The 11 best things to do in Mendocino (2026)

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   1. Glen Blair Bar Late-night Watering Hole

   Outty Ranking79

   Your new favorite late-night watering hole is nestled deep in the redwoods, and accessible only by a Skunk… introducing the Skunk Train’s one-of-a-kind Glen Blair Bar! Select Friday nights and Saturday nights all year. C. Strongly Recommended at 79/100, 4.7/5 from 74 traveler reviews, 4h from $65, free cancellation.

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   2. Redwoods Railbike Along Pudding Creek

   Outty Ranking76

   Pedaling along the historic tracks, bathed in dappled sunlight and a light breeze, you’ll experience a new freedom on the rails, unlike anything else. Without the need to steer, you’re unbound, able to look around at the. Strongly Recommended at 76/100, 4.7/5 from 285 traveler reviews, 2h from $286, free cancellation.

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   3. Skunk Train: Wolf Tree Turn from Willits

   Outty Ranking76

   This 2 hour round trip will take you from the Willits valley floor to the highest point on our rail line. During this trip you will pass through Tunnel #2 and descend into the redwood-thick Noyo River Canyon – an amazing. Strongly Recommended at 76/100, 4.4/5 from 283 traveler reviews, 2h from $70, free cancellation.

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   4. Skunk Train: Pudding Creek Express from Fort Bragg

   Outty Ranking56

   This relaxed and scenic 7-mile roundtrip journey departs the Depot in downtown Fort Bragg year-round, traveling along the beautiful Pudding Creek Estuary and passing into primeval ancient redwoods to the tranquil setting. Worth a Look at 56/100, 4.0/5 from 314 traveler reviews, 1.3h from $54.

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   5. Fort Bragg California Scavenger Hunt Walking Activity and Game

   Outty Ranking55

   Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Fort Bragg while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game. Worth a Look at 55/100, 4.0/5 from 2 traveler reviews, 2.5h from $25, free cancellation.

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   6. Frenzy Scavenger Hunt in Fort Bragg

   Outty Ranking51

   Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Aust. Worth a Look at 51/100, 2h from $27, free cancellation.

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   7. Mendocino Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of Village & Headlands

   Outty Ranking51

   Walk through Mendocino, a coastal village of Victorian homes set above dramatic Pacific headlands, on a self-guided audio tour that plays automatically as you explore. Starting near the town center, you’ll follow a walka. Worth a Look at 51/100, 2h from $10, free cancellation.

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   8. Stone Ranch Guided Stone Art Tour

   Outty Ranking51

   Discover the art and rich history of Mendocino Stone Ranch on a guided walking tour with the owner and founder, Genevieve Mullins, who provides a rich oral history of how the Ranch came to be. Tours happen the every firs. Worth a Look at 51/100, 2h from $14, free cancellation.

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   9. Mendocino Lavender Farm Tour

   Outty Ranking44

   Explore the serene beauty of the Mendocino Lavender & Pollinator Garden, set within the stunning Anderson Valley. The farm features six varieties of lavender alongside a vibrant collection of native plants, all inviting. Worth a Look at 44/100, 0.6h from $25, free cancellation.

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    10. Sunlight and Water: Making Blueprints by Hand

    Outty Ranking43

    To our knowledge, there is no activity like this happening anywhere. There are lots of people around the world making Cyanotype prints, but for anyone to be able to come into a studio and leave with Cyanotype prints made. Worth a Look at 43/100, 0.5h from $25, free cancellation.

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    11. Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Mendocino

    Outty Ranking41

    ⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We're not just photographers, we're storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing travellers around the world, our small t. Worth a Look at 41/100, 5.0/5 from 1 traveler reviews, 1h from $171, free cancellation.

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