Best places in Mendocino County

Discover the best places in Mendocino County, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 155 places in the city.

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MacKerricher State Park
State park
Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching.
4.80 (2.8K reviews)
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden
Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails.
4.80 (2.3K reviews)
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Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ A nice place to spend an hour or two along the Northern California coastline. $10 to drive out to the lighthouse and there is a small gift shop/exhibit about the history of the place. It has some excellent views north & south, and for a little extra you can go up into the lighthouse on a guided tour...
4.80 (1K reviews)
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Pomo Bluffs Park
Park
The 25-acre park offers benches & restrooms, plus interpretive signs & coastal hiking/biking trails.
4.80 (997 reviews)
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Navarro River Redwoods State Park
State park
2nd-growth redwood forest stretching the length of a riverfront preserve with camping & fishing.
4.80 (686 reviews)
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Hendy Woods State Park
Park
This scenic park known for its virgin redwood trees features interpretive exhibits & hiking paths.
4.80 (624 reviews)
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Point Arena Lighthouse
Historical landmark
Historic lighthouse overlooking the Pacific Ocean with daily tours, rental homes & a museum.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Van Damme State Park
State park
Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall.
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Noyo Fish Company
Restaurant
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Truly quaint Fort Bragg fishing village. Noyo Fish Co is located on the harbor with incredible harbor and tree studded hill view. Outdoor seating with heaters so bundle if you’re chilly. Order up at the counter and I opted for the world renowned fried fish tacos. As I sat outside and marveled at the...
$$ $$
4.70 (761 reviews)
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Princess Seafood Market
Seafood market
πŸ‘πŸ‘ We had the crab sandwich and a bowl of salmon chowder, they were both amazing! The crab sandwich was light with plenty of crab and the salmon chowder was probably the best chowder we've ever had. The venue is nice with plenty of outdoor seating. Highly recommend Princess Seafood Market!!
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4.70 (694 reviews)
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Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
State park
Trails loop through a fern forest & 5 separate unlogged groves of 2 distinct redwood species.
4.80 (365 reviews)
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Sea Pal Cove
Fish & chips restaurant
Rustic dockside place with outdoor tables serving fish ’n’ chips, clam chowder & beer.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.4K reviews)
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Westport-Union Landing State Beach
State park
😠 Only hightlight for this over-night camper was the ocean view and that the night stars were incredibly bright... - $35 a night (3-15-2021) with no hook up or shower. - I've seen better outhouses out in the middle of a forest, then the nasty brick "bathroom" on the RV side of the park. It was FILTHY....
4.70 (531 reviews)
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Jackson Demonstration State Forest
National forest
State "demonstration" forest where visitors camp, swim & learn about redwoods & the logging history.
4.70 (485 reviews)
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The Pudding Creek Trestle
Tourist attraction
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Awesome presence on the coastal trail. Over the years folks have left various and unique locks hanging from the cables representing their lives in some way. Cool to take some time and check them out.
4.70 (423 reviews)
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Manchester Beach / Mendocino Coast KOA Journey
Campground
πŸ‘ Had a great time staying here :) the tent sites are very close together, I would've preferred more space but luckily we had very nice site neighbors so it wasn't a problem. The little store was very helpful I ended up needing to buy more firewood and having that available was a life saver! Staff was...
4.60 (605 reviews)
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In-N-Out Burger
Hamburger restaurant
Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
$ $$$
4.50 (3K reviews)
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Mar Vista Farm + Cottages
Lodge
Simple cottages with full kitchens, ocean views, free WiFi & access to an organic garden.
5.00 (139 reviews)
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Rendezvous Mendocino
Bed & breakfast
πŸ‘πŸ‘ My boyfriend and I stayed here for two nights in the Galaxy Room (room 4), and we had a wonderful time. Since it was November, the weather was a little chilly, but the fireplace kept the room warm and comfortable. The Galaxy Room is a little tucked away from the road and other rooms, plus it has a p...
5.00 (125 reviews)
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Manchester State Park
State park
State park featuring scenic ocean vistas, grazing lands for cattle & seasonal campsites.
4.70 (262 reviews)
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