3 days in Mendocino, Fort Bragg & Ukiah Itinerary

Mendocino is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Thu): paddle through the water with Catch A Canoe & Bicycles Too, then explore the activities along Big River, then immerse yourself in nature at Jug Handle State Reserve, and finally take in the views from Albion River Bridge.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Mendocino travel route app.

Pleasant Hill to Mendocino is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Mendocino when traveling from Pleasant Hill in April, with lows around 44°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Bragg.

Fort Bragg is a coastal city along State Route 1 in Mendocino County, California. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Guest House Museum, then enjoy the sand and surf at Noyo Headlands Park, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Noyo Beach.

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Fort Bragg is just a stone's throw from Mendocino. April in Fort Bragg sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 44°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Ukiah.

Ukiah is the county seat and largest city of Mendocino County, California. On the 9th (Sat), stroll around Alex R. Thomas Plaza, do a tasting at Barra of Mendocino Winery, and then get a taste of life in the country at Ridgewood Ranch.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Ukiah tour planner.

You can drive from Fort Bragg to Ukiah in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Ukiah sees daily highs of 72°F and lows of 44°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride back home.