Entertainment

78. Win Big Money at a Casino

78. Win Big Money at a Casino

Do you have a hankering for non-stop fun? Try your luck at one of the casinos in Mendocino County. The casinos here are known for their many slot machines, plethora of high and low stakes table games and bingo. Along with all the fun to be had on the gaming floor, don’t forget the live music. Famous

87. Experience the Drama of Community Theater

87. Experience the Drama of Community Theater

There is nothing like live theatre—actors up close, the sound of footsteps across the stage, just the performers and the audience, with no second takes and very few special effects. The Willits area has cultivated a strong theatrical community that draws crowds from Mendocino County and the world beyond. The Willits Community Theatre provides locally-supported,

31. Enjoy a Night on the Town with Theater and Music

31. Enjoy a Night on the Town with Theater and Music

Live theater is an experience like no other. When well done, the story takes on a life of its own, the actors become the characters and you are completely absorbed. The reputable Mendocino Theater Company has been staging fabulous plays for almost 30 years at the Mendocino Theater. They have performed everything from literary classics

11. Go to a Show at the Arena Theater

11. Go to a Show at the Arena Theater

At the only theater on the coast between Monte Rio and Fort Bragg, you can see more than first run movies. This 1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace was restored in 1995 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue with generous support from local artisans and financial donations. Now on any given weekend you

96. Find Harmony with Earthdance

96. Find Harmony with Earthdance

Earthdance, the annual Global Festival for Peace held each September in Laytonville, is moving to a new locale in 2011: Solano County Fairgrounds Vallejo, CA Sept 23-25, 2011 www.earthdancelive.com

95. Sing Along to a Folk Song

95. Sing Along to a Folk Song

Come and listen to some of folk music’s greatest talents, and lend your own voice to the campfire sing-along each night at the 14th Annual Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival, June 25-27, 2010. The beautiful Black Oak Ranch concert facility in Laytonville, just three hours north of San Francisco on Highway 101, provides a picturesque

30. Celebrate Music at the Mendocino Music Festival

30. Celebrate Music at the Mendocino Music Festival

Waves of music will crash to the sea at the 2010 Mendocino Music Festival. Set in picturesque Mendocino Village, the 24th Annual Mendocino Music Festival is a celebration of auditory beauty. Spend the morning in the Village, on the beach or tasting one of the many local wines. Later in the day gather to enjoy a

39. Swim at Caspar Headlands State Beach

39. Swim at Caspar Headlands State Beach

One of the most dramatic coastlines in California can be found at Caspar Headlands State Beach. Located adjacent to Caspar Headlands State Reserve north of Mendocino off Hwy 1, this beautiful stretch of coast offers miles of undeveloped, natural beach. Swimming, boating, fishing and various other popular beach activities are at their best at this amazing

101. Get All that You Need at The Peg House

101. Get All that You Need at The Peg House

On Hwy 101 north of Leggett is one of the most beloved roadside stops along the Redwood Highway. Across from Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area, the ‘Peg House’ features a gourmet deli, espresso bar, gift shop, general store complete with picnic and camping supplies, an outdoor organic grill and a gas station. Owners Diana and Gary