Willets, CA - July 24 - 26, 2010

The Willets KOA turned out to be an outstanding RV Park.  It would definitely be a great family destination - petting zoo, playground, water park, pool, miniature golf - you name it they had it!  It also turned out that the weekend we were there was Christmas in July.  Lots of family activities and great sites.

Petting Zoo 

Water Park

Pool

Our site - Easy in - Easy out!

After setting up, we decided to go for a ride down CA-20 to see what was around.  The ride was awesome!  The Redwoods were breathtaking!  Thank goodness for a sissy bar or Tim would have had to stop and pick me up off the road!  Unfortunately, it started to get chillier and foggier as we got closer to the coast.  The mist from the fog was so thick it covered our glasses making for a risky ride so we ended up turning around and heading back.

Tim on CA-20 trying to warm up in the sun

The next day was a ride to the Mendocino Coast.  This time we were prepared for cooler weather!  The drive took us down CA-20 again and then south along the coast.  The views were spectacular - redwoods, cliffs, flowers, ocean - all amazing!  The weather was warmer and skies clearer making it an enjoyable ride.

Our first view of the Mendocino Coast

Tim enjoying the view

The cliffs were unbelievable and the wildflowers that covered them were gorgeous!

Barb enjoying the scenery and momentary sunshine

Watch the video & you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the Mendocino Coast

Tim in a cove near Mendocino where they dive for abalone

We ate lunch at the Mendocino Cafe and enjoyed their beautiful flower garden

Once we had lunch, we decided to take a quick trip to see the Mendocino Lighthouse.  It is one of the few with a lens from England.  The lens has an amber color instead of the typical green.

Mendocino Lighthouse

Our final ride in the Willets area took us to Clear Lake, CA.  The lake was beautiful and the town quaint.

Clear Lake