Mendocino County

California

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a group of trees.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, waves crashing against the shore, and a lighthouse in the distance.
A pebble beach with clear blue water and rocky outcrops.
A rocky beach with large boulders in the water and a person standing on the shore.
A pebble beach with colorful stones and rocky outcrops in the background.

Popular cities in Mendocino County

Fort Bragg
Known for Beaches, Sea and Gardens
Marvel at the iconic recycled sea glass on the beaches and explore the varied museums of this former military garrison.

Reasons to visit

  • Glass Beach
  • Noyo Harbor
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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Mendocino
Known for Sea, Gardens and Shopping
Explore the art galleries, trendy boutiques and museums in this refined town on a headland with scenic views of the ocean.

Reasons to visit

  • Russian Gulch State Park
  • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
  • Agate Beach
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Gualala
Known for Sea, Surfing and Beaches
Gualala awaits: its oceanfront, beaches, coffee, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Gualala Point Regional Park
  • Bowling Ball Beach
  • Cooks Beach
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Ukiah
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Shopping
Explore relaxing Ukiah: its wineries, food, sightseeing, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Mendocino
  • City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
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Little River
Known for Dining, Sea and Culture
Explore relaxing Little River: its oceanfront, hiking, beaches, and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Van Damme State Park
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Albion
Known for Museums
Escape to Albion! Enjoy its museums.
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Stay near popular Mendocino County attractions

A pebble beach with a rocky shoreline and calm sea.
Photo by MARY L OURADA
Open Photo by MARY L OURADA

Glass Beach

8.6/10 (2,213 reviews)
Comb the beach for sea glass gems and artificial rubies in this former trash site that has become a bay of colors.
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