Mendocino Activities range from active to relaxing. From forest hikes to beach strolls. To treasure hunting in unusual boutiques to hot tubs and massages.
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Mendocino Headlands
Mendocino Village is surrounded on three sides by gentle trails that meander along the rugged coastline providing spectacular views of sea arches, ancient blow holes, hidden grottos and the ever changing Pacific Ocean. |
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Stanford Inn & Bicycles Too! Rentals
Offering bicycle rentals, sales and repairs of mountain bikes for exploring Mendocino Village or through the redwoods and the fern canyons of the State Parks. |
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Best View of Mendocino
Picture postcard view of Mendocino Village from across the bay! Mendocino Bay Overlook offers a spectacular view of the village of Mendocino from south of Big River. Located off Road 500B/Brewery Gulch Drive immediately south of Mendocino (after the bridge).>> Click for Map. |
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Stanford Inn Day Spa
You'll feel as if you're floating - stress free with greater flexibility, improved circulation and strengthened immune system. Their massage therapists are certificated in shiatsu, acupressure, Esalen, deep-tissue, Swedish and Thai massage, blending these techniques to fit your needs. |
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Old Gold
An exclusive showcase
for die struck and saw pierced jewelry
fabricated from original antique dies
along with unique leading edge designs
from around the world. |
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Sweetwater Spa & Hot Tubs
Hot tubs and saunas, both private and public with our experienced massage staff will provide the special touch to complete your Mendocino experience. Sweetwater spa offers a healing and peaceful environment for your relaxation and renewal. |
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Stanford Inn - Catch a Canoe
Rent a canoe or kayak and explore Big River, California's longest undeveloped estuary. Ranked a Class 1 (gentle river) suitable for the novice. Because it is tidal, you can ride the incoming tide up the river canyon and the outgoing back to the rivers mouth. |
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MacCallum House Grey Whale Bar
"Stop by the MacCallum House for the bartender's one-of-a-kind blood orange and huckleberry margaritas or apple daquiris. With the aid of a blender, this "berry freak" serves iced glasses sporting purple, pink and orange drinks-a new flavor for every season." |
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Mendo Wine Tours
Let them do the driving. A stretched luxury SUV will pick you up anywhere in or near Mendocino Village and take you on a guided day-long tour of the region's award-winning boutique wineries. |
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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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Montgomery Woods
Half way between Mendocino and Ukiah, you will find ancient redwood groves in Montgomery Woods State Park. The tallest living thing in the world, (a redwood tree) is in this grove. |
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Moody's Organic Coffee Bar
In the heart of Mendocino, you'll find tasty coffee and a cozy internet cafe offering all your favorite coffee drinks and delectable treats! |
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Deja Vu Hats
The best hat selection in Mendocino. We are a hat store that is truly dedicated to making its customers feel right at home. Our goal is to give them our own brand of personal service so they can find that perfect hat. |
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Mendocino Massage
Danielle Belinger and her staff of licensed massage therapists are certified with years of experience to provide health and rejuvenation. Treat yourself to relaxing therapeutic massage techniques and custom spa treatments in an unique "Garden Massage Studio" in Mendocino. |
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Lark in the Morning
Specializing in the world's largest
selection of ethnic musical instruments, plus books, DVDs, recordings and
accessories. Browse our shop in Mendocino or shop, they ship orders anywhere in the world. |
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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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Jug Handle State Reserve
Explore a 2.5-mile self-guided nature trail called The Ecological Staircase.
Each of the terraces was uplifted from sea level about 100,000 years before the one below it. The lowest terrace consists of prairie; the second is covered with pines; the third supports a unique pygmy forest with knee-high trees possibly several decades old. |
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Mendocino Beauty
Whether you are in Mendocino to relax and unwind or embark upon a course of therapy, they provide you with the latest in active cosmeceuticals, and nurturing botanicals, combined with skilled technique. |
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The Great Put On
Featuring Art to Wear, elegant clothing and jewelry for every occasion! Many are one of a kind and created by local artists. From cozy outerwear to unique ensembles for brides, bridemaids and mothers of the bride and of the groom. |
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Mendocino Village Florist
Let the magic begin.... from the moment your special someone opens the door of your luxury suite to find a romantic floral arrangement with their name on it. Perhaps a gift basket of chocolates - or choose from our large selection of wonderful ways to say...I LOVE YOU! |
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Mendocino Chocolate Co.
Mmmmm good....Specialty items are just plain special. Along with our Truffles and Nuts & Chews we carry many other favorites like Toffee, Fudge, Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans, and much more... |
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Color and Light - Stained Glass Studio
You'll be pleasantly surprised how well the name describes your experience. Artist/owner, Linda Brown, fills the gallery with her stained and fused glass originals, as well as seven other artists working in dimensional glass, blown glass, watercolors, basketry, and fused glass jewelry. |
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Red Rooster Records
Located in the cutest little building on Main Street, you'll find a great selection of Music, CD's, DVD's and much more. Come on by for some mood music to watch and marvel at the waves. The right music adds romance to any occasion! |
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Coastside Gallery
Kevin Milligan has been painting since age seven. Kevin is a fourth-generation artist - his father Guy Milligan, a professional painter, his grandfather was an artisan & craftsman and his great grandfather was a cabinet maker. |
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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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Caspar Beach
The long shallow beach is perfect for kids! 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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Murder She Wrote
The popular television series starring Angela Lansbury, features the exteriors of Mendocino Village. A Victorian bed and breakfast in Mendocino was used as Jessica Fletcher's home in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine. |
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Kwan Tai Temple
The oldest of California's Chinese houses of worship in continuous use, the temple may date back as far as 1854, though its documented history reaches only to 1883. The Chinese built many temples in California, but no others remain on the North Coast. |
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Mendocino Art Center
Explore the arts! Take a class, listen to a concert, enjoy the theatre, relax in the gardens, view our exhibits, buy a piece of local art, talk with artists, go on a garden tour, join the fun. There's always something going on. |
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Hope Stevenson
This world renowned artist lives and paints in Mendocino. Her beautiful artwork is available in several of the fine art galleries in Mendocino. Please click on this link to see her paintings. |
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Opera Fresca
Our "Night at the Opera" concerts feature the best loved arias, duets and ensembles in an intimate setting with fully staged operas in English and full orchestra. |
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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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Mendocino Theater Co.
The company performs in the intimate 83 seat Helen Schoeni Theatre, producing a variety of plays ranging from great literary classics to
modern comedies and from much performed chestnuts to original dramas. |
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Gallery Bookshop
The store's outstanding selection of books -- a deep backlist in almost every area -- as well as a knowledgable and willing staff who will accompany a customer to the shelves to find a book or make suggestions, make this bookstore a must-see . |
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Ford House Museum
Constructed in 1854, this home today houses a visitor center for Mendocino Headlands State Park. The museum features models of vessels which once plied coastal waters, carrying lumber, passengers and other essentials to those who made their homes on the North Coast. It also features an elaborate model of the town of Mendocino in 1890. |
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Panache Gallery
Showcasing Bronze, Wood and Glass Sculptures, Paintings, Jewelry, Art Glass , Decorative and Unique Wood Furniture |
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Masonic Temple
The Masonic Hall in Mendocino was built over a century ago in 1866. The statue on top of this beautiful building was hand carved out of one piece of a giant Redwood trunk on Big River beach. |
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Artists Co-op in Mendocino
At the end of Main Street, you will find an extensive collection of local art. This upstairs gallery overlooking the bay, showcases an ever changing array of handmade artworks from many of the well known artist that make Mendocino their home.
Art Galleries. |
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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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Kelley House Museum
Constructed in 1861 by William H. Kelley, one of Mendocino's founding fathers. Kelley House is located on .76 acres between Main and Albion Streets overlooking the mouth of Big River and Mendocino Bay and houses an extensive collection of photographs and family histories. |
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Romantic Restaurants
Mendocino restaurants continue to receive high praise from national travel magazines. Specializing in intimate and elegant cuisine. Featuring local and classic entrees, fine local wines in friendly and romantic settings. |
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Mendocino Woodworking
Mendocino Furniture Makers have long earned a reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and distinctive styling. You will find exceptional contemporary craftsmanship blended with influences from Scandinavia, Europe, Asia, Early American, and Craftsman design. |
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Mendocino Farmers Market
With its glorious ocean views, this is possibly one of the most scenic Farmers Market locations in the state. There's a wonderful selection of locally grown vegetables, fruit, flowers, & honey and other surprises throughout the season. |
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Presbyterian Church
This is one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in continuous use in California. Organized as the Presbyterian Church on November 6, 1859, the building constructed of local redwood, was dedicated on July 5, 1868. |
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Boom Roadhouse
Guided nature walks in the Redwoods with miles of trails that beckon your exploration. ( WINTER SPECIAL: $20/person per walk. FREE to members of the California Native Plant Society.)
Up to 10 people per walk. Questions? Please call for RESERVATIONS |
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Tide Information
The favorite past-time of wave watching and beach combing is much easier when you know when the tide will be up or down. |
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Gordon Gallery
Edward Gordon's photorealistic paintings feature architectural details, landscapes, seascapes and the subtleties of light reflection. Despite his draftsmanlike accuracy, Edward believes his work falls between realism and surrealism |
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Mendocino Artists
A collective of Mendocino painters, sculptors, jewelers, glass artists, potters, photographers, fabric artists, silk screeners, weavers, beaders, candlemakers, and haberdashers from Mendocino County. |
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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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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! |
