Mendocino and Independence Day

You know your 4th of July weekend is off to a great start when you take part in the official World's Largest Salmon Barbeque. The event is held annually and the proceeds go to fund the salmon fishery restoration efforts. We gave little thought to the irony as we and 3000 other people chowed down on delicious grilled salmon.

The festivities continued as we had a birds-eye view of the Independence Day Parade from the balcony of our hotel.  A quick word about the historic Mendocino Hotel -- the building dates back to 1878 and you do feel as though you've stepped back in time when you check in.  The lobby bar and dining room are filled with Victorian-era antiques and the restaurant is a great place to have dinner or linger over a glass of wine.

The main balcony of the hotel overlooks the water and Mendocino's quaint Main Street.  It was the perfect spot to enjoy a sunset or, as it happened, a 4th of July Parade.

Our primo parade viewing spot

Salmon

Practicing yoga on a moving float just adds to the challenge

One of the more interesting parade entries

World's Largest Salmon BBQ
Annually 1st Saturday in July at South Noyo Harbor  |  Fort Bragg, CA

Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites
45080 Main Street  |  Mendocino, CA 95460  |  800.548.0513