| accessed by exterior corridors, the homey studios feature free wi-fi and cable tv, as well as kitchens and dining areas; 2-bedroom suites, some with kitchens, are also available. a 7-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in the city center, this down-to-earth, family-run motel is a mile from glass beach and the vintage skunk train railway, and 3 miles from the mendocino coast botanical gardens. parking and hot drinks are complimentary. there's also a coin-operated laundry.
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 14
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (6 min)
Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Russian Gulch State Park (13 min)
Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Noyo Headlands Park (5 min) The Skunk Train (14 min)
Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Triangle Tattoo & Museum (13 min)
Tiny museum inside a funky tattoo shop with tattoo-history artifacts & informational exhibits. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (15 min)
Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (9 min)
Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Van Damme State Park (16 min)
Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Glass Beach (6 min)
Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Guest House Museum (13 min)
Built in 1892 out of local redwood, this mansion now houses the HQ of the local historical society. Coastal trail (6 min) Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (15 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 Headlands State Park (16 min)
Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. MacKerricher State Park (8 min)
Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. | 
