| theres also a communal vegan kitchenette and an organic vegetable garden. set in a residential neighborhood less than a mile from the pacific ocean, this homey inn is 7 minutes by foot from a bus stop and 3 miles from the mendocino coast botanical gardens. vegan continental breakfast is complimentary, as is parking. some offer fireplaces and/or pull-out sofas. all 10 individually styled rooms feature organic linens, free wi-fi and private bathrooms, plus garden or ocean views. family rooms sleep up to 6 guests. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 16
Glass Beach (18 min)
Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Mendocino Headlands State Park (18 min)
Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Noyo Headlands Park (6 min) Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (8 min)
Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. MacKerricher State Park (7 min)
Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Van Damme State Park (18 min)
Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Guest House Museum (11 min)
Built in 1892 out of local redwood, this mansion now houses the HQ of the local historical society. Triangle Tattoo & Museum (10 min)
Tiny museum inside a funky tattoo shop with tattoo-history artifacts & informational exhibits. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (16 min)
Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (10 min)
Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (16 min)
This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Coastal trail (17 min) Russian Gulch State Park (15 min)
Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Sea Glass Museum (11 min)
Quaint, relaxed museum in a converted home, offering a range of colored sea glass, plus a gift shop. The Skunk Train (11 min)
Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. | 
