Alexis Mills
Driving into Mendocino is like flipping through your favorite storybook; full of mystical redwood forests and quaint Colonial homes perched on the Pacific Coast, it’s simply picture perfect. Known for its natural beauty and welcoming community, is the ideal two-day getaway to hit the relax button with beachfront botanical gardens, farm stays and fresh, small-town wining and dining. Plus, there’s a good mix of , like kayaking down rivers or sea caves, exploring sea-glass-filled beaches and immersing yourself in the redwood forests."