continental breakfast and parking are complimentary. kids age 11 and under stay at no charge with an adult. . a mile from glass beach, this down-to-earth motel is 2 miles from mendocino coast botanical gardens and 6 miles from mackerricher state park. accessed by exterior corridors, the humble rooms feature cable tv and free wi-fi, as well as coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. upgraded rooms add in-room whirlpool tubs Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 12
Glass Beach (5 min) Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Van Damme State Park (15 min) Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Mendocino Headlands State Park (15 min) Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Coastal trail (5 min) Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (7 min) Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Sea Glass Museum (7 min) Quaint, relaxed museum in a converted home, offering a range of colored sea glass, plus a gift shop. Triangle Tattoo & Museum (9 min) Tiny museum inside a funky tattoo shop with tattoo-history artifacts & informational exhibits. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (13 min) Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. The Skunk Train (10 min) Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (13 min) This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Russian Gulch State Park (12 min) Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (5 min) Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Guest House Museum (8 min) Built in 1892 out of local redwood, this mansion now houses the HQ of the local historical society. MacKerricher State Park (7 min) Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Noyo Headlands Park (18 min) |