The entire town of Mendocino is designated a historical landmark and is the only town on the California Coast that is designated as a Historic Preservation District. Established in the 1850's, many of Mendocino's first residents came from Maine, so it is not surprising that the architecture resembles that of a New England village, with charming Saltbox cottages, and stately Victorian mansions.

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Mendocino Headlands State Park

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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

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Point Arena Lighthouse

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Glass Beach

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Mendocino County Farmers Market

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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park

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Kelley House Museum

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Skunk Train Rides

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Van Damme State Park

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Ford House Visitor Center & Museum

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Russian Gulch State Park

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Mackerricher State Park, Fort Bragg

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Little River Golf Course

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Mendocino Art Center

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Jug Handle State Nature Reserve

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Highlight Gallery

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Ross Ranch

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Mendocino Theatre Company

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The Temple of Kwan Tai

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Trillium Cafe

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Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too

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Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf & Arcade

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Confusion Hill

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Pacific Star Winery

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Guest House Museum

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