Visiting Mendocino County: A Hopland Weekend

Mendocino County is an easy weekend trip from just about anywhere. It’s about two hours north of San Francisco, two hours west of Sacramento, and a rewarding rest stop along Highways 1 or 101. Within the county’s nearly 4,000 square miles are strikingly different climates and cultures, from fog-covered redwoods to sunlit inland valleys. Each one offers something that will surprise or delight.

This is part one of a three-part series highlighting Mendocino’s most inviting corners. Wherever your travels take you, we invite you to make an appointment to visit Alta Orsa Winery in Hopland. Our mountainside estate offers a chance to slow down and connect with the land, the craft, and one another. We like to think of Alta Orsa as the perfect gateway into Mendocino County, and we would love to share part of your day.

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Travel Tip: A Scenic Route to the Coast

If you are heading to the town of Mendocino, skip the usual route up Highway 128 from Cloverdale. Instead, drive north to Hopland and take Mountain House Road. This winding, pastoral stretch leads through oak woodlands and quiet valleys, offering one of the most beautiful drives in Northern California.

Need more help planning your trip? Local resources such as Visit Mendocino and Visit Ukiah are excellent guides. And of course, we are always happy to help you build your itinerary around a visit to Alta Orsa Winery, the heart of Hopland’s quiet wine country.