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Romance finds a home in this idyllic coastal land, where ocean fog rolls in to blanket hushed redwood forests. Along more than 100 miles of coast, artists set up easels to paint scenes of pounding surf, picturesque headlands, and whitewashed cottages in towns like Mendocino or Eureka. A new generation of farmers and winemakers focus their energy on preserving the land as well as producing amazing food and wine—be sure to try every hyper-local specialty. And keep an eye out for supersized regulars: From December through May, about 20,000 gray whales travel the coast on their annual migration.
- Ways to Play in Yurok CountryGain new appreciation for the history and culture of these Native lands while also soaking up North Coast scenery
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- Humboldt County Travel GuideGet to know the charming small towns that dot this picturesque county on California’s North Coast
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- Lake CountyExplore history, play on the water, and experience an emerging wine scene in this dynamic destination
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- North Coast Wine CountrySlip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards
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- 5 Northern California Seafood RestaurantsHead to one of these coastal restaurants to find caught-that-day fish dishes
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- So You Think You Know Mendocino County?Consider these 10 captivating ways to venture beyond your go-to favorites in this North Coast haven
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- Clear LakeExplore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake
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- Jedediah Smith Redwoods State ParkGet off the grid and among the giants at this Del Norte County redwood park
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- Skunk TrainRide a historic train through soaring coast redwoods
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- The Lost CoastHike—or better yet backpack—a secret stretch of coastline
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- Best Beaches on the North CoastExplore the breathtaking scenery of the wild Sonoma and Mendocino coasts—from sandy shores to the top of a lighthouse
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Places to Visit
- Del Norte CountyKlamath
- Mendocino CountyFort Bragg
- Mendocino CountyMendocino
- Del Norte CountyCrescent City
- Mendocino CountyPoint Arena
Travel Stories
Things to do
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North Coast Wine Country
Slip away to some of the state’s most peaceful vineyards
Mendocino Wine Country
Discover sustainability-minded wineries, surrounded by redwoods
Craft Breweries of the North Coast
Organic brewing in wild settings
Clear Lake
Explore a burgeoning wine scene and cool off with a summery splash in the lake
California Questionnaire: Dario Sattui
The head of V. Sattui Wines and owner of Napa’s Castello di Amorosa can’t get enough of his home state
Van Damme State Marine Conservation Area
Explore a rocky and wild wonderland
Chacewater Winery & Olive Mill
Do a combo wine and olive oil tasting at this Kelseyville ranch
Elk Cove Inn & Spa
Slip away to a North Coast retreat
Wildsoul Enchanting Gatherings
Downward dog meets local eats
Mendocino & Sonoma County: The Wine Road
Twist through redwoods and over hills to the home of 150 wineries
California 101
Mendocino County Road Trip
You are Here. A California Love Letter
Hidden Gems
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
California 101
Crescent City: 5 Amazing Things
California 101
North Coast Best Beaches
California 101
Redwood State and National Parks
California Dream Eater
3 Farm2Fork Feasts in California
California Dream Eater
Mendocino’s Delectable Duck
California Pop
California Pop: North Coast
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