Annual Events

There are many events (natural and man-made) that occur each year on the Mendocino Coast. Here’s a list of those events by season.

Spring : wildflowers bring an explosion of color!

Summer : the time to get outdoors!

Fall : Indian Summer makes it a beautiful time to visit.

  • Annual Abalone Festival, Van Damme State Park (October) 707-937-4700
  • Thanksgiving Fair at Mendocino Art Center (November) 707-937-5818

Winter : holidays, stormwatching, and whales!

  • Holiday Lights Parade (December) 707-964-6774
  • Candlelight Inn Tour (December) 707-964-1228
  • Whale Watching (December – February) 707-961-6300
  • Stormwatching (watch 25-foot waves!) (December – February)

 

Overview

 

Lost Coast to Fort Bragg

Jackson State Forest • Inland

 

Caspar • Point Cabrillo • Mendocino

Little River • Albion • Navarro

 

Elk • Point Arena • Gualala