| overlooking the noyo river, this relaxed, wood-clad hotel is 1 mile from the california western railroad and 2 miles from mendocino coast botanical gardens. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a gym and a coin-operated laundry. free perks include parking and continental breakfast, which is served in an airy dining room with a covered terrace. laid-back rooms with wood furniture offer balconies, free wi-fi, and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels; some rooms add wood-burning stoves and/or wood-paneled ceilings. there's no air-conditioning. studios provide kitchenettes, while family suites have pull-out sofas and sleep up to 7 guests
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 11
Sea Glass Museum (3 min)
Quaint, relaxed museum in a converted home, offering a range of colored sea glass, plus a gift shop. Triangle Tattoo & Museum (3 min)
Tiny museum inside a funky tattoo shop with tattoo-history artifacts & informational exhibits. Van Damme State Park (13 min)
Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Coastal trail (6 min) Guest House Museum (3 min)
Built in 1892 out of local redwood, this mansion now houses the HQ of the local historical society. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (3 min)
Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (6 min)
Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (12 min)
Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Noyo Headlands Park (13 min) Russian Gulch State Park (10 min)
Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Mendocino Headlands State Park (13 min)
Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (12 min)
This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. The Skunk Train (4 min)
Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. MacKerricher State Park (8 min)
Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Glass Beach (6 min)
Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. | 
