Manchester State Park offers 1,500 acres of coastal beauty, with camping, miles of sandy beaches, and winding trails through sand dunes, …
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This is the first mainland-based unit of the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM). Before this, the CCNM consisted of only the offshore …
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The scenic Moat Creek Trail begins at a gravel parking lot on Highway One, west of mile marker 12.89. From the …
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Greenwood State Beach offers a wide trail to a driftwood-strewn beach with great views of sea caves. There is a large …
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In 2002, Mendocino Land Trust completed the purchase and transfer of 7,334 acres near Big River to California State Parks. This …
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Spring Ranch is at the northern end of Van Damme State Park. This is a lovely spot, offering spectacular views of …
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Russian Gulch State Park is beloved by both locals and visitors. This park offers the best of the Mendocino Coast – …
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The Mendocino Headlands State Park is a 347-acre park that surrounds the village of Mendocino. With spectacular trails and nearby amenities, it’s …
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Bruhel Point offers a beautiful “Vista Point” west of Highway One at milepost 74.09 that includes benches, interpretive panels, accessible …
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This 0.7-mile long trail leads to Belinda Point and includes a stairway down to a rocky pocket beach. The trail …
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