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Location
Long Valley Health Center is
located
in Laytonville (northern Mendocino County) in the Coast Range of
Northern
California.
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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 may be subject to flight delays due to fog during the summer months..
Driving Time and Distance to Laytonville (Subject to weather and traffic)
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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