Blue Pear Blog

The Westside of Ukiah is my favorite part of the valley. Drive up Perkins or Clay to Dora and you quickly decompress from the feeling of traffic and activity on State St. The mature trees and that mix of Victorian,  craftsman, 20’s and 30’s cottages as well every other style and age of home create a visual feast.

Some of the homes have been there since the 1880’s. They stand proudly with their adjoining towering oaks while traffic on the streets around them have gone from horse drawn carriages to hybrid autos.

The eclectic mix of homes is no greater than the people inside. The front yards reflect the wide range of occupants. From “Question the War” signs and front yard vegetable gardens to manicured lawns and perfectly trimmed shrubs.

Going for walks in the Westside is a treat. You notice so much more than from the window of a car. The unique trees and shrubs. The architecture…the unique trees and shrubs.  Many parts of the Westside are within walking distance of Downtown. I enjoy walking down to Patrona for dinner or to the movie theater. Many Westsiders make a habit of walking to Schat’s for coffee or a latte in the morning.

 Ukiah’s Westside is a great place to live.  Ask anyone who lives there!

John Bogner