What to do while visiting us  

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Walk the beautiful 20 acres	Antioch Ranch has 20 beautiful acres which include forest lands, an old-growth orchard, open fields, and paths. Take the time to enjoy our area!
Enjoy the local beaches	Within a short drive of Antioch Ranch are a number of beautiful beaches and rugged coastlines. If you exercise caution, these areas can be beautiful and enjoyable any time of year.
Go to a local happening	There are things happening in the area year-round. Check this link for what is happening while you will be staying. Area Events
Hike to river	A little rugged, 20 minutes down, 1-hour back
Skunk train	Ft. Bragg to Willits and back (7 hours), or halfway and back (3 hours). Check out their link: Skunk train
Whale watching	Northward (spring) & southward (fall); many places to view them, or take a chartered boat ride right out to them! Binoculars are helpful from the coastline.
Redwood museums	We have several in the area
Bicycling	Maps available
Golf & tennis	Nice 9-hole golf course in Little River. Private tennis club nearby
Gift shops	Everywhere in Mendocino
Seal watch	At McKerricher State Park just north of Ft. Bragg. Handicap accessible, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Skin-diving	Abalone when in season. Check out the Dive Shop in Ft. Bragg
Canoe up Big River	A variety of boats/canoes/kayaks, etc. to rent. Canoeing up Big River is a not-to-be-forgotten experience.
Fishing	Several bait shops in the area can guide you. Party boats for those with iron stomachs.
Tide pools	Two low tides each day. Truly many amazing creatures can be found to wonder at.
State Park programs	Contact link: http://www.mcn.org/1/mendoparks/mendo.htm or call (707) 937-5804
Mushrooming	A fall activity, be sure to know what you are doing!
Picnics	Here at the Ranch, at the beach, up the river, etc. Beauty seems to be everywhere.
Pigmy forest tour	A self guided tour, interesting.
Ping-Pong	Set up our table in our Americana house
Galleries	Mendocino is an artist community, and there are several in town
Local shows	Check the Local shows link for ideas, places, and times.
Botanical Gardens	An uncommonly beautiful with walk through the lush gardens to the ocean. Check out the Botanical Gardens site.
Fishing village	In Ft.Bragg; boats to see, great places to eat.
Eating out	There is everything from yuppie gourmet to McDonalds within reach. We have our favorites which we would be happy to tell you all about!
July Music Festival	An amazing 2 weeks of the finest music. Truly should not be missed.
Paul Bunyan Days	Labor Day weekend; parade, logging contests, crafts fair, much more. Fun cannot be avoided.
Beaches	There are numerous public and many secluded beaches for kids and/or solitude. The beauty is truly impossible to describe.
Pick fruit in season	There are berries and plums in summer, pears and apples in fall here at the Ranch. Totally organic and insecticide-free! They taste better when you pick them yourself!
Read	After even just a few minutes of getting to know us, you will observe that there is little that we enjoy more than recommending great books! It seems to be in our blood!! Call ahead before your arrival, and after even a short conversation we can recommend something for you to pick up on your way here. We also have some fun reading in each house.
Sleep	Available in almost unlimited quantity, and at your pleasure! It is so very quiet here.
Volleyball	There is a nice court on grass here at the Ranch.
Horseshoes	There is a nice pit here at the Ranch (leaners only count as 1)
Go to church	Share your flavor and we can help.
Horseback riding	Available, on the beach, etc. Call (707) 964-2700 or (707) 964-7669.
Boonville Fair	Each September; one of the few wonderful small-town fairs left. Rodeo; sheepdog trials; exhibits; 4H projects; animals; floral; fruit contests; and a wonderful parade. You’ll never forget it.
Lighthouse tour	The Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum is open for public tours every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and weekdays in December and January. Check the Lighthouse tour link for times.
Glass beach	See us about a craft project from the beautiful glass from the old dump.
Flower marts galore!	Fuchsia, Iris, Azalea marts in the area for flower lovers.
TV, telephone, VCR, stereo	Sorry, you’ll have to bring your own.

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