Mendocino is an idyllic village reminiscent of a New England small town. It’s perched on a bluff along the California coast, overlooking the blue-gray waters of the Pacific Ocean. Its untamed beauty draws in romantics, artists, and naturalists, who love its serenity and simple charms as well as its saltbox cottages surrounded by picket fences and rose gardens. This once bustling port town is now home to luxurious bed and breakfasts and inviting restaurants serving freshly caught seafood and organic wines. Mendocino also features several art galleries showcasing quality handcrafts. The town of Mendocino puts on an array of annual festivals celebrating the region’s best, such as its craft beer, Dungeness crabs, and wild mushrooms.

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