Top 7 Hidden Gems Things to do in Mendocino County, Mendocino County

October 2, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in Mendocino County, United States including Hendy Woods State Park, Montgomery Woods State Reserve, B Bryan Preserve, Mendocino Headlands State Park, Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum, Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, Point Cabrillo Light.
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1. Hendy Woods State Park

18599 Philo Greenwood Rd, Boonville, CA 95466-9406 +1 707-937-5804 http://www.reserveamerica.com/facilityDetails.do
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5.0 based on 122 reviews

Hendy Woods State Park

A great place to hike and camp among the Redwoods.

Reviewed By 310rayt - Maynard, United States

This is a nice spot if one wants convenient proximity of first growth Redwoods, easy hiking trails and access to the Navarro River. The river bank in summer is a nice place to read after hiking among the big trees.

2. 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.

3. B Bryan Preserve

130 Riverside Dr, Point Arena, CA 95468-8835 +1 707-882-2297 [email protected] http://www.bbryanpreserve.com
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5.0 based on 314 reviews

B Bryan Preserve

B Bryan Preserve is committed to the breeding and preservation of African hoof stock. Located on 110 acres, the preserve features upscale lodging along with tours by reservation. Critically endangered Rothschild Giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Hartmann's Mountain Zebra along with Kudu, Roan and Sable antelope are thriving in large open fields.Make us your base for discovering the Mendocino coast. The small town of Point Arena has a working pier on one end and a historic lighthouse on the other with African Hoof Stock in the middle.

Reviewed By DreamAndDiscover - Oakland, United States

We've been wanting to visit for years and finally had a chance.  We took the VIP 10am tour with Zane, and had extended family from ages 72 to 9.  We all thoroughly enjoyed learning about the animals, riding in the vintage Land Rover and feeding the giraffes.  Zane is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the animals and our elementary school age daughters were impressed that he could answer all but one of their numerous questions!  We were really fortunate to have traveled to Kenya for a safari - seeing the animals again brought back wonderful memories.  This preserve is well organized and well kept.  Highly recommend a visit to this wonderful preserve! 

4. Mendocino Headlands State Park

Hwy 1, Mendocino, CA 95460 +1 707-937-5804 http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=442
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4.5 based on 500 reviews

Mendocino Headlands State Park

A scenic and appealing rugged promontory along the California coast.

Reviewed By Abacus3 - California, United States

Beautiful views and a lovely walk. It's also a great whale watching spot. Take your binoculars and a picnic, you'll want to stick around.

5. Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum

45500 Lighthouse Rd, Point Arena, CA 95468 +1 707-882-2809 ext. 1 [email protected] http://pointarenalighthouse.com/
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4.5 based on 439 reviews

Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum

The Point Arena Lighthouse stands as an iconic figure on the American Pacific Coast. No other lighthouse offers such a fully interactive experience in the exchange between history, science and natural beauty. Sometimes brilliantly sunny, other times fog-shrouded and mysterious, always ruggedly beautiful, the lighthouse is a place to find something different, a place where the romance is real and the experience is profound. Surrounded by water on three sides, and shouldered adjacent to the Point Arena/Stornetta Public Lands, the Point Arena Lighthouse is the premier visitor destination in Mendocino County. Visit the Light Station Store and Outdoor Museum and celebrate our 150th year! It is also one of the best whale watching spots on the North Coast, with the annual Gray Whale migration from late November through May, Humpbacks throughout the year, the occasional pod of transient Killer Whales and even Blue Whales. Watch for the spouts, tails and breaches from the trails and gazebo.

Reviewed By robint514 - Danville, United States

I agree with the reviewers. If you are in the area, this is worth a trip. The docent at the top of the lighthouse was friendly and provided a lot of interesting information. We imagined what it must have been like for the lighthouse families who lived out here at what must have seemed like the edge of the U.S.

6. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

45300 Litehouse Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460-9736 +1 707-937-6122 [email protected] http://pointcabrillo.org/
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4.5 based on 690 reviews

Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

OPEN 365 DAYS a YEAR -- THERE IS NO FEE -- Built between 1908 and 1909, and extensively restored, it is one of the most complete Lightstations in the U.S. and hosts visitors, vacation rentals, receptions and weddings, plus education programs for classes of local students. There is a parking area inside the gate off Point Cabrillo Drive, adjacent to the restored Kearn farmhouse with its public restroom. Enjoy the half mile downhill walk to the Light Station buildings. There is parking for vehicles with Disabled placards at the bottom of the hill. There are two paths to the Station. The dirt path begins at the north end of the parking lot and takes you through the introduced grassland and coastal prairie. The paved access road to the south is an easier walk. The Light Station includes the Lighthouse, which is an active duty Aid to Navigation, containing the original Chance Brothers classic 3rd order Fresnel lens. -- Three restored Lightkeeper homes; the first is a period museum of a lightkeeper's house in the 1930s; the other two houses are comfortable vacation rental homes, -- The restored Blacksmith & Carpentry Shop houses the Marine Science Exhibit with its 240 gallon saltwater aquarium, -- Two lovely vacation rental cottages, and public restrooms, one by the lightkeepers houses and another in the Kearn farmhouse. THERE IS NO FEE to tour the Lighthouse museum/giftshop or the period museum lightkeeper's house, although your donations are welcome. The Lighthouse, 1st Assistant Lightkeeper's House and Marine Science Exhibit are open to the public from 11am to 4pm year-round, including holidays. The State Historic Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily.

Reviewed By jam1015 - Rocklin, United States

This lighthouse is one of the few still having its original lens, as they are damaged, they are being replaced with LED's. Once you make the walk, wear comfortable shoes from the parking lot out to the lighthouse, you will be awarded with great views and treated to some wonderful history along with a marine exhibit. The docent at the lighthouse was the highlight super nice and shared so much with us.

7. Point Cabrillo Light

South Trail, Mendocino, CA +1 707-937-6123
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Point Cabrillo Light

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