Mendocino Coast and the Botanical Gardens

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The giant coastal redwoods, mountains and beaches are a few of the many natural wonders waiting to greet visitors to Mendocino County in Northern California.

Any trip to the coastal region of the county would not be complete without stopping by the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

Situated on forty-seven acres adjacent to the coast, the twenty different garden areas feature native flowering, plants, trees and shrubs.

The bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean (pictured above), a short half-mile walk from the entrance, serve as one of the area's land based whale watching sites.

The gardens also host many seasonal activities. August, for example, means it's time for Art in the Park, an annual event where local artists, muscians and representatives of the Mendocino County wineries gather to celebrate and raise funds for the gardens.

Drections, admission prices and additional information are available using the link to the web site.

© 2007 Patricia A. Michaels