Mendocino Headlands

After our morning hike, we decided to stop in Mendocino and meander along part of the Headlands. We wandered for about 1.5 miles. The water among the headlands was a gorgeous shade of blue for such a gloomy gray day. View at the parking area.

Seagulls

The area to the north of the parking area had several large rock arches.

It was difficult to tell what are official trail and what are boot tracks.  We followed these paths out to the arch.

The arch is wide enough to walk over.

From the other side of the arch, we could see another smaller rock arch to the right behind the large rock arch. The water was swirling around this rocky point.

Water pouring over these large rocks off of the headlands.

There are many caves underneath these headlands.

View to the south along the Pacific Coast

Panoramic view from one part of the headlands to another

We also saw some fall colors along the headlands.

This is a gorgeous place to wander!

Connecting arches/caves

more views along the headlands

Portuguese Beach

This large hole is near the center of part of the headland and goes all the way down to the ocean.

More caves

view to the south

Returning back to the parking area, 

we watched some kayakers coming out from some of the caves.

pelicans flying through the mist

raven