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MENDOCINO HEADLANDS
BEAUTIFUL BLUFFS & BEACHES
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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Best Views 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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Catch a Canoe & Kayak Rentals
Kayak, Canoe and Outrigger rentals on gorgeous 8 mile long Big River Estuary. Escape the fog and ride the tide through a redwood canyon. Watch for seals, otters and bird life. Stable outriggers are easy to paddle and hold from 1 to 10 people. Children & dogs are welcome! |
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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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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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Sweetwater Spa, Massage & Hot Tubs
Hot tubs and saunas, both private and public with an 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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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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Bike Rentals ~ Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too!
Ride along beautiful Big River Canyon. The gentle meandering bike trail stretches up to 12 miles inland through Mendocino Headlands State Park. They rent well maintained mountain bikes, plus easy and upright Cannondale comfort bikes. Single track through the redwoods available too! |
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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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Tour Big River
Come aboard a new ultra stable 9 person outrigger, and experience Big River in a completely new and relaxing way. Specialized Tours include: Sunset 'Til Dark Bioluminescence, Birding, Historical, Fitness and Outrigger Sailing Canoe. Watch for seals, river otters, bird life and more! |
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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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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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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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Kelley House Museum
Constructed in 1861 by William H. Kelley, one of Mendocino's founding fathers. Located on Main St. in Mendocino, overlooking the mouth of Big River and Mendocino Bay; it houses an extensive collection of photographs and family histories.
SAT, 11am - Docent lead Historic Walking Tours |
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Prentice Gallery
Showcasing Local Artists and their Works of Arts in two separate Locations. Located on Highway One in Fort Bragg and in Mendocino on Main St. Featuring one-of-a-kind paintings, jewelry, gifts, photography, prints, ceramics, sculpture, woodturnings and more...! |
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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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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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THE GREAT PUT ON ~ MENDOCINO
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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GALLERY BOOKSHOP & BOOKWINKLES CHILDREN'S BOOKS
This independent bookstore's outstanding selection of books as well as a knowledgeable staff who will accompany a customer to the shelves to find a book or make suggestions, this bookstore a Must-See. |
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LARK IN THE MORNING ~ UNIQUE INSTRUMENTS
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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GALLERY of the SENSES
Perfume Mendo & Audio Nouveau
Perfume Mendo offers over 1,000 fragrances. From Classic and hard-to-find to small boutique and all natural fragances.
Perfume Mendo specializes in unparalleled service with a knowledgable staff to help you find just the right new fragrance or help locate an old favorite. |
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GALLERY of the SENSES
Perfume Mendo & Audio Nouveau
This clever husband and wife have created a gallery of the senses, specializing in sight, sound and smell. She offers 1,000's of fragrances from Classic to Artisan to your old favorite, and he makes unique stereo speakers disguised as elegant furniture. |
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RUBAIYAT BEADS & RUG GALLERY
Discover world treasures from beads, findings, tribal jewelry, ethnic textiles to incense and sacred aromatherapy oils and burners, scented candles, metaphysical books, CDs, crystals, locally-made glass beads, and stained glass art. |
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Out of this World ~ Science Store
Located on the corner of Main and Kasten in Mendocino. You'll find the largest selection of telescopes, spotting scopes, cameras and fascinating science toys. Great shop for curious kids of all ages. |
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Patterson's Pub
The finest stocked bar north of San Francisco. Serving the finest local wines, beers and spirits from around the world with their tasty pub grub at very reasonable prices and they're Open Late! |
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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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Mendocino Art Center
Explore the arts! Take a class, listen to a concert, enjoy the theater, 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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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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MONTGOMERY WOODS
~ ANCIENT REDWOOD FORESTS ~
Half way between Mendocino and Ukiah, you will find ancient redwood groves in Montgomery Woods State Park, you'll find one of 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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Russian Gulch State Parks
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. |
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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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Mendocino Bootcamp
Coming to Mendocino for a weekend, week or a day; have a club, group or just getting away with the girls and want to do something different? Try the unique and challenging experience of outdoor fitness on the beach.
Drop-ins are encouraged! |
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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, Amy provides the latest in active cosmeceuticals, and nurturing botanicals, combined with skilled techniques. |
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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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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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Anderson's Alternatives
Winter rains flood local rivers that flushes-out logs that have been stuck for years. The old growth and second growth logs float downstream toward the sea. Nathan uses a small boat and some rope, to capture the logs, then mills them into superior quality lumber. |
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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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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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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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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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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
MAY-OCT, 12-2pm, Mendocino
Ocean view Mendocino farmers offer their organic selection of locally grown vegetables, fruit, flowers, & honey and other surprises throughout the season. Corner of Main & Howard St in Mendocino Village. |
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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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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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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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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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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 Places to Stay
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! |
