AROUND mendocino

So many things to do in Mendocino.  From Spas, to Hiking Trails, Rent a canoe, surf below the headlands, abalone diving, just walking along the headlands, pampering yourself with a day at one of the local spas and indulging a gourmet meal.

Visitors can enjoy hiking fern canyons,miles of trails, horse camping, a 36-foot waterfall, scuba diving, bluff-top picnicking, camping and a bicycle trail, among many choices.

Diving and Fishing—Russian Gulch’s rocky ledges attract abalone divers. The well protected dive site at Van Damme has shallow areas and offers beginners gradual entry from the shore. Abalone divers need a valid California fishing license and punch card. NOTE: The beauty of the Mendocino

coast is tempered by its unpredictability and danger. Dive only in designated areas, and heed the warnings on the parks map.

Kayaking and Canoeing—The Big River has an outlet to the sea, sea caves, and a great view of historic Mendocino. At Van Damme, tide pools and sea caves provide adventure, while at Russian Gulch, canoes and kayaks take you from the cove’s calm waters into the ocean.