Such a gorgeous coastal walk near downtown Mendocino! There's ample parking in town and it's an…read moreeasy walk from the coffee shops to where the trail along the coast starts. There's ample parking are some great viewpoints and really gives you a taste of the Northern California coastline without having to drive far or hike.

Very pretty view of the ocean. Beware if you have a dog that pulls as the cliffs are very steep,…read moreotherwise had a blast exploring.

One of the most iconic bridges on the Mendocino coast. This state park is below the route 1. There…read moreis a large parking lot with direct access to the rivers mouth, sandy beachs and open nature. Also, a maintained restroom. We stopped for a while to take in the incredible views, walk on the waters edge and get a better look at the gulch bridge overhead. This special place is unique in its direct access to the river and area, and most just drive over the bridge without ever realizing the park is just below. This is a hidden gem on the Mendocino coastline and worth seeking it out and exploring a bit. 4.5 Stars rounded up for the direct water access 01190

I get up to Mendocino about every 5 years and always make a point to hike in Russian Gulch State…read morePark. The fern canyon and waterfall loop is a favorite and depending on the season, you can see various mushrooms, wildflowers and foliage. In the spring, the kiosk is staffed and the gate to access the campgrounds and the small lot for Fern Canyon is open. There are a few spots closer to the trailhead but more in the main lots outside the campground (which adds about half a mile to your hike.) See my previous review for more about the Fern Canyon, waterfall loop hike. You can also head down to the beach to get a view of the bridge that traverses Highway 1 and some beautiful rocky shoreline. It's pretty special that you can visit the redwoods and the coast all in one beautiful park. A must do when visiting Mendocino.

Returned to Van Damm State Park for a second time and already looking forward to future visits…read more I've yet camped at the upper campsites. Only experienced the two lower loops closest to the entrance as well as the beach across the highway. It's an overall great campground. The only concern would be your neighbors and the mosquitos at sites that are along the creek. Most if not all sites are RV friendly. Anything larger than a mid-sized travel trailer, you might want to be selective. For trailers that are low profiled, stick to the lower loops to avoid scraping. Opted to never pull a trailer here because I'm not a fan of towing on highway 1. Typically, the host would drive around the campground delivering firewood at 12 dollars a bundle. Otherwise, they are available at the host's designated site.

Gorgeous easy to follow trail that takes you along the river, up through old growth and enormous…read moretrunks, then to a Pygmy forest. All well maintained with adorable bridges along the way!

Decided to rent some bikes while we were staying in Mendocino. The shop is cute with it being right…read moreon the water. Definitely debated renting a canoe as well but we just didn't have enough time. The bikes were perfect to get us around town and down a trial close by. We had them reserved for 3 hours but they weren't worried about our time limit as long as we got them back by 4:30. The owners of the shop are super chill and relaxed. We felt very welcomed in their space. It was easy to book online and they're very responsive and flexible. I will say the breaks on the bike were a little worn but didn't pose any issues for us. We felt safe riding around and had no trouble.

We got the outrigger canoe for three adults and one pet and it was such a fun experience doing this…read morewith our dog! I was a little bit nervous because our pup doesn't exactly love water nor do we canoe often, but Rick via email and the staff on site were so helpful in answering any lingering questions. Rowing away from site was easy and smooth, and we floated off the side for a bit to take in the view. Once the wind picked up, rowing back was harder since we were going against the current, but still manageable! Everyone had a great time. We didn't use up the full three hours we were booked for, but nonetheless made it quite the way before turning back. We also respectfully from a distance, saw many seals! Our pup ended up enjoying her time on the canoe, and was all smiles. She was so relaxed that she actually fell asleep on the way back while we worked to paddle against the current. I'd say totally add this to your itinerary and make sure you bring a hat, sunscreen, and water for hydration!

Amazing kayaking experience. We did the 2-hour ride and enjoyed the experience very much. We had…read morethe Noyo to ourselves, which was even better! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I would highly recommend this experience.

Forget about Moss Landing and the kayaking in that area and head to Visit Mendocino County and this…read moreprime location in Fort Bragg California. You take off in the beautiful Noyo Harbor and can head west towards ocean, or east into the redwoods. You never know what you will see on your trip as there are seals, fish, and even the local Coast Guard. Tell them that I sent you.

We saw Agate Beach on the map but not really a lot of information online. So, we drove following…read morethe Google Map. Found NOTHING labeled Agate Beach, but found a tiny parking area next to public restrooms in presumably the right area. So we got out and walked on a small trail that had BEAUTIFUL views of the surrounding cliffside (a must see). There were nice blackberry bushes along the way - yumm! Ok, so we get on the trail and it's a STEEEEP trail down. Don't be too careful. Realize that you will need hiking shoes you'll slide down. Once we got to the bottom, we realized there weren't much agates (or much of anything there). It's a small beach with a lot of the sea kelp. The waves crash pretty harshly against the beach. There are little tidepool areas that are pretty cool I must say on the left side of the beach. Flowers going up the cliffside. Not my favorite beach in Mendocino area, so I'm sure that's why most people realize that Agate Beach isn't worth writing home about.

It was light fog on my first pass through here but still worth stopping but it was perfectly…read morebeautiful on the return the next day. This is a stunning beach and I'm so glad that I made the stops. Large parking lot that was almost empty both times in late May. I suspect that the location along CA-1 makes it rather packed and I hope you're able to get here and be at one with nature. Just sitting and being close to the Ocean and just... nothing. Perfect. [Review 17618 overall - 408 in California - 1137 of 2022.]

Van Damme is an amazing spot in the heart of Little River. A beautiful spot in a sea of beautiful…read morespots as the Mendocino Coast is a pristine place. It is great to swim, paint or just escape the nonsense all around us and to escape into nature.

Wonderful kayaking experience! Calm and flat waters, peaceful setting in the redwoods. A magical…read moreway to spend a few hours.

Great spot to view the wild life. Saw tons of Swallows nesting under the bridge. The host was…read moreawesome and helpful. Had a fantastic time on the water. Highly recommend River Bend Kayaks!!