Dahlias! Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens | Mendocino Film Festival

The 15th annual Festival of Lights returns to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from November 28 through December 21. Wander through a wonderland of handcrafted light displays, from shimmering ocean waves to Jurassic themes, and out of the world scenes. Enjoy hot cocoa and sweet treats at the FOG Holiday Café, and stop by to visit Santa each Sunday for a festive photo. Purchase tickets early to guarantee your spot and save. Children 16 and under attend free

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is one of my favorite places to visit along the California coast 😍 Spring is finally here, and the flowers are starting to bloom! Last time we went, there were a ton of stunning rhododendrons showing off their colors 😊 Here’s their full bloom calendar. You can use this to plan your trip around which blooms you want to see! 📆 Feb, March, April: Winter rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias, heaths, heathers, coastal wildflowers, mushrooms, perennial bulb