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08.11.18  Noyo Theater off of Main St
May A.

Welcome to Willits - Heart of Mendocino County ... while the other side of the arch says "Gateway to the Redwoods" since it is the beginning of Mendocino county's extensive redwood forests. The arch actually reminded me of an old Reno arch (maybe in the 1970's) where the U.S. flag on the Willits arch once had the star in the Reno arch? Anyway, we passed by the town of Willits on our way to Fort Bragg on Highway 101. Willits is about 3 hours from Roseville. On our way back from Fort Bragg we stayed here overnight. Main Street has plenty of restaurants. If you love Mexican food there are at least five that I saw on our way to the movie theater. We enjoyed a movie at Noyo Theater and on the way back to our motel, which was about 9:30p or so, the whole town was asleep. This was a Saturday night! Maybe some of the pubs on the main drag were open late but mostly Willits is a quiet sleepy town. The gas prices are about the same as Roseville's at $3.44/gal (Safeway)... you may find that cheap or expensive depends on where you're coming from. I've heard of Willits back when I was still living in San Jose (South Bay). I was convinced by my sister to attend some meeting in a restaurant and that there will be dinner served. She got me on the free food. I don't remember the specifics anymore, this was around 1995, but it turned out that they were trying to convince people to move to this town called Willits... like relocate! whoa... I wasn't ready to move anywhere! I liked the Silicon Valley! ... until I fell in love with Roseville LoL! The End. Review #1115

PatrickJ T.

Willits, CA!! This city is the "Gateway to the Redwoods"!!! Nothing else need be known! Everytime that we are on Hwy 101, we always stop at the Safeway here. The store has a gasoline station so we fill up the tank, buy some snacks, and then continue on our way. Cool little town!

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Kevin J.

A neat little city in the middle of nowhere but apparently it's the "gateway to the redwoods". Most of the stores appear run-down or out of business but you can tell there was once a lot of life here. It probably will remain the gateway or middle man to most other points of origin. Stop through for a quick coffee or bathroom break, otherwise just keep driving.

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“The Willits arch was easily spottable and one of the sights to see on the Skunk Train rides I took.”

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City Hall of Fort Bragg - Decorated city hall

City Hall of Fort Bragg

4.0(8 reviews)
24.4 mi

Welcome to the Mendocino Coast!…read more Redwood Forests and a Beautiful Coastline! Where is Fort Bragg? Fort Bragg is a very small coastal town just to the North West of Napa. It's where the great trees of the Red Wood Forest meet the beautiful waters of the California Coast. There's nothing more to do in this town other than relax, eat and enjoy the beautiful coasts of Mendocino County. There are not many eating options but there are a few spots and a very good ice cream spot. Cowlicks and the Coast were the reasons we spent the night here. Imagine the town of Mayberry or even Walnut Grove in a beach setting. That's what you have here. A town where everyone knows each other. This is a great stop on any Pacific Coast road trip. Glass Beach is very nice beach and I rank it in my top 10 list of California beaches...not for the glass but for the beautiful coast and sunsets. I am a fan!

What I like about the City Hall of Fort Bragg is that it is decorated right for the season. When I…read morevisited during Christmas 2023, the City Hall boasted a large decorative bow at its front door to celebrate the season. The "downtown" area of Fort Bragg is quite small, and this City Hall essentially marks the one end of the downtown. For those of you who do not know, downtown is essentially marked by the intermediate regions between E Redwood Ave. and E Laurel St. And the city hall is right next to Laurel. If you go during holiday seasons, make sure to take a nice selfie with the decorated City Hall!

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City Hall of Fort Bragg - Fort Bragg City Hall

Fort Bragg City Hall

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City Hall of Fort Bragg

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City of St. Helena - Spring Mountain Vineyard in Saint Helena

City of St. Helena

4.7(13 reviews)
78.2 mi

What a BEAUTIFUL and CHARMING town!! We ABSOLUTELY love coming to the City of ST HELENA!!!…read more What's not to love?!?! The charming historic downtown scene! The famous world class wineries!!! All the different culinary restaurants!!! The different hotels and resorts. One may say it's touristy. Yep! I can agree with that statement. However, there is so much history here. Many families creating a life that attracts thousands of people to this area. We truly enjoy shopping the downtown area. We love all the beautiful wineries. The eateries are amazing. The beauty of the area is relaxing!! Overall, we've been here many times. Over the years, we've always discovered something new. It's never been a dull moment. One should explore and experience the beauty at least once in their life....

Saint Helena is a charming town in Napa Valley with a relaxed vibe and small town feel. The…read morevineyard views in Saint Helena are absolutely stunning. Their is the historic downtown area that is full of boutique shops, wine tasting rooms, cafes, and art galleries. It's a fun place to go sipping and strolling and soak in the charm of this quaint and charming small town. There is no shortage of incredible wineries all around you. Many of them have world class wines. The views at many of the wineries are absolutely stunning as well. The town is known for their culinary scene and have incredible restaurants. Several of the wineries in Saint Helena and nearby offer food and wine pairings as well. One of my favorite restaurants there is Farmstead. If you are the outdoorsy and adventurous type, there is lots of hiking in the area. You can go hiking at Mount Saint Helena and climb to the top or hike around Robert Louis Stevenson State Park. There are just so many reasons to love the charming and beautiful town of Saint Helena in Napa Valley.

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City of St. Helena - Mount Saint Helena is a 4,342-foot peak {9/10/2026}

Mount Saint Helena is a 4,342-foot peak {9/10/2026}

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City of St. Helena

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McCaffrey's Toilet - Not sure if there's a plan to repair it... saw this January 2024

McCaffrey's Toilet

4.2(5 reviews)
18.8 mi

Disclaimer: This is not a spot to stop for a pee or otherwise!…read more Blink and you'll miss this roadside attraction located on the northbound side of US Hwy 101, south of Vincent Lane as you enter Laytonville. Yes, it's a toilet in a field. But learning about the history behind that toilet, at least according to some other websites, makes it all the more interesting. We pulled over because we needed to stretch our legs (not to pee) and discovered it almost by accident. It's a toilet now decorated with some graffiti and in the middle of the field across from an old workshop. The story, as we discovered, is that McCaffrey, at some forgotten date many years ago, was replacing a toilet in his house. On the spur of the moment, and for reasons no one can remember, he took the old toilet and placed it in the muddy field across from his US Highway 101 hobby shop. People found the toilet puzzling and would stop in the hobby shop to ask McCaffrey about it (He kept a "toilet journal" for visitors). They'd also walk through the muddy field to sit on the toilet while posing for photos. Over time, the toilet became better known than either McCaffrey or his business. And that's it. You'll wonder to yourself how a toilet could gain so much significance, or you may ponder the history of indoor/outdoor plumbing, or you may reexamine your concept of reality itself. Whatever the case, it's a landmark I found more interesting than your typical money-grabbing roadside tourist traps.

Have driven by many times and have stopped once and what a absolute icon of Northern Californias…read moreculture! It does seem like someone will replace the toilet if it breaks so that is a plus.

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