5 days in United States Itinerary
5 days in United States Itinerary
Created using Inspirock California trip planner
Start: Santa Rosa
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Mendocino
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Fort Bragg
— 2 nights
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Shelter Cove
— Few hours
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Garberville
— 2 nights
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End: Santa Rosa
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Mendocino is an unincorporated community in Mendocino County, California, United States. Your day by day itinerary now includes Point Cabrillo Light Station as well as Mendocino Headlands State Park. On the 2nd (Sun), take in the views from Albion River Bridge, then immerse yourself in nature at Mendocino Headlands State Park, and then admire the majestic nature at Point Cabrillo Light Station.
For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Mendocino road trip site.
Santa Rosa to Mendocino is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Santa Rosa in August, you will find days in Mendocino are a bit warmer (93°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Bragg.
For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Mendocino road trip site.
Santa Rosa to Mendocino is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Santa Rosa in August, you will find days in Mendocino are a bit warmer (93°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fort Bragg.
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Fort Bragg is a coastal city along State Route 1 in Mendocino County, California. Your day by day itinerary now includes North Coast Brewing Company as well as Pudding Creek Beach.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Fort Bragg online travel planner.
Fort Bragg is just a short distance from Mendocino. In August, daily temperatures in Fort Bragg can reach 93°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Shelter Cove.
To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Fort Bragg online travel planner.
Fort Bragg is just a short distance from Mendocino. In August, daily temperatures in Fort Bragg can reach 93°F, while at night they dip to 56°F. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Shelter Cove.
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Shelter Cove is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Black Sands Beach.
To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Shelter Cove tour itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Fort Bragg to Shelter Cove takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Fort Bragg in August, you will find days in Shelter Cove are cooler (68°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Garberville.
To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Shelter Cove tour itinerary tool.
Traveling by car from Fort Bragg to Shelter Cove takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Fort Bragg in August, you will find days in Shelter Cove are cooler (68°F), and nights are about the same (52°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Garberville.
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Garberville is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, California. You've added Confusion Hill Gravity House, Founders Grove, Avenue of the Giants, and other attractions to your itinerary.
To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Garberville route planner.
Getting from Shelter Cove to Garberville by car takes about an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read Garberville route planner.
Getting from Shelter Cove to Garberville by car takes about an hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 52°F. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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