Mendocino Headlands State Park 
Highway 1
Mendocino, CA 95460
707-937-5804
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=442
State Park: Bike, Birding, Fish, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
The park is near picturesque downtown Mendocino. The park features grass-covered headlands and a beach, with access from the mouth of the Big River south of town. Trails are popular with hikers and joggers. In winter, the park provides a site for whale watching. The Ford Museum features weekend lectures on area wildlife.