There is a company that operates out of Point Arena called La Mar’s Mendocino Seasoning Company. The company started after there sport fishing business encountered a blow when government fishing closers forced them to close their business and find another way to make a living on the coast. They found there answer in the form [...]

Mendocino county is recognized for many things. A great wine growing region, fishing, recreational activities, art community, 3 state parks, logging heritage, county wide festivals, whale watching, etc. But did you know we have a total of eight historical landmarks county wide here in Mendocino county.   Starting here  on the coast there is California [...]

Art in the Gardens is considered the best garden party in Northern California. Held on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 9 am to 5 pm at the beautiful 47 acres of the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Spend the day and stroll along the paths, and enjoy the gardens in full bloom. You will be delighted [...]

As I pass a full parking lot of cars at the favorite Jughandle State Reserve and then crossing the Jughandle Bridge, looking down at the beach and seeing a lot of beach goers enjoying the day, I am reminded that Jughandle State Reserve is one of seven state parks that is scheduled to close by [...]

There are nine unique Farmers Markets throughout Mendocino County that provide fresh produce to you. Every market is unique, reflecting the character of each small town. Our lively markets offer fresh products that are certified to ensure that a customer is buying directly from the people who grew it, raised it, or produced it. Mendocino [...]

This is a county wide event from April 31 – May 31. There will be ongoing events and exhibits such as the Kwan Tai Temple built in 1854 open house. This is the oldest Chinese temple in use on the north coast of California and designated historical landmark #927. Mendocino County Museum exhibits, The Marine [...]

The Mendocino Land Trust closed the deal on January 5, 2010 on the Hare Creek Beach property which was made possible by the State Coastal Conservancy and with the matching funds from Fort Bragg resident Betty Stechmeyer, who contributed to the acquisition in memory of her late husband and botanist, Gordon E. McBride. The Hare [...]

GreenWave Energy solutions with there federal permit to develop wave energy in waters off Mendocino has entered into a partnership with Ocean Power Technologies of New Jersey, a move which makes wave energy off the Village of Mendocino much more likely than ever. In early February Ocean Power Technologies earned a federal license to develop [...]

It has been announced that for the first time in 150 years, the city of Fort Bragg can now claim its own coastline. As of January 5, 2010, Fort Bragg has acquired 92 acres of the former Georgia-Pacific mill site, which stretches from the Noyo Bridge to Glass Beach, which is 3.5 miles of coastline. [...]

The California Lost Coast is the most remote coastal area in the state. It’s all about the very steep terrain and high rainfall made building major roads here too big of a challenge. This part of the coast is only accessible by a few back roads. It’s been lost to civilization, but not to outdoor [...]