We had a pleasant experience at Gualala Park. We were surrounded by redwoods trees. It felt like a…read morefairy garden. The campgrounds are clean and well maintained by the workers. We reserved the river side campground and were pleased with the views. The on-site store is not a walk-in. It's someone at the counter and you point what you want to buy. 8 pounds of ice is $5. They have a coffee truck available only in the mornings. Bathrooms and showers are clean. There's a coin machine by the store to get quarters for shower usage. I recommend this campsite. It is unique and majestic.

Our families have been camping here every year for the last six years and have spent thousands of…read moredollars at this campground. Our kids have been coming here since they were newborns, so this has become a tradition our families looked forward to every summer. We received a couple of warnings for noise shortly after 10 p.m., and while we understand quiet hours exist, the way management handled it was completely over the top. They permanently banned our entire "group," canceled 10+ reservations we already had booked for next year, and even threatened trespassing charges. The email they sent after we left was incredibly unprofessional. They lumped together multiple reservations, including people who weren't even camping with us, and treated everyone like one big group instead of addressing the people who were actually involved. I called hoping to have a conversation, but the staff was rude, condescending, and dismissive. They had no interest in listening or trying to resolve anything and seemed perfectly happy to lose long-time customers over a noise violation shortly after 10 p.m. It's really sad that after six years of bringing our families here and making so many memories, this is how we were treated. Our kids are devastated, and so are we. We won't be back, and I wouldn't recommend this campground to anyone looking for a place to make lasting family memories.

A must book when in the Mendocino area! We found Kayak Mendocino on Google and could not have been…read morehappier with our experience. We were hosted by Craig who checked in with us often leading up to our excursion, offered adjustments to kayaking time to hit the best weather and tide opportunity. He did a great job explaining safety while kayaking, keeping our group together on the water, vetting out highlight areas before we passed through, pointed out highlights to take note of, and supplied all equipment day of. We had the best time of enjoying 90 minutes of beginner friendly paddling, viewing water wildlife, going through small sea caves, and more! This will certainly be a highlight of our trip that I cannot recommend more!

Such an amazing morning paddling through the caves. Craig was great with his instructions,…read moreequipment was very stable and the weather couldn't have been better. Definitely worth signing up! We also used Craig for his expertise in kayaking on the Noyo River. Kayak Mendocino is the total package !

Easy to book boats in advance on the phone. Was a bit hard to find the shop (van + stall) itself,…read morethey're situated in the parking lot across from a restaurant. There isn't a designated lot but you can either try to park near the visitors center (small amount of not timed parking) or along the street which is what we did. Decided to do some single kayaks. There is an option for either a 2 hour time frame or a 4 hour one. If you have the time then I would honestly recommend the 4 hour one. The routes that they have you travel are different (but the 4 hour also covers the 2 hour loop). Overall the water was pretty calm and we got to see plenty of seals. Recommend stopping by the beach, they'll point out where you can do so during the orientation talk, and walk along the shore to the seal and birds area. It's also a nice area to take a food break.

Two family adventure - four adults, four teenagers. What a lovely family experience. It was easy to…read morebook a few days in advance, and they even accommodated our request for 1 canoe, and then honored our 2 solo and 2 tandem requests. The on-shore guide showed us a nice map with a suggested route. I would have been happy with 90 minutes, but the rest of my avid kayaker group was happy to have the full 2 hours. Memorable summer family memories. Our friends had kayaked in Bodega in the past, and thought this experience was far more interesting and easier to navigate.

Diamond in the Bluff…read more Nice coastal trail located about one-mile south of DT Point Arena along Hwy 1. Keep an eye out for a sign that says "coastal viewpoint," as the parking lot isn't specifically mentioned. The Good: *Amazing views of the coastline and bluffs *Entire trail is an easy 3¼miles from start-to-finish *Dirt trails are in pretty good shape w/ minimal poison oak *Free parking The Meh: *Small parking lot with officially four parking spots and one handicapped spot--which doesn't make sense because the trails aren't really handicap accessible, but I digress... The Ugly: *The first 1/2mile heading north in the Pelican Bluffs Trail is noisy and far from serene as you parallel the freeway until you start to turn west. You can avoid this and cut right to the chase by taking the "return" trail and go directly west to the Blufftop Trail. TLDR: Nice trail with amazing views and worth a trip if you're staying in the area and looking for a quick hike, but not worth seeking out as a destination hike.

One of my favorite Coastal Walks…read more Pelican Bluffs is a great little loop (~2.5 miles round trip if you do the full loop) that is dog-friendly with a small, shady parking lot just off highway one. This trail provides epic views. For those will limited mobility, or injured knees, there is a flat option that provides gorgeous views along the meadow a top the bluff. For those who do not mind a bit of elevation gain, you can complete the loop down to a lower overlook where you can spot pelicans (hence the name), whales, and neighboring cows (those are fun too)! Just remember, what goes down must come back up ;) Can get windy in the later afternoon, so recommend mid-morning strolls for optimal weather!

Amazing kayaking experience. We did the 2-hour ride and enjoyed the experience very much. We had…read morethe Noyo to ourselves, which was even better! The staff was very friendly and helpful as well. I would highly recommend this experience.

Forget about Moss Landing and the kayaking in that area and head to Visit Mendocino County and this…read moreprime location in Fort Bragg California. You take off in the beautiful Noyo Harbor and can head west towards ocean, or east into the redwoods. You never know what you will see on your trip as there are seals, fish, and even the local Coast Guard. Tell them that I sent you.

Stopped in here because I had my rod and reel, but realized I was completely missing my spinners…read moreand tackle. I'm usually a surf fisherman, so river fishing is pretty new to me. I ended up asking the owner for some advice on how to get started in the local waters. He was incredibly helpful- not only did he recommend a specific spoon spinner, but he even took the time to show me the best way to cast and retrieve it for the river. This place is definitely a local gem. Whether you're a regular or you're like me and somehow managed to leave your tackle box at home, it's a great spot to drop by. Great service and even better advice!

Staff was friendly and welcoming. They answered all of our questions and explained everything to…read moreus. Highly recommended this spot. They drop off and pick up the kayaks, can also drive you/pick you up from the beach. We kayak 5 miles (drop off to pick up) and we got a ride back to our car. It's just a beautiful place to kayak, the water is warm and it's just such a beautiful place. A must to do!!

very friendly store is well stocked and gave useful information! thank you! They have everything…read moreyou could need for any type of fishing trip plus good merch

Great food & prices. Long wait but worth it. Really big portions so we shared everything. Fresh…read moreseafood. Location is right in marina. I would go here again!

We rented a single and 2-person kayak for a couple of hours and thoroughly enjoyed this first-time…read moreexperience.

Every year for my son's birthday, we head over to Bodega Bay. We always rent kayaks and paddle…read morearound the bay. The staff are always friendly and make sure you have an incredible experience. We see seals and birds. Then we paddle to Spud point to get lunch. We look forward to it every year.

My family and I had an excellent experience. The river was challenging, but it was a very memorable…read moretrip! This is run by a lovely, local couple who almost felt like family in the short time we were there. They boosted the confidence of my son with reassurance and also took the time to help us get back to our vehicle after it unexpectedly broke down on our way to the river. Just wanted to say they are really good people. They also gave us great guidance to navigate the river with quality equipment!

First off, we do this river day trip every year. We -highly- recommend experiencing the river, it's…read morealways fun and rarely disappoints (even as our kids get older!) While we have used different outfits lately - we had a great experience with Russian River Adventures a few years back, so we came in excited to return. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing, mainly due to poor planning by the staff. We booked for four people on a Thursday - my wife, myself, and our two teens (14 and 16)--with the expectation that we'd have two boats, which is standard for this group size. However, the team miscounted the boats that morning. When we pointed this out, instead of fixing the mistake, they pulled us aside and crammed all four of us into a boat intended for three, squeezing in an extra seat to make it "fit." Visibly frustrated, the team promised to speak with the owner and make it right (it was two high schoolers running it that day). I didn't argue and wanted to at least try to have a good time and not be that Dad. The result on the boat? A very cramped and uncomfortable setup that made the inflatable much harder to steer and navigate--especially on a 9-mile river trip. This wasn't the experience we paid for or expected based on our prior trips. The staff seemed more focused on moving us along rather than making it right. Still haven't heard from the owner. We'll likely explore other options next time around. Disappointed to see the service slip like this.