Things To Do
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At the Ranch: Explore tide pools Beach combing Playing our piano Enjoy the hot tub, sauna and massage Read from Sally's collection of books Bring a bicycle and enjoying a paved lane through miles of sand dunes Use our small barbecues and have a picnic Sunbathing Watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean Take a walk to Little Howard Creek Falls on the beach at low tide Sleep in peaceful seclusion Wineries Wine tasting/buying locally at the only coastal vineyard with a magnificent ocean view at the Pacific Star Winery Mendocino Information Learn the history of the coast in our museums |
Performances/Theatre Attend a play or music performance:
Attend a movie at the Coast Cinemas (five screens) Hiking
Visit nearby giant redwoods Gardens Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Visit our many local nurseries and take home a plant Art Discover art galleries, and the Mendocino Art Center |
Outdoor Adventures & Sports Play golf or tennis (45 minutes south on Highway One) Bicycle rentals - Bicycle in the parks including a ten mile-long sand dune trail Hunt for historical glass "treasures" at Glass Beach Go horseback riding on the beach, along the ocean, in the mountains or redwoods Take the Skunk Train through the Redwoods Ocean Trips & Fishing
Nearby Shopping Explore the galleries and shops of Mendocino and Fort Bragg Browse in the bookstores Shop at quaint boutiques for unusual gifts, clothes, antiques, or handmade items |
We are fortunate to have some of the finest restaurants in the world within thirty minutes driving time. You can go formal or casual, dress up or down, and we will help you make reservations. There is a wide variety of dining experiences in the area: gourmet treats, a seaside platter on the pilings of the harbor, an organic or completely vegetarian entree, or an afternoon watching sports in a bar with great burgers/fries.
To the north of us, there are only trees for miles and miles. The town of Rockport does not exist. There is a deli/lunch counter in Westport, three miles south, where you can get great sandwiches, munchies, picnic food, etc. as well as rent movies, get gas, or mail a postcard.
At Howard Creek ranch, we feed you such an ample breakfast, you may not want lunch. For the other meals in the day, we will try to help you find the dining experience that you desire. We have all of the menus for the Mendocino coast.
A German style massage is available via our referral for $60.00 an hour or $85 for an hour and a half. Reservations are required. Please call us for more information.
From a satisfied visitor:
"This was the best massage I've ever had."
- K. Graham
Talmadge, CA
Wild and Domestic Animals on the Ranch
Among the wild animals seen
on the property have been bobcat, deer, fox, elk, mountain
lion, numerous birds, otter, coyote, porcupine, weasel,
wild turkey and wild pig. Farm animals include, horses, sheep,
llamas, goats, numerous cats
(Cats are not allowed inside due to allergies).
Guest Video of Ranch Sheep
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