We had a group of 15 - ranging in age from 4 to 54, and every one of us had a fabulous time! It was…read morefun, informative, thrilling, and safe all at the same time! Thank you, Skunk Train! We will be back!

The Excursion: We did the Skunk Train Rail Bikes, and it…read moreended up being such a memorable experience. This is a 24-mile ride--about 12 miles out and 12 miles back--on electrically assisted rail bikes. There are several trip options, and we chose the longer one. The route winds through the forest, alongside and over the Noyo River, with beautiful views of redwoods, pines, and peaceful stretches of nature. You cruise at a comfortable 9-12 mph pace, which feels just right: not too fast, not too slow, and perfect for taking in the surroundings. The bikes let you provide the level of effort you want to put in as the peddle assist is simply amazing. It all depends on how much effort you want put in, so don't let the peddling intimidate you. Our tour was full, meaning all available bikes were booked, but it never felt crowded. The team spaces each bike out, so every group gets its own personal experience, and that worked really well. You do travel together in a few spots, but there is still plenty of room to enjoy the ride at your own pace. There are several stops along the way where the guides share history, point out interesting details about the trees and plant life, and give everyone time to enjoy the forest. There is also enough time to step away briefly and enjoy the quiet, whether by yourself, with your partner, or with your group. Our guides were incredibly friendly, helpful, and happy to answer questions. They shared great information and personal experiences that made the tour even more enjoyable. The lunch provided was also better than expected: a deli-style lunch with a good-sized sandwich, chips, water, soda, and a snack. They even let us keep the reusable lunch bag, which was a nice touch. It did not feel like an afterthought. You meet at what first seems like a random location, where the group checks in with one of the guides. From there, everyone hikes down a switchback trail to the railroad and rail bikes. The trail is narrow but manageable for most people going down. Just keep in mind that you will hike back up the same trail at the end of the tour, so anyone with physical limitations should plan accordingly. Once you reach the starting area, the guides give a quick overview of how to operate the rail bikes and make any needed adjustments before heading out. When the tour begins, a lead guide starts out front while each bike leaves at timed intervals to keep everyone comfortably spread out. A second guide follows from the rear. Along the way, you stop several times, including at a railroad crossing and at the final destination where everyone has lunch before heading back. The return ride feels just as special as the ride out. It is a great time to relax, settle into the ride, and enjoy the quiet sounds of the bike and forest. If the tour is full, plan for it to take up most of your day. In my opinion, a larger tour actually makes the experience even better because you get the privacy of your own ride while still having chances to chat with the guides and other visitors at each stop. Our guides were Atlas and Travis, and they were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience feel easy and welcoming. We cannot say enough good things about them. Talk with them for a few minutes and you will know exactly what I mean. Overall: There is simply no better way to enjoy this environment than by rail bike. The experience was even more enjoyable than we expected, and I genuinely think everyone should try it. I have seen other rail bike tours that travel through open hills, but the Skunk Train offers something truly unique. Riding beneath the canopy of trees, following the Noyo River, crossing old bridges, and feeling immersed in such a beautiful setting made this tour unforgettable. Atlas and Travis really put the cherry on top. They kept everyone engaged, entertained, and comfortable throughout the day, and their friendly approach made the tour feel less like a business transaction and more like spending time with good company. They worked hard, made the experience special, and absolutely deserved more than the standard tip. We highly recommend this tour and would happily encourage anyone visiting the area to give it a try.

Caught limit. Good day rock cod, lingcod and crabs. Bring the dramamine for the kiddos.read more

Justin works his tail off for his clients. We had tough conditions and he never gave up and we got…read moreour fish and had a great time.

As always, we had another great trip with Telstar Charters! Our group of 9 limited out and boated…read morea nice Lingcod too.

Captain Thorntan , or Randy as us second timers call him, got us on the whales from the get go. We…read moreenjoyed our trip and will be back. Bring your long lens and binoculars. Sun screen and rain/ jackets recommended.

We had a wonderful day on the water with the captain and deckhand. They were very friendly and…read moreknowledgeable. Kept a respectful distance from the whales and allowed them to come closer if they wanted. Saw several different groups of whales and lots of sea lions and birds. 02/12/26 would come again!

I was able to make a reservation for a private outing in less than 24 hours to spread my dog's…read moreashes. Joshua was great on board taking photos of the celebration and meeting our requests. Capital and crew were great in making it special.

We did a burial at sea for my husband's ashes. Richard and his crew were respectful, flexible and…read morekind. It was a poignant, wonderful experience. I would recommend them to anyone.

We booked ~a month in advance of our scheduled trip only to be called two days before to ask if we…read morecould move our trip to Friday (no go for us as we we're leaving town). I let them know we could do Thursday or stay with Wednesday and was told they would get back to us early Tuesday. Well at 4:45pm on Tuesday we reached out and asked if we were on for Wednesday and was told it is a no go and they are still working on putting something together for Thursday. I get it Charters are in business to make money and just a few folks on an outing isn't profitable but to leave booked clients hanging until the 11th hour and not reach out to them is not good business. What gets me is we saw them leaving the harbor twice on Wednesday. We're assuming it was for Ash scattering based on the attire and somber faces of the passengers and the lack of visible fishing gear both times. Not a bad turn for them at $500-$600 per trip (if the rates I recall are still them same); less time, less work... Bottom line is they didn't have the courtesy to call/text us to let us know we should look for another charter, we had to reach out to find out... Too bad, we have quite a few buddies who love to fish and we'll continue to go with the charter that got us in last minute and put us on our limits...

very friendly store is well stocked and gave useful information! thank you! They have everything…read moreyou could need for any type of fishing trip plus good merch

Great food & prices. Long wait but worth it. Really big portions so we shared everything. Fresh…read moreseafood. Location is right in marina. I would go here again!

We used Mendo Insider Tours for a shuttle from Shelter Cove to Mattole last week to hike the Lost…read moreCoast (incredible experience) and our driver Michelle was AWESOME. She was an excellent driver (and it's a narly road) and super sweet, knowledgeable and personable. The 2hr drive flew by because of her and she gave us the perfect start to our adventure. Thank you Michelle!!

Our experience using Mendocino Insider Tours for our wedding transportation was unfortunately…read morecompletely substandard. We had emphasized to our guests to be on time for their shuttle pick ups using the schedule provided to us by the company. One of the shuttles was EXTREMELY late for the pickups (between 30 and 45 minutes for some of them). They told the guests that the schedule didn't make sense to them and so they made their own schedule up. This led to a ton of confusion on the wedding day. Some of the guests had actually gotten into their cars to drive themselves because they didn't think anyone was coming by the time the shuttle showed up. One of our guests wanted to go home a little after 11 PM. A different (female) shuttle driver told him they only wanted to go back to his Airbnb one more time so our guest would have to wait until the rest of his party was ready to leave. He ended up waiting two hours later than he wanted. This is absolutely not what we had agreed. In our calls we had discussed multiple times that the shuttles would be running continuously from 10-2 AM to all destinations. All in all, the day was a complete mess from a transportation perspective and fell completely short of the services that we had agreed to and paid for. Before posting this review, I brought these events to the attention of the business owner who did not apologize for our experience and scapegoated his team.

Despite the fact that The Fish Peddler is in Ft. Bragg, I am certain that you will make the trip to…read moreget the freshest catch of the day of wild salmon, Pacific snapper, halibut, smaked salmon, Dungeness crag, and oysters. Please speak to either Kevin, the owner of The Fish Peddler or Michelle Gagne-these two helped my Mother and me obtain the freshest wild salmon just caught from their boat! Also, if you want to catch your own wild salmon, go make reservations to go fishing on The Fish Peddler's Charter, "Rumblefish." It is well worth the trip to go fishing here because up the street from the Fish Peddler is Perko's Restaurant and the Perko's Hotel located on the same property. So call Kevin or Michelle to book your reservations to go fishing on Rumblefish-$75.00 for half-day fishing (you can catch a lot of fish for a half-day O=:-D ) or if you do not have sea legs, just order your seafood of choice from the Fish Peddler. I am positive the Fish Peddler does aim to please all their customers, including my Mother!

The rumblefish has been sold. They still have 2 great fishing charter boats. The Profishn't, and…read morethe FishOn. Captains Don and Kurt are great at putting their customers right over the Wild King Salmon. The deckhands, Nick, Kyle, and Jeremy work super hard to keep your poles in the water. Back at the dock, Kevin works the fresh fish market. They have the freshest Wild Salmon, Rockfish, Dungenous Crab, and oysters. The Smoked Salmon is the BEST in the WORLD. Thanks guys! I really had an awesome time aboard your boats.

This was my first time horseback riding, and it was my birthday. They were friendly and extremely…read morehelpful and made me seem like I was a pro with their teaching. Highly recommend this establishment for anyone, especially beginners looking to experience horseback riding. If I'm ever in the area, definitely gonna try again.

We took the one hour beach ride and it was great. The horses were well behaved - absolutely no…read moreproblems. The guide, Azalea, was friendly & patient. The 5 of us were all horse people during our lives ranging from 10 years ago to a few days ago. Azalea was nice and didn't laugh at our old bones climbing up on the horses. I had Walter and he was a good boy. The gentleman that I spoke with on the phone, Russ, before making our reservation was understanding with my questions ie. "I'm old, do you have a mounting block?" I would go to Ricochet Ranch again, for a longer ride next time. Highly recommended!

They had a bar area and a full sit-down restaurant area. We ordered a beer cocktail, a pretzel with…read morebeer cheese, and a black bean veggie burger. The pretzel really stood out - it was perfectly soft and salty and paired so well with the beer cheese. That was my favorite part. The burger was also pretty good. Personally, though, I found the beer cocktail a little too strong and a bit too hoppy for my liking. Service was great- staff was so friendly and attentive!

My wife and I really enjoyed North Coast Brewing in Fort Bragg!…read more The vibes were super chill, and the patio was the perfect spot to enjoy the beautiful weather during lunch. I had the Crispy Chicken Wrap with Nashville hot sauce, and it was fantastic--light, filling, and packed with protein. I paired it with a Scrimshaw and honey bourbon cocktail, which was refreshing and juicy. Not pictured, but the buffalo chicken dip was the BOMB!! Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely eat here again!