Once you get to Mendocino County, the mountains pull back from the ocean and contours are more rounded, making for the most beautiful views along CA Highway 1 north of San Francisco. Like the rest of the highway, this road twists and winds, but it's not as white-knuckle-inducing as the sheer drops you've already seen if you come from the south..
From Gualala to Leggett, you have about 102 more miles to go on Highway 1. You'll find gas stations, food, and lodging in Gualala, Point Arena, Mendocino, and Fort Bragg. Lots of cute little bed and breakfast inns and small hotels cluster along the highway, which means you'll have plenty of opportunities to rest for the night..
The northern leg of this route has a lot to see from gardens to historical lighthouses..
1. Point Arena Lighthouse: This was the first steel-reinforced concrete lighthouse in the United States and is a good place to snap a few photos.
2. Mendocino: This is the county's most attractive tourist town and the best place to find lodging on your way north. The town has been the backdrop for several films over the years and it looks more like a seaside New England town than most places in California..
3. Coast Botanical Garden: Situated between the Pacific coast and Highway One and home to rare plants that you may not find elsewhere, this garden is a nice place for stretching your legs..
4. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse: You can tour this restored lighthouse, the Lightkeeper's Home and Museum, and the grounds..

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