Time to Coast

The coast is clear—especially in autumn—and Mendocino County's coast shines this time of year, with hidden beaches, beautiful bluffside rambles, and tranquil respites to make your weekend getaway glorious.

Week: 09.22.2015
Regions: Northern CA

Hike-in Hidden Beach

Greenwood State Beach in Mendocino

Woman walking on the sand at Greenwood State Beach in Elk near Mendocino
Blink and you'll miss some hidden beach bliss. Located in the tiny town of Elk on scenic Highway 1, Greenwood State Beach is easy to miss because it's a half-mile walk down to it.
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Your Guide to New Zealand

Active Adventures 2015 Guide to New Zealand

Okay, let's cut to the chase: New Zealand has been at the top of your travel list, and you've just been waiting for the right opportunity to make it happen. Well, here's your opportunity: Active Adventures. The legendary local guides at this small-group outfitter can take you whe
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Strolling Stornetta

Hike Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands

woman hiking Stornetta Public Lands
couple hiking Stornetta Public Land
woman hiking Stornetta Public Land
view of Stornetta Public Land
Big Sur has some competition. Located along the rugged Mendocino County coastline, the 1,665-acre Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands is a spectacular place to meander for miles along bluffs overlooking small coves, sea caves, dunes, and clusters of offshore islands.
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Sundowner Plan

Brewery Gulch Inn Mendocino

Getting a little coastal R&R means several good things when you stay at Mendocino's Brewery Gulch Inn. Reclaimed redwoods, for starters. That's the material that was used to construct this rustically elegant and intimate inn tucked in the woods just beyond Highway 1. The modern,
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