- The list below includes 37 free or cheap things to do in or near Mendocino, California, including 34 different types of inexpensive activities like National & State Parks, Art Gallery, Arts Centers and History Museums.
- From Mendocino Coast to Mendocino Headlands State Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Mendocino and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Fort Bragg and Ukiah.
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Georgia Pacific Museum was started to tell the story of lumbering in California. Visitors can find saws, lumber milling tools, and other tools in the museum. Patrons can see what life was like in the early days of lumbering.
9.5 Miles
Otis Johnson Park is a seven acre wilderness preserve offering shady paths and an up close experience with the giant redwoods of California. A creek runs through the trail, featuring picnic benches and staircases built into the hillside.
9.5 Miles
80%
484 votes
Foot of Laurel Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Built in 1885, Skunk Train (California Western Railroad) is a Western logging train converted into a passenger railway. Visitors can take a ride on it as it travels through Redwood forests, mountain paths, and other scenic landmarks.
9.6 Miles
Visitors to the North Coast Brewing Company can enjoy an on-site retail space and taproom with options for snack food pairings. There is also a museum that charts the history of Acme Beer.
9.8 Miles
Consisting of a team of local mountain biking guides, Mendocino Bike Sprite organizes tours of the surrounding redwoods and logging towns of the region. These trips span from half day runs to five day trips that include camping.
10.0 Miles
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1500 votes
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Glass Beach
Elm Street and Glass Beach Drive, Santa Maria Ca, Fort Bragg, CA
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At the Glass Beach, travelers can find a variety of rocks and stones of different shapes and colors. The location is also a suitable hiking destination for those who wish to travel along the beach.
12.5 Miles
The Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers customers with the chance to go horseback riding along Ten Mile Beach and through the Redwood forests. Not only does the site offer daily trail rides, but it provides an 'Equine and Wine' weekend activity.
12.6 Miles
97%
558 votes
MacKerricher State Park Road, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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At MacKerricher State Park, travelers can go horseback riding, hiking, biking, windsurfing, fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Visitors can also camp at this location and use its picnic areas for a family outing.
22.7 Miles
The tallest tree in the world, The Mendocino Tree, stands in the Montgomery Woods. The majestic redwood, surrounded by lush green ferns stands over five times taller than the Statue of Liberty.
32.2 Miles
The Low Gap Dog Park is contained within the larger Low Gap Park that is situated along Orr Creek. Since it is completely fenced in, dogs can freely run and play off their leashes without having the owners fear that they can run away.