Neighborhood
Mendocino and Headlands Historic District
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The Mendocino and Headlands Historic District encompasses a well-preserved collection of Victorian-era buildings set against the rugged Northern California coastline. Strolling the streets, visitors see classic saltbox houses, water towers, and ornate storefronts from the 1800s. The adjacent headlands offer trails with sweeping views of sea stacks and crashing waves. This area captures the essence of a 19th-century New England-style village transplanted to the Pacific, with art galleries, shops, and B&Bs nestled among the historic structures.
Don't miss
- Victorian saltbox houses and water towers
- Headlands trails with coastal views and sea stacks
- Historic storefronts housing galleries and shops
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mendocino and Headlands Historic District
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inFormer Navy HQ Headquarters Fees for visiting historical buildings for war and peace4.7★ · 35 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$4 per personSee dates →
Most bookedHistorical and Cultural Walking Tour of San José del Cabo5★ · 608 travelers1–2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$45 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleRedwoods Railbike Along Pudding Creek4.7★ · 260 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$286 per personSee dates →More attractions in Mendocino