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31 Things to do in Mendocino, California for the Perfect Weekend Away

October 15, 2021October 13, 2021 by Mimi McFadden

From towering redwoods to historic sights, wine tasting, and coastal hikes, these are the best things to do in Mendocino, California.

Where to Stay in Mendocino: The Brewery Gulch Inn

June 26, 2021December 23, 2017 by Mimi McFadden

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Where to stay in Mendocino? The best cozy accommodation on the coast has to be the Brewery Gulch Inn.

When I asked one of my best friends if she was interested in doing a Mendocino getaway, she couldn’t say yes fast enough. There wasn’t even a question of where to stay in Mendocino once we looked at the pictures online and saw that the Brewery Gulch Inn had an ocean view of the beautiful Northern California Coast.

Mendocino is only about a 3.5 hour drive from San Francisco, and it’s one of the few places that is still relatively unknown to many Californians and tourists. I’m sure most people, even those who grew up in California, wouldn’t be able to place it on a map.

A Photo Essay through Northern California

June 30, 2021August 26, 2015 by Mimi McFadden

Those of us from California tend to specify which area of the state we’re from. We’re either from NorCal or SoCal, maybe even the Central Coast. Growing up in Santa Cruz, our location is always debatable as to whether we fit into Northern California or the Central Coast.

Personally, I’ve always thought my hometown leans much more towards Northern California, at least in terms of the culture and the people. Not to mention, when I think of Northern California, I have an overwhelming feeling of home.