When you unplug, magic happens…read more... No mobile phones, no watches, no internet. Leave your real name at home. No discussing work, and age is irrelevant. You won't need alcohol or cigarettes. What you'll gain is real human interaction. When you can't talk about anything shallow, conversation becomes deep quickly, and friendships form based on more than superficial commonalities. Also, it's super fun! Highlights for me were arts and crafts "playshops", the tea yurt, and Condor's fire session. Unlike camp when I was a kid, the food was excellent. It's truly impressive what they managed to make for such a large group. The morning coffee couldn't be better, and grilled cheese sandwiches turned out to be the perfect thing for a cold summer night. But, seriously, why aren't more of you people reviewing it? We're allowed on the web now that we're home.

Summer camp for adults without mobile phones, digital devices, watches, clocks. No work talk. No…read moreage talk. No real names. No alcohol. Annual June retreat. Arrival entails Tech-Check...you turn in your stuff until departure. It was a humorous cross between airport TSA and Star Trek. A hula-hoop is raised from your feet to your head to scan for any concealed contraband tech devices. ...Had to laugh. My favorite event was the Summer Solstice Dinner silent meal. ...One table setting as long as it takes to seat 130 people...on each side! At dusk, candle-lit, on the field, surrounded by redwoods, preceded by a bonfire ceremony, everyone dressed in white. Campers/guests are received by an escort and walked to the bonfire. After a moment with the universe, another escort guides you to your seat. Yes, the entire camp had been silent for the past two hours...and still is. 260 people - n o t o n e w o r d. Food is served and with a motion you are invited to begin. This was the most magical event I have ever been to. Ever. And my "ever" is relatively long. My second favorite event was the theme dance. In 2013 it was The 80's. In 2014 it was the 70's and disco. Those few who didn't buy-in to the costume/dress-up wish they did. DJ and live eight-piece soul/funk band for two hours. ...Well, it felt like two hours...don't really know. Friday night in the tea yurt the five-piece street band performed. They played at numerous times and places throughout the weekend. Other events were Talent Show and Pajama Brunch. Beyond that there were many choices of individual programs such as crafts, yoga, archery, et. al. Swamai Ananda was there. I asked him to teach me something and we sat on a log and talked for 20 minutes. The food was the best I've ever had in such a large group. Fresh, hot, plentiful, healthy. Staff was 1-to-5 campers. They were all high on the spirit of making everyone happy. Anyone who was bored here has only themselves to blame. GNT, aka Woodstock, Session 2, 2014

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.

Great time on the Rail Bikes in Fort Bragg, California. Beautiful scenery thru the Redwoods…read more Friendly staff, very informative. We would do this again. So much fun!!

Beautiful park in the center of town. Great place for a picnic, swings for kids, dog friendly,…read moregrass, flowers, shade tree, walking paths, and more. There is street parking all around the park as well as in adjacent area. I try to visit this spot whenever I am in town.

A small Mendocino city park, located a short walk from the main area, has picnic tables for a…read morequick bite and room for the kids to relax and run around, burning off some of that shopping malaise. Some tall mature trees and a small playground mark this park. New trees have been planted as the park looks toward a better future. However, it could use a little TLC, as it is kind of scruffy, with threadbare grass. The main pathway through the park, with an attractive border of names of donators, was sullied by dirt and mud. A new grassy area and regular maintenance would go a long way to an improved appearance. It's located in the southeast part of downtown, bordered on the south by Main Street, between Lansing and Howard Streets.

This organization, Mendo Parks, does amazing work! To find…read morea volunteer organization that works in nine local State Parks in Mendocino County is admirable; volunteers run the gift shops, do maintenance work, offer docent led walks, campfire programs and whale walks. I'm impressed. This organization is clearly well run, has motivated docents, and a long history of success. Begin your Mendocino visit at the Ford House Visitor's Center on Main St. in Mendocino; in addition to a warm welcome, it is here you can pick up maps of town, find out what sites to see and how to get down to the beach. This is also home to Mendo Area Parks Association This review was from two years ago. Today, 2023, I'm sorry to say The Ford House just isn't the same. They struggle to find volunteers, no longer offer docent led walks, and seem to be without capable leadership. Not the place it used to be.

Commonly referred to as the "Whale Trail," this 1.5 mile looped trail is just north of the Navarro…read moreRiver bridge and parallels the Pacific Ocean. There was a parking lot and a trailhead. The trail is rated as "easy" and I had no trouble. I did not walk too much of it - just enough to get to the ocean and enjoy the somewhat overcast view this afternoon. Note that there are some cliff edges here and there. Use caution and stay back. Leashed dogs are permitted. I did not see many other people walking today. [Review 17617 overall - 407 in California - 1136 of 2022.]

Great trail to bike the coast. Lots of beach stops and look outs along the way. Also several…read morebathrooms.

This is an easy coastal trail with several off-rout options. Read up on the geology, and the trail…read morewill be even more interesting. Park at the Glass Beach parking lot, join the trail on the bike path or from the beach. I prefer

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.