“Mendocino is where New England style meets California living. It's where the redwoods converge with the Pacific Ocean. It's where you sometimes can't get a bar of cell service, and you're not even mad about it.”

 “The surrounding redwood forests, coastal bluffs, beaches, and meadows provide plenty to do during the day for both you and Fido (this place is so pet-friendly, they even have a dog washing station!). On weekend mornings, gentle yoga classes are available for $10 at the Meadow Common, which also serves as the community hub with games including bocce and corn hole. Down at Big River, you can rent kayaks and canoes. And of course there are hikes—literally hundreds of them.” — Anna Volpicelli