Hotels in Mendocino Coast

Rugged cliffs drop dramatically to the Pacific, where migrating whales put on a show for visitors clutching binoculars. The Victorian village feels like a film set with its water towers and saltbox cottages housing galleries filled with local art. Glass Beach sparkles with sea-polished treasures, though pocketing these colorful gems is frowned upon by locals. The historic Skunk Train chugs through towering redwoods, while kayakers paddle through sea caves at Van Damme State Park. Point Cabrillo's lighthouse stands sentinel above crashing waves. After tide pool explorations, duck into a Main Street café where the chowder comes with sourdough and stories about the fog's mysterious habits.