Ukiah

Though not as picturesque as its coastal brethren, Ukiah is a good base for exploring Mendocino County. The Ukiah area is a source of lumber and winegrapes, and hosts a variety of small unusual shops and restaurants.

By bus

Bus service is offered by Greyhound, Mendocino Transit Authority, and Lake Transit.

• City of Ten Thousand Buddhas

  phone: +1 707 462-0939
  address: 4951 Bodhi Way
  The largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere over 2,000 acres large, influenced by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. A must see.

• Vichy Springs Resort

  phone: +1 707-462-9515
  address: 2605 Vichy Springs Road
  Hot springs.

• Ukiah Garden Cafe

  phone: +1 707 462-1221
  address: 1090 S. State St.
  Diverse menu includes steaks, seafood, pastas, stir-fries, and entree salads. Vegetarian friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Recommended.

• Best Western Orchard Inn

  phone: +1 707 462-1514
  address: 555 S Orchard Ave

• Days Inn Ukiah

  phone: +1 707 462-7584
  address: 950 N State St

• Fairfield Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 707 463-3600
  address: 1140 Airport Park Blvd

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 707 462-5745
  address: 1720 North State St

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 707 468-5404
  address: 1208 South State St

• Hampton Inn

  phone: +1 707 462-6555
  address: 1160 Airport Park Blvd

To the south, Hopland is a small town of wineries and restaurants. Hopland is also home to the Real Goods Solar Living Center, a showcase of alternative energy techniques and products, and host to SolFest, an alternative energy festival, each summer.
To the west, Philo and Boonville are the centers of the Anderson Valley, a major wine region with many tasting rooms. Redwood Valley, located just north of Ukiah, is also home to several vineyards.
To the north, the city of Willits is home to the "Skunk Train" which runs through the redwoods along the Noyo River between Willits and Fort Bragg. Willits also hosts "Roots of Motive Power, " a museum devoted to steam and diesel equipment used to log the north coast.