Things To Do
Hiking in the Redwoods
Hendy Woods State Park protects two groves of towering redwoods where some of the trees are more than 300 feet tall and 1,000 years old! There are five miles of trails in the park itself, which are fairly level. To reach the park, drive 8 miles NW of Boonville on Highway 128, then turn left on Philo-Greenwood Road, and, in 0.5 miles, turn left at the Hendy Woods State Park sign. The ranger station is just another 0.2mi down the road.
Relaxing at the Beach
The beautiful northern Californian coast is a surprisingly quick 45min drive from Boonville, and the quaint town of Mendocino is another 10min north of where Highway 128 and the Navarro River end. For a more traditional beach experience, we recommend checking out either the Navarro Beach, Big River Beach, or Russian Gulch Beach. For a unique beach trip, head up to the Glass Beach in Fort Bragg.
Wineries
Anderson Valley wineries are leading the way in organic and biodynamic wine production. Make sure to try what the area is known for: Pinot Noir and Alsace varietals. Foursight, Husch, Toulouse, Navarro, Handley, and Goldeneye are just a few recommendations. We've linked an article on Mendocino County's top 10. Explore and tell us your favorites!
Pennyroyal Farm
The Pennyroyal Farm's cheese and wine tasting room is open daily from 10am-5pm; or sign up for a farm tour! Every goat, sheep, and cheese has a name!
The Apple Farm
The Philo Apple Farm is a family-owned and run orchard and farm stand (and also offers beautiful guest cottages) that sells jam and jelly, chutney, and fresh apples and pears. Open daily 10am-5pm.