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.

I called around for a crab charter in the area and everyone was honestly friendly, but Captain…read moreJustin was the only one who was willing and able to organize an outing on the day I needed. As it turns out, this is Hooked On Mendo's niche; tailoring trips to the customer's needs. The Samurai, Capt. Justin's boat, is what you call a "six pack," so there shouldn't be more than 9 people (includes 3 crew members) on a trip, which makes for a more engaging experience. This, I would guess, is even more valuable when you go out for fish, which I plan to do on my next trip to Mendocino. The crew was very informative and courteous and made the experience all the more enjoyable. Hooked On Mendo will be my first call for a boat charter on my trek back, and you will not regret doing the same.

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 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...

Everything was wonderful from the start to the finish the employees and captain are very friendlyread more

My wife and I booked the 25 mile Noyo River rail cart excursion and it was an amazing and fun…read moreexperience. Our guides, Travis and Atlas, provided an educational and interactive experience. At the same time, they gave us our space to explore and just take in the beauty of the redwood forest. I do recommend dressing in layers as the morning half of the ride was cold and the return trip was warmer than expected. Bring gloves if you plan to be the driver because your hands will be exposed to the cold morning air due to controlling the speed of the electric assist controls. Make sure to use the bathroom before you leave. The only stop with a bathroom was at Camp Noyo, which is 12.5 miles from the start. It took my group of 3 rail bikes about 2 hours to get there. Don't be scared of the 25 miles because the electric assist made it an easy ride. I think we were able to pedal, with the assist on, for 90% of the trip. We used the full electric option for about 3-5 minutes total because we wanted to relax our legs. Overall, I recommend the experience, especially if you like being outdoors and surrounded by nature.

I've made the trip up to Fort Bragg several times over the last 10 years and had always seen the…read moreads and signs for the Skunk Train. With the full length of the tracks not currently open to Willits, it didn't seem worth it to partake in the shorter train rides. However, once I learned about the rail bikes, I was in! There are two options for the rail bikes. The shorter, two hour excursion is to Glen Briar from their downtown Fort Bragg Depot (the Pudding Creek route) is about 7 miles round trip. If you want a full day adventure, there's the Noyo route which is 25 miles and departs from Sherwood road and is noted as a more stenous excursion. Given I was short on time, I opted for the Pudding Creek route. However, I would definitely do the rail bikes again and try the Noyo route. For the Pudding Creek route, we arrived about 15 minutes before our 10 am departure time. There's a small lot for guests and a short walk over to where the bikes are. Instructions are easy to follow and the staff is amazingly helpful and thorough. With the motor assist, pedaling along the rails was rather mellow. At the end of the line, we stopped at a scenic pavilion in the redwoods and had the option of a short guided hike or to just chill and enjoy the picnic area. I had time to do both and it was a really enjoyable way to spend the morning. There's a basket on the front of each bike to store your backpacks and drink holders for your water bottles. Back at the depot, there's a cute gift shop and behind it, a model train exhibit that was pretty cool. I love a good kitschy attraction and this was a fun, touristy thing to do while visiting the area. I enjoyed it so much, that I do wish the route was longer (hence my hope to go back and do the longer Noyo trip.) Sure, it's pricey, but if you can swing the cost, come in with the right expectations and you'll have a fun day, while also learning a bit more about the area from your guides.

I'm leaving this review in the hopes that it actually gets to someone who can make some changes in…read morestaffing and customer service. I attempted to make a reservation for the harbor tour with Captain Dan for my anniversary. When I called I reached a voicemail inbox and began to leave a message, but in the middle of it someone picked up - no greeting or other info, just a very brusque "hello?" Out of simple curiosity I asked if they ever do whale watching trips at other times of year, but was abruptly interrupted by the person shouting, "why doesn't anyone ever look at the website, we don't do that here!!" I was so taken aback that I apologized and hung up. The tour genuinely looks like it would be lovely and I was interested in what Captain Dan would be able to tell us about! But I'm not about to risk continuing to being treated so rudely on a special occasion.

My fiancé and I went on a private Noyo Harbor Tour on Monday. This was such a great experience. We…read moreactually booked this tour online back in May (we're on our annual anniversary vacation and we plan very very far ahead). Booking online was super easy, we were sent a confirmation email with a number to call to confirm our tour time. Since the availability of the tour in really dependent on the tide, we did call back a couple weeks ahead to confirm and pay for the tour. Kristin helped us though the process and made it really easy and painless. Captain Dan was super nice. I appreciate all the stories and knowledge he shared about the harbor, who does what in each boat, the surrounding properties, his time in Alaska, and more. Such great conversations. We got pretty lucky because there was a couple boats selling tuna and cleaning fish so there was a lot of sea lions and seals around waiting for fish. We were on an electric boat, so it was really quiet and didn't scare away the marine life and we were able to get up close. We got to see lots of beautiful birds, he had even told us which ones to watch because they dive down and catch fish. And we did see one catch a fish! It was so cool. Such an amazing experience we'd go again the next time we're out in the area. I definitely recommend!

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!

What can I say? This experience was amazing!…read more Booked online with no troubles and received a confirmation e-mail shortly after. We didn't have a hard time finding the place, but just as a heads up, someone stole the business sign so as soon as you turn on to the correct street it is the first ranch on the corner! We were quickly greeted by Russ and were pleased to find out that my friend and I were the only ones who made a reservation for the day so it made our first horse back riding experience that much better! Russ was informative and shared previous experiences from past riders to help us feel more at ease for our first time. You do have the option to wear a helmet. You can bring your own, use one of theirs or opt out. Regardless of choice you will have to sign a waiver. Once the waiver was complete we picked a helmet and a horse. I chose Walter my friend chose, Zez. Russ demonstrated how to properly get on and off the horses as well as how to halt and guide the horse while riding. This was so helpful to us! There is a stool to help you on and off the horse especially for shorties (like myself). We chose the ocean ride. To get there we crossed the road and went into the woods for a bit and took the same way back. Russ was patient with the both of us and helped to make this experience unforgettable. Walter was patient with me and I was so grateful to have gotten to ride him! Zez has a sassy personality of her own and fit very well with my friend lol! Once we got back to the ranch Russ and his son Andy introduced us to some of the other horses on the ranch as well as the ranch cat, Thor and the two ranch ravens. The whole experience was great. Thank you Russ helping us knock this off our bucket list!

I'm really sorry I have to post this, but management/owners need to be aware of the quality of it's…read moreproduct. We are multi time customers and we were sooooo disappointed this weekend. We have also recommended your establishment to many of our friends throughout the years that have also enjoyed visiting on occasion. Summarized visit: 1. We ordered fish/shrimp combo as usual. Shrimp as expected, cod way too "fishy tasting" as in poor quality or too old. Also cod batter seemed too thin. 2. Beer pour was too warm. Verified through staff that there was an issue with the refrigeration. I could tell by watching how much "head" the staff had to pour off, then by the taste. I can't stand brew not up to acceptable temp. We will give your place one more chance on our next visit, but standards must BE MAINTAINED!!!

This is such a classic spot on the north coast of California. A must go to if you are in the area…read more Whether you want really good beer or really good food. For drinks I started with the North Coast Russian which was an ode to a White Russian but 1000x better. Highly recommend this. I also go yeh bourbon & honey Scrimshaw which was also delicious beyond belief. For dinner I got the 1/2 Shrimp and 1/2 Fish & Chips. It was delicious. Like would 100% order and recommend. The fish and Shrimp was perfectly cooked. Also the sweet potato fries were amazing.

So friendly, personable, Ernest and honest! Very warm and clearly wants to provide the best…read morepossible service for you!

Rex was a phenomenal help during our trip to the Mendocino/Ft. Bragg area. We did not anticipate…read morethe scarcity of ride share options, and Rex totally saved the trip for us. We took two shorter rides with him, then one longer ride down to the Sonoma County airport area. He was very communicative, a safe driver, and had a clean car. He was able to come pick us up within 15 minutes of our first call to him. He is one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. He is a lifetime resident of the area, and has a rich family history in town. He knows everything there is to know. Just listening to his stories was a complete highlight of our trip to the Mendocino Valley. I strongly recommend Rex's service for anyone visiting the area!

Russian River Rail bikes was a excellent experience with nature, history and a little exercise. The…read morerail bikes were made for comfort and easy use. The staff were friendly, informative and professional. We loved it

We had a blast on the Russian River Railbikes. This was something that I have been wanting to do…read moreand we were so glad that we went this weekend! The railbikes seat up to 4 people. Russian River Railbikes is part of the Golden Gate Railroad Museum, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to maintain, restore and run historically significant railroad equipment from the San Francisco Bay area. The guides are all volunteers from the Golden Gate Railroad Museum. The guides were friendly, helpful, and informative. You will get somewhat of a workout, although this is not strenuous. This is an activity that you can really do at any age and they are kid friendly. One of the guides stated that they have had someone in a car seat before (they have seat belts on them similar to a car) and a couple in their 80's has gone multiple times and they arrange ahead of time to have two guides on the railbike to help with pedaling. This truly is a great adventure for all ages! It's about 1 1/2 or two hours total and you will pass by a vineyard and farm. You will also go through a tunnel and stop half way where you will get out and stretch your legs. You can relax at a shaded table, dip your toes in the Russian River, or view a collapsed tunnel at this half way point. You will also have the option when you book this to purchase lunch ahead of time that you can enjoy at the half way point if you would like. It's recommended that you wear comfortable clothes, wear sunscreen, and bring any water and snacks with you on the railbike. We each brought a water bottle that came in very handy. You will have plenty of time afterwards to explore Cloverdale. An all around great experience that I highly recommend!