Mendocino Headlands State Park

About Mendocino Headlands State Park

Wraps the village of Mendocino on three sides, with gentle bluff trails, sea stacks and hidden beaches. The Ford House Visitor Center covers the local history; Big River Beach lies just east of the highway.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐎 Equestrian
• 🐦 Birding
• 🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Upcoming events at Mendocino Headlands State Park

• Mendocino Headlands History HikeJul 28, 2026
• Mendocino Coast Trail VolunteersJul 28, 2026
• Mendocino Headlands History HikeAug 04, 2026
• Mendocino Headlands History HikeAug 11, 2026

Event details and registration are on the California State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Mendocino Headlands State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• Riding helmets
• Handheld GPS
• Bug spray
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Dry bags
• Compasses

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Nearby state parks

• Van Damme State Park
• Russian Gulch State Park
• Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
• Caspar Headlands State Beach
• Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve
• Mendocino Woodlands State Park