We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary living in the East Bay of San Francisco!

Having moved from Long Island we will be exploring Mendocino for the first time, hoping to see and experience life there for three days next week. Looking for suggestions for things to do and see; restaurants ( vegetarian), easy hikes, where to enjoy a glass of wine; live music ( during the week), interesting stores.

We are a Senior couple who enjoy to walk and my wife is an avid photographer who specializes in photographing street art ( if available in any of the neighboring towns).

We are staying at the SCP Mendocino Inn & Farm in Little River.

All suggestions and recommendations are welcome and appreciated.

Definitely hit the Botanic Gardens! https://www.gardenbythesea.org Beautiful grounds plus walk out through the meadows to the gorgeous headland.

North of Ft Bragg is Pacific Star Winery. Good, not spectacular wines but absolutely SPECTACULAR setting. https://www.pacificstarwinery.com

There are a couple of tasting rooms in Ft Bragg

You might check out the the Skunk https://www.skunktrain.com

I've never sought out vegan or vegetarian -- but just about every place in Mendocino will have both on the menu, usually an extensive selection.. I've never eaten there but my vegetarian cousin always recommends the Fog Eater. https://fogeatercafe.com

Mendocino is a photographers dream -- from the Victorian architecture, to the water towers, to the scenery, to the funky art installations, to the gardens . . .

Thanks so much Janisj for your suggestions!!

This might seem a bit weird but I love visiting grocery stores in small towns. Mendocino has Harvest Market and Mendocino Market. There's also a health food store called Corners of the Mouth. We love getting snacks and a bottle or two of wine for happy hour.

Your B&B looks great!

Oh -- meant to say -- I usually stay in Little River -- usually at the Little River Inn. https://www.littleriverinn.com

But I do know your hotel. Stayed there once years ago (probably 15+) when it was called the Glendeven Inn - not relevant to your stay since it has obviously changed quite a bit.

Here is a great walk in Van Damme State Park practically on your doorstep https://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/t...-ranch-trail/G

Cafe Beaujolais is delicious and charming.