Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 11
Coastal trail (8 min) Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (6 min) Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. The Skunk Train (6 min) Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (12 min) Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Sea Glass Museum (5 min) Quaint, relaxed museum in a converted home, offering a range of colored sea glass, plus a gift shop. MacKerricher State Park (10 min) Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Van Damme State Park (13 min) Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Guest House Museum (5 min) Built in 1892 out of local redwood, this mansion now houses the HQ of the local historical society. Noyo Headlands Park (19 min) Russian Gulch State Park (10 min) Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (12 min) This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Mendocino Headlands State Park (13 min) Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (3 min) Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Glass Beach (8 min) Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Triangle Tattoo & Museum (5 min) Tiny museum inside a funky tattoo shop with tattoo-history artifacts & informational exhibits. |