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AlbionAlbion, California
Skip unless you need a quiet coastal stop on Highway 1: 30 minutes for the beach and bridge, or an overnight at a B&B if you want solitude.
Albion is a tiny unincorporated community on the Mendocino coast, population 168, known for the historic Albion River Bridge and a few B&Bs. There is no town centre, no gas station and no grocery store. Most travellers drive through on Highway 1 between Mendocino and Fort Bragg, stopping for the view and the beach. A half-hour is enough unless you book a quiet night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (rain and fog)
- Airports
- UKI · STS
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Albion911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Albion, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckUKI Ukiah Municipal Airport (About 40 min drive; limited commercial service (check)).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeecheck$3–5
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée at a B&B restaurantcheck$25–40
- Street or quick mealLunch sandwichcheck$10–15
- Budget bedVacation rental (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$200
- High-end bedB&B or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$350
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- UKI Ukiah Municipal Airport (About 40 min drive; limited commercial service (check)) · STS Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (About 1 h 45 min drive; more flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Aug
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Albion: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
11 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
11 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Jul
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Aug
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. No public transport within Albion; MTA bus stops on Highway 1 but service is limited (check).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mendocino
goDoor to door: 10 min
Drive north on Highway 1, about 10 min
Historic village with galleries, shops and restaurants.
Door to door: 20 min
Drive north on Highway 1, about 20 min
Larger town with groceries, fuel and the Skunk Train.
Door to door: 20 min
Drive south on Highway 1, about 20 min
Lighthouse and coastal access.
Door to door: 40 min
Drive east on Highway 128, about 40 min
Inland town; wine tasting and supplies.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Highway 1 corridor
Scattered inns and rentals; no walkable area.
Elk (10 miles south)
More B&B options and a restaurant.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or inn double room1 × 1 night × US$200 | US$200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| MTA bus from Fort Bragg (one way)2 × US$3 · check | US$6 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$41 |
| Trip total≈ US$224 per person per day, bed included | US$447 |
2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffeecheck | $3–5 |
| Lunch sandwichcheck | $10–15 |
| Dinner entrée at a B&B restaurantcheck | $25–40 |
| Gas (per gallon)check; Fort Bragg or Ukiah | $4.50–5.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel, no ATM, no grocery store: stock up in Fort Bragg or Mendocino.
- Cell service is patchy on Highway 1 south of Albion.
- The beach access road can be muddy after rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- MTA bus Fort Bragg to Albion: about $3, check schedule
- Taxi from Fort Bragg to Albion: $30–50, check
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Albion. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (rain and fog) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Albion River Bridge, Albion Beach and Schooner's Landing Museum with verified hours.
- Eat pages for the few restaurants in Albion and Elk.
- Sleep pages for Quiet Meadow Cottage and Elk Cove Inn with seasonal pricing.
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