Mendocino reopens for wine tasting, glamping, and all the outdoor exploration

While counties throughout California are again tightening restrictions following a surge in Covid-19 cases, the small and remote North Coast gem of Mendocino is beginning to welcome back visitors.

A three-hour, scenic drive from San Francisco that winds past vineyards and redwoods on your way out to the coast, quirky and ridiculously beautiful Mendo feels quiet even when there's not a pandemic on. These days, rustic-chic stays, fresh seafood restaurants, and the heralded wineries of Anderson Valley are reopening at limited capacity, promising even more personal space for enjoying that cool, salty air.

. . . Or, be one of the first to dine at Wickson Restaurant. Started by a pair of Chez Panisse alums and wood-fire cooking masters, this new restaurant is set to open this summer.