Came to Mendocino for the weekend and we caught the 730 skunk train into the Blair Bar in the…read morewoods. Such a fun and awesome experience. We chose to stand on the outside deck of the train. It was a bit windy, I recommend bringing a jacket. The train ride to the Blair Bar was 20 minutes. Once we arrived the views were spectacular! It wasn't time for sunset just yet but once the sun started going down the lights became more vibrant. We immediately walked over to the bar to grab a drink. We ordered 2 old fashioneds and they were nicely poured with a good amount of whiskey. There was live music, and tons of seating around warmers and large fire pits. They offered s'mores kits and light snacks. The pits do get a bit crowded. We couldn't get a seat until the 9pm train left. Which opened up some spots around the fire pits. The whole experience was great. It made me feel like I was in a scene of Virgin River! Definitely recommend if you're ever visiting the Mendocino or Fort Bragg area of Northern California.

For over 20 years I wanted to ride the rails. My son and I finally did this yesterday and we loved…read moreit. The newly designed and patented rail bikes just started being used 2 weeks ago. They are smooth, quiet and comfortable with full back support. Previous bikes had a tractor type seat with no back support. The new seats are firm so you might want to bring some padding. I talked with them about this and they were very receptive to me. Since they are electric with pedal assist, we decided to use the electric motor the entire distance. That way we focused on the experience 100% and it was delightful. A perfect, personalized lunch was provided, which added to the experience. Safety is top priority with them so with several road crossings, some with crossing arms/signals and some without, excellent care was taken to make the crossings safely. Our guide was Atlas and he was training 2 new employees. Everything went perfectly! All three of them were so kind and constantly wanted to attend to everyone's needs. I recommend you take the rail bike tour, sit back and enjoy the ride. Just imagine the amount of work that went into making the rail line over 100+ years ago. With the bikes, you sit just above the rails and can marvel at what it took to build this and any rail line. You will have a new appreciation for all railroads. You wind your way through the hills and I believe I read there is a section of the line that winds over 8 miles to actually travel a straight line of 1 mile. It is an engineering marvel. Enjoy!!!!! Please be sure to tip your guides

A great train ride into the Redwoods. Dogs are allowed! The snack/beverage car along with the live…read moremusic, makes it a very fun experience. The local knowledge from the conductor is very informative. I'd highly recommend taking a ride on the Skunk Train if you're near Willits.

A lovely trip on this train. We had booked it accidentally thinking this was the ride in Fort…read moreBragg, but the drive was not too bad and the Wolf Tree ride was very cool.

Stopped here on a rainy day and we had a great time. Very informative and larger than we…read moreanticipated. It was a great experience and taught everyone the interesting history of Mendocino County.

Fun little museum about the old and recent history of Mendocino County. Surprisingly interesting…read morefor people of all ages.

Spent the day here. We came for the Skunk train…read more Haven't been up here since I was a little kid. The train seems smaller,and the ride shorter. Nice small town.i was able to see everything in a couple of hours.

Willits is a fun town to explore on foot or by car that is located inlands from the coast. When…read moreliving in California, I started exploring cities inwards from the water, including Willits, in 2018 and 2019 and found Willits to be a gem. It has a variety of offerings including the Skunk Train. I found coming through on weekdays to be the best time to visit, though restaurants were busy during the lunch hour. The Willits arch was easily spottable and one of the sights to see on the Skunk Train rides I took. I also drove underneath it in my automobile.

First off, this review is from Summer 2025. This will…read moreexplain why older reviews might be worse. Why 4 stars, not 5, not 3? Let's start with the Locale. Willits is a logical stopping point on the way to the Redwoods, the coast, the Skunk Train etc. However, this is a one horse town pa'tner. In the olden days,The highway used to go right through it and was dotted with motels on it. This motel was here then. You will enjoy this place if you set your expectations correctly. As of June 2025, this is a newly renovated mid century motel. The rooms are very nice and match the website. So, i took a couple of shots outside the rooms. If you have a young family or a pet, it's hard to beat in this town. Location is not walkable to too much, Taco Bell, McDonald's etc. Oh, no breakfast as there is no lobby.

Nice place to stop and sleep one night on our way to Oregon. The beds were comfy and the room was…read morenice.

I do know why I'm barely typing this out but I went to this store cuz it the only one in town and I…read moregot a game form there and got home to play it and when I tried to i found out that the game was broken and at that point I couldn't call as it was closed and then I forgot to call and I wasn't able to go to the store as I lived far away and when I was able to go to they didn't take it back so 50$ I wasn't a to get back as a store how can you sell a broken game and then not give a refund don't go here

Was traveling through Willits and came across this store with my kiddos. Best game store I've come…read moreacross! Great customer service, good selection of games, plushies, and Funko pops! Wish this were closer to our home.

I stayed here a week in a Class A motorhome. I had a wife, teenager, an 8-year old, and a Corgi…read more Everyone liked the experience. We plan to come back next year. Suggestions for improvements would be to just keep things maintained. Don't put a sign on something if it is broke, fix it. Way too many signs about everything. Make a disc golf map. Post the Skunk train schedule so we know when to go to the depot. Keep the mini-golf area nice. Make improvements. Actually put up a basketball hoop. Put up a volleyball net and weed the court.

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to speak up about my recent experience. What was…read moresupposed to be a relaxing time turned into something deeply uncomfortable and unsafe. First, the presence of wasps was completely out of control. Swarms were everywhere, making it impossible to cook, eat, or even relax. Multiple people were stung, including myself, and nothing was done to address it. I couldn't even use the restroom without wasps flying under the door. They did come out to spray some vinegar, vanilla, and something else. None really worked. The fact that this has been allowed to get so bad shows a clear disregard for basic safety. Even worse was the hostile and racially charged environment. Some people were treated with respect and given freedom to be as loud and rowdy as they pleased, while others - especially people of color - were told to quiet down or faced unfair scrutiny. The double standard was blatant and offensive. There is no excuse for racism or negligence, and I hope the management takes this seriously. Until real changes are made, I cannot recommend this place to anyone.

Had an unfortunate encounter today. I've lived here 30 years and have supported Sparetime since and…read morealways have had a good experience. Today I pulled in with my truck that happened to have a utility trailer attached. I pulled in and backed carefully out of the way near the Uhaul trailers. An employee rushed over yelling at me that I needed to park outside for loading. He didn't greet me or even ask me what I need. (A few bags of manure). I said I just happened to have my trailer and he just continued yelling to park outside. Employees need to be trained better than this. I pulled outside and drove to Mendo mill to complete my purchase. Again I wasn't blocking any spaces and was already parked. Not a shining moment.

Been on the Mendocino scene for decades now doing what's it's done best for years. Providing top…read morequality products, service and supplies to the green community. Sparetime is the premiere dirt store of Northern California. Anything and everything the gardener needs to succeed can be found here including decades of knowledge and advice for the novice and professional alike. If you're ever in other "garden shops" you often see the Sparetime logo on the shelf. This is the source. Bulk by the yard - implements, mushroom composts and blended soils, bulk fertilizers, raw nutrients, a plethora of containers from tiny to gigantic, row after row of warehouses full of "dirt" supplies. These guys start where other shops stop. Drip irrigation systems large and small, every conceivable part you might need too in the parts department, trellis and caging systems in all kinds of sizes, pretty much anything garden related is here. A knowledgeable staff in all types of gardening - hydroponic, soil, soilless, organic, wild craft, container, dry farming, these folks are well versed. I've been trading with Sparetime for better than 25 years now, and whenever I can't find it at home - this is the place I come to, they always have what I've needed. 4.5 Stars - rounded up for being the perennial leader it's been for decades 00582