The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Ukiah, California (CA)

January 28, 2022 Kandra Bartel

Ukiah (/juːˈkaɪ.ə/ yew-KY-ə; formerly Ukiah City) is the county seat and largest city of Mendocino County, California. With its accessible location (along the U.S. Route 101 corridor several miles south of CA 20), Ukiah serves as the city center for Mendocino County and much of neighboring Lake County. The Ukiah Valley is a center of a major wine production industry. In 1996, Ukiah was ranked the #1 best small town to live in California and the sixth-best place to live in the United States. The population was 16,075 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Ukiah

1. Montgomery Woods State Reserve

15825 Orr Springs Rd 13 miles northwest of Ukiah on twisty Orr Springs Road, past Orr's Mineral Hot Springs resort, Ukiah, CA 95482-9020 +1 707-937-5804 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434
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5.0 based on 96 reviews

Montgomery Woods State Reserve

Reviewed By karinitabonita - Elk Grove, United States

It’s about 3 miles long. Very tall and beautiful trees and a creek. Gorgeous views!! It was 16 of us ages 4 to 75. We all enjoyed it. Trees are just all different and beautiful to look at. Highly recommended if you’re in the area.

2. Grace Hudson Museum

431 S Main St, Ukiah, CA 95482-4923 +1 707-467-2836 http://www.gracehudsonmuseum.org/
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5.0 based on 78 reviews

Grace Hudson Museum

FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The Grace Hudson Museum offers exhibitions and programs on regional fine art; the artwork and legacy of early California painter Grace Carpenter Hudson (1865-1937); exquisite examples of Pomo Indian basketry; and various aspects of local, state, and American history. Serving the public since 1978, the campus includes the historic Sun House, a 1911 Craftsman bungalow that was Grace Hudson’s home and studio for over 25 years. Now a living museum, the Sun House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the prestigious national Historic Artists Homes and Studios program. The museum's newest feature is the Wild Gardens, an outdoor educational environment focusing on native Northern California plants and habitats. The museum’s gift shop features culturally distinctive gifts, including art prints, jewelry, cards, baskets and many other seasonal items.

Reviewed By E7385UBlauraf

This museum is a treasure. Not only does it have a fabulous collection of Pomo baskets and original artwork by Grace Hudson, the famous early 20th century painter of local Pomo people, but there is always a fascinating (frequently unrelated) exhibit in the main gallery. A bonus is a recently created wild garden which features a large expanse of native plantings that creates a beautiful setting for a reed canoe and woven fish trap sculpture.

3. Nelson Family Vineyards

550 Nelson Ranch Rd, Ukiah, CA 95482-9316 +1 707-462-3755 [email protected] http://www.nelsonfamilyvineyards.com/
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5.0 based on 100 reviews

Nelson Family Vineyards

One of the most beautiful family owned ranches in Mendocino County. Over 2000 acres with spectacular views of the vineyards, Bartlett pear orchards, Olive Trees, Redwood Grove, and 200 year old Oaks makes this one of the most desired stops for wine and nature enthusiasts. We invite you to visit our tasting room where you can experience the passion you will only find in a family owned boutique winery.

Reviewed By mikheil_a - San Jose, United States

This winery and tasting room hit all the right notes on all aspects including quality of wine, food and service. The views of the hills are also spectacular from the outdoor seating area of the tasting room. This is not your typical massive, noisy, overly crowed Napa tasting room. It's more of a private (but open to all), quieter, and much more relaxing winery instead. I can't wait to go back.

4. The Mendocino Tree

Montgomery State Reserve Right after Orr Springs, clothing optional hot springs, Ukiah, CA 95482 +1 707-937-5804 https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=434
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

The Mendocino Tree

A coast redwood growing in Montgomery Woods State Reserve near Ukiah, is the tallest known tree in the world. It stands five stories higher than the Statue of Liberty.

5. The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

4951 Bodhi Way, Ukiah, CA 95482-6050 +1 707-462-0939 [email protected] http://www.cttbusa.org/
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

Reviewed By oceanlee888

i love to come here . everytime they have meditation . it make me feel clear and peaceful , so i will recover again..here is the best place to find your self back.

6. Lake Mendocino

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1160 Lake Mendocino Drive, Ukiah, CA 95482-9404 +1 707-462-7581 http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/mendocino/
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4.0 based on 77 reviews

Lake Mendocino

Lake Mendocino is located in the northern coast range of California where redwood forests meet the wine country. Created by the construction of Coyote Dam on the East Fork of the Russian River in 1958. The dam, built and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides flood damage reduction, water conservation, and hydroelectric power. The lake also provides many recreation opportunities.

7. World's Largest Redwood Tree Service Station

815 N State St, Ukiah, CA 95482-3409
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4.0 based on 30 reviews

World's Largest Redwood Tree Service Station

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