Seaside savings: in winter, enjoy the Mendocino coast at its least expensive

Sunset, Nov, 2004 by Lisa Taggart

Dining

Garden Bakery. 10450 Lansing; 707/937-3140.

Grey Whale Bar & Cafe. $$. Inside Mac-Callum House Inn & Restaurant, 45020 Albion; 707/937-0289.

Mendocino Bakery & Cafe. 10483 Lansing; 707/937-0836.

Mendocino Cafe. $$. 10451 Lansing; 707/937-6141.

North Coast Brewing Co. $$$; closed Mon-Tue. 444 N. Main St., Fort Bragg; 707/964-3400.

Patterson's Pub. $. 10485 Lansing; 707/937-4782.

Lodging

The Blue Heron Inn. From $95 (for a room with shared bath). 390 Kasten St.; (707) 937-4323.

John Dougherty House. From $110. 571 Ukiah St.; 800/486-2104.

Mendocino Hotel & Garden Suites. From $95 (for a room with shared bath). 45080 Main; 800/548-0513.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY CATHERINE KARNOW