Beach and headland just off Main Street

During our visit to Mendocino in early March 2023, we stayed in a quiet cabin on the east side of Highway 1, about a mile from the headlands. I’ve never been inside the MacCallum House Inn or barn, and when I shot these pictures I didn’t even realize there were guest rooms in the barn; but I was drawn to the rustic look of the place. I learned later that the original barn was built in the 1800s; in 1977, new owners tore down the old barn and rebuilt it using the original materials.

MacCallum House Barn entrance

I couldn’t resist capturing these wonderful murals when I discovered them inside the restroom just off Main Street, near the Ford House Visitor Center and Museum.

Celebrate Migration — lots of cool information here! Click for a closer look

This plaque is sadly difficult to read but my best guess is just below

Celebrate Migration highlights our connection to animals that move through our lives annually. This marker was made by Daniel Williford’s science students at the Community School 2000 and 2001 and artist Erica Fielder. Many thanks to: California Department of Parks and Recreation, site; North Coast Rural Challenge Network, sponsor; Garrett Klugherz, mold; Zeda Boroch, calendar; John Dash, foundry; Bob Gacama, concrete; Ron Stark, assistance; Nancy Gray Foundation and WARN Foundation, funding.