Welcome to Ukiah!
Historic Ukiah offers its 16,000 inhabitants a place to settle that is as easy going as it is convenient. Among its many advantages, Ukiah has a thriving commercial center, top-notch schools, and abundant nearby recreational activities. Whether you are raising a family or retiring into a comfortable lifestyle, Ukiah offers it all.
Schools
A spectrum of fine schools, from pre-schools to Mendocino Community College, public to private.
Recreation
A truly Californian array of recreation from hiking and swimming to bicycling and water sports.
Golf
The best public golf course in Northern California, Ukiah Valley Golf Course.
Walkable
2.5 mile walking routes from the center of downtown Ukiah.
Walkable
5 miles to Lake Mendocino, which offers boating, swimming, fishing, and more.
Accessible
Ukiah is 60 miles from the Pacific Coast, and 110 miles from San Francisco.
Distinctive local institutions, businesses and shops line the downtown streets:
- Mendocino Brewing Company, the 6th largest craft brewer in California.
- A dozen or more wineries and tasting rooms, some that pre-date the boutique growth of California’s wine industry. Wineries of Ukiah: www.mendowine.com
- City of 10,000 Buddhas community and monastery (located in nearby by Talmage).
- The Grace Carpenter Hudson House, the “Sun House”, a museum of the regional Pomo Indian artifacts and local history.
- A county seat with excellent job opportunities.
- Boutiques, bookshops and walking paths through town.
- Seasonal farmers’ market and a wide spectrum of restaurants.