Beaches in Mendocino, California

Compare 6 beaches in Mendocino with live parking, tide and condition details before you head out.

6 beaches mapped · Summer 2026 · updated June 16, 2026

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Best beaches in Mendocino

Big River Beach

Mendocino

Find Big River Beach in Mendocino, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Caspar Headlands State Beach

Mendocino

Caspar Headlands State Beach is a beach in Mendocino, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Fort Bragg Beach

Mendocino

Find Fort Bragg Beach in Mendocino, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Jug Handle Beach

Mendocino

Find Jug Handle Beach in Mendocino, California on BeachMap, with up-to-the-minute parking status, water temperature, surf and tides reported by other visitors.

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Portuguese Beach

Mendocino

Portuguese Beach is a beach in Mendocino, California. Check its live parking status, surf, tides and water temperature on BeachMap before you go, plus recent photos and ratings from other beachgoers.

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Russian Gulch

Mendocino

Russian Gulch, on the California coast near Mendocino, has live parking and conditions on BeachMap: see whether the lot is open, filling or full before you drive over, and check the surf and tides.

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Mendocino beaches: FAQ

What are the best beaches in Mendocino?: BeachMap maps 6 beaches in Mendocino, California with live parking, conditions, tides, photos and ratings.
Where can I check Mendocino beach parking?: Open any Mendocino beach below or use the live map to see real-time parking status before you drive.