Albion, Mendocino, Fort Bragg, & Elk
Drinks & Nightlife
Slightly better than bar food (check out the specials) with a lively atmosphere. It can get pretty busy here during the high season.
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Patterson's Pub
10485 Lansing StSlightly better than bar food (check out the specials) with a lively atmosphere. It can get pretty busy here during the high season.
I like their Bloody Mary's and there are games in the back. Definitely a locals scene if you want some real Mendo flavor. Good place to go dance in Mendo on a weekend night, as there is often a DJ. People tend to be pretty sauced here in the late evening/early morning hours, just so you know.
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Dick's Place
45070 Main StI like their Bloody Mary's and there are games in the back. Definitely a locals scene if you want some real Mendo flavor. Good place to go dance in Mendo on a weekend night, as there is often a DJ. People tend to be pretty sauced here in the late evening/early morning hours, just so you know.
A popular place for locals to get a good beer on tap. It's small, but has some of the best pizza on the coast. My favorite is The Toscano (with some goat cheese), and David likes The Farmers. Prepare to wait if you go during the dinner rush.
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Piaci | Pub & Pizzeria
120 W Redwood AveA popular place for locals to get a good beer on tap. It's small, but has some of the best pizza on the coast. My favorite is The Toscano (with some goat cheese), and David likes The Farmers. Prepare to wait if you go during the dinner rush.
The Waiting Room
961 Ukiah StreetCoffee joint by day, drinks at night, on the weekends.
Heritage House Resort
5200 CA-1A nice bar area with great views, brunch on the weekends.
An old saloon that has been gently revamped by a couple who grew up along the coast. Lots of old charm, a pool table, shuffle board, and darts. They used to have a Bloody Mary brunch bar on Sundays--call to see it it's still happening.
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Golden West Saloon
128 E Redwood AveAn old saloon that has been gently revamped by a couple who grew up along the coast. Lots of old charm, a pool table, shuffle board, and darts. They used to have a Bloody Mary brunch bar on Sundays--call to see it it's still happening.
Parks & Nature
Stunning views nearest to Navarro Ridge. Sit on a blanket and drink a glass of wine while watching the whales go by.....
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Navarro Point Preserve and Scenic Trail
1401 Shoreline HwyStunning views nearest to Navarro Ridge. Sit on a blanket and drink a glass of wine while watching the whales go by.....
Meander the Headlands and let your cares fall away.....
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Mendocino Headlands State Park
Meander the Headlands and let your cares fall away.....
Take a guided kayak tour in this gentle bay, or hike trails through the pygmy and redwood forests. There are a couple of loops accessible up Little River Airport Road. You can also hike from the Pygmy all the way down to the beach.
Van Damme State Park
Van Damme State ParkTake a guided kayak tour in this gentle bay, or hike trails through the pygmy and redwood forests. There are a couple of loops accessible up Little River Airport Road. You can also hike from the Pygmy all the way down to the beach.
One of our favorite coastal hikes. You can walk and take in the expansive scenery for 30 minutes, or a couple of hours. On the west side of HWY 1 there are two access points that you can take to a trail along the coast. Either park directly across from the Spring Ranch house and head toward the water, or pullout directly across from Gordon Lane. Either way, there are often few people on this trail. There is a small beach that is typically accessible, more so during low tide. There are often seals on the far north end of the trail, and sometimes to the south. Keep your eyes peeled for the resident coyote....
Spring Ranch
8475 North CA-1One of our favorite coastal hikes. You can walk and take in the expansive scenery for 30 minutes, or a couple of hours. On the west side of HWY 1 there are two access points that you can take to a trail along the coast. Either park directly across from the Spring Ranch house and head toward the water, or pullout directly across from Gordon Lane. Either way, there are often few people on this trail. There is a small beach that is typically accessible, more so during low tide. There are often seals on the far north end of the trail, and sometimes to the south. Keep your eyes peeled for the resident coyote....
There are some great hikes through the redwoods beginning in the park, or accessible up road 409. Ask us how to get to the waterfall via 409 if you would like a shorter route.
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Russian Gulch State Park
California 1There are some great hikes through the redwoods beginning in the park, or accessible up road 409. Ask us how to get to the waterfall via 409 if you would like a shorter route.
Great coastal hikes, including the haul road that you can bike. Go in through the main entrance at the park if you would like to access the wooden boardwalk, or start near the Beachcomber Inn and wander out along the headlands and beaches. One of the best places for a longer beach walk.
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MacKerricher State Park
24100 Mackerricher Park RdGreat coastal hikes, including the haul road that you can bike. Go in through the main entrance at the park if you would like to access the wooden boardwalk, or start near the Beachcomber Inn and wander out along the headlands and beaches. One of the best places for a longer beach walk.
Another good option for a paved trail, this is a pretty recent addition along the coast. You can access the park at the entrance near Taco Bell in Fort Bragg, or drive further through town and make the turn near Denny's. Either way, there are epic views. The popular Glass Beach is near the north entrance along the trail.
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Noyo Headlands Park
Another good option for a paved trail, this is a pretty recent addition along the coast. You can access the park at the entrance near Taco Bell in Fort Bragg, or drive further through town and make the turn near Denny's. Either way, there are epic views. The popular Glass Beach is near the north entrance along the trail.
If you can, plan your drive along HWY 128 during the daylight hours so you can see the redwood canopy through the park. There are a couple of popular swimming holes along the river during the summer, around the 6 mile marker (heading east). The beach at the mouth of the river is our nearest beach and is wild and beautiful, particularly during the off season. It's closed to camping in the winter, but it's fine to park and take a walk along the shore.
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Navarro River Redwoods State Park
If you can, plan your drive along HWY 128 during the daylight hours so you can see the redwood canopy through the park. There are a couple of popular swimming holes along the river during the summer, around the 6 mile marker (heading east). The beach at the mouth of the river is our nearest beach and is wild and beautiful, particularly during the off season. It's closed to camping in the winter, but it's fine to park and take a walk along the shore.
A great place to walk, run, or bike along the river. The trail starts with scenic views of the river, and then narrows a bit, winding through the redwoods.
Big River Trail
Big River TrailA great place to walk, run, or bike along the river. The trail starts with scenic views of the river, and then narrows a bit, winding through the redwoods.
Jughandle State Park - Pygmy Forrest- Trail Destination
31024 Gibney LnThere's always something blooming here, and the light show around the winter holidays is also a popular attraction. Be sure to check out the Rhododendrons or the Dahlias when they're in bloom. The garden is coastal, so also a good place to walk and watch whales migrate.
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
18220 CA-1There's always something blooming here, and the light show around the winter holidays is also a popular attraction. Be sure to check out the Rhododendrons or the Dahlias when they're in bloom. The garden is coastal, so also a good place to walk and watch whales migrate.
A short hike down to the beach, it's never really that crowded, and gorgeous. We like to grab a sandwich from the Elk Store, and hang out for an afternoon.
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Greenwood State Beach
A short hike down to the beach, it's never really that crowded, and gorgeous. We like to grab a sandwich from the Elk Store, and hang out for an afternoon.
Arts & Culture
Kelley House Museum
45007 Albion StGet to know a bit about Mendocino's history and then have lunch at one of the tables outback. Trails lead directly from here to Mendocino Headlands State Park.
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Ford House Visitor Center & Museum
45035 Main St Get to know a bit about Mendocino's history and then have lunch at one of the tables outback. Trails lead directly from here to Mendocino Headlands State Park.
Mendocino Art Center
45200 Little Lake StPartners Gallery
45062 Ukiah StreetNorthcoast Artists Gallery
362 N Main StGrocery
This is our nearest market, but we usually just go here to grab things in a pinch. Corners of the Mouth and Mendosas in Mendocino have better prices, and more of a selection. That being said, Al-Gro (as we call it) has homemade Indian food on Fridays and Saturdays, a large selection of Beer, Wine, and Cider (some of which you won’t find at Mendosas in Mendocino).
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Albion Grocery
34920 Albion Ridge RdThis is our nearest market, but we usually just go here to grab things in a pinch. Corners of the Mouth and Mendosas in Mendocino have better prices, and more of a selection. That being said, Al-Gro (as we call it) has homemade Indian food on Fridays and Saturdays, a large selection of Beer, Wine, and Cider (some of which you won’t find at Mendosas in Mendocino).
Good, reasonably priced sandwiches and sides. They have pre-made options, or you can have them made to order.
Little River Market
Good, reasonably priced sandwiches and sides. They have pre-made options, or you can have them made to order.
Mostly organic and vegetarian foods. We go here for most of our produce, vitamins, supplements, and spices. It also has the most options for gluten free and vegan folks.
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Corners of the Mouth, Health Food Store
45015 Ukiah StMostly organic and vegetarian foods. We go here for most of our produce, vitamins, supplements, and spices. It also has the most options for gluten free and vegan folks.
A regular stop for us, as they carry meat, fish, beer, wine, and liquor. Go to Corners of the Mouth if you’re looking for the best produce.
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Harvest Market at Mendosa's
10501 Lansing StA regular stop for us, as they carry meat, fish, beer, wine, and liquor. Go to Corners of the Mouth if you’re looking for the best produce.
Sustainably caught seafood caught by the Fort Bragg Princess and their partners. If you want the latest fresh catch, this is the place to go! Also a good stop for lunch.
They have a newish restaurant further down in the harbor if you’re looking for a sit-down meal.
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Princess Seafood Market & Deli
32410 N Harbor DrSustainably caught seafood caught by the Fort Bragg Princess and their partners. If you want the latest fresh catch, this is the place to go! Also a good stop for lunch.
They have a newish restaurant further down in the harbor if you’re looking for a sit-down meal.
Our largest market on the coast, full of veggies, some fish, beef, and pork. Wednesdays, 3-6. Mendocino also has a market on Fridays from 12-3.
Fort Bragg Farmers Market
East Laurel StreetOur largest market on the coast, full of veggies, some fish, beef, and pork. Wednesdays, 3-6. Mendocino also has a market on Fridays from 12-3.
A small market, but with many essentials and specialty foods. The have a nice little wine selection and great sandwiches.
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Elk Store
6101 CA-1A small market, but with many essentials and specialty foods. The have a nice little wine selection and great sandwiches.
Food Scene
Lots of yummy food and a decent price for lunch. If you're vegan or gluten free, they also carry numerous goodies. Their Mexican Mocha is a personal favorite. Often busy, not a great bet if you're in a hurry during lunch.
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Good Life Cafe
10483 Lansing StLots of yummy food and a decent price for lunch. If you're vegan or gluten free, they also carry numerous goodies. Their Mexican Mocha is a personal favorite. Often busy, not a great bet if you're in a hurry during lunch.
Beautiful views from the porch on a clear day. Grab a bite in the bar, or sit down for brunch or dinner in the main dining room.
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Little River Inn Restaurant
7901 CA-1Beautiful views from the porch on a clear day. Grab a bite in the bar, or sit down for brunch or dinner in the main dining room.
Good, locally sourced (when possible) food. They make many of their breads and sauces in-house. The cafe offers a more affordable menu, while the dining room is romantic and full of old Mendocino charm. The place to go in mendo for an artisanal cocktail.
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MacCallum House Inn
45020 Albion StGood, locally sourced (when possible) food. They make many of their breads and sauces in-house. The cafe offers a more affordable menu, while the dining room is romantic and full of old Mendocino charm. The place to go in mendo for an artisanal cocktail.
There are great views from the bistro area where you can sit and have a drink. On weekends you can have brunch in the Garden Cafe. Occasionally there is live music as well. Stop in just to see the beautiful wood work and stained glass.
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Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
45080 Main StThere are great views from the bistro area where you can sit and have a drink. On weekends you can have brunch in the Garden Cafe. Occasionally there is live music as well. Stop in just to see the beautiful wood work and stained glass.
Lots of local flavor, there are many old timers who come here daily. I like it because they serve Big River coffee, which is one of my favorites. A good place to get online, and definitely worth a stop if you're wandering around the shops in downtown Fort Bragg. They also serve soups, salads, sweets, and a variety of other food items for a reasonable price.
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Headlands Coffeehouse
120 E Laurel StLots of local flavor, there are many old timers who come here daily. I like it because they serve Big River coffee, which is one of my favorites. A good place to get online, and definitely worth a stop if you're wandering around the shops in downtown Fort Bragg. They also serve soups, salads, sweets, and a variety of other food items for a reasonable price.
A great spot for a romantic dinner, organic, and locally sourced. Check it out for lunch if you're on a budget. There is a small, outdoor patio that's nice on warm days.
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Trillium Cafe & Inn
10390 Kasten StA great spot for a romantic dinner, organic, and locally sourced. Check it out for lunch if you're on a budget. There is a small, outdoor patio that's nice on warm days.
Lots of budget friendly options, quality ingredients. They carry Cowlick's ice cream (made in Fort Bragg). Be sure to check out the Mushroom flavor when it's in season. For those of us who are more lactose intolerant, they also carry sorbets and coconut bliss. Occasionally they offer live music.
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Frankie's
44951 Ukiah StLots of budget friendly options, quality ingredients. They carry Cowlick's ice cream (made in Fort Bragg). Be sure to check out the Mushroom flavor when it's in season. For those of us who are more lactose intolerant, they also carry sorbets and coconut bliss. Occasionally they offer live music.
Great breads, and wood fired pizzas with outdoor garden seating. They’ve also recently opened a coffee shop and bakery. For more upscale dining, there is a dining room—also brunch on Sundays.
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Cafe Beaujolais
961 Ukiah StGreat breads, and wood fired pizzas with outdoor garden seating. They’ve also recently opened a coffee shop and bakery. For more upscale dining, there is a dining room—also brunch on Sundays.
Beautifully crafted dining room and bar with a deck overlooking the river. Nice ambiance, a little spendy, but very good food.
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Noyo Harbor Inn
500 Casa Del NoyoBeautifully crafted dining room and bar with a deck overlooking the river. Nice ambiance, a little spendy, but very good food.
We often grab a Thai Burrito or Firepot with chili-garlic broth. Some more ‘moderately’ priced dishes, and a nice outdoor seating area under the tent.
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Mendocino Cafe
10451 Lansing StWe often grab a Thai Burrito or Firepot with chili-garlic broth. Some more ‘moderately’ priced dishes, and a nice outdoor seating area under the tent.
Los Gallitos
230 N Franklin StCasual, fresh, sustainable seafood. Right on the harbor with great views of the Noyo Bridge. There is often music on the weekends.
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Princess Seafood Market & Deli
32410 N Harbor DrCasual, fresh, sustainable seafood. Right on the harbor with great views of the Noyo Bridge. There is often music on the weekends.
Great place for brunch and terrific views of Mendocino Bay.
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Flow | Restaurant & Lounge
45040 Main StGreat place for brunch and terrific views of Mendocino Bay.
Vegan and vegetarian fare—they’re always up to something interesting.
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Fog Eater Cafe
45104 Main StVegan and vegetarian fare—they’re always up to something interesting.
Entertainment & Activities
You can rent bikes, sups, kayaks, and canoes along Big River. They also offer classes and tours during the busy season. Be sure to check out the bioluminescence which is usually visible in August.
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Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too!
10051 S Big River RdYou can rent bikes, sups, kayaks, and canoes along Big River. They also offer classes and tours during the busy season. Be sure to check out the bioluminescence which is usually visible in August.
Probably the nearest spot to grab a kayak and head up the river. It's a lot less touristy than Big River. There is an interesting house boat colony that you will pass along the way. Be on the look out for the many species of bird, river otters, and seals.
Albion River Campground
Albion River North Side RoadProbably the nearest spot to grab a kayak and head up the river. It's a lot less touristy than Big River. There is an interesting house boat colony that you will pass along the way. Be on the look out for the many species of bird, river otters, and seals.
Kayak rentals, tours, and lessons in and around Fort Bragg, including ocean kayaking.
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Liquid Fusion Kayaking
32399 Basin StKayak rentals, tours, and lessons in and around Fort Bragg, including ocean kayaking.
Essentials
Our nearest laundromat. It's definitely the preferred option of the 3 in Fort Bragg. They have internet if you are posted up for a while.
Lucy's Laundry
124 S Main StOur nearest laundromat. It's definitely the preferred option of the 3 in Fort Bragg. They have internet if you are posted up for a while.