Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mendocino travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mendocino

With a population of 894, Mendocino is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mendocino to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mendocino

Mendocino in February
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mendocino in February
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mendocino in June, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Mendocino, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Mendocino

Plane

Although Mendocino doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 123 km from Mendocino. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mendocino include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mendocino departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mendocino is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 207 km from Mendocino. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Mendocino doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 123 km from Mendocino. Airlines that fly from the United States to Mendocino include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Mendocino departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mendocino is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 207 km from Mendocino. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Mendocino

STSSanta Rosa Sonoma County

Airlines serving Mendocino

Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,423 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,651 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,048 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (397 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,252 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (72 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mendocino

Most booked hotels in Mendocino

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Headlands Inn Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9, 693 reviews)
$189+
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Heritage House Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9, 680 reviews)
$173+
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Seafoam Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9, 496 reviews)
$157+
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Scp Mendocino Inn And Farm
2 stars
Excellent (9, 156 reviews)
$240+
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Agate Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 917 reviews)
$155+
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Mendo Bungalow
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 154 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in Mendocino

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Mendocino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Mendocino (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.