I've known Cindy for a long time, and one thing I can say if you work with her and her venue is…read morethat she will give 120% every single time. Her Masonic Lodge venue is a fantastic option if you're looking for a space to host an event. The kitchen is large with lots of room to move around and work. There are two separate spaces in the building to have your party, so you could easily set up your die hard party room, and have a lounge area for just hanging out in the other. Cindy also has a secret arsenal of draperies that she can provide for your events, so make sure to ask her about it when you inquire for booking information. Her events always look fabulous. If you go looking for a venue on the coast, do not leave Cinders off your list. You'll love this place!

We enjoyed finding these gardens and quickly decided we'd return on another trip…read more The various sections were full of varieties of different types of flowers, which kept my eyes happy and camera busy. The view of the Mendicino coast is beautiful and worth stopping and enjoying the weather. We also stopped at their cafe and enjoyed a sandwich and bowl of chowder. If you're driving from the 101, starting from Ukiah, I'd recommend taking the southern route to the gardens. It's more scenic and less frantic. The northern route can be pretty hair-raising since locals seem to treat the drive as a challenge to get their first.

Another great visit to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Said hi to Marly; I'm friends with…read moreher sister. The dahlias were in full bloom, so beautiful. The agave plant was also in bloom. New art along the pathways and done that I enjoy seeing every visit. Lots of people, lots of dogs, lots of sun and plants. Another delightful day at the gardens. Loved the bird houses to be auctioned.

The Fort Bragg Mendocino Lions Club is a fantastic local organization that donates time, services…read moreand money to local causes, like providing vision care on the Mendocino Coast. I am excited that I have taken the plunge and become a volunteer with this organization- they do so much for our community. The hall is a great not-so-hidden gem on the coast. It's easy to find on Redwood Ave. Handicap accessible, wide open floor plan, well maintained by volunteers from the club. Plenty of bathrooms, a fabulous kitchen and bar space. If you're planning to have a birthday party, wedding reception, anniversary party, or any other kind of event requiring a fabulous venue, check out the Lions Hall. I have been involved in multiple events in this space, and can't recommend it enough.

Formerly Finnish "Kaleva Hall" the Lions Club runs several organizations and meetings from this…read morebuilding. The facility appears to be well-maintained and in good condition!

We had a great time at the Holiday Inn Express during the 4th of July weekend…read more There was plenty of parking up front when we arrived. We were promptly greeted by Dimitri at the front desk. He was super nice and checked us in quickly. He informed us where the 24x7 coffee/tea/hot chocolate station was and that breakfast was served from 6:30 am to 9. The hotel has one elevator that was in good working condition. We arrived to our room and were immediately amazed by the balcony forest view. We could also see the bridge and the ocean in the background. I highly recommend reserving a balcony forest view room. We loved it. Overall the morning complimentary breakfast was great, the room was fresh and clean, and staff were super friendly. Thanks Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg!

We had been coming to this hotel for several years for Labor Day weekend, but unfortunately, after…read moreour most recent stay, we won't be returning. We experienced a series of issues that made this stay particularly disappointing. To start, the pool was closed for renovations, yet there was no notice of this on the hotel's website or anywhere during the booking process. We were then placed in a section of the hotel where the hot water had been turned off, and our room had a horrendous smell. When we brought these issues to management and asked whether some compensation could be provided for the inconvenience, we were met with an extremely poor attitude from the manager, which only added to our frustration. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, especially given that we had stayed here for Labor Day weekend for years. We'll be considering other options next year.

I had my elopement here and we absolutely loved it! The venue manager, Genevieve, was super…read moreaccommodating and flexible with our package. Our guests had a great time, and the ranch was a beautiful place to get married on a sunny September day. CANNOT recommend this place enough! A hidden gem

I've been coming to Sea Ranch for years, yet I had never heard of Stone Ranch until recently. A…read morefriend invited me to their First Sunday of the Month public tour, and I left in awe. Stone Ranch is an enduring legacy of Peter Mullins, who devoted his life to stones, and it has now been lovingly opened to the public by his daughter, Genevieve Mullins. Spread across acres of redwoods, this open air museum holds a collection of extraordinary stone art installations and a few unique dwellings perfect for retreats, weddings, and special events. Absolutely not to be missed when you're in the area. Plan at least 2-3 hours to enjoy the art rain or shine (as a matter of fact some installations come alive with color when raining). See www.Stoneranchmendo.com for the history, tours info, and venue rentals.

My husband and I are still in awe at how perfect our Wedding weekend was at MacCallum House last…read moresummer (July of 2019). My husband is from New Zealand and I grew up in Germany so we had many international guests join us in Mendocino at MacCallum House for our Wedding and we couldn't have heard more rave reviews. There were many times our guests excitedly exclaimed to us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We picked the Mendocino Overlook for our Ceremony and were shuttled to and from by the stretch limo included in our package from MacCallum House. What a beautiful ceremony location which is a quick ride from MacCallum House. We were ever so lucky with the weather, sunshine, light winds and blue skies! Our reception was out in a tent on the grounds of MacCallum House. We had a photo booth, fire pit and lounge seating outside the tent. Inside the tent was the dance floor, more lounge seating and of course the bar! Our tent reception ended at 10pm but we are so happy the we transitioned seamlessly into the Mac House were the party continued on until much later! The dance party we were able to host inside MacCallum House with our DJ was one of our highlights. The food that Alan puts together is out of this world. We are fine dining restaurant lovers and wanted to make sure that our Wedding included our love of good food and wine. Mac House did not disappoint. Every steak was cooked to perfection and my vegetarian sister was in heaven with her vegetarian options! All of the appetizers that were passed were exactly as we had always hoped for, a touch of sushi was such a hit! My wine loving parents were thrilled with our wine options and my Whiskey loving husband and his friends were pleased with the Spirit and Cocktail options. We are so happy that we added on Late Night food for our guests which were put out in the MacCallum House during the late night dance party. We opted for the Morning after brunch. The Mac House did a fantastic job of changing up the decor a little in the tent and welcomed our guests back at 10am the morning following our Wedding. It was such a lovely way to end our Wedding weekend, sharing stories from the previous night, sharing a few last drinks (Mimosas and bloody Marys) and finally saying our goodbyes. Elisa was our onsite coordinator and I can not praise her enough. She made sure that every need was taken care of on our special day. Furthermore, she was so responsive and organized in the lead up to our wedding weekend. She responded to texts, calls and emails quickly and was able to predict any hiccup before it even occurred. Her personality is well suited for her job and she makes you feel more like you are communicating with your best friend while planning for the big day! Mollie, MacCallum House's General Manager, is ever so heartwarming and welcoming and the rest of the Mac team made sure all of our guests were well attended to and needs met! We had multiple planning weekends up in Mendocino and each time we arrived, we were met with such enthusiasm and open arms by the Mac House team. We went back to Mac House in October of 2019 following our July 2019 wedding and again we were made to feel so at home. You can't beat a cocktail or glass of wine in the Whale Bar, that's for sure. We know we will be coming back again and again to MacCallum House and can't thank them enough for hosting our dream Wedding! We highly recommend the MacCallum House for any and all events!

My husband and I are still beaming from our perfect wedding and MacCallum House. Literally everyone…read morethat attended has told us that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. It really looked and felt like a million dollar wedding! The food and service were on another level. Every steak was perfectly cooked and the presentation was fantastic. The coordinator, Elisa, was also perfection. She never looked stressed (even when dealing with our stress inducing families) and we really loved her personality. The day went off without a hitch! We cannot recommend this venue enough, it was the best weekend of our lives.

Across Hwy 1 from pacific ocean. Clean small cabins w communal kitchen and bathroom very close…read more Just a very nice, affordable, down to earth (a bit funky, though clean) place to stay up the coast. Nearby beach access via passage under Hwy 1. Close to Ft Bragg for restaurants, grocery stores, thrifts, movies, etc. Friendly staff. Feels very safe here. This has been a lovely gem to discover: I will return.

We stayed in one of the bunkhouse rooms and it was a delightful stay! We will definitely come back…read moreif we're ever near Mendocino again. Bathrooms, shared kitchen, and room were clean and well kept. Plus the grounds were beautiful and we even had some deer visitors right outside our door.