Mendocino Area Guidebook
Beaches and Trails
** denotes that it's dog friendly
**This family and dog friendly beach is located just 1.25 miles from the cottage and just north of the Village of Mendocino.
33 locals recommend
Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park
**This family and dog friendly beach is located just 1.25 miles from the cottage and just north of the Village of Mendocino.
**This beach and walking trail is located on the north side of Fort Bragg and is a favorite tourist spot.
90 locals recommend
Glass Beach
Glass Beach Drive**This beach and walking trail is located on the north side of Fort Bragg and is a favorite tourist spot.
**Dog friendly hiking and sightseeing just west of Mendocino. You can either drive or walk form the village. Great place to watch the sunset!
42 locals recommend
Mendocino Headlands State Park
**Dog friendly hiking and sightseeing just west of Mendocino. You can either drive or walk form the village. Great place to watch the sunset!
**beautiful beach. Dogs allowed on beach and headland trails west of HWY 1. Dogs not allowed on staircase trails or east of Hwy 1.
24 locals recommend
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
California 1**beautiful beach. Dogs allowed on beach and headland trails west of HWY 1. Dogs not allowed on staircase trails or east of Hwy 1.
Caspar Beach station
**A small local beach that is dog friendly.
Food scene
Trillium Cafe & Inn
10390 Kasten St**Great dining and atmosphere! Dog friendly.
Cafe Beaujolais
961 Ukiah StA local favorite that offers French inspired cuisine.
**21 years and older. Folksy Irish pub with indoor and outdoor seating. Modern pub food and dog friendly.
45 locals recommend
Patterson's Pub
10485 Lansing St**21 years and older. Folksy Irish pub with indoor and outdoor seating. Modern pub food and dog friendly.
**A local favorite for pizza and ice cream. A must if you have children!
24 locals recommend
Frankie's
44951 Ukiah St**A local favorite for pizza and ice cream. A must if you have children!
**Local Italian Restaurant in the village of Mendocino that has pet friendly indoor and patio dining.
22 locals recommend
Luna Trattoria
955 Ukiah St**Local Italian Restaurant in the village of Mendocino that has pet friendly indoor and patio dining.
The Brickery
961 Ukiah Street** Outdoor dining Weds-Sunday serving fire roasted pizza, salads and soups.
Hiking
Van Damme State Park
8001 CA-1Hiking Trails through the redwoods
Beach and hiking trails. Hiking trail to a beautiful waterfall.
51 locals recommend
Russian Gulch State Park
California 1Beach and hiking trails. Hiking trail to a beautiful waterfall.
**Big River is not just a beach but also a hiking trail. It is dog friendly and only 1.25 miles from the cottage.
Big River Trail
Big River Trail**Big River is not just a beach but also a hiking trail. It is dog friendly and only 1.25 miles from the cottage.
Sightseeing
This is a great ride for all ages! It is a historical train that winds through the redwoods. They also have Rail Bikes available.
65 locals recommend
Skunk Train
100 W Laurel StThis is a great ride for all ages! It is a historical train that winds through the redwoods. They also have Rail Bikes available.
This light has is less than 5 miles away from the cottage. It has beautiful views and a gift shop. A short walk is required to reach the light house from the parking lot.
28 locals recommend
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
13800 Point Cabrillo DrThis light has is less than 5 miles away from the cottage. It has beautiful views and a gift shop. A short walk is required to reach the light house from the parking lot.
Museums
Historical point of interest if you want to learn about the history of Mendocino.
15 locals recommend
Kelley House Museum
45007 Albion StHistorical point of interest if you want to learn about the history of Mendocino.
Historical point of interest if you want to learn about Mendocino and the surrounding areas.
8 locals recommend
Ford House Visitor Center & Museum
45035 Main StHistorical point of interest if you want to learn about Mendocino and the surrounding areas.