2019 Visitor Guide

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The Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce and the Mendocino County Film Commission welcome you to our beautiful region.

You’ll be amazed at the dramatic landscapes and friendly people you’ll find here. From the rolling hills, vineyards, and charming small towns of the Anderson Valley, to the redwood forests and picturesque villages along our rugged coastline, we’re sure you’ll find our scenery breathtaking. You’ll experience a vacation to remember as you explore our hiking and biking trails and beautiful state parks. Kayak our rivers, ride horses on our trails and beaches, take a Noyo Harbor eco-friendly tour, or book a charter boat to see the whales.

Don’t miss the opportunity to ride the historic Skunk Train, enjoy a round of golf in Little River, experience a relaxing spa treatment at a local hotel or inn, or savor organic and sustainably-farmed produce at our farmer’s markets and restaurants. You’ll be delighted with award-winning cuisine, fine wines and microbrews available in a delightful variety of restaurants and cafes throughout the region. As you explore the Anderson Valley, you’ll discover the tasting rooms of dozens of the best wineries in California. Along the coast, be sure to roam the 47-acre Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, enjoy the historic Point Cabrillo and Point Arena lighthouses, or visit the B.Bryan Preserve to see African antelope, zebra, and giraffe. Stay at a historic inn, hotel, or B & B, or book a ‘farm stay” at an authentic working farm. We are home to the Mendocino Art Center, Mendocino Theatre Company, Gloriana Musical Theatre, Mendocino Film Festival, Mendocino Music Festival, and Mendocino Coast Writer’s Conference. We also boast a world-class vegan culinary school, and an internationally renowned woodworking program at Mendocino College, along with many cultural attractions, including weekly jazz concerts with internationally known musicians at our award-winning B-Corp, North Coast Brewing Company. Stroll the streets of our towns and villages and enjoy art galleries and relaxed shopping at our unique boutiques. Be sure to explore the newly developed California Coastal Trail, which provides the first public access to Fort Bragg’s rocky coast in 100 years. Fort Bragg is also the first “Bee City USA” in California. We’re devoted to protecting our pollinators.

For more information on things to do, where to stay, camping spots, and interesting places to dine and shop, be sure to visit our website:

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217 South Main St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437 707-961-6300 MendocinoCoast.com

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Annual Events

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Westport Fort Bragg Mendocino Albion / Little River / Navarro

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Directory of Listings Traveling Quick Tips Maps & Coastal Trail

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A n n ual Events

Call for Dates and More Information : 707- 961- 6300

jan uary • CRAB, WINE & BEER DAYS • Whale Exhibit, Ford House • Muse Crab Feed

feb r uary • Temple of Kwan Tai Chinese New Year Benefit Dinner • Whale Exhibit, Ford House • Anderson Valley International Alsace Varietals Festival

mar ch • MENDOCINO COAST WHALE FESTIVALS ( s e e a d p g 2 1) • Whale Exhibit, Ford House • Soroptimist International of FB Whale Walk & Run

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• Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival • Almost Fringe Festival

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• RHODODENDRON SHOW Fort Bragg • Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival • BOONVILLE BEER FESTIVAL • Fine Arts Fair, Gualala • Wildflower Show, Ford house • HOPLAND PASSPORT • Mendocino Coast Garden Tour • Wine Tasting & Auction, Gualala Arts Center

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june • MENDOCINO FILM FESTIVAL • Lions Club Carnival by the Sea • Norcoast Rodder’s Fathers Day Car Show • Fort Bragg Quilt Shows • Mendocino Coast Garden Tours

j u ly • WORLD’S LARGEST SALMON BBQ • Fort Bragg Fireworks over Noyo Harbor • Mendocino 4th of July Parade • Point Arena Fireworks and Parade • Summer Arts and Crafts Fair • Mendocino Music Festival • Shoreline Riders Rodeo • WILLITS FRONTIER DAYS • Chamber Music Weekend • Gualala Arts Auto Show

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& Apple Show • Mendocino Art Center Open Paint Out • Studio Discovery Tour, Gualala • POINT ARENA HARBOR SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

o cto b er • Lions Club Haunted Hall of Horrors • Day of the Dead • Big River Walk & Paddle for Cancer

novem b er • WINE & MUSHROOM DAYS • Day of the Dead • Festival of Trees, Gualala • Thanksgiving Art + Crafts Fair

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• ART IN THE GARDENS Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens • MENDOCINO COAST WRITERS CONFERENCE • Gualala’s Art in the Redwoods • Yorkville Highlands Wine Festival • Great Day in Elk • Pure in Mendocino

• Christmas at the Ford House • Kelley House / Holiday Walking Tours • FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS at the Botanical Gardens • Tree Lighting & Holiday Lights Parade, Fort Bragg

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• PAUL BUNYAN DAYS Fort Bragg • Portuguese Festa • WINESONG • MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR

are open late First Friday every month in Fort Bragg, and Second Saturday in Mendocino & Little River!

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Sinkyone Wilderness State Park

Navarro State Beach

Jug Handle State Natural Reserve

South end accessible from usual Beach, approximately one hour north of Fort Bragg on Hwy 1.

Call before going: 707-986-7711

Health and Marjorie Angelo Coast Range Preserve Wilderness Lodge Road, Branscomb. 707-984-6653

Westport / Union Landing State Beach Hwy 1, two miles north of Westport. 707-937-5804

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Highway 1, just south of Navarro River Bridge

Greenwood State Beach Westside of Highway 1, Elk. 707-937-5804

Manchester State Park & Beach

Glass Beach / Noyo Headlands State Park End of Elm Street, Fort Bragg.

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Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park Seven acres with walking trails.

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Bainbridge Park

Includes Wiggly Giggly Playground, Tennis courts, basketball hoops, and picnic tables. On Laurel Street between N. Harrison and North Whipple Streets

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Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve & State Beach

Highway 1, south of Manchester.

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Hwy 1, four miles south of Fort Bragg. 707-937-5804

Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

45500 Lighthouse Road, Point Arena. 707-882-2809

Bowling Ball Beach

Only viewable at low tides. Mile marker 13 south of Point Arena along Highway 1. 707-937-5804

MacKerricher State Park

Extends from Pudding Creek in Fort Bragg to Ten Mile Beach north of Fort Bragg. Main entrance and visitor center three miles north of Fort Bragg on Hwy 1. 707-937-5804

Hwy 1, four miles south of Fort Bragg. 707-937-5804

A N D ER SO N VA L L E Y Navarro River Redwoods State Park

Highway 128, two miles east of junction with Paul Dimmick State Recreation Area. Highway 128, six miles west of Navarro.

707-937-5804

Hendy Woods State Park

Philo-Greenwood Road, Philo.

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Indian Creek County Park

Three miles southwest of Boonville on Mountain View Road.

Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve

Fish Rock Rd., Yorkville 707-937-5804

Point Cabrillo Drive, Mendocino. 707-937-6123

MENDOCINO Russian Gulch State Park

Point Cabrillo Drive, Mendocino.

707-937-5804

Mendocino Headlands State Park

Mendocino, 707-937-5804

Big River State Park

Mendocino. 707-937-5804

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve

About 30 miles east of Hwy 1 Comptche-Ukiah / Orr Springs Rd. 707-937-5804

LITTLE RIVER Van Damme State Park & Beach Hwy 1 at Little River.

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Films

made on the Mendocino Coast Photo by : Blake Gardner

Located at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce office in Fort Bragg, our film commission is proud to serve the film industry, whose tradition in our county extends back more than 100 years.

With 3500 acres in the county and 100 miles of rugged coastline, as well as beautiful redwood forests, rolling hills, a working harbor, ranches, farms, vineyards, rivers, two lighthouses and rocky coastal cliffs, our venues can substitute for locations like New Zealand, New England, Ireland and Scotland, to name a few. The film commission provides scouting, permit information, maps, crew resources, and lodging and dining options for film crews. East of Eden, Dying Young, Summer of ’42, Overboard, and Murder, She Wrote are just a few of the notable films and TV shows made in Mendocino County. A full list and location details about films and television made in Mendocino county is available at FilmMendocino.com

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The Mendocino coast is increasingly well known as a center for a natural and sustainable lifestyle. Time spent on our beaches, hiking trails, bicycle trails, and in our redwood forests are sure to help you regain your center as you leave the stresses of city life behind.

We’ll help you rejuvenate your spirit while nurturing your mind and body. Organic, locally harvested produce, seafood, and sustainably raised meats are found in many of our restaurants, grocery stores, and at farmer’s markets and farm stands throughout the county. Wellness practitioners include Tai Chi, yoga, Pilates, meditation, hypnotherapy, therapeutic massage, Reiki, acupuncture, acupressure, and chiropractic treatments.

Spa treatments are available at many of our fine hotels, and at several spas in the area. Both traditional and alternative medicines are available, and our regional Mendocino Coast District Hospital, Mendocino Coast Clinics, cannabis dispensaries, and local holistic practitioners round out your options for healing and rejuvenation.

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Westport

Coming in from Leggett in the north, the tiny village of Westport is the gateway to the Mendocino Coast, with beaches, big cliffs, and state parks both to the north and south, offering 180-degree ocean views. On a clear day you can see the Lost Coast to the north and Fort Bragg headlands to the south. There are charming hotels and B & B’s to stay in, a rustic store and deli with a gas pump, the beautiful Westport Hotel and Old Abalone Pub, and Howard Creek Ranch Inn, a 60-acre ocean front historic farm. Fun activities during the year include the annual Mother’s Day Rubber Ducky Race, and Volunteer Fire Department barbeques. It feels like one of those places you don’t expect to happen upon in this modern day, which is one of the reasons it is such a treasure!

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FORT B R AGG Our Big, Little Coastal Town

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Fort Bragg has transformed itself from a logging and fishing village into a thriving tourist destination; a hub for visitors who want to enjoy all of the surrounding natural beauty as well as the town, with friendly, stylish boutiques that make shopping fun. In spring, fall, and summer, the streets are full of tourists enjoying a variety of restaurants, shops, and art galleries in between trips to state parks and reserves—Fort Bragg is the official gateway to the California Coastal National Monument. During the winter, the area is transformed into a magical world—a quiet getaway where you won’t miss the crowds. Enjoy scenic vistas while you contemplate the beauty and peace of the natural environment.

The Ka Kahleh Trail Fort Bragg’s Coastal Trail, established in 2015, is one of the most beautiful walks you can imagine –along the headlands, on land that was owned by the lumber mill and not accessible to the public for more than 100 years. Harbor seals, sea lions, and a wide variety of seabirds and animal families enjoy the diversity of habitats provided by the ocean and rocks. One of the most common questions is “How do you get to Glass Beach?”. It’s easy access from Noyo Headlands Park on the trail. Another spectacular stop is Otsuchi Point, named for Fort Bragg’s sister city in Japan. If you drive south to Cypress street you’ll find the south trail, where you can see the Frontier Cemetery, the Noyo Center for Marine Science ‘Crow’s Nest”, and catch a glimpse of the boats in Noyo Harbor. In 2018, the north and south trails were joined together for one of the most spectacular continuous trails on the coast. North of Fort Bragg there’s a trail to the Pudding Creek Trestle and old Haul Road, with ocean vistas all the way through to MacKerricher State Park.

Other Fort Bragg attractions include Noyo Harbor, and the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, named one of the top 10 in the nation by USA Today, along with the Skunk Train, and the Guest House Museum. Whale watching, sport fishing, kayaking, bird-watching, horseback riding, hiking, and biking are just a few of the activities to enjoy when visiting Fort Bragg.

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Mendocino Old Style Victorian Charm by the Sea

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Mendocino

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The picturesque village of Mendocino is perched on the cliffs of a peninsula overlooking the sea.

The Victorian and salt box architecture, water towers, and abundant wildflowers create a feeling of timeless romance—no wonder the village has been the setting for a variety of films and television programs over the years. “Marry Me in Mendocino” is a popular refrain as weddings and other special occasions are celebrated in style in this captivating coastal location. The Mendocino Art Center, established in the 1950s, brought Bay Area artists and craftspeople to the area, and the center continues to provide the perfect venue for artists, photographers, writers, and artisans of all types. On the same property is the Mendocino Theatre Company, which produces world-class plays throughout the year. The Mendocino 4th of July Parade is a highlight of the summer, when streets are packed with locals and visitors who enjoy the diversity, interesting political themes, and remarkable people and animals who populate this unusual parade. Bed and Breakfast Inns, cozy seaside restaurants, and a Photo by : Randy Esson

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remarkable array of shops, art galleries, and businesses make exploring Mendocino one of the most enjoyable activities on the coast. Pick up a walking guide at the Ford House on Main Street or the Kelley House Museum on Albion Street.

North of Mendocino is the Point Cabrillo Light Station, with a fascinating period museum recreating the light keeper’s house in the 1930s, and a marine exhibit. Tours of the 3rd order Fresnel lens are scheduled during the year, and you’ll find a charming gift shop with historical exhibits, as well as restored cottages where you can stay. Jughandle State Natural Reserve offers spectacular ocean views, peaceful forests, and a hike through half a million years of ecological history. The tiny town of Caspar has some wonderful beaches, and the Caspar Community center offers a monthly 4th Sunday organic breakfast, Caspar Pub nights, and pop up dance parties where you can mingle with the locals for an authentic taste of coast culture.

Just south of the village, Big River beach is a great venue for outdoor recreation, including kayaking, canoeing, walking, running, and horseback riding.

To the east follow Comptche-Ukiah Road to Montgomery Woods State Reserve, home to three of the tallest redwoods on the planet.

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E lk / Point Arena / Gualala South of the Navarro River, the coast offers unique views of pasture lands and rugged coastal cliff remeniscent of Ireland. In fact, there’s an Irish Beach just south of the charming little town of Elk, home to an annual summer celebration, “A Great Day in Elk”. Restaurants, a history museum, state park, and sea stacks make this a special stop along the coast. In Point Arena, you’ll find the Point Arena Lighthouse next to the Stornetta Public Lands. Point Arena also has an active fishing fleet, artist community, and beautiful vintage theatre. Gualala borders Sonoma County along the Gualala River. The Gualala Arts Center features art exhibits, festivals, concerts, live theater, and workshops, and the Gualala area offers outdoor activities on Shell Beach, Cooks Beach, Bowling Ball Beach and the Gualala Bluff Trail. Since the fog tends to stay offshore, the area is known locally as “the banana belt.” Just south of Gualala you’ll find the Sea Ranch, with a Scottish style 18-hole golf course that is both challenging and inspiringly beautiful.

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Anderson Valley Gorgeous Valley Scenery

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Cl over dale / Yo r kvi lle / B oo nvi lle / Ph i l o Driving through the Anderson Valley on 128 is a visual treat, from rolling, oak covered hills near Cloverdale, to charming little pit stops like Yorkville, Boonville, and Philo, you’ll travel through pasture, vineyards, and orchards followed by a quiet drive through majestic redwoods and out to the Pacific Ocean. The vineyards are some of the finest in the world, with tasting rooms dotted along the route and a host of new gourmet restaurants serving locally sourced cuisine and fine wines. The Boonville fairgrounds is the site of the annual Mendocino County Fair and Apple Show every September with music, food, exhibits, and a parade. Nearby, Hendy Woods State Park is the home of two groves of towering redwods with some trees more than 300 feet tall and 1,000 years old. Five miles of trails, rustic cabins and camp sites, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming in summer make Hendy Woods a popular Anderson Valley destination.

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A R TS & ENTERTAIN ME NT Art Explorers Inc. Creative arts program for artists with disabilities in a fun, artistically stimulating environment Hours: T, Th, Fri, Sat 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

305 E. Redwood Avenue, Fort Bragg p. 707-961-6156 • artexplorers.com Coast Cinemas A locally owned movie theatre with comfortable seats, great popcorn, blockbuster to independent films. Come see a movie with us today!

135 S. Franklin Street, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-2019 • thecoastcinemas.com See our ad pg 13

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Gualala Arts Center Promoting public interest in the arts since 1961 Classes, concerts, retreats, exhibits 46501 Gualala Road, Gualala p. 707-884-1138 • Gualalaarts.org See our ad pg 24 Mendocino Art Center Exhibits and classes in ceramics, fiber arts, fine arts, jewelry and sculpture, a haven for artists since 1959 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino 707-937-5818 • 800-653-3328 MendocinoArtCenter.org See our ad pg 20 Mendocino Music Festival Music for Everyone. Festival Orchestra rehearsals open to the public weekdays 45100 Main Street, Mendocino 707-937-2044 • mendocinomusic.org See our ad pg 20 Mendocino Theatre Company From farce to sci-fi, drama to comedy, cutting edge to classic We entertain, illuminate, provoke and challenge 45200 Little Lake St. Mendocino p. 707-937-4477 • mendocinotheatre.org See our ad pg 20 Partners Gallery Mendocino Coast artists exhibit contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics & jewelry 335 N Franklin St, Fort Bragg p. 707-962-0233 • partnersgallery.com

ATTRA CTIO NS Ford House Visitor Center and Museum Mendocino Headlands State Park Historical Museum and home of the Founder of Mendocino 45035 Main St. Mendocino p. 707-937-5397 • Look for us on Facebook!

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens 47 Acres of Botanical Bliss fronting the Pacific Ocean 18220 N Highway 1, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-4352 • gardenbythesea.org See our ad page 7

Kelley House Museum 45007 Albion St. Mendocino - FREE p. 707-937-5791 • kelleyhousemuseum.org Noyo Harbor Tours Informative and interesting tours of beautiful Noyo Harbor on an all-electric boat.

32399 Basin Street, Fort Bragg p. 707-734-0044 • NoyoHarborTours.com Kayak Mendocino At Van Damme State Park Little River 707-813-7117 Kayakmendocino.com Pacific Star Winery Pacific Star Winery, the westernmost winery in the country, a unique location overlooking the Pacific Ocean 33000 CA-1, 12 miles north of Fort Bragg at the 73.58 mile marker p. 707-964-1155 • pacificstarwinery.com See our ad on page 13 Point Arena Lighthouse 23 acres of grounds, Museum & Tower Tours, Gift Store, 6 Vacation Cottages. See ad on page 45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena p. 707-882-2809 • 877-725-4448 Info.PALight@gmail.com PointArenaLighthouse.com See our ad page 24 Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, Marine Science Center, Lightkeeper’s House Museum, Guest Cottages 45300 Lighthouse Road, Mendocino p. 707-937-6123 • pointcabrillo.org See our ad pg 18 Skunk Train Railroad Tours and events on a historic train through meadows, canyons & redwood forests Foot of Laurel Street, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-6371 • skunktrain.com See our ad on page 30

Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast Historical Society/Guest House Museum A House Museum of the Mendocino Coast 343 N Main St. Fort Bragg 707-964-4251 707-964-2404 fortbragghistory.org Temple of Kwan Tai Oldest Chinese Taoist Temple on the Mendocino Coast 45160 Albion Street, Mendocino p. 707-937-5123 • Kwantaitemple.org

HEALTH, WELLNESS, & FI TNE SS Mendocino Coast Clinics Same day and urgent care appointments available. Handicapped Accessible 205 South Street, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-1251 • mendocinocoastclinics.org Sol de Mendocino / Love In It Cooperative A recreational and medical cannabis dispensary Flower, edibles, topicals, tinctures, CBD, concentrates vape cartridges, pet products.

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10464 Lansing St, Mendocino p. 707-937-3123 • soldemendocino.com Sweetwater Inn & Spa 44840 Main St., Mendocino p. 707-937-4076 • 800-300-4140 sweetwaterspa.com North Coast Segway Locally owned Fort Bragg company custom excursions to explore the history and ecology along the Mendocino Coast 133 W Spruce Street, Fort Bragg 707-962-3109 • 707-357-1226 northcoastsegway.com

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DI NI NG AND N IGH T LIFE Eggheads Restaurant Snug, homey daytime eatery Traditional American Food 326 N Main St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-5005 • 707- 964-8543 eggheadsrestaurant.com See our ad page 14 Headlands Coffeehouse Cafe Menu and Live Music Daily Enjoy local and visiting musicians with no cover 120 East Laurel St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-1987 • headlandscoffeehouse.com See our ad on page 13 Café Jaavy/Los Gallitos Café Jaavy: Mexican & American breakfasts 120 Main St, Fort Bragg Los Gallitos: Lunch & Dinner 130 S Main St, Fort Bragg Moving to: 223 N. Franklin p. 707-409-5002 See our ad on page 13

LODGI NG Alegria Inn Oceanfront Inn and Cottages 44781 Main St, Mendocino p. 707-937-5150 See ad on page 20 Beachcomber Motel & Spa on the Beach Panoramic ocean views, fireplaces, kitchens, hot tubs and barbecues.

1111 N. Main St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-2402 • 800-400-SURF (7873) See ad on the back page Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf 1211 S Main St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-6699 • 866-964-6699 emeralddolphin.com • See our ad page 14

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Grey Whale Inn Two blocks from Pacific Ocean in Fort Bragg Light Organic Breakfast - Historic Inn walking distance to local shops and restaurants 615 N. Main Street, Fort Bragg, Ca 95437 p. 707-964-0640 • www.greywhaleinn.com Headlands Inn Bed and Breakfast Located in the heart of Mendocino Village Full breakfast, in-room service 10453 Howard Street, Mendocino 707-937-4431 • 800-354-4431 headlandsinn.com Howard Creek Ranch Historic 60-acre ocean front ranch Full breakfast, beach access, hiking 40501 N Highway 1 Westport 707-964-6725 • howardcreekranch.com See our ad on page 14 Living Light Inn Quiet Inn located in the heart of Fort Bragg Light Organic Vegan Breakfast - Historic 100 year old Redwood Inn 533 E. Fir Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 p. 707-964-1384 • livinglightinn.com MacCallum House Inn A boutique Mendocino inn and restaurant 45020 Albion St, Mendocino p. 707-937-0289 • 800-609-0492 maccallumhouse.com North Cliff Hotel 1005 S Main St, Fort Bragg p. 707-962-2500 • 866-962-2550 northcliffhotel.net

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Robison Properties Ocean front vacation rental homes since 1985 providing the best service and accommodations P.O. Box 1813, Fort Bragg p. 707-895-2907 • 800-359-4649 Robison@pacific.net Mendocinovacationhomes.com

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Seabird Lodge 191 South St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-8000 • 800-345-0022 • seabirdlodge.com Sea Gull Inn Mendocino’s original bed and breakfast inn 44960 Albion St, Mendocino p. 707-937-5204 • 888-937-5204 • seagullbb.com Sea Rock Inn Tesla electric car charging station 11101 Lansing St, Mendocino p. 707-937-0926 • 800-906-0926 • searock.com Super 8 In-room appliances, beach access free continental breakfast 888 South Main St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-4003 • 800-206-9833 Westport Hotel and Old Abalone Pub Beautiful ocean views, fine dining, afternoon tea 38921 N Highway 1, Westport p. 707-964-3688 • 707-357-8112 • westporthotel.us

E V E NTS Whale Festival First Three Weekends in March Chowder, Beer and Wine Tastings Whale watching and Special Events p. 707-961-6300 • mendowhale.com See ad on page 21

RE AL E STATE Century 21 - Fort Bragg Realty Lisc. # 01300755 809 N. Main St., Fort Bragg p. 707-964-2121 • c21fortbraggrealty.com Century 21 - Seascape Realty Lisc. # 01300756 45050 Little Lake St., Mendocino p. 707-937-2121 • c21seascaperealty.com

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Mendo | Sotheby's International Realty Lisc. # 00453727 703 N. Main St, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-3610 • mendosothebysrealty.com Mendo | Sotheby's International Realty Lisc. # 00453727 1061 Main St, Mendocino p. 707-937-5822 • mendosothebysrealty.com

S HOP P I NG Coast Hardware True Value & Radio Shack Dealer Big city items in a small town store.

300 N. Main St. Fort Bragg p. 707-964-2318 • radioshack.com truevalue.com/coasttocoast

Spark CBD products, e-cigs, clothing, functional glass art gallery, smoking accessories, finest selection of cigars on the coast 10546 Lansing St, Mendocino p. 707-937-3913 • sparkcali.com Mendocino Chocolate Company Handmade gifts of decadent chocolates captivated by the Mendocino mood 232 N Main Street, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-8800 • 800-722-1107 mendocino-chocolate.com Sub Surface Progression - Dive Shop Complete Dive Center and Surf Shop est. 1977 18600 N Highway 1, Fort Bragg 707-964-3793 • subsurfaceprogression.com

ER Energy Gas stoves, woodstoves, pellet stoves, kitchenware, kitchen knives, gifts, Baggallini purses and luggage 147 E Laurel St., Fort Bragg p. 707-964-2446 • erenergy.com Gallery Bookshop & Bookwinkle’s Children’s Books Main and Kasten, Mendocino 707-937-2665 gallerybookshop.com

Thanksgiving Coffee Family-run, artisan coffee roaster since 1972. “Not just a cup but a just cup.”

19100 S Harbor Dr, Fort Bragg p. 707-964-0118 • 800-648-6491 thanksgivingcoffee.com See our ad on opposite page

ME D IA Homemade Publications Magazine and web publishing.

Publication Design, Graphic Arts p. 707-937-3565 • 707-277-0345 MendocinoGuide.com

FloBeds Mattresses Custom made latex mattresses we’ve re-invented sleep for your body 234 E Redwood Av., Fort Bragg 707-964-3356 • 800-356-2337 flobeds.com See our ad on page 13

KOZT - The Coast 95.3 / 95.9 FM Kozt.com

Hwy 20 Feed What a feed store should be 31800 Highway 20, Fort Bragg p. 707-974-4667 • highway20feed.com See our ad on page 14

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T I P S FO R YO U R T R I P • Coordinate with our Annual Events page to make the most of your stay! pg. 3 • Roads are curvy, so pack a ginger ale and drive only as fast as you are comfortable. Use turnout lanes to allow faster cars to pass so you can enjoy the drive.

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