Travel Reference
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Built by transplanted New Englanders in the 1850s, Mendocino thrived late into the
19th century, with ships transporting redwood timber from here to San Francisco. The
mills shut down in the 1930s, and the town fell into disrepair until it was rediscovered in
the 1950s by artists and bohemians. Today the culturally savvy, politically aware, well-
traveled citizens welcome visitors, but eschew corporate interlopers - don't look for a Big
Mac or Starbucks. To avoid crowds, come midweek or in the low season, when the vibe is
mellower - and prices more reasonable.
Mendocino
