Mendocino is California's Best Secret 🌲🌊 Glass Beach, Skunk Train Railbikes & MORE!

Hey, fellow travelers! Ever heard of Mendocino? No? Well, you're in for a treat!
Welcome to another episode where we uncover California's Best-Kept Secret-Mendocino! Nestled along the iconic Highway One, this coastal paradise is more than just a pit stop; it's a destination worth the extra miles. 🚗
📌 What to expect:
- Start your day with us at Good Life Cafe, the town's morning hotspot! ☕🥐
- Hop on the Skunk Train Railbikes for an unforgettable ride through coastal redwoods. 🚂🌳
- Discover the mesmerizing Glass Beach and learn why you should leave those shiny pieces right where they are. 🏖️🌈
- Feast your eyes (and your stomachs) on some of the best seafood Mendocino has to offer. 🦞🍽️
And so much more!
🔍 Why You Should Watch:
If you're a fan of hidden gems, breathtaking landscapes, and mouthwatering food, then this video is your golden ticket to a Mendocino adventure you'll never forget. Whether you're a California native or a wanderlust-filled traveler, this video is your ultimate guide to making the most of your Mendocino trip.
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🎥 CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:57 Arriving to Mendocino
1:56 Good Life Cafe and Bakery
3:08 Skunk Train Railbikes
7:16 Princess Seafood
8:30 Glass Beach
9:46 Russian Gulch State Park
11:26 Headlands Trail
13:09 Frankie's Mushroom Ice Cream
14:30 Flow
14:57 Outro
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  • @TouristtoLocal
    @TouristtoLocal8 ай бұрын

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  • @ren1018
    @ren10188 ай бұрын

    Love Mendocino, i think every gets shocked at how beautiful it is

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    It was so surprising to us! We had NO idea how beautiful it would be!

  • @ianstewart8301
    @ianstewart8301Ай бұрын

    So love Mendocino but it’s been years since my wife and I went there when we lived in SF. Now we live on the East Coast. I still think about Mendocino all the time

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    Ай бұрын

    It's such a slice of paradise! Hopefully you get a chance to go back some day.

  • @ianstewart8301

    @ianstewart8301

    Ай бұрын

    @@TouristtoLocal Thanks! I hope so.

  • @cindyk3076
    @cindyk30768 ай бұрын

    So beautiful, love the railbikes and the deer! The food looked delicious too, even the mushroom ice cream, lol.

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!! We loved making this video. Had a great good day this day!!

  • @alexwallace6120
    @alexwallace61204 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I lived up there moving from San Diego in 1992,and moving away in 2000. I spent much time exploring the coast, and the forest/Redwoods There are so many places to explore, and it is so beautiful. The skunk train bikes/carts, were not around when I lived there. They looked fun and also expensive. I did like the Skunk train. You did a great job filming those wonderful moments.

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! We're so glad you enjoyed our video.

  • @kmm129
    @kmm1298 ай бұрын

    Just WOW- Ca. resident for over 50 years. I've been nearby, but this was a truly great overview.

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you 🥹💕 that means a ton to us!!

  • @tacostarr5193
    @tacostarr51935 ай бұрын

    Mendo is Awesome

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    5 ай бұрын

    We are obsessed!

  • @RaeInTime
    @RaeInTime8 ай бұрын

    Great video! 👍 Definitely putting this on my travel list for next year 😃🌟🌻🎉🤩🐕🌼💛🌲🍄🍁

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! Let us know how you like it when you visit :)

  • @christinamatzen4214
    @christinamatzen4214Ай бұрын

    Technically Ft Bragg is still Mendocino, it’s all Mendocino County ❤️

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    16 күн бұрын

    Good point!

  • @honeypie2555
    @honeypie25554 ай бұрын

    Gas is only $10.00 a gallon. Fill up your gas tank before you go there. Prices in Mendocino are sky high. The Farmers Market on the weekend was great! A beach just south of there, on Big River is really awesome too. The Big River is about 58 degrees. Few people take a dip there. Beautiful, pristine river. Just stunning.

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing these tips! Cheers!

  • @christinamatzen4214

    @christinamatzen4214

    Ай бұрын

    Never ever EVER get gas’s in the town of Mendocino! Go 7 miles up to Ft Bragg and there it’s as “reasonable” as California gets. Right now, about $5.35 a gallon.

  • @meredithphillips8613
    @meredithphillips86132 ай бұрын

    Love this place. My Brother lives there!

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    2 ай бұрын

    How cool! What a great place to live!

  • @nayibah4188
    @nayibah41882 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing us the rail cars... now i dont have to waste my money 😊

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    Ай бұрын

    Happy to help!

  • @AshleyNewellDotMe
    @AshleyNewellDotMe8 ай бұрын

    I've been wanting to go here, it's so beautiful!

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    You should! It's a lovely spot!

  • @karina123478
    @karina1234788 ай бұрын

    Nice video

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ProvocativePixels
    @ProvocativePixels8 ай бұрын

    I hope you got to see Santa Cruz. It’s where I’m from and I love it!

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    We love Santa Cruz! There’s a video somewhere on this channel from when we went years ago! We do need to go back though…

  • @ProvocativePixels

    @ProvocativePixels

    8 ай бұрын

    If you do come back, visit Blacks beach or 26th. Less people and much cleaner. Also, the best mexican food in Santa Cruz imo is by Blacks, and called Taqueria Michoacán (family owned and operated). @@TouristtoLocal

  • @erniegutierrez2288
    @erniegutierrez22888 ай бұрын

    OMG! I discovered Mendo a few years ago when my cousin got married amongst the trees at Cypress Grove. We camped at Van Damme State park. Totally fell in love with this place!!! I returned with a few relatives to check out the town & do some awesome coastal hikes including Shady Dell an hour north of Mendo. We also had the delicious Caldeirada (Portuguese seafood stew) at Flow which was perfect for the chilly weather. Its my goal to buy some land up there, build my retirement home and finish my days in that area. Its heaven up there!!! We need to keep that place a secret though xD oh and yes Glass Beach could use a little more glass and great luck on running into a family of deer on the hike! Major "Like"

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    Awwww you’re adorable! Thanks for such a nice message. We loved hearing about how you found this area. A retirement home there would be a DREAM? Have room for 2 more 😉

  • @christinamatzen4214

    @christinamatzen4214

    Ай бұрын

    We live about 90 minutes from Mendo and dream of retiring there too :)

  • @PhotowalksTV
    @PhotowalksTV8 ай бұрын

    Love Mendocino! Did you get to the Murder she wrote house?

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    8 ай бұрын

    We didn’t make it there but it was on our list if we had more time!! Thanks for watching!!

  • @PhotowalksTV

    @PhotowalksTV

    8 ай бұрын

    @@TouristtoLocal I know the feeling. There is so much to see and you can only do so much.

  • @robinbanks4257
    @robinbanks42574 ай бұрын

    Have you been on Highway 1 in Baja California which was the first california?

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    4 ай бұрын

    We are here right now actually! Video coming soon!

  • @robinbanks4257
    @robinbanks42574 ай бұрын

    Peterson's Pub Mendocino Hotel

  • @mardono1

    @mardono1

    4 ай бұрын

    Patterson's

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the recommendation!

  • @Justinian21c
    @Justinian21c6 ай бұрын

    Rail bikes look cool, but $250 for a ride seems outrageously expensive!

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    5 ай бұрын

    It was definitely overpriced, but a fun thing to splurge on :)

  • @Daniel.Palmer183f

    @Daniel.Palmer183f

    4 күн бұрын

    There are cheaper ways to see the same places for sure. The skunk train is a bit of a local joke for how expensive it is.

  • @suzetteroberts9072
    @suzetteroberts907210 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the info on this area. Please, ...If you could NOT spin the camera your viewers with vertigo would appreciate it... thank you

  • @TheMrJRM1981
    @TheMrJRM19814 ай бұрын

    Drone filming in state parks is illegal. 🗑️

  • @TouristtoLocal

    @TouristtoLocal

    4 ай бұрын

    Yes, definitely don’t fly a drone in the parks!