Willits, California
Given the opportunity, one should always visit Fort Bragg and Mendocino along the California coast. The area is a long-time favorite of Bill's.
To make that happen on this trip, we stay in Willits along Highway 101 so we can take the Jeep for a day trip.
Taking Hwy 20 from Lakeport is the only way to travel over those mountains, and is a nice drive on Monday morning. We're staying at the Willits Holiday KOA, a pretty little park in the trees. I can't get level in our back-in site, and we can't connect to satellite, but it's fine for a couple nights. The domestic bunnies running around are cute :-)
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| Two large bunnies call the park home. Tessa is very interested. |
We spend a wow-filled day taking in the incredible natural beauty, and exploring the small vintage town of Mendocino.
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| Mendocino Headlands |
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| Such raw power. |
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| And delicate beauty. |
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| Pudding Creek Trestle |
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| The historic Masonic Hall in Mendocino is now a bank. |
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| Pops of whimsy along the boardwalk. |
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| Natural Bridge |
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| The drive there and back through the forest is part of the charm. |
Mendicino, home to the 'Murder She Wrote' series is a great stop on the CA coast. We spent a week there and it could have been more. A nice rugged coast, Fran became impatient as I tried to get a picture of all the rocks, nooks, crannies along the beach.
ReplyDeleteLOL, I so get that!! There were just so many dramatic spots to capture. I didn't realize that Cabot Cove was Mendocino, but makes sense.
DeleteLoved Mendicino when I went there for work long ago--ate in some great places and stayed in the cutest little boutique hotel--that was back when I had an expense account! Gorgeous place!
ReplyDeleteIt probably hasn't changed much since your visit!
DeleteLOL at what crossed my mind when I read your title. Bummer that the Wizard restroom was changed. Why would someone do that? Gorgeous pictures. Flowers, water, trees. Ahhhhh
ReplyDeleteHehehe... You still follow the yellow brick road to get to the restroom, but I don't know why they took away the whimsy! It's very ahhhh on the coast :-)
DeleteSuch a beautiful coastline, Jodee. Looking forward to getting back that way again.
ReplyDeleteWe never tire of it, always such a treat.
DeleteWe stopped in this area years ago when we were doing the coast on a motorcycle. Looks like a lovely town that I don't remember. The "goats" are such a clever idea. Beautiful ocean bridge, powerful waves, poppies, and lovely forest road! Perfect.
ReplyDeleteI loved those goats too!! It really is a perfect little coastal town.
DeleteOh, yes—I second the "must do" for Mendocino and Fort Bragg! Such a stunning area. The goats grazing are adorable.
ReplyDeleteI'm always happy to see it again, and find something new to make me smile - like those goats!
DeleteWe enjoyed our week there but it's been over a year so we'll need to return again.
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those places to visit over and over :-)
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