Mendocino
About 3 hr by car from San Francisco
A Victorian village on headlands above the ocean.
Why locals go
Slow, quiet and far enough to feel away.
Visiting San Francisco?
At 3 hr by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in San Francisco for your flight home.
What to book
- Skunk Train in Willits or Fort Bragg
- Canoe Big River
- Glass Beach
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Inn stay with an ocean view
- Wine tasting in Anderson Valley
With friends
- Canoe Big River
- Anderson Valley brewery and wine stops
When to go
Year-round.