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north coast

Mendocino Woodlands State Park. This year-round
group camping facility and environmental center, which
has three separate cabin-camping areas with their own
kitchens and dining halls, can accommodate groups of
30 to 200. 707/937-5755; parks.ca.gov
Point Cabrillo Light Station. Visit this California State
Historic Landmark, a fully restored 1909 lighthouse and
blacksmith and carpentry shops; explore 270 acres of
coastal bluffs. " Lens tours " are scheduled eight times
a year. Book a stay in one of two former lightkeeper's
quarters. 707/937-6123; pointcabrillo.org
Russian Gulch State Park. Hike a 3-mile trail shrouded
in a lush wash of greenery; take in pristine beaches
and a 36-foot waterfall; watch the tumultuous Devil's
Punchbowl. Also: bike, hike, ﬁsh, dive, kayak. 707/9375804; parks.ca.gov

ORICK
Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. Sandy beaches,
giant sequoias, and fern- and lichen-draped trails are
this park's signature attractions. Hike and camp or rent
a cabin, and keep your eyes peeled for Roosevelt elk.
707/488-2039; parks.ca.gov

PHILO
Hendy Woods State Park. Two groves of towering
redwoods are preserved at this park, located in the
heart of Anderson Valley wine country. Enjoy hiking,
camping, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. 707/8953141; parks.ca.gov

POINT ARENA
Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum. Standing watch
over the rocky shore of Point Arena, this light station-
the tallest on the Paciﬁc Coast-offers daytime and
nighttime guided tours to the top. There's also a small
museum. 877/725-4448; pointarenalighthouse.com
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands. Hike 8 miles
of marked trails along the rugged coastline. View sea
arches, sandy beaches, and a milk barn dating back to
the early 20th century. 707/468-4000; blm.gov
Schooner Gulch State Beach. The beach and
headlands that constitute this park make for a scenic
spot to commune with the coast; picnicking, surﬁng,
and ﬁshing are big draws, as is the low-tide attraction
Bowling Ball Beach. 707/937-5804; parks.ca.gov

SMITH RIVER
Pelican State Beach. Just south of the Oregon
state line, the relatively small, secluded stretch of
coastline preserved here is great for sandy walks and
beachcombing. 707/464-6101; parks.ca.gov

TRINIDAD
Humboldt Lagoons State Park. Maybe best characterized as the quintessential where-forest-meets-sea
environment, visitors here can spot whales, elk, and
pelicans, and ﬁsh for trout and salmon. Boats available
for rent. 707/677-3570; parks.ca.gov
Patrick's Point State Park. Lush forests meet the sea
here, where visitors camp, watch for migrating whales,
observe sea lions and seals, or explore tidepools. You
can also visit a native plant garden and reconstructed
Yurok plank-house village. 707/677-3570; parks.ca.gov
Trinidad Museum. Housed in a renovated turn-of-thecentury Italianate bungalow, this museum has Native
American artifacts as well as exhibits on the Gold Rush
and the region's whaling, shipping, ﬁshing, and logging
industries. 707/677-3883; trinidadmuseum.org
Trinidad State Beach. Dramatic rocky outcroppings
and stands of alders dot this secluded cove, which

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surrounds a sandy beach. Open sunrise to sunset, come
here during low tide to wander amid the waves or simply
get away from it all. 707/677-3570; parks.ca.gov

ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served family campsites on the bluffs
overlooking the Paciﬁc provide magniﬁcent views. 707/
937-5804; parks.ca.gov

UKIAH

WHITETHORN

Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve. This
daytime-use reserve is home to towering redwoods,
most notably the magical Kellieowen Grove, which
is accessible via hiking 1/3 mile up the two-mile
Montgomery Trail. 707/937-5804; parks.ca.gov
Ukiah. WHERE THE REDWOODS MEET THE VINEYARDS.
Ukiah is a welcome and uncrowded retreat that's
refreshingly friendly, affordable and memorable. Come
explore all the valley has to offer amid our many days of
sunshine. 707/462-4705; visitukiah.com See ad, p. 89

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WEOTT
Humboldt Redwoods State Park. One of the best
places to view soaring redwoods by car is via the
32-mile Avenue of the Giants, a magical, famous route
that parallels Highway 101. It's also notable for its
extensive campsites (over 250) and 100-plus miles of
trails. 707/946-2409; parks.ca.gov

WESTPORT
Westport-Union Landing State Beach. Camping along
the rugged North Coast shoreline is on offer here; 86
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Sinkyone Wilderness State Park. This 60-mile stretch
of rugged terrain features the kind of untamed wilds
that once dominated the Mendocino Coast; this is
how the Lost Coast earned its name. Trails are steep;
campsites are primitive. 707/247-3318; parks.ca.gov

The Inn at Newport Ranch. A luxury inn situated on
2100 acres; private timber preserve, working cattle
ranch, 1.5 miles of coastline. A stunning property that is
unparalleled in the world. Explore on foot, horse, bicycle
or UTV tour that highlights seven micro-climates on
25 miles of trails. Destination-worthy cuisine and wine
program. 707/962-4818; theinnatnewportranch.com
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