Mendocino County is located on the north coast of the state of California, north of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and west of the Central Valley. As of 2000, the population was 86,265. The county seat is the city of Ukiah.

The county is noted for its distinctive Pacific Ocean coastline, Redwood forests, wine production, and microbrews.

The notable historic and recreational attraction of the "Skunk Train" connects Fort Bragg with Willits in Mendocino County via steam-locomotive trains.

Mendocino County was one of the original counties of California, created in 1850 at the time of statehood. Due to an initially low population, it did not have a separate government until 1859 and was under the administration of Sonoma County prior to that. The county derives its name from Cape Mendocino, which was probably named in honor of either Antonio de Mendoza or Viceroy of New Spain.

County Website: http://www.co.mendocino.ca.us

School District: http://www.mcoe.us