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Mendocino & North Coast

Explore Mendocino County from the ancient redwoods and giant sequoia trees of Redwood National Park to the rugged beaches of the North Coast. Via shows you the best restaurants, hotels, and things to do in Northern California from Mendocino to the Oregon border.

Views of Mount Shasta from Heart Lake

This gorgeous route was dubbed "From the Valley Oaks to the Redwood Coast."

Glass Beach in MacKerricher State Park glimmers in the sun

Just north of Fort Bragg, the ocean has polished bottles and ceramics into a rainbow of sea glass.

Mendocino Coast Indian paintbrush overlooking the ocean at Navarro Point.

The region is always a hit with nature lovers, but it's particularly spectacular in spring.

A trail winds through the trees to Shady Dell in Mendocino, California.

Here's how to access a spectacular parcel of beachfront forest.

Purple and pink clouds over Limantour Beach in Point Reyes, California at sunset.

Explore the soothing North Coast coastline alongside hearty bites of cheese and oysters.

A family rides a railbike in Carson City, Nevada.

Traverse breathtaking scenery and explore historic terrain on a railbike adventure.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park Avenue of the Giants road

Find forgotten forests and friendly restaurants in California’s Humboldt County.

Forested road outside Albion River camp.

Travel in picturesque serenity from Cloverdale to Albion through a tree-lined “tunnel to the sea.”

An EV drives through the Chandelier Tree in Leggett, California.

Cruise north of San Francisco for a glimpse of a more rugged California.

panoramic sunset view over purple echium blooms and Marin Headlands, in foreground, as the towers of Golden Gate poke through enveloping afternoon fog with San Francisco skyline on horizon

When it's safe to travel for leisure, the Via team plans to hit these spots in California.

Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii on a clear day

From vibrant cities to sandy beaches, the top spots for your pre-baby vacation.

An Audi E-Tron sedan navigates a curve along the coast on a sunny afternoon near Mendocino, California

Electric vehicles are here, and more are on the way. But are they ready for a good long road trip?

fireplace at the historic Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, Oregon

Whether you're reading, chatting, or warming up, there's something delightful about a fireplace.

spherical boulders revealed at low tide at Bowling Ball Beach in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary off California's Mendocino Coat, picture

A stretch along California's Mendocino coast is one of North America's richest upwelling zones.

trail through redwoods in Mendocino, California

Five great reasons to skip the beach and explore inland in Northern California.

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