Mendocino Area Guidebook
Food Scene
A modern new restaurant with a changing seasonal menu focused on locally sourced ingredients with friendly, efficient service, and attention to detail. In fine weather dine on the patio with views overlooking a typical Mendocino garden and the bay beyond. Rating: 4.5
10390 Kasten St, Mendocino
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Trillium Cafe & Inn
10390 Kasten StA modern new restaurant with a changing seasonal menu focused on locally sourced ingredients with friendly, efficient service, and attention to detail. In fine weather dine on the patio with views overlooking a typical Mendocino garden and the bay beyond. Rating: 4.5
10390 Kasten St, Mendocino
Elegant mainstay features seasonal French-inspired cuisine & local wines in a Victorian farmhouse. The Brickery serves an upscale, wood-fired pizza with a thin Neapolitan-inspired crust. Rating: 4.9
961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
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Cafe Beaujolais
961 Ukiah StElegant mainstay features seasonal French-inspired cuisine & local wines in a Victorian farmhouse. The Brickery serves an upscale, wood-fired pizza with a thin Neapolitan-inspired crust. Rating: 4.9
961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
Patterson’s Pub brings a bit of Ireland to the Northern California Mendocino Coast. They feature lots of comfort pub meals and libations with 27 brews on tap and local wines. They have cozy informal inside dining and a garden tent. Rating: 4.6
10485 Lansing St, Mendocino
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Patterson's Pub
10485 Lansing StPatterson’s Pub brings a bit of Ireland to the Northern California Mendocino Coast. They feature lots of comfort pub meals and libations with 27 brews on tap and local wines. They have cozy informal inside dining and a garden tent. Rating: 4.6
10485 Lansing St, Mendocino
Quaint, family-run pizzeria serving specialty pies, salads & organic falafel, plus an assortment of homemade ice cream.Rating: 4.1
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Frankie's
44951 Ukiah StQuaint, family-run pizzeria serving specialty pies, salads & organic falafel, plus an assortment of homemade ice cream.Rating: 4.1
Italian food in the heart of the village of Mendocino Luna Trattoria adds a touch of Northern Italian zest to dining. The stuffed pasta is homemade and care is shown in all the incredible flavors. Portions are generous and the staff is knowledgeable.Rating 4.6 stars
955 Ukiah St, Mendocino
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Luna Trattoria
955 Ukiah StItalian food in the heart of the village of Mendocino Luna Trattoria adds a touch of Northern Italian zest to dining. The stuffed pasta is homemade and care is shown in all the incredible flavors. Portions are generous and the staff is knowledgeable.Rating 4.6 stars
955 Ukiah St, Mendocino
The Brickery serves an upscale, wood-fired pizza with a thin Neapolitan-inspired crust. Rating: 4.9
961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
The Brickery
961 Ukiah StreetThe Brickery serves an upscale, wood-fired pizza with a thin Neapolitan-inspired crust. Rating: 4.9
961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.The restaurant offers Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.Rating: 4.5
3000 North Highway One, Albion
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Ledford House
3000 CA-1This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.The restaurant offers Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.Rating: 4.5
3000 North Highway One, Albion
This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.The restaurant offers Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.Rating: 4.5
3000 North Highway One, Albion
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Ledford House
3000 CA-1This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.The restaurant offers Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.Rating: 4.5
3000 North Highway One, Albion
This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.The restaurant offers Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.Rating: 4.5
3000 North Highway One, Albion
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Little River Inn
7901 CA-1This charming, oceanfront venue highlights Cal-Med cuisine & boutique wines, with live jazz nightly.The restaurant offers Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options.Rating: 4.5
3000 North Highway One, Albion
Vegan cuisine with a strong focus on local harvest and bounty. Located at the Standford Inn, a good portion of the produce comes from Stanford’s own organic farm.Rating 3.8 stars
44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd, Mendocino
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Ravens Restaurant
44850 Comptche Ukiah RdVegan cuisine with a strong focus on local harvest and bounty. Located at the Standford Inn, a good portion of the produce comes from Stanford’s own organic farm.Rating 3.8 stars
44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd, Mendocino
Flow focuses on local, organic meats and vegetables, blended to perfection. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner daily, or stop in for a signature cocktail. Vegan and gluten-free menu items are available.Rating: 4
45040 Main St, Mendocino
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Flow | Restaurant & Lounge
45040 Main StFlow focuses on local, organic meats and vegetables, blended to perfection. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner daily, or stop in for a signature cocktail. Vegan and gluten-free menu items are available.Rating: 4
45040 Main St, Mendocino
Grab and go raw bar and eatery serving Sushi, Ramen, Poke, and unique international snacks.
Rating: 4.8
10450 Lansing St, Mendocino
Gnar Bar
Grab and go raw bar and eatery serving Sushi, Ramen, Poke, and unique international snacks.
Rating: 4.8
10450 Lansing St, Mendocino
Glen Blair Bar shows you an unforgettable slice of California after dark, where local brews and live tunes enjoy an exotic setting lively blend of games and live music.Accessible only by the historical Skunk Train ride.Rating: 4
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Skunk Train
100 W Laurel StGlen Blair Bar shows you an unforgettable slice of California after dark, where local brews and live tunes enjoy an exotic setting lively blend of games and live music.Accessible only by the historical Skunk Train ride.Rating: 4
Hiking
Three miles south of Mendocino on Highway One, Van Damme State Park offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground and the Fern Canyon trail head to the east from the beach and parking lot to the west. Visitors can launch a kayak in a protected cove. They can explore a pygmy forest. They can hike, jog, or bicycle the splendid Fern Canyon Scenic Trail beside Little River. Of all the park system's units along the Mendocino coast, Van Damme is perhaps the richest in terms of historical resources connected with the redwood lumber industry. Its story is a prime example of the struggles and eventual failures of a small, independent lumber operation.
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Park stanowy Van Damme
8001 CA-1Three miles south of Mendocino on Highway One, Van Damme State Park offers a scenic beach, a lush fern-filled forest, and year-round camping. The highway runs through the park, separating the campground and the Fern Canyon trail head to the east from the beach and parking lot to the west. Visitors can launch a kayak in a protected cove. They can explore a pygmy forest. They can hike, jog, or bicycle the splendid Fern Canyon Scenic Trail beside Little River. Of all the park system's units along the Mendocino coast, Van Damme is perhaps the richest in terms of historical resources connected with the redwood lumber industry. Its story is a prime example of the struggles and eventual failures of a small, independent lumber operation.
Just two miles north of Mendocino, Russian Gulch State Park combines a three-mile leafy canyon with windswept headlands and pristine beaches along the park’s rocky coastline. Inland, a 36-foot waterfall plunges down into a bower of redwoods, mosses, and ferns. Along the coast, waves crash into a collapsed sea cave called Devil’s Punchbowl, and the photogenic Frederick W. Panhorst Bridge rises gracefully 100 feet from the bottom of the gulch.
In the spring, the park’s foggy headlands bloom with acres of wildflowers. With nearly a mile and a half of ocean frontage, the park is often compared to Point Lobos on the Big Sur Coast. Visitors come to camp, hike, bike, fish, dive, kayak, ride their horses, or just marvel at the park’s beauty.
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Russian Gulch State Park
California 1Just two miles north of Mendocino, Russian Gulch State Park combines a three-mile leafy canyon with windswept headlands and pristine beaches along the park’s rocky coastline. Inland, a 36-foot waterfall plunges down into a bower of redwoods, mosses, and ferns. Along the coast, waves crash into a collapsed sea cave called Devil’s Punchbowl, and the photogenic Frederick W. Panhorst Bridge rises gracefully 100 feet from the bottom of the gulch.
In the spring, the park’s foggy headlands bloom with acres of wildflowers. With nearly a mile and a half of ocean frontage, the park is often compared to Point Lobos on the Big Sur Coast. Visitors come to camp, hike, bike, fish, dive, kayak, ride their horses, or just marvel at the park’s beauty.
Big River flows through the park to the Pacific Ocean. At its west end, this park has a sandy beach that is constantly reconfigured by the interaction of river and ocean. On the beach, you can picnic near massive pieces of driftwood while enjoying an ocean view. Or you can explore sea caves that are only accessible at low tides. All visitors to the ocean side of the beach need to be on the lookout for unusual but dangerously large “sneaker waves.”
Upstream, Big River has calmer waters, with birds, harbor seals and river otters hunting for fish. Big River is a perfect place for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Heading upstream, you pass towering redwoods, Douglas firs, historic dams, old railroad trestle pilings, and submerged old-growth timber.
Big River Trail
Big River TrailBig River flows through the park to the Pacific Ocean. At its west end, this park has a sandy beach that is constantly reconfigured by the interaction of river and ocean. On the beach, you can picnic near massive pieces of driftwood while enjoying an ocean view. Or you can explore sea caves that are only accessible at low tides. All visitors to the ocean side of the beach need to be on the lookout for unusual but dangerously large “sneaker waves.”
Upstream, Big River has calmer waters, with birds, harbor seals and river otters hunting for fish. Big River is a perfect place for canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Heading upstream, you pass towering redwoods, Douglas firs, historic dams, old railroad trestle pilings, and submerged old-growth timber.
A mile north of Caspar along the rugged Mendocino Coast, Jug Handle State Natural Reserve beckons visitors with spectacular ocean views, the solitude of peaceful forests, and a two-and-a-half mile nature trail that explores three of five ancient wave-cut marine terraces. Majestic redwoods
mingle with a unique pygmy forest that attracts worldwide visitors. The park enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and spring and summer fog that usually burns off by mid-morning. Summer temperatures are in the low 60s and winters range from the 40s to the mid-50s.
High bluffs overlook dramatic, secluded coves
and pristine beaches, while towering redwoods
beckon trail goers to the sanctuary of the
deep forest.
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
California 1A mile north of Caspar along the rugged Mendocino Coast, Jug Handle State Natural Reserve beckons visitors with spectacular ocean views, the solitude of peaceful forests, and a two-and-a-half mile nature trail that explores three of five ancient wave-cut marine terraces. Majestic redwoods
mingle with a unique pygmy forest that attracts worldwide visitors. The park enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and spring and summer fog that usually burns off by mid-morning. Summer temperatures are in the low 60s and winters range from the 40s to the mid-50s.
High bluffs overlook dramatic, secluded coves
and pristine beaches, while towering redwoods
beckon trail goers to the sanctuary of the
deep forest.
Sightseeing
Step back in time for a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train. Since 1885 the historic Skunk has made its way through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon. Today’s riders enjoy the same pristine views that have remained largely unchanged for well over a century.
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Skunk Train
100 W Laurel StStep back in time for a magical ride through the redwoods on the world-famous Skunk Train. Since 1885 the historic Skunk has made its way through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon. Today’s riders enjoy the same pristine views that have remained largely unchanged for well over a century.
The preserve occupies a spectacular headland thrusting out into the Pacific Ocean. Park and walk the half-mile down the access road to explore the Light Station. It is comprised of the lighthouse and three original lightkeepers' houses and outbuildings. The fully restored lighthouse is open 365 days a year from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The preserve grounds are open for pedestrian use from sunrise to sunset daily. Accessible parking is available in front of the light station residences.
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
13800 Point Cabrillo DrThe preserve occupies a spectacular headland thrusting out into the Pacific Ocean. Park and walk the half-mile down the access road to explore the Light Station. It is comprised of the lighthouse and three original lightkeepers' houses and outbuildings. The fully restored lighthouse is open 365 days a year from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The preserve grounds are open for pedestrian use from sunrise to sunset daily. Accessible parking is available in front of the light station residences.
A visit to Fort Bragg isn’t complete until you experience the bustle of Noyo Harbor. Fishing vessels go out early in the morning and come in throughout the afternoon with the hauls that provide only the freshest seafood to local markets and restaurants. Noyo Harbor offers a fun opportunity to walk around and explore the various fishing outfits like Noyo Fish Company, which is open daily offering a variety of seafood ready for grilling or a delicious seafood stew. Sea Pal Cove is well known for its classic hamburgers and fish and chips and has a great deck with views of the harbor. Nearby, seagulls and the occasional sea lion will keep you company. Dolphin Isle offers RV spots as well as a vacation rental and is a great spot to stock up on bait and tackle, grab breakfast on your way out, or a deli sandwich to go. For fine dining, lunch, and dinner options check out Silver’s at the Wharf boasting great views and a full bar, Princess Seafood Restaurant with delicious fresh seafood combinations, beer, wine, and cider along with live music on the decks of the harbor, where you can watch the boats go by. Before you leave be sure to check out the amazing art, statues, sculptures, and fountains from around the world at Sacred Woods.
Noyo Harbor
A visit to Fort Bragg isn’t complete until you experience the bustle of Noyo Harbor. Fishing vessels go out early in the morning and come in throughout the afternoon with the hauls that provide only the freshest seafood to local markets and restaurants. Noyo Harbor offers a fun opportunity to walk around and explore the various fishing outfits like Noyo Fish Company, which is open daily offering a variety of seafood ready for grilling or a delicious seafood stew. Sea Pal Cove is well known for its classic hamburgers and fish and chips and has a great deck with views of the harbor. Nearby, seagulls and the occasional sea lion will keep you company. Dolphin Isle offers RV spots as well as a vacation rental and is a great spot to stock up on bait and tackle, grab breakfast on your way out, or a deli sandwich to go. For fine dining, lunch, and dinner options check out Silver’s at the Wharf boasting great views and a full bar, Princess Seafood Restaurant with delicious fresh seafood combinations, beer, wine, and cider along with live music on the decks of the harbor, where you can watch the boats go by. Before you leave be sure to check out the amazing art, statues, sculptures, and fountains from around the world at Sacred Woods.
Museums
This historic home and research center is located in Mendocino, California on the scenic north coast. Built in 1861 by William Kelley, the house overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by gardens filled with flowers and lawn. The museum, along with docent-led walking tours of the historic preservation district, invites visitors to step back in time and imagine life in a bustling, 19th century logging town.
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Kelley House Museum
45007 Albion StThis historic home and research center is located in Mendocino, California on the scenic north coast. Built in 1861 by William Kelley, the house overlooks the ocean and is surrounded by gardens filled with flowers and lawn. The museum, along with docent-led walking tours of the historic preservation district, invites visitors to step back in time and imagine life in a bustling, 19th century logging town.
Beaches and Hiking
A mile north of Caspar along the rugged Mendocino Coast, Jug Handle State Natural Reserve beckons visitors with spectacular ocean views, the
solitude of peaceful forests, and a two-and-a-half mile nature trail that explores three of five ancient wave-cut marine terraces. Majestic redwoods
mingle with a unique pygmy forest that attracts worldwide visitors. The park enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and spring and summer fog that usually burns off by mid-morning. Summer temperatures are in the low 60s and winters range from the 40s to the mid-50s.
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
California 1A mile north of Caspar along the rugged Mendocino Coast, Jug Handle State Natural Reserve beckons visitors with spectacular ocean views, the
solitude of peaceful forests, and a two-and-a-half mile nature trail that explores three of five ancient wave-cut marine terraces. Majestic redwoods
mingle with a unique pygmy forest that attracts worldwide visitors. The park enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with winter rainfall and spring and summer fog that usually burns off by mid-morning. Summer temperatures are in the low 60s and winters range from the 40s to the mid-50s.