Ukiah Beach Vacations are a Pleasant Drive Away on the Mendocino Coast.

UKIAH, California is located in Mendocino County's Russian River Valley. Located about 90 minutes from the Mendo coast by car, the nearest beach towns include Point Arena to the southwest and Mendocino to the northwest.

Known as a lush wine growing region, the influences of Sonoma and Napa nearby spread into this region where an eclectic lifestyle and closeness to nature provide an oasis of escape for those just far enough away from the Bay Area to visit when they like, and head home to the woods for R&R.

Ukiah, California is geographically encircled by the coastal ranges, and nestled in the Yokayo valley in southern Mendocino County. Situated on the busy Highway 101 corridor, Ukiah has managed to preserve its small-town feel while acting as a focal point for business and culture throughout Northern California.

Event driven, annual city events include:

* Sundays in the Park
* Ukiah Country PumpkinFest
* Moonlight Movie Madness
* Family Fun in the Sun
* 4th of July Picnic in the Park
* Fabulous Flashback Car Show
* Comedy Alley
* Ukiah Farmers' Market
* Annual Taste of Downtown
* Cinco De Mayo Festival and Fair
* Family-Life Expo & Home Show
* Holiday Trolley

A weekly event, Ukiah Farmer's Market, goes each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to Noon: Ukiah Farmers Market

Ukiah's local farmers created the first "certified organic" farmers market in Mendocino County in 1977. It is the largest Farmer's Market in Mendocino County. The inland climate of the Ukiah provides farmers with conditions ideal for seasonal fruits and vegetables. This market features events for the whole family several times a month. Many residents come to enjoy the friendly atmosphere where talented musicians entertain weekly. mcfarm.org

Ukiah First Fridays Art Walk


CORNER GALLERY- For information on the many adult and children's art classes offered at the ACU Annex next door please contact the gallery at (707) 462-1170. The gallery is at 201 S. State St.

CINNABAR CERAMICS- Mysterious painter élee is South Italy-inspired pottery of Geoff Graham at Cinnabar Ceramics.  106 W. Church St. (between School/State), 621-1135, Cinnabar Ceramics

GRACES ON MAIN AND HOYMAN-BROWE GALLERY- The gallery is located at 323 N. Main St.

GRACE HUDSON MUSEUM-  The museum is located at 431 So. Main St.

CHURCH STREET GALLERY- Please call Vernida at 485-5562 for more information.

NOMAD'S WORLD GALLERY -  Located at 290 S. School St.

Other galleries participating in Ukiah First Fridays Art Walk are NOMAD'S WORLD GALLERY; ONE EARTH GALLERY, TIERRA, ART, GARDEN, WINE; T. B. GREENE GALLERY; MENDOCINO ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER AND GALLERY; DREAMSCAPE ART GALLERY; DANDELION, MAHVAY, and ALDEN TECH & DESIGN.

Ann and Jon Maglinte are the creators of First Fridays Ukiah Art Walk information. contact Ann at (707)984-6747.