May 1, 2008...10:36 pm
May day, may day… 10 dog friendly things to do in Mendocino
Everyone said that this is a dog friendly place…Mendocino, it was ok, but the visitor center does not allow dogs. We went into a perfume shop and jokingly I said that my dog needs perfume and the woman said we have dog perfume, toothpaste for dogs, etc. omg…
the chocolate shops are the unfriendliest places I have ever been to… so go to the health food store, where they are friendly and have a great selection of organic and healthy chocolate.
in Fort bragg, we found Noyo Harbor beach, one of two off leash places for dogs . it was kind of a castoff place but cici found a kindrid spirit girl pit playmate about the same age, mostly black with some white named Mrs. Wilbur. the two of them chased one another across the sand and wrestled each other and just had themselves a doggie good time. Cici was very sad when Mrs. Wilbur trekked on down the road, she is not very good at saying goodbye. We then made our way into town.
First, I ate at the Asian Buffett, which was very clean but the variety of food choices was pitiful, two chicken dishes. And then when I wanted to eat ice cream for dessert, I was told that it was only for dinner. For $6.95, they should have more selections. Should have asked for my money back. I was not even comparing them to Vegas style insane buffets, with more choices than you want to eat. Instead, I compared them to my favorite Carson City buffet that offers chicken and cashews, chicken and almonds, sweet and sour chicken and a few other chicken dishes, plus shrimp, plus other seafood and beef dishes, and a few different desserts, for the same $6.95. Ok, Fort Bragg is not Carson City.
We then proceeded to Cowlick’s ice cream shop where I’d read that dogs get free ice cream cones. Cici got a kid’s size vanilla cone and licked herself silly into the zone… The ice cream was homemade, very tasty and two huge scoops for $3.75.
Pine Beach inn
This is a nice pet friendly motel, with free continental breakfast, (cereals, hot and cold, bagels, toast, fruit, juice, hot chocolate, teas, coffee, not bad), with rates from $79 to $179, just before you get to Fort Bragg… the property has its own private beach…the beach is absolutely its best feature as well as 11 acres of park-like greenery. Cici and I took a walk down to the beach about 4 pm, and at 11 am, no one else was there either time, and she was able to run around in the sand. On the way, there is a bunch of green, very scenic and the beach itself is quite lovely and enclosed. You have to be a guest of the inn or they will charge you (if they catch you).
There is supposed to be wireless but I did not have any in my room. Two tennis courts, Virapom’s Thai Cafe restaurant, open from 10 am to 9 pm, every day but Tuesday… The pad thai was very fresh but did not have much flavor. Some rooms have jacuzzis and others have ocean views, ours did not have either. The room had a glass back door, a nice feature, and the place is big enough so you can take your dog for walks on the green grass. The property is located one mile north of Jug handle reserve, and one mile south of the Botanical Gardens, where you can take your dog for a nice tippy toe through the flowers.
Could not find Jug Handle, we turned where it said, but we found ourselves in a private house and then on a dead end street… similar to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, except we drove and drove and drove, there was another nice enclosed beach, and then the Lighthouse area, but no parking there, except for disabled, so you can walk 1/2 mile or drive and not park? strange… maybe it was a weird day…
10 dog friendly things to do in Mendocino County
l. Tiptoe through the Botanical gardens
2. Beach romp (Noyo Harbor or a private beach)… most beaches are dog friendly and dogs have to be on leash
3. Walk thru a park like Jug handle reserve, if you can find it
4. Get a free ice cream cone for your mutt at Cowlick’s ice cream
5. Stroll the shops in Mendocino, get some doggie perfume
6. Stay at a dog friendly inn such as the Pacific Mist Inn, Pine Beach Inn, Atrium Bed and Breakfast, Surf Motel and Gardens, Little River Inn, Stanford Inn, or Abigail’s Bed and Breakfast…
7. Dine together at the Stanford Inn
8. Play catch or frisbee at the Fort Bragg dog park
9. Go kayaking with your dog, yes, you can
10. Tiny dogs can take the Skunk train with their owners, if they can fit inside your purse; chew chew… chew chew… all other normal dogs can visit dog friendly wineries and camp out at many of the campgrounds
bonus: have not found a place that gives dog massage or dog yoga, but will keep looking…
1 Comment
May 2, 2008 at 9:02 am
Is there room for one more in the tent please, they all look so snug. Thanks for the info.
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