| on 2 acres of gardens, this refined bed-and-breakfast in an 1879 victorian farmhouse, a saltbox cottage and a water tower is a 6-minute walk from the beach and a mile from mendocino headlands state park. the 10 quaint rooms feature antique furnishings, en suite bathrooms, sitting areas and free wi-fi. parking and massages are available, and minimum-stay rules may apply. breakfast is served in a casual dining room or on a wraparound porch. there's also a cozy lounge with 24-hour tea, and homemade cookies in the afternoon. there are no tvs. some have fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and/or 4-poster beds, while 3 provide whirlpool tubs. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr
Mendocino Art Center (7 min)
Art and art museum Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (5 min)
This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (6 min)
Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park (11 min)
Beach in the Mendocino Headlands State Park featuring picnicking, sunbathing & more. Russian Gulch State Park (3 min)
Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Ford House Visitor Center & Museum (8 min) Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (5 min)
Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. The Skunk Train (15 min)
Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Noyo Headlands Park (14 min) Mendocino Headlands State Park (18 min)
Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Glass Beach (18 min)
Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. MacKerricher State Park (20 min)
Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Van Damme State Park (2 min)
Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (8 min)
Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Kelley House Museum (6 min) | 
