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  • clifs rise above ocean edgeEndless wet sand of a Northern California beach near Fort Bragg.
  • at coast edge, houses sit on cliffs aboveCalifornia's perfect tourist setting of Mendocino Village, California.
  • a simple path passes by bushes of purple, red, and green heatherPathway through the heather at Mendocino Botanical Garden.
  • a whale tale rises above ocean watersWhale spotting off the coast of Fort Bragg.

Fort Bragg and Mendocino

170 MILES FROM CHICO
Mendocino County, with its breathtaking coastline and charming wineries, is the perfect destination for those looking to head for the coast. Mendocino is home to some of the tallest trees in the world, the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the U.S., and award-winning restaurants. A popular seaside town in Mendocino County, Fort Bragg offers limitless adventures—whether it's whale watching or bird watching, kayaking or horseback riding.