Fern Canyon scenic trail that takes you to the Pygmy Forest where mature cone-bearing cypress and pine trees stand six inches to eight feet tall |
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Confusion Hill
The Home of Mystery, Fun, and Family Entertainment since 1949. There is the World Famous Gravity House, the Redwood Shoe house, the Worlds Largest Free Standing Redwood Chainsaw Carving and the unique miniature Mountain Train Ride to enjoy. |
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Pygmy Forest in Van Damme
Because of poor soil characteristics, and a hardpan that precludes penetration by roots or water, trees on this site are dwarfed. The same species in the surrounding forest off the pygmy soils, attain full height. |
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Moosse Cafe
Enjoy a delicious dinner prepared with the finest organic ingredients and feel nurtured and revitalized by delicious dishes that constantly whisper "Mendocino", with a changing parade of fresh seafood and produce elegantly prepared. Be sure to save room for dessert. |
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Botanical Gardens
Located on 47 Ocean Front acres, this magnificent landscape includes canyons, wetlands, coastal bluffs, a closed-cone pine forest and a varied array of floral and plant collections. |
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Big River Beach
Where the Pacific ocean meets the Big River to form Mendocino Bay. A picturesque path that runs atop the southern bluffs (if you walk EAST), will take you to the wooden staircase that leads down to this sandy beach. Drive South out of Village and take first left before bridge to drive to sand. |
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MacKerricher State Park
Popular with hikers, joggers, equestrians and bicyclists. This park is best known for all the seals that live in this beautiful and varied habitat of sandy beaches, ocean bluffs, sand dunes and tide pools to forests and wetlands. |
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Cowlicks Ice Cream
They make their Ice Cream with the finest and freshest ingredients in their parlor. Stop by for a cone, hot fudge sundae, banana split or Hot Dog. They're open late and KID FRIENDLY! |
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Glass Beach
Glass Beach is one of the most unique beaches in the world, not only because nature created it that way, but because time and the pounding surf have corrected one of man's mistakes. |
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Village Toy Store
The Village Toy Store specializes in old fashioned toys like Wooden Blocks, Raggedy Ann Dolls, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Puppets, Classic Children's Books, Trains, Puzzles, Clay and more. Every toy can be played with in the store come on in and take a look! We carry the largest inventory of kites North of San Francisco. |
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Coast Cinemas
The latest movie releases offered on several screens, shown several times a day. Matinee showings are available. Check the website for times, titles and discounted showings! |
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McDog Off Leash Beach
Located under the bridge at Noyo Harbor in Fort bragg is a great off leash beach for dogs to romp and play. Mcdog (Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group) are working on a fenced park in Fort Bragg.
Great fun, particularly if you are a dog! |
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Russian Gulch State Park
Perfect for exploring and hiking, this park features 1,162 acres with 7,630 feet of ocean frontage, with rugged headlands, beaches, tide pools and the Devil's Punch Bowl sea cave on one side and on the other side you'll find the heavily forested Russian Gulch Creek Canyon and the 36-foot high waterfall. On leash at all times. |
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Caspar Beach
The long shallow beach is perfect for kids and dogs are OK, but must be on a leash at all times.! Dive for abalone, fish to your heart's content or hit the water for a little surfing, boogie-boarding, kayaking, snorkeling or swimming. Sunbathe on our sandy shores, or comb the Beach for shells. |
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Out of this World
Located on the corner of Main and Kasten in Mendocino. You'll find the largest selection of telescopes and science toys. Great shop for curious kids of all ages. |
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Tidepools
The sun and the moon move in cycles affecting the ebb and flow of the Tides. We have two high and low tides of unequal heights each day, with a time difference of approximately six hours between them. Tides below one foot in height are ideal for viewing organisms in our majestic tidepools. |
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Friendship Park
In Mendocino Village - Our baseball field & Playground. In an historic first, samples of dirt were gathered from all the major stadiums around the country and Canada were sprinkled at home plate during Opening Day ceremonies. And the Playground was Built by the Crew of "Pontiac Moon" (Movie Filmed in Mendocino) in appreciation of using Mendocino as their "set". |
