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Albion
is a small coastal town located south of Fort Bragg and north of Point Arena, just three miles north on scenic Highway 1 at the junction of State Route 128. This rugged area of northern California doesn't have the kind of sunny beaches that normally typifies the state - rather it is a romantic, moody area of towering redwood forests, fog and mist, and a rocky, rugged shoreline. Albion is ten miles south of Mendocino Village and is the first in a series of small "hamlets" built along the coves on Highway 1, after leaving the Navarro River. In 1853 an English sea captain married the daughter of the Mexican commandant in San Francisco, and subsequently was awarded a land grant between the Garcia River and Big River. With his new wife, he sailed into a small bay at the mouth of a river, and named it Albion. This historic village consists of a town market and a few other stores, and a post office. Nearby Anderson Valley, which is a beautiful drive through the redwood forests, is home to some of the finest wineries on the West Coast. Albion is also home to Van Damme State Park, and activities in the area include kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, biking, golf and beachcombing. The artsy town of Mendocino is know for its fine art galleries, elegant shops and quaint boutiques and great restaurants.
Surrounding areas: Mendocino, California (6.0 mi), Elk, California (7.0 mi), Caspar, California (9.9 mi), Fort Bragg, California (15.2 mi), Willits, California (25.7 mi), Boonville, California (26.2 mi), Westport, California (28.5 mi)
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Albion Vacation Rentals
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Albion Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Super 8 Motel | 888 South Main St | Fort Bragg, CA | 14.4 mi. | (707) 964-4003 | | Quality Inn & Suites Tradewinds | 400 S Main St | Fort Bragg, CA | 14.9 mi. | (707) 964-4761 | | Holiday Inn Express | 250 Hwy 20 | Fort Bragg, CA | 15.5 mi. | (707) 964-1100 | | Seabird Lodge | 191 S St | Fort Bragg, CA | 15.5 mi. | (707) 964-4731 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 1141 N Main St | Fort Bragg, CA | 16.3 mi. | (800) 643-5482 | | Wharf Master's Inn | 785 PRT St | Point Arena, CA | 22.1 mi. | (707) 882-3171 | | Baechtel Creek Inn | 101 Gregory Ln | Willits, CA | 25.3 mi. | (707) 459-9063 | | Best Western Willits Inn | 1777 S Main St | Willits, CA | 25.3 mi. | (707) 459-5800 | | The Toll House | 15301 Hwy 253 | Boonville, CA | 26.2 mi. | (707) 895-3630 | | Holiday Inn Express | 1720 N State St | Ukiah, CA | 30.0 mi. | (707) 462-5745 |
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Albion Weather & Climate
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The rugged northern Pacific Coast, north of the San Francisco Bay Area, experiences a mild climate year round. There is very little variation in temperature from winter, spring, summer and fall. Summers are dry, but typically cool and foggy right along the coast. Further inland, near the Anderson Valley, temperatures will be warmer with more sunny days. Be advised that it can be in the 60s in the Mendocino coast area, and just 30 miles inland the temperature can be in the 90s. Cool ocean breezes and a thick marine layer helps moderate coastal temperatures. If visiting during wintertime, there is a good chance it will rain during your stay. November through March are the wettest months. Fall is generally the sunniest time along the northern Pacific Coast.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
55°F |
40°F |
7.32 in. |
52°F |
| February |
57°F |
41°F |
6.78 in. |
52°F |
| March |
58°F |
42°F |
6.48 in. |
50°F |
| April |
60°F |
43°F |
2.86 in. |
50°F |
| May |
62°F |
45°F |
1.59 in. |
50°F |
| June |
64°F |
48°F |
0.42 in. |
51°F |
| July |
66°F |
49°F |
0.14 in. |
51°F |
| August |
66°F |
50°F |
0.34 in. |
52°F |
| September |
67°F |
49°F |
0.74 in. |
53°F |
| October |
64°F |
46°F |
2.57 in. |
53°F |
| November |
59°F |
43°F |
5.42 in. |
53°F |
| December |
55°F |
39°F |
6.34 in. |
53°F |
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Albion Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Little River airport (O48) located about 2 miles northeast of Albion in Little River, California and the Charles M Schulz Sonoma County airport (STS) located approximately 71 miles southeast of Albion in Santa Rosa, California.
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Albion Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| J's Amusement Park | Guerneville | CA | 64.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Waterworks Park | Redding | CA | 119.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Little River Inn Golf & Tennis Club | Little River | CA | 3.3 mi. | | | Brooktrails Golf Course | Willits | CA | 25.4 mi. | | | Ukiah Municipal Golf Course | Ukiah | CA | 29.6 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Mount Shasta Ski Park | Shasta | CA | 116.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Van Damme State Park | | CA | 3.2 mi. | | | Mendocino Headlands State Park | | CA | 5.6 mi. | | | Navarro River Redwoods State Park | | CA | 6.4 mi. | | | Russian Gulch State Park | | CA | 7.3 mi. | | | Dimmick Memorial Grove State Park | | CA | 8.9 mi. | | | Manchester Beach State Park | | CA | 17.8 mi. | | | MacKerricher State Park | | CA | 18.4 mi. | | | Hendy Woods State Park | | CA | 19.6 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sequoia Park Zoo | Eureka | CA | 111.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Marine World | Vallejo | CA | 112.4 mi. | |
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