'''Ukiah''' is a city in the North Coast of California. It is the Mendocino County seat, and is the working center of the county.

Understand

Though not as picturesque as its coastal brethren, Ukiah is a good base for exploring Mendocino County. The Ukiah area is a source of lumber and winegrapes, and hosts a variety of small unusual shops and restaurants.

Get in

Get around

See

  • '''City of Ten Thousand Buddhas''', 4951 Bodhi Way, (707)462-0939 [http://www.drba.org/]. The largest Buddhist temple in the Western Hemisphere over 2,000 acres large, influenced by Chinese, Japanese and Vietnamese architecture. A must see.
  • Do

    Buy

    Eat

  • Ukiah Garden Cafe. 090 S. State St.. -707462-1221. Diverse menu includes steaks, seafood, pastas, stir-fries, and entree salads. Vegetarian friendly. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Recommended.

    Drink

    Sleep

  • '''Best Western Orchard Inn''', 555 S Orchard Ave, ''+1 707'' 462-1514 or toll free +1 888 894-9903, [http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=05610]. <b><font color="red">No pets.</font color></b>
  • '''Days Inn Ukiah''', 950 N State Street, ''+1'' 707-462-7584, [http://www.daysinncalifornia.com/html/days-inn-ukiah.asp]. <b><font color="green">$10/day pet fee.</font color></b>
  • '''Fairfield Inn & Suites''', 1140 Airport Park Boulevard, ''+1 707'' 463-3600, [http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/STSUK. <b><font color="red">No pets.</font color></b>
  • '''Holiday Inn Express''', 1720 North State St, ''+1 707'' 462-5745, [http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/hd/ukica]. <b><font color="red"> $500 fine if you bring a pet.</font color></b>
  • '''Motel 6''', 1208 South State St, ''+1 707'' 468-5404, [http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0060].
  • <b><font color="green">No pet fee.</font color></b>

  • '''Hampton Inn''', 1160 Airport Park Blvd, phone="707-462-6555" [http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=VNRM15HYAEE0ICSGBIV2VCQ?ctyhocn=UKHCAHX"] <b><font color="red">No pets.</font color></b>
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    Get out

    To the south, Hopland is a small town of wineries and restaurants. Hopland is also home to the Real Goods Solar Living Center, a showcase of alternative energy techniques and products, and host to SolFest, an alternative energy festival, each summer.

    To the west, Philo and Boonville are the centers of the Anderson Valley, a major wine region with many tasting rooms. Redwood Valley, located just north of Ukiah, is also home to several vineyards.

    To the north, the city of Willits is home to the "Skunk Train" which runs through the redwoods along the Noyo River between Willits and Fort Bragg. Willits also hosts "Roots of Motive Power, " a museum devoted to steam and diesel equipment used to log the north coast.