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Fort Bragg

10 miles north of Mendocino, Fort Bragg is the largest city on the Mendocino Coast. Noyo Harbor, on the south end of town, is a working port with a commercial fishing fleet, charter boats, fish markets and processing plants, as well as several seafood restaurants. The harbor is also a haven for local seals and sea lions.

#1 – Six Great Hike and Bike Adventures Using the MTA Bus

November 19, 2020 by mzum101

You don’t need a car to transport yourself plus a backpack or bicycle to Mendocino County’s most exhilarating places. Here are six day or weekend trips for hikers and bikers who want to maximize the scenic factor while minimizing their carbon footprints. MTA’s van-style buses have bike racks for two to three bicycles and room for several more inside. There is no extra charge … [Read more...]

#36 – Abalone Diving in Coastal Waters

February 27, 2016 by admin

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Because it’s where the largest number of abalone are found, and because of regulations designed to protect the small populations that live elsewhere, most of California’s abalone-diving is concentrated on the coast of Mendocino County. For decades hordes of recreational divers have descended there beginning in April every year, lured by the legendary red abalone. Traditionally, … [Read more...]

#36 – Noyo Headlands Park

April 4, 2017 by admin

Mendocino Parks, things to do

Fort Bragg’s newest park is situated atop the bluffs overlooking Fort Bragg’s dramatic, rocky Pacific shore. Its northern section was opened in 2015, extending the Pacific Coast Trail from Pudding Creek at the northern end of town down to Otsuchi Point. It includes a stairway down the bluffs to Glass Beach. In 2016, the southern section of the park was opened. It comprises 2.3 … [Read more...]

#37 – Noyo Center for Marine Science – The Crow’s Nest

November 30, 2020 by mzum101

Touch a sea star, look through whale baleen, zoom in on migrating whales using high-powered telescopes, and walk next to a life-sized terra-form blue whale. Those are just a few of the things you can do when you follow the Fort Bragg Coastal trail to The Crow’s Nest Interpretive Center by the Noyo Center for Marine Science, located on the southern portion of the Coastal Trail … [Read more...]

#38 – MacKerricher State Park

February 9, 2016 by admin

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MacKerricher State Park offers miles of magnificent rocky coastline, beaches, dunes, bluffs and headlands that give way to forests, seasonal streams, grasslands, and a lake. Some of California’s richest tidepools form during low tide along the shore near Laguna Point, where offshore rocks attract black oystercatchers and provide a rookery for harbor seals. The park encompasses … [Read more...]

#39 – Horseback Riding at Ricochet Ridge Ranch

February 14, 2016 by admin

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Ride along deserted beaches and through ancient redwood forests on the back of a fit, well trained horse. Lari Shea’s Ricochet Ridge Ranch offers both group and private trail rides along Ten Mile Beach, across vast cattle and horse ranches overlooking the ocean and through majestic Redwood forests. California’s unique climate offers unmatched riding days year-round. Horses are … [Read more...]

#40 – Old Haul Road (Ten Mile Trail)

February 6, 2016 by admin

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Starting at the Pudding Creek Trestle, the Ten Mile Coastal Trail, part of the vast California Coastal Trail system, is located on Northern California’s Mendocino Coast in MacKerricher State Park. The Beachcomber Motel front desk staff provides visiting walkers with the Ten Mile Coastal Trail log book to sign their names and join the ranks of the hundreds of people who have … [Read more...]

#41 – Mendocino Chocolate Company

February 22, 2016 by admin

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The Mendocino Chocolate Company has been making delectable chocolates and other treats for almost 30 years. Stop by their Fort Bragg store, or their newer store in the Village of Mendocino, and you will see for yourself why the Mendocino Chocolate Company views candymaking as an art form. Their delightful handmade confections are as pleasing to the eye as they are delicious. … [Read more...]

#42 – Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

February 17, 2016 by admin

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Lose yourself for an hour—or all day—at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, one of a handful of public gardens that front an ocean shore. The number one Mendocino Coast attraction on TripAdvisor, our 47 acres encompass manicured gardens, fern-ringed ponds, hidden pocket gardens, coastal pine forests, and wildflower-strewn bluffs at ocean’s edge. Enjoy a picnic on a lush meadow … [Read more...]

#43 – Railbike Excursions

November 30, 2020 by mzum101

There’s now an amazing new way to experience the Redwood Route — on the back of a custom-built railbike. These two-person railbikes sit securely on the track, allowing passengers to make their journey in a peaceful and quiet atmosphere unlike anything else found on a railway. These railbikes are quiet enough that it’s likely you’ll see a great collection of animals, including … [Read more...]

#44 – Historic Skunk Train, Fort Bragg Depot

February 24, 2016 by admin

mendocino coast things to do

If you don’t happen to have a time machine, the next best thing would probably be a trip on Mendocino County’s famous Skunk Train. From the restored historic rail cars to the dramatic views of majestic redwood forests, scenic upland meadows, and the pristine mountain waters of Northern California, what you will experience is largely unchanged from the way things were in the … [Read more...]

#45 – Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf & Fun Center

January 30, 2016 by admin

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Wow, what a blast! At the Emerald Dolphin Mini Golf and Fun Center, all 18 challenging holes are located in and around gorgeous streams, fountains and waterfalls, and are designed to be tons of fun for all ages and experience levels. Also, the first 9 holes are handicapped-accessible. To top it off, Emerald Dolphin Inn guests receive their first round free (although some … [Read more...]

#46 – World Famous Triangle Tattoo & Museum

February 3, 2016 by admin

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While wandering around the sleepy North Coast town of Fort Bragg, consider a permanent souvenir from the stellar artists at Triangle Tattoo & Museum on Main Street, where the big red heart TATTOO sign hangs over the sidewalk. Climb up the bright red stairway where you will feel enveloped by the spirit, history and excitement of Tattoo. They were founded in 1986 and are … [Read more...]

#47 – Gloriana Musical Theater

February 21, 2016 by admin

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Since 1976, Gloriana Musical Theatre has entertained Mendocino County audiences with blockbuster Broadway musicals, musicals starring young performers, and one of a kind special productions. Audiences were amazed by the vocal and acting ability of the Gloriana Young Performer’s 2014 spring production of “Guys and Dolls, Jr.,” set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City and … [Read more...]

#48 – Fort Bragg’s Family-Friendly City Parks

February 11, 2016 by admin

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Pomo Bluffs Park offers spectacular views from the southern bluffs above Noyo Harbor. This 25-acre park offers outlook points and benches, coastal pedestrian and bike trails, and interpretive exhibits. From Hwy 1 take Ocean View Drive to Cliff Way to get there. Open dawn to dusk. Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park is located at the east end of Laurel St., southeast of Fort Bragg … [Read more...]

#49 – Guest House Museum

February 1, 2016 by admin

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Resting atop a small knoll in Fort Bragg on the west side of Main Street lies an ancient storehouse of history, a three-story Victorian mansion known as the Guest House Museum. Built primarily of coast redwood, the building has served numerous functions over the years. Its first role upon completion was as the Fort Bragg Lumber Company’s guest house for out of town company … [Read more...]

#50 – Mendocino Coast Model Railroad and Historical Society

November 30, 2020 by mzum101

The steam engine and the highly specialized logging railroad formed an integral part of the Mendocino coast’s rich history from the late 19th century through the 1930s. Though now long gone, they have not been forgotten. In a barn just behind the Skunk Train Depot in Fort Bragg, the Mendocino Coast Model Railroad and Historical Society has built a remarkable model logging … [Read more...]

#51 – Glass Beach Treasures

January 25, 2016 by admin

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At first glance you may think this beach is covered with glass that has gathered there for eons. Not so. For centuries it was a common practice of people who lived in seaside cities to dump their trash into the ocean, and from the turn of the century through 1967 it was true of people in Fort Bragg as well. In 1967 the practice came to a halt, however, and the coastal dumps … [Read more...]

#52 – Jackson Demonstration State Forest

January 22, 2016 by admin

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Sitting in the spray of a very pretty waterfall on Chamberlain Creek Trail, or staring out at the uninterrupted view from the top of Riley Ridge after a long hike through old redwood forests on the remote Volcano Point Trail, it’s easy to forget the bustling history of the land in Jackson State Forest. A booming industrial logging center from 1862 until 1947, the land now … [Read more...]

#53 – Bird Watching with the Audubon Society

January 18, 2016 by admin

mendocino coast things to do birding

There are hundreds of coastal birds that frequent Mendocino County, and the Mendocino Coast Audubon Society invites you to see them for yourself. Join the MCAS for endlessly fascinating walks and field trips at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, MacKerricher State Park, Van Damme State Park, Virgin Creek and elsewhere. The walks at the Botanical Gardens are regularly … [Read more...]

#54 – Surfing the Mendocino Coast

January 15, 2016 by admin

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Whether you are an experienced surfer or a beginner, you will find waves to suit you on the Mendocino coast. Many of the area’s more experienced surfers will be found at Point Arena Pier (35 miles south of Mendocino Village) and Virgin Beach, which is just north of Fort Bragg. Look for “overhead” and “double overhead” (literally higher than your head, or twice as high as your … [Read more...]

#55 – C.V. Starr Community Center Pool & More

January 27, 2016 by admin

mendocino coast things to do pool

Much more than a swimming pool, fitness center, community center and outdoor activity area combined, the C.V. Starr Community Center offers people of all ages a wealth of wonderful, exciting things to do and magnificent facilities to do them in. The physical infrastructure is a 4-acre campus that hosts an off-leash dog park, a 10,000 square foot skate park, sun deck, BBQ and … [Read more...]

#56 – Westport Whale

November 30, 2020 by mzum101

Kyle Siler (aka Carlos Amigos) set his sights to building his own roadside attraction back in 2008. His artistic journey was well-rounded; he learned to weld and completed a pilgrimage to Wisconsin to view the art of Fred Smith, his inspiration. His goal was to put his small town on the map with a classic roadside attraction. Deciding on a whale them was easy, what better way … [Read more...]

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