Wining, Dining, and Enjoying Mendocino, CA
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Mendocino, California is one of the most beautiful and scenic destinations of North America in my book. This very place inspired me to ask my then girlfriend to marry me and we have fortunately been back to visit once since then. I cannot say enough great things about the area which encompasses the Redwood forest and the neighboring towns of Boonville and Yorkville.
When going through Boonville, beer is highly toted as well as wine. Any hop lover will enjoy the local brew as a refreshing break to all of the wine that is 
available. Next you will experience dense redwood forests as you make your way to the coast and Mendocino.
When driving from San Francisco, one gets the chance to see and or stop at many local wineries to sample their fruits of labor. I, personally, like to head 
toward Healdsburg to start my wine country experience and then continue north. With good wine comes good food and Healdsburg offers some great dining experiences. You need to budget in some time and not be in a rush when your destination is Mendocino. Highway 128 takes you through tight, twisty turns with overhanging oak trees and lush flora as you head towards 
Yorkville and the coast. There are several wineries that have tasting rooms open to the public awaiting your arrival. After all of the stops for wining and dining, you finally get to Mendocino where you can relax, unwind and have your choice of some of the most charming bed and breakfasts for your lodging needs. The views of the Pacific and the waves crashing on the rocks make for a very special experience. So, if you are a wine connoisseur as well as a beer lover, you shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to visit this craggy coastal town known as Mendocino.
Mendocino Coast by JPBJr.
Maple Creek Winery by The Great California Migrants
Willis Seafood by peter r
Hop Ottin’ IPA by mzalikowski
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October 29th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Full disclosure - I work with the Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association and live near Mendocino. I would highly suggest to anyone visiting the region to go to http://www.avwines.com and check out the member wineries listed. Our local map is online too, which will give you the hours of operation and locations of all our local vintners. Every stop is worth it here! And yes, the beer is fantastic.