| The Mendocino Coast offers
a host of outdoor activities. Over 12
state parks,
beaches and preserves are within a ½ hour drive of the Inn
with Van Damme State Park and Beach at our door. Water
sports, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, fishing and
diving are yours to experience.
State
Parks | Water Sports |
Horseback Riding and Lama Treks |
Whale Watching / Sport Fishing
Golf / Tennis |
Popular attractions |
Museums |
Performing Art Organizations and Galleries |
Tours | Cuisine
& Wine
Massage / Health Enhancements |
Wineries
Hiking and cycling trails are
abundant. Whatever your interest - birding, beaches, sand
dunes, headlands, fern canyons, logging trails, geological
formations such as the pygmy forest and ecological staircase
or our historical villages you'll get your exercise! Two of
the best guides are The Hiker's Hip Pocket Guide to the
Mendocino Coast and Mendocino Outdoors. Both are available
for your perusal or purchase at the Inn. Many trails are
found in Jackson State Demonstration Forest and area parks.
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State Parks |
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Van Damme State Park |
707-937-5804 |
Adjacent to Auberge Mendocino... trails to the
beach, ocean cliffs, Spring Ranch, Pygmy Forest and
redwoods |
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Mendocino Headlands State Park |
707-937-5804 |
Less than 2 miles North. Cycling & walking trails
around the peninsula on which Mendocino Village is
located and Big River Beach. |
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Mendocino Headlands State Park Big River Acquisition |
707-937-5804 |
Connects 100 miles of trails; biking, hiking,
horseback riding, kayaking & canoeing. |
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Russian Gulch State Park |
707-937-5804 |
4 Miles North. Hike to a blowhole, waterfall & enjoy
the beach |
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Jughandle State Park |
707-937-5804 |
6 miles North. Blowholes and caves along the ocean's
edge, an ecological staircase to hike |
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MacKerricher State Park |
707-937-5804 |
15 miles North. Large Harbor seal colony, 10 mile
Haul road hiking & cycling trail, ocean beach and
sand dunes, Lake Cleone for fishing, Good birding. |
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Montgomery Woods State Reserve |
707-937-5804 |
30 miles East. Pristine, old growth redwoods with
tallest Redwood in the world, approximately 1 hour
from Auberge Mendocino |
A word of
Caution. The ocean is cold and rough and dangerous. (http://www.mcn.org/1/mendo
parks/danger.htm) Every year we loose a few visitors to
the sea. Never, ever turn your back on the ocean, stay well
back from the Cliff’s edge and please heed all warnings.
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Water Sports |
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Lost Coast Kayaking
(Van Damme Beach) |
707-937-2434 |
Guided kayaking sea-cave tours |
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Catch-a-Canoe & Bicycles, Too
(Big River) |
800-320-2453 |
Outriggers, kayaks, canoes & cycling rentals &
supplies |
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Noyo Pacific Outfitters (Fort Bragg) |
707 961-0559 |
Kayaking & abalone diving gear & guided tours |
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Force 10 Ocean Tours
(Elk) |
(707) 877-3505 |
Guided kayaking sea cave tours |
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Sub-Surface Progression (2 miles South of Fort
Bragg) |
707-964-3793 |
Dive shop, Abalone gear, zodiac rentals. |
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Horseback Riding and Lama
Treks |
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Back Kountry Trailrides (Rt. 20 East of Fort Bragg) |
707-964-2700 |
Mountain trails through the redwoods; overnight
rides |
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Lost Coast Trail Rides (Westport) |
707-961-0700 |
Beach, redwoods, wagon for non-riders, working
cattle ranch |
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Ricochet Ridge Ranch (North of Fort Bragg) |
707-964-7669 |
Trail rides on the beach and overnight vacation
rides through redwoods and along coast. Western &
English |
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Ross Ranch (Elk) |
707-877-1834 |
Beach and forest trails |
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Llama Treks (North of Mendocino) |
707.964.7191 |
Beach and Waterfall Treks |
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Whale
Watching / Sport Fishing |
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Anchor Charters |
707-964-4550 |
Fishing & whale-watch charters -- two boats |
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All Aboard Adventures |
707 964-1881 |
Captain Tim and the Sea Hawk. Fishing charters,
whale watching, crabbing |
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Noyo Fishing Center |
707 964-3000 |
Rumblefish whale watching, eco-tours and crab
cruises, fishing charters, various size boats, gift
shop |
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Telstar Charters |
707-964-8770 |
Fishing & whale-watch charters aboard a 50' boat |
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Golf /
Tennis |
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Little River Golf & Tennis |
707-937-5667 |
Challenging 9-hole course with ocean views; tennis
courts |
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Redwood Health Club |
707-964-6336 |
Excercise equipment, pool, hot tub, sauna, massage |
The
Mendocino Coast is known for its historical villages,
lumbering and seafaring history, garden climate and laid
back life-style. . Following is a list of attractions that
will introduce you to all of these. For further information
on Mendocino Gardens.
http://www.gardens.com/story/mendocino.htm
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Popular
attractions: |
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Mendocino Botanical Gardens |
707-964-4352 |
“ ... 47 acres to the sea.” One of the top 20
gardens in the USA. |
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Mendocino Farmers' Market |
707-937-3632 |
Friday's, noon - 2 (May-October) |
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Fort Bragg Farmer’s Market |
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Wednesday’s, 3:30 – 6 (May-October) |
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Noyo Harbor |
707-964-4719 |
Working harbor, restaurants -- in Fort Bragg |
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Point Cabrillo Lighthouse |
707-937-0816 |
Recently restored, working light house. Frolic
seawreck excavation. Prime whale watching spot. |
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Point Arena Lighthouse |
707 882-2777 |
Climb to top of tallest lighthouse on CA coast.
Prime whale watching & birding. Moonlight tours. |
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Skunk Train |
800-77-SKUNK |
Steam locomotive tours through the redwoods. |
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The Iris Gallery |
800-757-4747 |
Irises, irises and more irises |
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Fuchsiarama |
707 964-0429 |
Large selection of fuchsias and gifts. Picnic area
available |
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Museums: |
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Ford House Museum and Visitor Center |
707-937-5397 |
Built in 1854; now a museum and interpretive center
for Mendocino Headland’s State Park. |
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Guest House Museum |
707-961-2840 |
Focused on the history of redwood logging |
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Kelley House Museum |
707-937-5797 |
Extensive collection of early photos depicting
cultural history of Mendocino |
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Temple of Kwan Tai |
707 937-5123 |
By appointment only. Oldest original Taoist temple
on CA north coast. Preserved & maintained by
founders descendents. |
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Greenwood State Beach Visitor Center & Museum |
707 877-3458 |
History of the village with 2 names, Elk/GreenwoodM
as well as local lumber industry. |
The
Mendocino Coast is an Art Mecca. We boast year-round
theater, an Opera Company, Symphony, a world famous art
center and fine woodworking program, and numerous
galleries. More artists per capita live in Mendocino County
than any other county in California. Be sure to allow
yourself enough time to enjoy these riches.
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Performing
Art Organizations and Galleries: |
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Arts Council of Mendocino County |
707 895-3680 |
Looking for live theatre, original artwork, opera
productions, craft fairs, musical concerts? Check
out the ACMC calendar page. This listing covers
monthly updates on what's going on in the arts all
around Mendocino County. |
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Mendocino Art Center |
707-937-5818 |
Art classes and exhibits; pottery and weaving
studios |
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Featured Artist at Auberge Mendocino
Maeve Croghan |
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We are proud to have an ongoing display of many of the
fine works of this award winning artist.
Maeve approaches the traditional subject of landscape
painting with a new and exciting vision.
Her paintings are exhibited and collected throughout the
country.
She is the recipient of numerous prestigious juried
awards. |
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Mendocino Woodworkers |
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A collective of Craftsmen, Woodworkers, Builders,
Designers and Purveyors of Fine Woodworking in
Mendocino County. |
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Mendocino Artist and Artisans |
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A collective of painters, sculptors, jewelers, glass
artists, potters, photographers, fabric artists,
silk screeners, weavers, beaders, candlemakers, and
haberdashers in Mendocino County. |
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Erin Dertner Studios |
(707) 964 5300 |
A renowned North Coast Artist with an international
reputation. |
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Featured Artist
John Birchard |
707.937.4809
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John is a long term Coast resident, renowned for his
photos of the Mendocino Coast. |
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Kevin Milligan |
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An impressionist & gallery owner. Author & Artist
for Mendocino, A Painted Pictorial. |
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pARTners'
Gallery |
707-937-3525 |
Across the street form Auberge Mendocino,
Contemporary art |
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Highlight Gallery |
707-937-3132 |
Fine woodworking, sculpture, paintings, jewelry |
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Zimmer Gallery |
707-937-5121 |
Painting, sculpture, jewelery, hand-crafted
furniture |
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Mendocino Music Festival |
707-937-2044 |
12-day concert series in mid-July on the Mendocino
Headlands |
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Mendocino Theater Company |
707-937-4477 |
Over 25 years of high quality productions in an
intimate theater |
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Opera Fresca |
888-82-OPERA |
Fully staged operas; Night at the Opera
concerts, year round cabarets |
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Symphony of the Redwoods |
707-964-0898 |
Autumn, Winter and Spring concerts led by Allan
Pollack |
With its
outstanding beauty, fine dining, near-by wine country and
arts scene Mendocino is a prescription for romance. For
romantic moments we suggest.
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Tours |
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Mendocino Carriage Rides |
800-399-1454 |
Horse-drawn carriage tours of Mendocino Village |
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Mendo Wine Tours |
888-805-8687 |
Guided tour, VIP tastings with gourmet lunch. |
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| Massage /
Health Enhancements: |
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In-Room Massages At Auberge Mendocino
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707-937-0088 |
Our Certified Massage Therapists will sooth and satisfy you
Enjoy a variety of available In-room massages |
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Ryane Snow |
707 937-0461 |
Certified Chinese Healer
Stress reduction & acupressure treatment |
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For a
even more ideas check out
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mendocinocoast.com -
Mendocino.org -
goMendo.com -
Mendocino.com
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