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Glass Beach

Glass Beach is a wonderful beach, although I understand it has changed much as many people collect the glass... more on TripAdvisor

I expected much more. After reading a lot about Glass Beach, I expected the beach to be a little more...well... beach-like. It's really just a rock outcropping with a little bit of sand and rock here and there. I had... more on TripAdvisor

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Jug Handle SR

...a 700-acre oceanside park notable for an ecological staircase of marine terraces... more on Amazon.com

OVERVIEW: Jug Handle State Reserve is located on the Mendocino coast. The park features a 2.5-mile self-guided nature trail called The Ecological... California State Parks

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Van Damme SP

restrooms, parking, rv dumpstation, showers

LOCATION: Little River, California (3.7 miles from Mendocino)

...right off the highway, a popular beach and campground,... more on Amazon.com

OVERVIEW: Van Damme State Park consists of beach and upland on the Mendocino Coast.... California State Parks

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Caspar Headlands SR

wheelchair accessible, parking

LOCATION: Caspar, California (3.8 miles from Mendocino)

OVERVIEW: Caspar Headland State Reserve is located on the Pacific Coast in Mendocino County approximately 4 miles north... California State Parks

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Albion Flat

LOCATION: Albion, California (5.6 miles from Mendocino)

OVERVIEW: As you travel North on Hwy 1, you'll come to another coastal village named Albion (pronounced AL-BE-IN). The Albion River and the adjoining flats are a sportsman's paradise. It's perfect for the ca... GoingToTheBeach.com, Inc.

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Pudding Creek

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LOCATION: Fort Bragg, California (9.2 miles from Mendocino)

...north of town, past the first bridge. Beach... more on Amazon.com

If you met my Father, you would guess what he does for a living inside of a second.... more on Yelp

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Noyo Harbor

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LOCATION: Fort Bragg, California (9.2 miles from Mendocino)

OVERVIEW: One of the west coast's most scenic harbors, Noyo Harbor is tucked into the forested hills at... Fortbragg

OVERVIEW: Navigate your way along the entire Mendocino Coast... ...through or to the lovely seacoast towns and villages of (from south to north) Gualala,... goingtothebeach.com

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Glass Beach

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LOCATION: Fort Bragg, California (9.9 miles from Mendocino)

Great spot to explore if your up this way. This old dump is a great place to find... more on Yelp

OVERVIEW: Navigate your way along the entire Mendocino Coast... ...through or to the lovely seacoast towns and villages of (from south to north) Gualala,... goingtothebeach.com

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Ten Mile River Beach

LOCATION: Fort Bragg, California (9.8 miles from Mendocino)

...acres and acres of salt marsh and wetlands at the mouth of the Noyo River,... more on Amazon.com

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Elk Cove beach

visitor center, picnic tables, restrooms

LOCATION: (13.0 miles from Mendocino)

OVERVIEW: Elk Cove beach, Greenwood Beach, and is part of Greenwood Beach State Park. Starting in the 1880's, the beach was the... Californiatraveldreams

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Mendocino is located in Northern California and its beaches differ greatly from your typical white sand tropical beaches. Mendocino beaches are more rugged and full of hidden coves, giving them a wild natural beauty. You can take a sunset horseback ride along the beach or just sit and contemplate the powerful Pacific. With their beautiful settings and plethora of activities, Mendocino beaches are a "must" on your list of things to do in the area. But, be warned...Northern California has very cold water, so Mendocino beaches are not ideal for swimming. If you are brave enough to try, be sure and wear a wetsuit!

A particularly unique spot in Mendocino is Glass Beach. Almost 60 years ago, its location was the site of a dumping ground. In the late 1960’s, people protested the dumping and had the area protected. Over the years, nature has been given free reign and has transformed the dump site into what is now Glass Beach. The accumulated bottles and glass containers left over from the "dumping days" have been polished and smoothed by the waves and sand. This has resulted in colorful glass fragments that appear throughout the beach; small jeweled offerings from the sand.

Glass Beach is truly a remarkable place to visit. Don't forget your camera and make sure that you are wearing shoes! Parking and entrance are free.

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