Things to Do in Mendocino County

This is one of California's most interesting beach, littered with colorful sea glass. It also has beautiful cliffs and crashing waves.

This Mendocino spot is only public garden in the continental United States fronting directly on the ocean. It's a must-see for gardeners and garden lovers.

North Coast is one of the country's most-awarded breweries, with a nice restaurant in downtown Fort Bragg. Every Saturday, you can tour their brewery, and no reservations are needed.

Pacific Star boasts one of California's most beautiful winery locations, and their wines are equally as stellar as their seaside setting. This is a good place to have a picnic, too. They're located 12 miles north of Fort Bragg at mile marker 73.58.

This highly-acclaimed ranch offers daily trail rides along Ten Mile Beach, across cattle ranches and through redwood forests. They also offer week-long riding vacations and weekend riding holidays.

This scenic train ride through the California Redwoods is one of the area's most popular activities. Trains leave from Fort Bragg and Willits, and they offer a number of special events.

Two-hour guided sea cave tours from Van Damme State Park. They provide all the equipment you need.

Guided trail rides on Manchester Beach or in the redwood forests above Elk. Reservations are required, no walk-ins.

A pretty beach with lots of sand and driftwood.

A 115-foot-tall lighthouse on the Mendocino coast, open to the public.

Two beaches in one place. Schooner Gulch is a pretty little beach where the creek runs into the ocean. Bowling Ball Beach takes its name from the spherical boulders found there.

A beautifully-restored lighthouse, Point Cabrillo still has its original lens. Renovated lightkeepers' quarters are available for rent.

During summer, you can tour the home of the little bay horse whose steadfast spirit gave hope to our weary nation during the Great Depression.