Willits California

About Willits

Willits Facts

Willits is known as the gateway to the Redwood forest. The town is very far north in the county, almost into Humboldt County.

Location / Terrain:

Rolling hills with ranches and beautiful forest in the surrounding area.

Population: 5073

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Willits Zip Code:

95490

Willits Elevation:

1364 feet

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Willits is a great place to visit if you are looking for a small friendly town in a beautiful location. Since it is right on highway 101 it also make a great stop if you are headed north or south on a longer trip.

Nearby Towns:

Ukiah (22 miles)
Laytonville (23 miles)
Redwood Valley (15 miles)

Upcoming Events In Willits

Donation Based Yoga Classes In Willits California
Shanachie Pub - Open Mike
Katharine Cole
Mike Ehlers
Schindig
Great American Taxi - New Riders Of The Purple Sage / Nrps

Willits's Annual Events

Bob Hanson Memorial Car Show
Willits Community Festival
Willits Frontier Days
Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Community Craft Fairs
Willitsfest

Top Picks for Willits

Mendocino County Museum
Roots of Motive Power
Willits Community Theatre
Willits Chamber of Commerce

Specials near Willits

Complimentary Tour Of The B Bryan Preserve at Lodging At The B Bryan Preserve
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Willits California Information

The frontier town of Willits California is known as the Gateway to the Redwoods. North of the town is the start of the amazing redwood forest of northern California, home to the Avenue of the Giants.

A stay in Willits provides you with a central location from which to the most popular attractions in Mendocino County. Some of the more fascinating sights will want to visit will include: the Avenue of the Giants, north of Willits across the county border in Humboldt. To the south, you will find the wine country of Anderson Valley and Ukiah Valley, and to the west, the beautiful Pacific coast.

The Mendocino County Museum is also in Willits. The museum has a large collection of Native American artifacts, specifically relating to the Pomo Indians of this area. The Roots of Motive Power is an outdoor display of steam powered logging equipment. You can\\\'t miss a visit to the home of the historical race horse Seabiscuit at Ridgewood Ranch. Golfing, Native American Casinos, and endless outdoor activities also await you in Willits CA.

The Willits Community Threatre holds events throughout the year and also provides workshops and youth mentoring, so be sure to visit their website for detailed information.

The Frontier Days, held every year on the 4th of July in Willits, is a great event and is the home of the state\\\'s oldest rodeo. Some of the events include the beef BBQ, a parade, a rodeo and junior rodeo, and a horseshow.

Below you will find links to a list of all lodging accommodations and restaurants in the Willits area.