| the 10 chic, homey rooms feature gas fireplaces, private decks, flat-screen tvs and wi-fi access. overlooking mendocino bay, this modern b&b in a rustic building off route 1 sits 2 miles from mendocino and the little river golf course. the property is set in verdant gardens, and there's a cozy common area with a fireplace. complimentary local wines and beers, light dinner buffets and breakfast are served in a dining room with wood decor and a porch. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr
Van Damme State Park (7 min)
Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (8 min)
Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Glass Beach (21 min)
Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (12 min)
Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Kelley House Museum (5 min) Kayak Mendocino (4 min)
Nature and kayaking Ford House Visitor Center & Museum (4 min) The Skunk Train (18 min)
Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Mendocino Art Center (5 min)
Art and art museum Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park (4 min)
Beach in the Mendocino Headlands State Park featuring picnicking, sunbathing & more. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (9 min)
Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Russian Gulch State Park (6 min)
Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Navarro River Redwoods State Park (21 min)
2nd-growth redwood forest stretching the length of a riverfront preserve with camping & fishing. Mendocino Headlands State Park (7 min)
Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (8 min)
This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. | 
