About Ukiah, California

Just a two hour gorgeous drive north of San Francisco, Ukiah is a unique small town of 16,000 residents that charms people with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings. Ukiah is the county seat and largest city of Mendocino County, California. With its accessible location (along the U.S. Route 101 corridor several miles south of CA 20), Ukiah serves as the city center for Mendocino County. The City was also named as California’s best small town and the sixth best place to live in the United States.

Ukiah was previously a major producer of pears but now, the City is known for wine production. It is home to the nation’s first organic winery, first carbon-neutral winery, and greenest winery. The Ukiah vicinity is now home to some very large production wineries, including Brutocao, Fife, Parducci, Frey, and Bonterra. Ukiah vintners are known for innovating with organic and sustainable practices. The Ukiah Valley is home to the Ukiah Brewing Company, America’s first certified organic brewpub.

Additionally, Ukiah has become home to four marijuana dispensaries, as a large town part of the Emerald Triangle. Cannabis is a large export from the surrounding areas.