Killer Wines, Killer Prices, Killer Vibe…read more Mendo Vino is where Mendocino's wine scene really shines. The wine selection is absolutely fire. This place contains all the local gems, thoughtfully picked, and honestly some of the best around. When I stopped by, Michael was so nice and welcoming. He actually took the time to chat with me, listened to what I liked, and helped me find exactly the right wine no pressure, just genuine advice. Seriously, it felt like having a friend guide me through the shelves and I went home with just the right flavor of wine. And now to the prices. Shockingly good. You get amazing quality without having to empty your wallet. The vibe is cool, chill, and totally unpretentious, perfect for kicking back with a glass and soaking in that Mendocino magic. If you want great wine and a friendly, relaxed spot, Mendo Vino is where it's at.

The wine selection is very good and he does not mark up the bottle prices very much, either…read more However, the manager (or owner?) was pretty rude to us. We asked if they did tastings, and he said no, you usually only buy bottles here. We asked if we could try a specific wine by the glass, but was immediately told no, and that specific bottle is too cheap to offer glasses. The experience was not pleasant. We drank our glass of wine and left. He wasn't even inside the bar to tell us about the wine, either. He spent most of the time on his phone outside and smoking a cigarette. Needless to say, we felt uncomfortable and disappointed.

Hidden jewel of the a coast!…read more The Bell feels like a true third space, wine from nearby hills poured among objects made by familiar hands, voices gathering for writing, seaweed, stars, and quiet wonder. You arrive for a glass and leave slightly altered. Dorsal's wines open like small portals, saline and verdant, alive with memory, deep poems of sunlight and sea. Bottles rest beside local ceramics, art, and home goods that feel discovered rather than displayed. The Bell is less a shop than a small shrine, a place where creativity gathers naturally and something gentle is always about to happen.

I'm very thankful to Alex at Tour Mendocino for providing transportation for my wedding in Elk…read more With over a dozen Airbnbs and hotel locations, it wasn't an easy feat, but Alex handled everything professionally, promptly, and cordially. He provided me with peace of mind that my guests would get there and back safely to be able to enjoy a really fun night.

I wish I could give Alex and Tour Mendocino more stars than just 5. This was such an amazing day!!…read moreAs my mom loved on the opposite coast I couldn't go see her for her birthday. So this trip was a belated bday gift. Started off with delicious mimosas for the 20 minute ride to our first winery! The itinerary that Alex curated was top notch!! Rhoderer, Navarro Family vineyards for lunch, Goldeneye, and finally ending at Toulouse. - which had the most amazing views of the valley and the most delicious cake that he surprised my Mom with!! It was delectable!! The day was warm and sunny and the wine was pouring!! If you're looking to wine taste in the Anderson valley make sure you call Alex and Tour Mendocino. The roads are a bit curvy and after drinking all day the ease of just getting in the van and having a safe drive back made it even better!! Alex you and your company are a gem and I can't wait to Tour Mendocino with you again!!

Fathers + Daughters Cellars offers an incredible, unique, and unforgettable wine tasting experience…read morein the beautiful Anderson Valley that you don't want to miss! Their "Taste of the Day" takes you on an ATV ride through their family vineyards up a hill to a picnic table that overlooks Anderson Valley, orchards, and grazing sheep. The view is absolutely breathtaking! Sarah and Guy host most of the tastings themselves. They are a multi-generational winery that have been growing grapes for a long time. It's so great to know that you are supporting a family instead of a wine corporation and they are truly the nicest and most kind-hearted people. This is truly an incredible experience! We sipped a variety of quality wines, had some light snacks, and soaked in the incredible views! We purchased many of our favorites to enjoy at a latter date. Highly recommend to all when visiting Anderson Valley! Tips: *They only offer one tasting a day so my recommendation would be to reach out to them through their website well in advance and plan any other tastings you may go to that day around this one. *The tastings are not offered year round so go onto their website to see if they are open during the month you are visiting Anderson Valley. *If you are going in the summer months, make sure to wear sunscreen.

Fathers + Daughters Cellars offers the most unique and intimate tasting experience in Anderson…read moreValley. Their "Taste at the Top" takes you on an ATV ride through their family vineyards to the top of a hill overlooking Boonville and the valley. There you visit with the winery owners while tasting their exquisite wine and hearing stories about the history of the valley and their family vineyard. This is the insider experience in the valley! I love taking guests there!

I attended First Friday in April visiting about 5 Fort Bragg Galleries. Althought all were…read moreinteresting and displayed well-crafted, beautiful art, Partners Gallery is my standout favorite. It is small but displays a wide variety of art venues from paper construction, photography, painting, natural objects, jewelry and more. The executions are exciting, different and intriguing. Staff are friendly and generous with their time. It was a very postive experience.

On our tour of Fort Bragg galleries, we stopped by the Partners Gallery. There were some very nice…read morepieces, in particular some done in papier mache, and one very nice work that involved paint and what appeared to be a very old and dilapidated window, with panes in various states of well-being. We had a nice conversation with the partner in the gallery about her art and about other things artistic, and enjoyed the visit very much.

Very inviting shop! The gentlemen that helped us was super helpful and let us try a few options…read more Sometimes bottle shops can be intimidating but he was very chill and welcoming!

This was our go to spot during our little vacay in Mendocino. Lovely vibe, breezy with a great…read moreselection of natural wines + more. you can grab and go or I'd recommend enjoying it there if you can because the space is beautiful and right across from the sea and our host Tivor was an absolute delight. We'll be back soon :)

This company does not disappoint. Stephan is a wealth of information and a absolute gem. If you are…read moreblessed to even get an open slot with them because tourist season they book up fast. I usually never give a solid 5out of 5 since there is always room for improvement but this time they deserve a 7 out of 5. They are that good!

Stephen is a terrific guide and a down to earth, very decent person. My girlfriend and I had a…read moregreat 6 hour tour with him. We started at Golden Eye, then went to Navarro and finished off with bubbles at Roederer. We had an excellent time with Stephen. He is extremely professional that takes his profession seriously and is damn good at it. He is an extremely safe driver and communicates great nuggets of wine country information and history. I would not hesitate to hire Stephen again for another excellent tour of wine country!

We used Mendo Insider Tours for a shuttle from Shelter Cove to Mattole last week to hike the Lost…read moreCoast (incredible experience) and our driver Michelle was AWESOME. She was an excellent driver (and it's a narly road) and super sweet, knowledgeable and personable. The 2hr drive flew by because of her and she gave us the perfect start to our adventure. Thank you Michelle!!

Our experience using Mendocino Insider Tours for our wedding transportation was unfortunately…read morecompletely substandard. We had emphasized to our guests to be on time for their shuttle pick ups using the schedule provided to us by the company. One of the shuttles was EXTREMELY late for the pickups (between 30 and 45 minutes for some of them). They told the guests that the schedule didn't make sense to them and so they made their own schedule up. This led to a ton of confusion on the wedding day. Some of the guests had actually gotten into their cars to drive themselves because they didn't think anyone was coming by the time the shuttle showed up. One of our guests wanted to go home a little after 11 PM. A different (female) shuttle driver told him they only wanted to go back to his Airbnb one more time so our guest would have to wait until the rest of his party was ready to leave. He ended up waiting two hours later than he wanted. This is absolutely not what we had agreed. In our calls we had discussed multiple times that the shuttles would be running continuously from 10-2 AM to all destinations. All in all, the day was a complete mess from a transportation perspective and fell completely short of the services that we had agreed to and paid for. Before posting this review, I brought these events to the attention of the business owner who did not apologize for our experience and scapegoated his team.

So friendly, personable, Ernest and honest! Very warm and clearly wants to provide the best…read morepossible service for you!

Rex was a phenomenal help during our trip to the Mendocino/Ft. Bragg area. We did not anticipate…read morethe scarcity of ride share options, and Rex totally saved the trip for us. We took two shorter rides with him, then one longer ride down to the Sonoma County airport area. He was very communicative, a safe driver, and had a clean car. He was able to come pick us up within 15 minutes of our first call to him. He is one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet. He is a lifetime resident of the area, and has a rich family history in town. He knows everything there is to know. Just listening to his stories was a complete highlight of our trip to the Mendocino Valley. I strongly recommend Rex's service for anyone visiting the area!

B. Bryan Preserve is a wonderful organization dedicated to protecting African wildlife. My partner…read moreand I did the self-guided driving tour in our own car, which was a great way to see some of the species up close. We went on a Saturday morning in February, so the experience was peaceful, quiet, and calm. While not a whole lot of animals were out during our slot (just doing their animal thing!), we were still able to see a nice variety of species. The absolute highlight was getting to feed the giraffes at the end of the tour! They are such majestic creatures, and it was a fun, interactive activity. We finished the tour fairly quickly since many animals weren't right up against the fence that day, but it's a fantastic activity to add to your itinerary if you're spending a full day exploring the coast. You can truly tell that the caretakers value and care deeply for these animals. It's a great experience that supports an excellent cause!

Early morning visit to a wildlife preserve…read more It was awesome seeing wildlife so up close. They all were healthy and well cared for. Feeding the giraffe was fun. We had a good time & the staff was very nice. #GoSee