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Location
Long Valley Health Center is located in Laytonville (northern Mendocino County) in the Coast Range of Northern California.
Northern California
Mendocino County

Travel to Laytonville
Laytonville is located on California Highway 101, approximately  halfway between the SF Bay Area and the Oregon border.  It is 15 miles inland, 26 miles by road (45 minutes) from the Pacific Ocean.

The nearest airports are located in Santa Rosa and Eureka/Arcata, though local residents generally prefer to use Sacramento, San Francisco, or Oakland International Airports.  Eureka and San Francisco airports are subject to closures due to fog.

Driving Time and Distance to Laytonville
(Subject to weather and traffic)
Eureka/ Arcata
125 miles
2 hours, 15 mins.
Fort Bragg
55 miles
1 hour
Ukiah
48 miles
1 hour
Santa Rosa
125 miles
2 hours
Sacramento
175 miles
3 hours, 30 mins.
San Francisco
(Golden Gate Bridge)
150 miles
3 hours

Laytonville
A local map and photographs of the town of Laytonville may be found in our Library.

Climate
The climate is mild, marked by extended periods of clear, dry, sunny weather in the summer months, and cool rainy weather in the winter months. Snowfall and freezing weather are rare because of proximity to the ocean, although the surrounding mountains are occasionally snowcapped.

Economy
Mendocino County is a scenic rural county. The main industries are timber, agriculture, ranching, fishing and tourism.Laytonville is a small, rural community which is the center of population for about 6,500 people. Approximately 2,000 people live in the immediate vicinity (15 minutes driving time) of Laytonville.

Tourism
The Mendocino coast is a regional tourist destination renowned for its scenic beauty and hospitality.  The inland forests are much visited by those who enjoy outdoor activities.  There are numerous State and National Parks & Forests located throughout the County.

For more information about Events, Services and Resources in Mendocino County, please visit these websites:

Mendocino Coast & County Online Directory

Mendocino Online Resource Directory

California State Parks