How Do You Enjoy The Whale Festival In Mendocino, California?
Wine tasting and whale-watching–if these activities sound good to you, then don’t miss the Mendocino Whale Festival, held annually in early March. The Whale Festival celebrates the annual migration of over 18,000 Pacific gray whales northward, past the Mendocino coastline–and what California celebration would be complete without copious amounts of wine? Here’s a rundown on how to participate in the Whale Festival and make the most of everything Mendocino has to offer. Get to Mendocino. This is no easy feat–Mendocino is fairly remote, a good four-hour drive north from Sacramento, and 3.5 hours from San Francisco. From points south, take Route 101 up to Route 128 and over to the coast, and then Route 1 north for a few miles. From points north, Route 1 is your best bet. There is no airport or train access, so driving is a necessity. But take advantage of the journey to enjoy the stunning scenery-you’ll wind through Napa and some redwoods, not to mention acres and acres of apple trees i
