Mendocino Coast Local Faves
Food scene
Best restaurant in town! Incredible vegan creole food, great garden vibe, and sweet service.
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Fog Eater Cafe
45104 Main StBest restaurant in town! Incredible vegan creole food, great garden vibe, and sweet service.
The Brickery
961 Ukiah StreetIncredible brick-oven pizza and sunny garden dining.
Good Life Cafe
10483 Lansing StGreat coffee, tea and breakfast.
Great Italian food and outdoor seating. Reservation required. Definitely book in advance.
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Luna Trattoria
955 Ukiah StGreat Italian food and outdoor seating. Reservation required. Definitely book in advance.
Cafe Beaujolais
Great coffee and cozy vibes!
Fortunate Farm
15401 CA-1Excellent farm produce for sale in their beautiful barn!
Neighborhoods
Mendocino
Hiking/Nature Walks
Awe inspiring old-growth redwood forest along highway 128 on the way to and from Spirit Camp.
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Hendy Woods State Park
18599 Philo Greenwood RdAwe inspiring old-growth redwood forest along highway 128 on the way to and from Spirit Camp.
A bit out of the way, but worth every minute of the trip! One of the most unique old-growth redwood forests in the world. It’s unbelievable in the rain too. FYI - It’s a little over 1 hour drive from camp and there’s no cell service.
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Montgomery Woods State Reserve
15825 Orr Springs RdA bit out of the way, but worth every minute of the trip! One of the most unique old-growth redwood forests in the world. It’s unbelievable in the rain too. FYI - It’s a little over 1 hour drive from camp and there’s no cell service.
Hike the bluff trails for stunning views of the ocean just a few minutes walk from downtown Mendo. Come during sunset for a real show.
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Hifadhi ya Jimbo ya Mendocino Headlands
Hike the bluff trails for stunning views of the ocean just a few minutes walk from downtown Mendo. Come during sunset for a real show.
Beautiful hiking trails with a variety of coastal views, redwood forest, and fern gullies.
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Hifadhi ya Jimbo la Russian Gulch
California 1Beautiful hiking trails with a variety of coastal views, redwood forest, and fern gullies.
Fantastic beach for hanging out or going on a short hike.
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
California 1Fantastic beach for hanging out or going on a short hike.
Our closest beach to camp. Fantastic, longer hiking trails available in the park here.
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Hifadhi ya Jimbo la Van Damme
8001 CA-1Our closest beach to camp. Fantastic, longer hiking trails available in the park here.
Spring Ranch Nature Preserve
Beautiful open bluff trails along the ocean.
Hottub and sauna
Great spot for a private soak and sauna if you're in the mood! Sauna 1 has infrared sauna if you prefer that over traditional sauna. Call to book in advance!
Sweetwater Inn and Spa
44840 Main StGreat spot for a private soak and sauna if you're in the mood! Sauna 1 has infrared sauna if you prefer that over traditional sauna. Call to book in advance!
Beautiful place for a spa day. Reservations required. Pack and bring your own food. 1 hour drive from camp on a windy road and no cell service on the way.
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Orr Hot Springs
13201 Orr Springs RdBeautiful place for a spa day. Reservations required. Pack and bring your own food. 1 hour drive from camp on a windy road and no cell service on the way.
Kayaking/Canoeing
Kayaking into sea caves and tunnels is an epic experience! The rocky coastline, kelp forest, and sea life is like no other!
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Kayak Mendocino
Kayaking into sea caves and tunnels is an epic experience! The rocky coastline, kelp forest, and sea life is like no other!
Take one of their outriggers up Big River for a peaceful river ride!
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Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too!
10051 S Big River RdTake one of their outriggers up Big River for a peaceful river ride!
Beaches
Portuguese Beach
Main StreetBig River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park
Van Damme Beach, California 95456, USA
Shopping & Gifts
The shop owner Kristen has created a beautiful space with one-of-kind gifts from local artists and west coast makers.
Folklore
The shop owner Kristen has created a beautiful space with one-of-kind gifts from local artists and west coast makers.