some have fireplaces, soaking tubs, sitting areas and/or decks. it's 2 miles from the colorful, broken glass fragments on the rocky glass beach. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. overlooking the noyo harbor and the noyo river, this homey hotel in a quaint building surrounded by forests is less than a mile from state route 1. access to hiking trails is available. cozy rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers, as well as views of the river, the harbor or gardens. there's a relaxed bar and lounge. a la carte breakfast (fee) is served in a warm restaurant that offers open-air dining. in-room massages are offered. parking is complimentary Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 2 hr 13
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (5 min) Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. The Skunk Train (5 min) Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Glass Beach (8 min) Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Russian Gulch State Park (12 min) Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Noyo Headlands Park (4 min) Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (14 min) Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Triangle Tattoo & Museum (4 min) Tiny museum inside a funky tattoo shop with tattoo-history artifacts & informational exhibits. MacKerricher State Park (10 min) Rocky coastline & beach for hiking, woods with camping, bird-filled wetlands & seal-watching. Sea Glass Museum (4 min) Quaint, relaxed museum in a converted home, offering a range of colored sea glass, plus a gift shop. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (14 min) This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Guest House Museum (4 min) Built in 1892 out of local redwood, this mansion now houses the HQ of the local historical society. Van Damme State Park (15 min) Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (8 min) Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Coastal trail (8 min) Mendocino Headlands State Park (15 min) Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. |