If you are planning a trip to the Northern California coast, you want to make sure your itinerary includes the absolute best the region has to offer. To help you plan your perfect, self-paced getaway, here are the top five most iconic and unmissable attractions in Mendocino.

The food in Mendocino is hyper-local. It is stunningly fresh and deeply tied to the surrounding landscape. The chefs here do not rely on gimmicks; they rely on what the fishermen caught that morning and what the local farmers pulled from the earth.

We have gathered the ultimate local tips for your first trip to Mendocino. From navigating the microclimates to finding the most mind-bending ice cream flavor on the coast, here is everything you need to know to experience Mendocino like a true local.