First of all, where is Mendocino exactly? Both Mendocino and Fort Bragg are located in Northern California in Mendocino County. The area is roughly 3 hours or so from San Francisco, … See more

+ Mendo is about a 3.5 hour drive from San Francisco if you’re driving inland, or about 5-6 on Highway 1, depending on which stops you decide to make. If you’re driving up the coast, I … See more

You’ll definitely want a car when visiting Mendocino. While the actual town of Mendocino is super small and extremely walkable, the state parks and other things to do in Mendocino are actually located in Little River and Fort Bragg, too. And plus, while cell service is typically okay in the towns (Mendocino and Fort Bragg), you’ll find it’s lacking... See more

Okay, so I know this guide is focused on things to do in Mendocino, BUT you can’t visit the area without checking out nearby Little River and Fort Bragg. Little River has a bunch of cute B&Bs and cottages (like our stay at Glendeven!), plenty of hiking trails at Van Damme State Park, and it’s only 2 miles south of Mendocino (you actually drive righ... See more