Guidebook for Willits and Nearby
Arts & Culture
Local history & Cultural Treasures - beautiful exhibits. Great gift shop, fabulous book selection, local crafts! Roots Of Motive Power 1850's steam logging equipment, Seabiscuit, lots of local history
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Mendocino County Museum
400 E Commercial StLocal history & Cultural Treasures - beautiful exhibits. Great gift shop, fabulous book selection, local crafts! Roots Of Motive Power 1850's steam logging equipment, Seabiscuit, lots of local history
Wonderful exhibits of local and regional cultural treasures!
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Grace Hudson Museum
431 S Main StWonderful exhibits of local and regional cultural treasures!
Excellent local Community College, with wide array of classes. Brand new Campus in Willits!
Mendocino College
1000 Hensley Creek RdExcellent local Community College, with wide array of classes. Brand new Campus in Willits!
Exhibits of local artists' work ~ changes every month!
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Willits Center For the Arts
71 E Commercial StExhibits of local artists' work ~ changes every month!
Food Scene
Ukiah:
Oco Time Japanese, Patrona, Cultivo, Schat's, Taste of Nepal, Super Taco, Left Coast Seafood, Eddie's Cocina, Jyun Kang Vegetarian Restaurant. And many more which you may discover!
Willits:
North end of town: Brick House Coffee, Szechuan, Loose Caboose, Buster's. Hatake Ghost Kitchen, Kelly's Diner. Lots of yummy Mexican food, Bangkok Thai, Dahvi's Cambodian, Mariposa Market. South end of town: La Siciliana Italian Food, Pizza, Super Taco, Aztec Grill at Chevron Station!
North end of town:
Noyo Movie House, Arts Center, Mazahar, J D Redhouse, 3 banks, Book Juggler, Safeway, Mariposa Market.
South end of town: Tires, Brown's Corner Gas (Family Owned Independent!), Rite Aid, Grocery Outlet.
At the north end of the south end of town you find Safeway at the intersection of S. Main and Westbound 20. 4 more gas stations too.
North Main Street
North Main Street
North end of town:
Noyo Movie House, Arts Center, Mazahar, J D Redhouse, 3 banks, Book Juggler, Safeway, Mariposa Market.
South end of town: Tires, Brown's Corner Gas (Family Owned Independent!), Rite Aid, Grocery Outlet.
At the north end of the south end of town you find Safeway at the intersection of S. Main and Westbound 20. 4 more gas stations too.
Parks & Nature
Wonderful views, walks, boating, superb birding! Lots of walnut trees.
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Clear Lake
Wonderful views, walks, boating, superb birding! Lots of walnut trees.
Spectacular ancient and majestic Big Trees - A treasure found only here. Not to be missed, tallest trees in the world, unbelievably beautiful.
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Avenue Of The Giants
Avenue of the GiantsSpectacular ancient and majestic Big Trees - A treasure found only here. Not to be missed, tallest trees in the world, unbelievably beautiful.
Jackson State Forest
802 N Main StHiking Trails
Drive from north of Willits along the river is spectacular! Great Redwood Trail is being developed along this stretch of the River!
Dos Rios
Drive from north of Willits along the river is spectacular! Great Redwood Trail is being developed along this stretch of the River!
Lost Coast
One of the most stunning drives and hiking trails anywhere.
Mendocino National Forest
Stunning, vast, wild, for the adventurous!
Tiny, peaceful, exquisite spot for a walk in the Big Trees. Well worth the drive and hike in.
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Montgomery Woods State Reserve
15825 Orr Springs RdTiny, peaceful, exquisite spot for a walk in the Big Trees. Well worth the drive and hike in.
Magnificent gardens, great for strolling in any season. Take the trail to the bluffs, overlooking the ocean. Viewing hut with posters on the walls, identifying what you have seen. A favorite destination of ours!
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
18220 CA-1Magnificent gardens, great for strolling in any season. Take the trail to the bluffs, overlooking the ocean. Viewing hut with posters on the walls, identifying what you have seen. A favorite destination of ours!
This popular photo spot is a geologic rarity – phenomena called “concretions”, composed of more resilient material than the surrounding rock and sand, have weathered millions of years of erosion, leaving the “bowling balls” on the beach.
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Bowling Ball Beach
This popular photo spot is a geologic rarity – phenomena called “concretions”, composed of more resilient material than the surrounding rock and sand, have weathered millions of years of erosion, leaving the “bowling balls” on the beach.
The enchanted Big River Estuary is an amazing place to spend a day in exploration. A well-maintained trail is ideal for hiking or biking, and the river itself is perfect for canoe or kayak travel. The river is home to herons, seals, otters, and more.
Big River Estuary State Marine Conservation Area
The enchanted Big River Estuary is an amazing place to spend a day in exploration. A well-maintained trail is ideal for hiking or biking, and the river itself is perfect for canoe or kayak travel. The river is home to herons, seals, otters, and more.
More than 1600 beautiful acres stretch along the unspoiled California coastline, creating one of the most beautiful destinations in Mendocino County. Perfect for hiking, picnics, or just sitting and watching the waves crash along the shore (or the whales swim past).
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Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
More than 1600 beautiful acres stretch along the unspoiled California coastline, creating one of the most beautiful destinations in Mendocino County. Perfect for hiking, picnics, or just sitting and watching the waves crash along the shore (or the whales swim past).
This nearly 2,000 acre reservoir is a wonderland of outdoor sports. Boating, water skiing, and fishing make for a fun day on the water, and the area around the lake features disc golf, hiking, and camping.
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Lake Mendocino
This nearly 2,000 acre reservoir is a wonderland of outdoor sports. Boating, water skiing, and fishing make for a fun day on the water, and the area around the lake features disc golf, hiking, and camping.
Hike the trail at Russian Gulch to discover one of Mendocino County’s most iconic scenic attractions, a 36′ high waterfall nestled between redwoods and a lush fern canyon. 2.4 mile hike is beautiful in its own right, and suitable for most levels of hiker.
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Russian Gulch State Park
California 1Hike the trail at Russian Gulch to discover one of Mendocino County’s most iconic scenic attractions, a 36′ high waterfall nestled between redwoods and a lush fern canyon. 2.4 mile hike is beautiful in its own right, and suitable for most levels of hiker.
The beach – actually four of them – was created over decades as the pounding surf and passage of time turned broken head- and tail-lights, apothecary and soda bottles, and discarded household trash into today’s treasure. The newly opened coastal trail at Noyo Headlands Park now offers visitors access to all the beaches at Glass Beach.
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Glass Beach
Glass Beach DriveThe beach – actually four of them – was created over decades as the pounding surf and passage of time turned broken head- and tail-lights, apothecary and soda bottles, and discarded household trash into today’s treasure. The newly opened coastal trail at Noyo Headlands Park now offers visitors access to all the beaches at Glass Beach.
Essentials
Services all kinds: Tires & automotive, car wash, Rite Aid, Grocery Outlet, SuperTaco (yum!), La Siciliana Italian food(Yum!), Aztec Grill at Chevron Station! Pizza. Brown's Corner - maybe the last independent gas station anywhere. Find Safeway at 101 and 20 west. Frank Howard Memorial Hospital at south end of town - full service! Further north at Highway 20 intersection you will find Safeway and several gas stations.
South Main Street
South Main StreetServices all kinds: Tires & automotive, car wash, Rite Aid, Grocery Outlet, SuperTaco (yum!), La Siciliana Italian food(Yum!), Aztec Grill at Chevron Station! Pizza. Brown's Corner - maybe the last independent gas station anywhere. Find Safeway at 101 and 20 west. Frank Howard Memorial Hospital at south end of town - full service! Further north at Highway 20 intersection you will find Safeway and several gas stations.
Safeway
660 S Main St Deli, Sushi, Pharmacy
locally owned natural foods. Also - deli, snack bar and Hatake Ghost Kitchen Sushi and more Hatake creations
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Mariposa Market
500 S Main Stlocally owned natural foods. Also - deli, snack bar and Hatake Ghost Kitchen Sushi and more Hatake creations
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1718 S Main StOne in Ukiah, one in Willits...And Everything Else!
Ukiah Natural Foods Co-op
721 S State StRaley's
1315 N State StGetting Around
Easy to fly in to Santa Rosa & drive here in only 90 minutes. Also, fabulous sightseeing at bargain rates - fly STS to SEA/TAC & get bird's eye view over our coast range mountains & all the volcanoes!
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Sonoma County Airport
2200 Airport BlvdEasy to fly in to Santa Rosa & drive here in only 90 minutes. Also, fabulous sightseeing at bargain rates - fly STS to SEA/TAC & get bird's eye view over our coast range mountains & all the volcanoes!
Willits Municipal Airport
1320 Poppy DrPrivate Pilot's Paradise!
Sightseeing
Famous scenic destination coastal town, movie location, walking tour, arts and culture, shopping, dining, terrific!
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Mendocino
Famous scenic destination coastal town, movie location, walking tour, arts and culture, shopping, dining, terrific!
Located in the north end of Mendocino County, the Chandelier Drive-thru Tree is a postcard-perfect destination. The 276′ tall redwood had a 6′ wide by 6’9″ passage carved in it in the 1930s, and has been a staple of the American road trip ever since. The property also includes beautiful walking trails, and a souvenir gift shop.
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Parque Drive-Thru Tree
67402 Drive Thru Tree Rd
Located in the north end of Mendocino County, the Chandelier Drive-thru Tree is a postcard-perfect destination. The 276′ tall redwood had a 6′ wide by 6’9″ passage carved in it in the 1930s, and has been a staple of the American road trip ever since. The property also includes beautiful walking trails, and a souvenir gift shop.
One of the star attractions of the Mendocino Coast, the lighthouse is a museum, a recreation area, and offers lodging in a historic setting. Special tours are available including full moon tours, and informative guided walks on the nearby Stornetta Lands.
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Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum
45500 Lighthouse RdOne of the star attractions of the Mendocino Coast, the lighthouse is a museum, a recreation area, and offers lodging in a historic setting. Special tours are available including full moon tours, and informative guided walks on the nearby Stornetta Lands.
This 110 acre wildlife preserve is an absolute wonderland, perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Tours are available by appointment, where you can learn more about their mission to breed and preserve a range of African hoofstock, including giraffes, kudu, sable antelope, and zebra.
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B Bryan Preserve
130 Riverside Dr
This 110 acre wildlife preserve is an absolute wonderland, perched on the edge of the Pacific Ocean. Tours are available by appointment, where you can learn more about their mission to breed and preserve a range of African hoofstock, including giraffes, kudu, sable antelope, and zebra.
Visit the Home of Seabiscuit at Historic Ridgewood Ranch. Bi-monthly guided ranch tours in summer.
Ridgewood Ranch
11800 US-101Visit the Home of Seabiscuit at Historic Ridgewood Ranch. Bi-monthly guided ranch tours in summer.