Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 6
Mendocino Headlands State Park (8 min) Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (3 min) Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Russian Gulch State Park (5 min) Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (3 min) This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Sea Glass Museum (12 min) Quaint, relaxed museum in a converted home, offering a range of colored sea glass, plus a gift shop. Mendocino Art Center (8 min) Art and art museum MacKerricher State Park (18 min) Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Glass Beach (16 min) Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. The Skunk Train (13 min) Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (4 min) Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Caspar Headlands State Beach (3 min) A large number of activities are performed at this beach known for spotting migrating gray whales. Van Damme State Park (8 min) Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park (8 min) Beach in the Mendocino Headlands State Park featuring picnicking, sunbathing & more. Noyo Headlands Park (12 min) Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (7 min) Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. |