Welcome to Mendocino County

Mendocino County is one of the most picturesque areas in the state of California. Its terrain includes breathtaking coastline, rolling, vineyard-covered hills, redwood forests and rugged mountains. It is traversed by U.S. Hwy 101 in its interior, and by Hwy 1 on the coast. Several routes connect those main highways, including Hwy 128 and Hwy 20. Mendocino County is about two hours north of the Golden Gate Bridge. The county has provided the setting for more than 40 movies since 1904. Mendocino is also known for its wineries, restaurants and luxurious lodging, as well as for outdoor recreation such as camping, diving, fishing, whale watching, ocean-kayaking and hiking. Mendocino County has more than 86,000 residents.

Most of Mendocino County’s towns are situated along the main highways. Hopland, Ukiah (the county seat and largest city), Willits, Laytonville and Leggett all straddle Hwy 101. Gualala, Anchor Bay, Point Arena, Manchester, Elk, Albion, Little River, Mendocino, Fort Bragg and Westport are all small, former logging communities that line Hwy 1.
The coast is a popular weekend getaway for residents of the San Francisco Bay Area and has scores of great restaurants and dozens of bed and breakfast inns, vacation homes and motels. The entire town of Mendocino is a State Preservation District due to its lovingly cared-for buildings, most of which date from the late 1800s.

Mendocino County has several state parks and recreation areas, including Sinkyone Wilderness State Park, which encompasses some of the most pristine coastline in the country.

Mendocino is rapidly gaining on Napa and Sonoma counties with its growing number of fine wine offerings. Mendocino has more than 60 wineries that welcome visitors to their tasting rooms. Most of the wineries are located in Hopland, Ukiah, Redwood Valley, and along Hwy 128 in Yorkville and the Anderson Valley.

Weather in Mendocino County is generally mild. Fog and sea breezes usually keep the coastal areas cool, while inland temperatures can reach the 90s during the summer months.

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