I've known Cindy for a long time, and one thing I can say if you work with her and her venue is…read morethat she will give 120% every single time. Her Masonic Lodge venue is a fantastic option if you're looking for a space to host an event. The kitchen is large with lots of room to move around and work. There are two separate spaces in the building to have your party, so you could easily set up your die hard party room, and have a lounge area for just hanging out in the other. Cindy also has a secret arsenal of draperies that she can provide for your events, so make sure to ask her about it when you inquire for booking information. Her events always look fabulous. If you go looking for a venue on the coast, do not leave Cinders off your list. You'll love this place!

Spend 2 to 3 hours here at the botanical garden, and experience a very beautiful and scenic walk…read morealong the coast. The walk through the garden makes you feel you're walking through different terrains of California - forresty area and seaside area. A lot to check out. You can also get some lunch here too. Parking can be challenging here.

One of our favorite places to visit on vacation. Dog…read morefriendly botanical gardens on acreage that extends to the Pacific coast. Cafe, gift shop, helpful dedicated staff. All kinds of gardens on display, lovingly maintained. Definitely on my top 10 places to visit In Northern California. The perfect getaway destination.

The Fort Bragg Mendocino Lions Club is a fantastic local organization that donates time, services…read moreand money to local causes, like providing vision care on the Mendocino Coast. I am excited that I have taken the plunge and become a volunteer with this organization- they do so much for our community. The hall is a great not-so-hidden gem on the coast. It's easy to find on Redwood Ave. Handicap accessible, wide open floor plan, well maintained by volunteers from the club. Plenty of bathrooms, a fabulous kitchen and bar space. If you're planning to have a birthday party, wedding reception, anniversary party, or any other kind of event requiring a fabulous venue, check out the Lions Hall. I have been involved in multiple events in this space, and can't recommend it enough.

Formerly Finnish "Kaleva Hall" the Lions Club runs several organizations and meetings from this…read morebuilding. The facility appears to be well-maintained and in good condition!

We had a great time at the Holiday Inn Express during the 4th of July weekend…read more There was plenty of parking up front when we arrived. We were promptly greeted by Dimitri at the front desk. He was super nice and checked us in quickly. He informed us where the 24x7 coffee/tea/hot chocolate station was and that breakfast was served from 6:30 am to 9. The hotel has one elevator that was in good working condition. We arrived to our room and were immediately amazed by the balcony forest view. We could also see the bridge and the ocean in the background. I highly recommend reserving a balcony forest view room. We loved it. Overall the morning complimentary breakfast was great, the room was fresh and clean, and staff were super friendly. Thanks Holiday Inn Express Fort Bragg!

We had a wonderful stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort Bragg and would happily stay…read morehere again for future trips to the Mendocino Coast. The hotel was exceptionally clean, from the lobby to our guest room and bathroom. Everything felt well maintained, and the staff made us feel welcome throughout our stay. One of the highlights was the complimentary breakfast. Holiday Inn Express consistently does a great job with breakfast, and this location was no exception. There was a great selection of hot items including eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and, of course, their famous cinnamon rolls, which are always a family favorite! It's a reliable way to start a day of exploring the coast. Our only suggestion would be to expand the room options for families in the future. We'd love to see more family suites with a king bed and twin bunk beds, or rooms with two queen beds and a pull-out sofa. Those layouts would make this hotel an even better choice for families traveling with children. Overall, we had an excellent experience and highly recommend this hotel as a clean, comfortable, and convenient home base for visiting Fort Bragg, Glass Beach, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, and the surrounding area. We look forward to returning!

I've been coming to Sea Ranch for years, yet I had never heard of Stone Ranch until recently. A…read morefriend invited me to their First Sunday of the Month public tour, and I left in awe. Stone Ranch is an enduring legacy of Peter Mullins, who devoted his life to stones, and it has now been lovingly opened to the public by his daughter, Genevieve Mullins. Spread across acres of redwoods, this open air museum holds a collection of extraordinary stone art installations and a few unique dwellings perfect for retreats, weddings, and special events. Absolutely not to be missed when you're in the area. Plan at least 2-3 hours to enjoy the art rain or shine (as a matter of fact some installations come alive with color when raining). See www.Stoneranchmendo.com for the history, tours info, and venue rentals.

From the owner: The stunning view from the top of the Fish Rock Watch Tower overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the…read moreMendocino Stone Ranch is a memory made to last. Perched at the top of the ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean – Mendocino Stone Ranch is the perfect unique venue for a wedding, elopement, family reunion, anniversary party, birthday party, corporate retreat, or event of any kind – that you and your guests will never forget. Mendocino event venue Stone Ranch boasts over 30 one of a kind stone masonry art installations created by stone masons from around the world, linked by trails throughout 30 walkable acres of beautiful redwood forest with stunning ocean views. We are located in Anchor Bay, CA, a 2-hour drive from Santa Rosa, 10 minutes north of Gualala, and 15 minutes south of Point Arena, CA, on the Mendocino Coast. Our 35-acre outdoor event venue space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and any celebration. Self tours are offered M-F, 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Guided tours happen the first sunday of every month, 12pm-2pm email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP

My husband and I are still in awe at how perfect our Wedding weekend was at MacCallum House last…read moresummer (July of 2019). My husband is from New Zealand and I grew up in Germany so we had many international guests join us in Mendocino at MacCallum House for our Wedding and we couldn't have heard more rave reviews. There were many times our guests excitedly exclaimed to us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We picked the Mendocino Overlook for our Ceremony and were shuttled to and from by the stretch limo included in our package from MacCallum House. What a beautiful ceremony location which is a quick ride from MacCallum House. We were ever so lucky with the weather, sunshine, light winds and blue skies! Our reception was out in a tent on the grounds of MacCallum House. We had a photo booth, fire pit and lounge seating outside the tent. Inside the tent was the dance floor, more lounge seating and of course the bar! Our tent reception ended at 10pm but we are so happy the we transitioned seamlessly into the Mac House were the party continued on until much later! The dance party we were able to host inside MacCallum House with our DJ was one of our highlights. The food that Alan puts together is out of this world. We are fine dining restaurant lovers and wanted to make sure that our Wedding included our love of good food and wine. Mac House did not disappoint. Every steak was cooked to perfection and my vegetarian sister was in heaven with her vegetarian options! All of the appetizers that were passed were exactly as we had always hoped for, a touch of sushi was such a hit! My wine loving parents were thrilled with our wine options and my Whiskey loving husband and his friends were pleased with the Spirit and Cocktail options. We are so happy that we added on Late Night food for our guests which were put out in the MacCallum House during the late night dance party. We opted for the Morning after brunch. The Mac House did a fantastic job of changing up the decor a little in the tent and welcomed our guests back at 10am the morning following our Wedding. It was such a lovely way to end our Wedding weekend, sharing stories from the previous night, sharing a few last drinks (Mimosas and bloody Marys) and finally saying our goodbyes. Elisa was our onsite coordinator and I can not praise her enough. She made sure that every need was taken care of on our special day. Furthermore, she was so responsive and organized in the lead up to our wedding weekend. She responded to texts, calls and emails quickly and was able to predict any hiccup before it even occurred. Her personality is well suited for her job and she makes you feel more like you are communicating with your best friend while planning for the big day! Mollie, MacCallum House's General Manager, is ever so heartwarming and welcoming and the rest of the Mac team made sure all of our guests were well attended to and needs met! We had multiple planning weekends up in Mendocino and each time we arrived, we were met with such enthusiasm and open arms by the Mac House team. We went back to Mac House in October of 2019 following our July 2019 wedding and again we were made to feel so at home. You can't beat a cocktail or glass of wine in the Whale Bar, that's for sure. We know we will be coming back again and again to MacCallum House and can't thank them enough for hosting our dream Wedding! We highly recommend the MacCallum House for any and all events!

My husband and I are still beaming from our perfect wedding and MacCallum House. Literally everyone…read morethat attended has told us that it was the best wedding they've ever been to. It really looked and felt like a million dollar wedding! The food and service were on another level. Every steak was perfectly cooked and the presentation was fantastic. The coordinator, Elisa, was also perfection. She never looked stressed (even when dealing with our stress inducing families) and we really loved her personality. The day went off without a hitch! We cannot recommend this venue enough, it was the best weekend of our lives.

Camped here over the weekend with some family friends and our kids. Love how close it is to…read moreMendocino and Ft. Bragg, but the campground itself feels private and wooded. Great vibe overall. There's a path right to Jug Handle beach right across the street. Honestly I'd give this place five stars, except our second night, the campers next door were super-loud party-types (quiet time is supposed to start at 9PM), and on top of that, unbelievably, an incredibly loud marching band replete with a bass drum and trumpets were playing on what I believe was the property "next door" for hours--at least 'til 11pm. Keep in mind this was a Sunday night (???) Honestly, I was not a happy camper. People go camping to enjoy themselves and to get some peace and quiet at the appropriate time. So if some private party place or private residence nearby is going to have a MARCHING BAND (or whatever it was) going on late on a Sunday night--along with party campers loud-talking late into the night--you should really be up-front that yeah, noise is a thing until late. I'd ask for a refund but I didn't book this trip and I am too tired from lack of sleep. So ... great place for camping, great weekend overall, but late-night noise was an issue, or at least it was for us.

This review is long overdue! This is a hidden gem for family get togethers. Guarantee to have an…read moreamazing time!! The bunkhouse is clean and the bathroom is spotless. $86 for room that sleeps up to six people. The shower requires one quarter for a 10 minute shower. They provide eight quarters which was not enough for our family. I was lucky to have a roll of quarters in the car. Prior to coming up to the farm I was very lucky to have made contact with Helene Chafin who works for this non profit organization. She was very informative of things we should do and see. She was very sweet to have spent time on the phone sharing all the fun places to visit. She also gave us a tour of the nursery on with native plants at Jughandle Creek Farm. Helene is a singer and we hired her for a fun singalong with the kids around the campfire. Helene introduce us to Fern Tanja, Jughead Creek Farm' naturalist. We hired Fern who gave us a three hour hike into the different terrace starting with the Ecological Staircase at the ocean level to the Pygmy Forest. She was very educational teaching us about the native plants, and how the ecological staircase was created by Mother Nature. This place is about a 10 minute drive to Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Highly recommend to spend at least a week to experience everything this area has to offer.