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Road Trip to Mendocino: The Town

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The quaint town of Mendocino is nestled on the coastline, among the majestic redwood forests. It’s a beautiful place to visit. I have some photos I took while strolling around town. You’ll find Victorian homes, unique boutiques and galleries. There are some wonderful restaurants too. Next I’ll show you the Mendocino Highlands which is one of the main reasons I did this drive. You’ll feel like you are walking along the cliffs of Ireland!

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Road Trip to Mendocino: Highway 1

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IMG_5907Highway 1 is absolutely beautiful, anytime of the year. But if you have a chance to drive it during the spring you’ll be in for a real treat.  Here are some photos from my drive. Next stop is the quaint town of Mendocino where we’ll stay in a historic hotel built in the mid 1800’s.  And yes, I hear it has a ghost!  (The pathway above it at Pt. Reyes Light House)

IMG_5906In the photo below – look over to the far left and you’ll see the highway 1!

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Road Trip to Mendocino: The Marshall Store for BBQ Oysters

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We are driving up Highway 1 to the town of Mendocino! For lunch, I want to show you a fabulous, very casual restaurant that’s right on the water. It’s just over an hour away from San Francisco so an easy day trip if you live in the Bay Area.

Road Trip to Mendocino: The Marshall Store for BBQ Oysters

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We are driving up Highway 1 to the town of Mendocino! For lunch, I want to show you a fabulous, very casual restaurant that’s right on the water. It’s just over an hour away from San Francisco so an easy day trip if you live in the Bay Area. Here is what Travel + Leisure said about The Marshall Store (2012):

“An hour north of San Francisco, this seafood shanty with makeshift tables overlooking Tomales Bay is the place for the area’s famous oysters. The owners farm their own bivalves, which come raw, smoked, and baked. But the preferred preparation is grilled, topped with the tangy house-made barbecue sauce and served with buttery bread. Pair them with a bottle of crisp white wine (sold at the store) and views of bobbing boats.”

I got the combination plate with crab and oysters. You can eat them raw or cooked. I tried cooked with a sauce and bacon and they were very good.  You can get an iced cold beer too.  Grab a chair, sit back and watch the seagulls and boats bobbing on the water.

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Here’s a link to their website: http://themarshallstore.com/

Travel tip: Wear a hat and bring a coat – it’s really difficult to predict the weather.

Road Trip to Mendocino: Tomales Bay Oyster Company

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If you’re just joining me, we are traveling up the coast to a quaint town called Mendocino. I did this trip on Friday and thought we could “relive” it today. Highway 1 is pretty spectacular. Especially in the spring. The road side is full of daffodils, wild flowers and the trees are spring green (many in bloom). My friend Richard told me about the Tomales Bay Oyster Company so we’ll stop and take a look. If you’re looking for a fun day with your family and/or friends and you like seafood this is a cool place. It’s located about an hour north of San Francisco. Here’s how it works: Continue reading “Road Trip to Mendocino: Tomales Bay Oyster Company” →

Road Trip to Mendocino: The Golden Gate Bridge

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First stop while heading over to Highway 1 is the Golden Gate Bridge. I’d a very cool experience to drive the 1.7 miles across this incredible bridge. If you’re doing this trip I highly urge you to take a break, and stop at the look-out point.  To get there, take the first right after you cross the bridge heading north. The views are amazing and it’s totally worth the stop. Here are a few quick facts about this beautiful bridge: Continue reading “Road Trip to Mendocino: The Golden Gate Bridge” →