The City Of Ten Thousand Buddhas is an international Buddhist community and monastery founded by Hsuan Hua, an important figure in Western Buddhism. It is one of the first Chan Buddhist temples in the United States, and one of the largest Buddhist communities in the Western Hemisphere.
Russian Gulch State Park is a California State Park in coastal Mendocino County, California, two miles north of Mendocino and seven miles south of Fort Bragg.
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park is a beautiful and historic site located along the rugged coastline of Mendocino County, California. It is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone seeking a tranquil and scenic coastal experience on the Mendocino Coast.
Glass Beach is a popular attraction located in MacKerricher State Park, Fort Bragg, California, United States. It is a beach that is covered in small pieces of glass, which have been smoothed and polished by the ocean over time.
The Point Arena Stornetta Unit of the California Coast National Monument is an ideal place to view the sea rocks and islands that comprise one of California’s most magical treasures. Hike more than 1,600 acres of pristine coastline, view the scenic Point Arena Lighthouse, and play above the blowholes – all while keeping an eye peeled for the endangered Point Arena Mountain Beaver.
Pennyroyal Farm is a well-known establishment located in Boonville, California. It is a sustainable farm that produces artisanal cheeses and wines. Pennyroyal Farm specializes in crafting small-batch cheeses using milk from their own goats and sheep. They also produce wines from grapes grown in their vineyards.
Ricochet Ridge Ranch is a horseback riding stable located in Fort Bragg, California, United States. The ranch offers guided horseback rides along the Mendocino coast, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area on horseback.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is a public botanical garden located in Fort Bragg, California, United States. The garden is spread over 47 acres and features a wide variety of plants and trees, including many rare and endangered species.
Mendocino Headlands State Park is a scenic coastal state park located in the town of Mendocino, California, along the rugged Mendocino Coast. This park is known for its stunning coastal cliffs, dramatic ocean views, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. It is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Northern California coastline.
Bruhel Point offers a beautiful "Vista Point" west of Highway One at milepost 74.09 that includes benches, interpretive panels, accessible parking, and an all-access trail. The trail has a concrete surface leading south from the parking lot and offers several benches for ocean viewing.
Pacific Star Winery is casual and fun wine tasting with the most amazing views on the north coast! Watch whales while sipping a glass of rare and unusual grape varieties from Mendocino County's heritage vineyards.
Kimwood Ranch is a stunning wedding venue and working vineyard, encompassing 1,100 acres of unparalleled beauty in the heart of Mendocino wine country. For 60 years, four generations of the Kimmel family have lovingly stewarded the land, preserved its raw natural beauty and developed the ranch into an incredible wedding and retreat destination.
Potter Valley is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. It is located 18 miles (29 km) north-northeast of Ukiah, at an elevation of 948 feet (289 m) at the headwaters of the East Fork Russian River. The CDP population was 665 at the 2020 census.
Ukiah is the county seat and largest city of Mendocino County, in the North Coast region of California. Ukiah had a population of 16,607 at the 2020 census. Ukiah is a vibrant city nestled in a picturesque valley. Visitors come to experience a scenic location with a myriad of outdoor spaces and activities, a bustling restaurant scene, and a flourishing wine and beer industry.
Philo is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. It is located 5.5 miles (9 km) northwest of Boonville, at an elevation of 331 feet (101 m). The population was 349 at the 2010 census.
Surfwood Campground is a popular camping area located within MacKerricher State Park near Cleone, California. The campground is set in a coastal environment featuring sandy beaches, dunes, forests, and wetlands. This diverse ecosystem supports a wide variety of wildlife and plant species, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts.
Talmage is a census-designated place in Mendocino County, California. Talmage is located 2.5 miles (4 km) east-southeast of Ukiah, at an elevation of 627 feet (191 m). The population was 986 at the 2020 census, down from 1,130 in 2010. It lies in the southeastern part of the Ukiah Valley and is home to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, one of the largest Chan Buddhist temples in the United States.
Spring Ranch is at the northern end of Van Damme State Park. This is a lovely spot, offering spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean as well as trails that wind past historic barns and above a rocky intertidal shelf.
On the rugged Mendocino Coast, Jug Handle State Natural Reserve beckons visitors with spectacular ocean views, peaceful forests, and a hike through half a million years of ecological history. The reserve’s 2.5-mile Ecological Staircase Trail explores three wave-cut terraces formed by the continental glaciers, rising seas, and tectonic plates that built the Coast Range.
Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery, located in Redwood Valley, California, is a Theravāda Buddhist monastery founded in 1995. It was established by followers of Ajahn Chah and is the first of its kind in the U.S. The name "Abhayagiri," meaning "Fearless Mountain" in Pāli, reflects its dedication to the Theravāda tradition.
