Outdoor Adventure, Recreation & Services

#2 on Sunset Magazine’s list! “Canyons, wetlands, pine forest, and more make up this 47-acre garden overlooking the Pacific."

Our mission is to engage and enrich lives by displaying and conserving plants in harmony with our Northern California coastal ecosystems. The unique environment on the Mendocino Coast makes the Gardens a wonder year-round; each changing season brings new flora and fauna. We welcome visitors and our local community to experience the rugged beauty of the Mendocino Coast mixed with the peaceful tranquility of our garden by the sea. 

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Traveling north on the Redwood Highway/U.S. 101 from San Francisco toward Gualala, these are the first old-growth redwoods you will discover. To minimize human impact, there are no campgrounds, trails or parking lot but the 60-foot Dora Creek Falls and Eel River provide refreshing beauty for swimming anf fishing.

47 acres; just south of the small town of Elk and Hwy 128 you can soak up the sun, go swimming or have a picnic lunch on the coast. The former post office turned visitors center houses artifacts from the town's lumber history.

McKee Park provides the public with rare access to a lovely stretch of the Russian River.  The riverside in this area is thickly shaded with a variety of native oaks and bay trees. Wading, swimming, and fishing are popular activities; however, as the posted signs warn, the waters are dangerous, and there are no attendants on site.

A stunning perch for watching sunsets, fishing, picnicking, and surfing. There are two trailheads. The southern trail leads to Schooner Gulch Beach and the northern trail provides access to Bowling Ball Beach. 
 

This quiet “getaway” spot only 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean is the only park in the County Parks system that allows overnight camping. Besides the roomy campsites, Indian Creek Park offers running water, picnic tables, clean restrooms, camp fire pits, BBQ grills and a resident caretaker.

Indian Creek Park is located one-half mile southeast of Philo on Highway 128. It is beautifully situated in a grove of large old-growth on the south bank of Indian Creek, near its junction with the Navarro River

Located in the west hills of Ukiah, this 80-acre park is situated along Orr Creek and has restrooms, a parking lot and a 1+ acre off-leash dog park. 

Pennyroyal Farm is Anderson Valley’s only wine and cheese tasting room.  The estate vineyard includes 23 acres in Boonville, planted with Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. Pennyroyal Farm is committed to producing handcrafted wine and farmstead cheese. 

Pennyroyal Farm is a leader in producing handcrafted wine and farmstead cheese. Their award winning cheeses are produced exclusively from the milk of goats and sheep that are raised on this family farm. 

Daily Farm Tours are by reservation only and well worth it! 

Enjoy unparalleled food, wine and views on the wonderful outdoor patio.