We had an absolutely magical time camping here last weekend. The park itself is rather easy to get…read moreto as soon as you get to the coast coming from the Bay. The Rangers were lovely, the site host was very kind, we stayed at site 27 which was shielded from the wind, they had clean bathrooms and showers, a camp fire program on Friday night and sold wood onsite. We got to do a lovely hike, hang out at the beach, go to the Noyo fish Company in Fort Brag... it was great! We were also warned about a black bear who had been visiting recently. But alas did not have an encounter. However, we did find raccoon hand prints all over our table cloth and bear box. So do use your bear box!!

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.

Navarro River Redwoods State Park was one of the last places I explored in California before moving…read moreback to Washington State in October 2019. I was on one of my driving adventures north of the San Francisco Bay Area and noticed the sign for this park as I was driving on the road I was on. Not sure where a central hub was, I decided to explore by utilizing the pull-offs along the road. From different pull-off areas, I spotted a number of trails heading off into the redwood trees, however I opted to stay closer to my vehicle. Some of the remains of fallen redwoods were closer to where I parked and I had fun checking that out. I had recently gotten a buzzcut hairstyle and more than usual appreciated the sun protection the trees provided for my scalp/noggin.

Until today, I'd never seen a redwood tree in person. I've missed out. And if you've never seen one…read moreeither, then you're missing out. California Route 128 goes through this beautiful state park on both sides of the road with a few narrow pullouts on both sides and the occasional lane that leads back to an organized campsite. I wasn't interested in camping here but I did park and take pictures and walk through these amazing trees for a little bit, hoping that I wasn't about to get eaten by a bear. No bears spotted. The main body of the park is eleven miles long and between 20 and 500 yards wide. There is also a beach section near the Navarro River bridge with campsites available on a first-come, first-served. That wasn't today's itinerary either. Absolutely magical and I'm so glad to have experienced this park. [Review 17615 overall - 406 in California - 1134 of 2022.]

Good food good company good drinks and good times! All in a beautiful place! The only downside is…read morethe train is always late but that's not too bad if you aren't in a rush

If you haven't been to Glen Blair Junction before, what are you doing?! Such a unique activity to…read moredo while visiting Fort Bragg. All aboard the famous skunk train, as it takes you about a mile into the forrest to a bar where there is live music, games, and fire pits. Seating is first come- first serve, recommend taking first train in. If you can't get a fire pit, there are heat lamps near seats in the barn area. Alcohol and limited food menu available for purchase.

One of my favorite go to stops when I visit Fort Bragg. Actually found this place on accident a…read morecouple years ago and now we always make a trip out we're when we're in the area.

Such a great little park, we did not get to spend as much time as we wanted to since we had to get…read moreto a restroom. But what we did see if it was pretty awesome, right in the middle of a neighborhood! I definitely want to come back one day. I don't know if they have public restrooms so I'd check ahead of time if you plan on visiting.

This is a gem of a golf course where half the holes overlook the ocean and the other half are…read morenestled in the coastal forest. I started playing here two months ago after I decided to get back into golfing after a 35 year break. The staff are friendly, the pro shop is well stocked. Even during the height of tourist season it's been easy to get a day-of tee time. The course itself is well- maintained for a $30/$45 per round course. It's also relatively hilly and tight. Two restrictions to note are that the driving range is a little short. I think the back fence is just shy of 200yds. And there's not enough space around the practice green to practice chipping from more than a few yards out. So it's tough to get a comprehensive practice session in. Not a big deal if you're traveling through.

This is a very challenging but fun golf course with beautiful views of the ocean and pine forest…read more The course is in decent shape considering all of the fog and moisture they have in the area. It had a nice little driving range and practice putting green. The pro shop is well-stocked, and they have a couple of beers on tap, including local Scrimshaw Pilsner. The layout is definitely strange, and they have back to back par 5's, so this is not just a little pitch and put nine holer. They have alternate tees on a few holes, so you can play it twice for 18. The people in the pro shop are really nice. Fun spot to hang out if you're in the area. They also give you a discount if you're staying at the Inn.

Such a cute mini golf course! Super affordable, adorable decor, well-kept, running water…read morethroughout. No outside food/drink allowed. We had such a great time, and could've spent even longer if we didn't have to rush off to our next thing.

I came here for my daughter and my birthday weekend. The manager called my room and woke everyone…read moreup on the first day at 9:30 in the morning. I don't get to sleep in at my home, so vacation is my only opportunity. I was furious. Then on the final night, they proceed to put a large family with small children, that checked in at 10:30 at night, directly next our room, when half the hotel was empty. They proceeded to ruin our last night and morning here. We also had to have the bathroom re-cleaned right after check in, because the smell of fish was overwhelming. It still smelled and didn't actually go away till we used the shower. I guess they don't know how to clean their rooms either. I'm still in the process of finding a way to file a formal complaint

Fun exploring in the Caspar Headlands State. Dog friendly, leashes please. Lots of birds, seals,…read moredeer, and plants, moss and views. There were people fishing, playing in the sand and out in the water. Portable toilets available. Easy to access. Narrow road, small portion which was one lane, adequate parking.

Beautiful and peaceful spot on the picturesque Mendocino coast. It is one of the least traveled…read morespots outside of locals. Great for shells, surfing and just getting some sun. Has an RV park close with a store. Probably my favorite spot to get away.

I went on this tour last fall with my sister and niece. You go through the first on a 6 seat buggy…read more Chris is the tour guide and he made it such a fun day. We went to so many beautiful places, The Enchanted forest, Usal beach, beautiful streams. He is also very knowledgeable about edible foods we saw. He got us to this lookout right as the sun went down, it felt magical. He also explained how they were restoring the Redwood Forest. In my 56 Years this is one of my favorite tours.

This grass-root forest foundation has a formidable mission to establish community-based forests in…read moreNorthern California. It has purchased and restored the Usal Redwood Forest in Mendocino County as well as done solid work to combat climate change for more than a decade. Their forests are open to the public. You may also get involved through volunteering or donating to plant redwood trees (https://www.rffi.org/join-rffi/). The staff members are experienced with wildlife management and truly care about environmental issues. They are also appreciative of my donation and sent me a beautiful certificate that I can hang on the wall. Their work is thoughtful, groundbreaking, and has a long-term impact on our environment and the community. Please consider supporting this organization.