Tripology Travel Experts Blog: Mendocino

The Charm of Mendocino

by CelebrateTravelInc, 09/15/2009 19:09
Destination: Mendocino
Category: Trip Ideas

San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma in Northern California get all the glory, but don’t overlook the Mendocino coastline, an oasis of rejuvenation and celebration.

The northern California coastline attracts travelers for its craggy shores, the crashing ocean, and the temperate climate. It’s wild and refined at the same time.

The quaint community of Mendocino itself has long been a mecca for artsy people of all types: fine artists, musicians, knitters and needleworkers, literary types, theatre buffs, antique hunters, and culinary gourmets (including those in search of the perfect salt water taffy!).

For the outdoor enthusiasts, there’s bicycling, canoeing, fishing, diving, botanical gardens, championship golf courses with ocean views, tennis and horseback riding. There’s no shortage of seagulls, sea lions, otters, and even migrating whales in season to keep you company.

All that bracing air makes you hungry, so naturally, there’s a plethora of delectable restaurants, competing for the best, freshest, most organic produce, fish and game on the menu. Even vegetarians and vegans can find gourmet restaurants abounding, and the delis (for those must-do picnics at the water’s edge) serve up a hearty array of culinary delights of local cheeses, wines, and appetizers in lovely picnic hampers.

Accommodations are cozy, whether rustic or elegant: Lots of bed-and-breakfast Victorian inns and boutique hotels with crackling in-room fireplaces to ward off the occasional nighttime chill and hot tubs galore at the ocean’s edge or in-town itself.

Hotel spas and freestanding spas outdo each other for relaxation, pampering, and unique spa therapies based on local herbs and essences.

Mendocino proper is easily explored on foot or on bicycle (many hotels include complimentary bicycles for their guests). By car or private limo, you can visit a multitude of award-winning wineries in the famed Anderson Valley region. Or investigate nearby Fort Bragg, home of the Skunk Train which takes you on a leisurely and scenic ride through the California Redwoods.

Mendocino comprises all that makes California such a fantastic travel destination. Perfect for romantic couples or active families or fun girlfriends-weekends, Mendocino can be savored in many ways. Give us a call, visit our website www.celebrate-travel.com or email info@celebrate-travel.com if you’d like us to help you plan a perfect and memorable getaway to the Mendocino coast!

Filed under:  Trip Ideas, food, Mendocino, relaxation, coast, wine tasting, California
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