The romantic Mendocino Coast makes the perfect backdrop for getting together with the one you love! Many families gather for reunions, retreats and others attend classes and conferences.

Romantic Things to Do Meetings Retreats & Classes

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Located on 47 Ocean Front acres, this magnificent landscape includes canyons, wetlands, coastal bluffs, a closed-cone pine forest and a varied array of floral and plant collections.

Bring a Picnic!

Get a Massage

Vacations are for relaxing, and what is more relaxing than a good massage? Choose from the recommended Day Spas that offer couples massages in romantic and relaxing settings.

Romantic Beaches

Mendocino beaches are pristine, uncrowded and majestically beautiful! You may stroll along a sandy beach one day and snuggle-up for a cliff top sunset the next night. You'll find magnificent trails and beaches along every inch of Mendocino's spectacular shoreline!

Get Married in Mendocino

Mendocino is the ideal backdrop for an elegant wedding. Locations range from oceanfront bluffs, Victorian gardens, redwood groves or in a picturesque vineyard!

Mendocino Headlands

Mendocino Village is surrounded on three sides by gentle trails that meander along the rugged coastline providing spectacular views of sea arches, ancient blow holes, hidden grottos and the ever changing Pacific Ocean.

Art Classes at the Mendocino Art Center

Explore the arts! Take a class, listen to a concert, enjoy the theater, relax in the gardens, view our exhibits, buy a piece of local art, talk with artists, go on a garden tour, join the fun. There's always something going on.

Montgomery Woods State Park

Half way between Mendocino and Ukiah, you will find ancient redwood groves in Montgomery Woods State Park, you'll find one of the TALLEST LIVING THING in the world, (a redwood tree) is in this grove.

Gualala Art Center

Ideal location for meetings, seminar, workshop, wedding, anniversary, birthday celebration or fundraiser. Situated on 11 acres of redwoods, the 15,000 square foot Art Center has the right size room and amities and aesthetics to fit your needs.

Stanford Inn for Meetings

Offering superior rooms, with wood burning fireplaces, panoramic views of the ocean, our gardens and the village of Mendocino, enclosed year-round pool, sauna and spa, kayak, canoe and bicycle rentals plus a complimentary gourmet breakfast cooked to order.

Assaggiare ~ Cooking Classes

So much of the joy of cooking is in learning and sharing new techniques and ingredients. Julia Kendrick Conway has created several dynamic courses for all experience levels, that cover diverse culinary topics and adapt well to a variety of formats and venues.

Ten Mile Trail - Old Haul Road

Easy trail - Flat and paved most of the way! Excellent for biking, strolling and exercising. The Old Haul Road runs along the beach. A small section was washed out during a severe storm, but able bodied sorts can travel along the sand until the road picks up again.

Ricochet Ridge Ranch

Horseback riding along the picturesque Ten Mile Beach, through Redwood forests or ranches overlooking the ocean. Adventure Vacations and daily trail rides for beginner through advanced riders, English or Western.
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Romantic Restaurants

Mendocino restaurants continue to receive high praise from national travel magazines. Specializing in intimate and elegant cuisine. Featuring local and classic entrees, fine local wines in friendly and romantic settings.

Cottages at Little River Cove

Offering a creative venue for family and friends to come together and celebrate. Their attentive staff can coordinate anything from a causal picnic lunch to a lavish dinner with music and dancing, ensuring your event is successful and easy.

Little River Inn Meetings

Perfect for small corporate or training courses, board meetings and special event groups. Their beautiful location and impeccable service, helps set the stage for your impressive event within the comfort and ambiance of a classic coastal resort.

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Karina's Catering

Engagements are Katrina's Specialty
She will customize a romantic, uniquely prepared four course dinner for two, customized to your tastes and dietary needs. Creating an unique dining experience that makes your occasion, Truly SPECIAL!

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