Mendocino Headlands State Park, Coastal state park in Mendocino, United States.
The 347-acre reserve encompasses undeveloped seaside bluffs, coastal prairies, and islets along the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco.
The California State Park system established this protected area in 1974 to prevent commercial development and preserve the natural coastline.
The Ford House Museum, located on Main Street, exhibits a scale model of Mendocino from 1890 and documents the region's logging heritage.
Visitors can access two beaches, Big River Beach and Portuguese Beach, through designated footpaths and parking areas near State Route 1.
The park includes the longest undeveloped estuary in Northern California, spanning eight miles along both banks of Big River.
Location: Mendocino County
Inception: 1974
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=442
GPS coordinates: 39.30450,-123.79900
Latest update: May 28, 2025 02:03
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