Climb to the top of the tallest lighthouse in the Western U.S. and gaze out to sea, spotting whales, birds, and maybe a passing ship. Rebuilt after being destroyed in the 1906 earthquake, the 1908 building features a 6-foot glass prism lens. There are daily tours of the lighthouse. In-the-know beachcombers hike the 23 acres, meandering down the bluffs to...

Hike the 1.5 miles through the grasslands past deer and rare birds to the 1909 lighthouse. Explore the area around the bluffs, tour the lighthouse to check out the Fresnel lens, or explore the wrecked clipper ship. There are 17 archeological sites along the coastal bluffs. For a unique experience, stay at the Lighthouse Inn at Point Cabrillo. Classy cottages...

Ride vintage steam trains through the redwoods. Historic trains leave from Fort Bragg and Willits most days (though check the calendar for details). The absolute best way (and what used to be the only way) to experience the vastness of the redwood forest between Fort Bragg and Willits is to take a ride on the Skunk Train. Four-hour Northspur trips,...

The oldest continually operating spa in California, these hot springs have satiated the skin of Mark Twain and Jack London. Located in the foothills outside of Ukiah, the remote location allows guests to unwind and explore the 700 acres of hiking trails straddling the newt-filled creek. Country antiques fill the rooms and cottages, all of which dot the meadow, offering...