Hidden gems: Things to dos in Mendocino

Discover the city's hidden treasuresβ€”remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Mendocino. This list contains 32 places from Things to do category.

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Frolic Cove Beach
Beach
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Great fun walk with the grandkids! Walked in the surf saw some great shells but it is a protected area so you are not allowed to remove anything! The walk is worth it however!
5.00 (15 reviews) (~5.46 km from centre)
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Prentice Gallery
Art gallery
5.00 (10 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)
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Mendocino Bay Viewpoint
Scenic spot
5.00 (9 reviews) (~0.97 km from centre)
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Lansing Street Gallery
Art gallery
5.00 (5 reviews) (~0.19 km from centre)
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Mendocino Headlands State Park-Big River Property
Park
Verdant park with a rugged coast, beach & hiking trails plus winter whale-watching & a museum.
4.90 (73 reviews) (~5.82 km from centre)
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Russian Gulch Bridge Viewpoint
Observation deck
4.90 (48 reviews) (~2.53 km from centre)
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Van Damme State Beach
Park
4.90 (29 reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)
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Fern Canyon Trailhead
Hiking area
4.90 (26 reviews) (~3.8 km from centre)
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Highlight Gallery
Art gallery
4.90 (23 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)
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Russian Gulch State Park North Boundary Trail Parking
Hiking area
πŸ‘ We've been before, sadly you don't find out that no dogs allowed on trail till you're a few yards in. We watched several just walk on by the sign anyways. We were tempted, because we always keep dog on leash, as well as pick up possible waste, so it was disappointing to not be able to progress furth...
4.90 (17 reviews) (~4.79 km from centre)
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Mendocino Woodlands
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Mostly this place and the bluer peer, Mendocino Headlands, intersect with the Big River basin area. The drive is fun and awesome, but schedule couple of hours to enjoy it properly. Heard this place is famous for birds. We saw some hawks avenging in the sky and condors eating a dead one. We wished to...
4.90 (12 reviews) (~6.13 km from centre)
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Albion River Bridge
Bridge
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The Albion River Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. It opened to traffic in 1944. Because it was built during World War II when concrete and steel were in short supply for civilian use, the bridge was built of salvaged wood treated with a copper azole preservativ...
4.90 (10 reviews) (~9.44 km from centre)
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Point Kelli
Park
4.90 (9 reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)
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Spring Ranch Nature Preserve
Nature preserve
4.90 (8 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)
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Mendocino Area Parks Association
Non-profit organization
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Mendocino a once whaling town now artist Community is located a couple hours north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Beautiful beaches and rocky bluffs so picturesque. Rent a kayaks and paddle up the Big River and view eagles soaring among the giant redwood trees.
4.90 (8 reviews) (~0.34 km from centre)
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Lighthouse History Museum & Gift Shop
Gift shop
4.80 (133 reviews) (~5.1 km from centre)
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Portuguese Beach
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Plenty of street parking, easy access and right in the heart of Medocino town.
4.80 (125 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Cypress Grove
Park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ Gorgeous views of the ocean. Some trails to explore the bluff.
4.80 (64 reviews) (~0.67 km from centre)
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Blowhole Trail
Hiking area
4.80 (36 reviews) (~4.54 km from centre)
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Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve
State park
πŸ‘πŸ‘ The road to Caspar Headland is privately owned so you have to park outside the gate and walk 0.1 miles to the headland.
4.80 (29 reviews) (~6.09 km from centre)
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