Best places to stay in Mendocino: top hotels, inns, & B&Bs

Planning a Mendocino getaway? This guide breaks down where to stay—Fort Bragg, Mendocino, Little River, and Elk—with pros/cons by vibe: secluded luxury (Inn at Newport Ranch), harbor hideaway (Noyo Harbor Inn), ocean-view B&Bs (Brewery Gulch, Little River Inn, Elk Cove), plus sustainable options and nearby things to do.