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Shopping
Antiques, collectibles, crafts, souvenirs, jewelry, boutiques,
mini-malls, galleries, glass blowing, tattoos, jams, jellies,
wines, micro-brews, smoked meats and fish, etc. For more
information Call the Chamber of Commerce (707) 961-6300
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Bird
Watching
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens has a bird watching hike
once a month. Beaches, coastal trails and parklands are all
beautiful and rewarding areas for bird watchers whether spending
a few hours or a few days. For more information call (707)
961-6300
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Whale
Watching
November through April the whale migration is viewed from the
rugged coastline. Catch a glimpse of a tail or a whale spouting
from the headlands, your balcony or a whale watching boat out
of Noyo Harbor. For more details call the Chamber of Commerce
at (707) 961-6300
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Noyo
Harbor
Where the commercial sport fishing fleet anchor (also includes
whale watching, coastal cruises, salmon fishing, crabbing, sea
urchin industry, etc.). Home to the Coast Guard and many fine
restaurants. Largest harbor between San Francisco and Eureka.
For more information call (707) 961-6300
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Ecological
Staircase
Journey back into time with a park ranger to witness the earth’s
formations and how they were formed in each geological age and
transition. For more information call (707) 961-6300
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Historic
Fort Bragg
Take a walking tour where once Union soldiers did sentry
duty. Note the historic architecture that came soon after, when
logging began and the fort was replaced by saloons and churches.
For more information call (707) 961-6300
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Anderson
Valley Wine Country
A narrow winding road through a beautiful secluded valley of
small world-class wineries. Stop and smell the roses and experience
your favorite wines. For more information call (707) 961-6300
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Redwood
Excursion Train
Known to locals as the Skunk Train, this railroad is like no
other in California. Started in 1885 as a logging railroad it
now operates passenger trains through the Redwood Forest, along
the Noyo River and over the Coastal Mountain Range. The “All
Aboard!” call starts you on either a half day or a full
day trip through natural beauty you won’t soon forget.
For reservations, fares, and schedules call 1-866-457-5865
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Party
Boats/Ocean Fishing
These boats, all based out of Noyo Harbor, will take you out
for any number of excursions. salmon, rockcod, albacore, ling
cod, bottom fishing, crabbing, and sunset cruises with karaoke.
For further information, and a list of the various boats available
call the Fort Bragg Chamber of Commerce at (707) 961-6300
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Pygmy
Forest
Trees one hundred years old are six to eight feet tall with
a diameter the size of a quarter. The “soil” is grey
and hard as cement. Nature’s natural bonsai. (707)
961-6300
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Drive-Through
Tree
Take a picture of your car and family in one of the few remaining
Giant Redwood Trees. A majestic and unbelievable sight.
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Live
Arts
Choose from “Boo the Villain – Cheer the Hero”
Footlighters, the Mendocino Performing Arts, Gloriana Opera Company,
Symphony of the Redwoods, Hit and Run Comedy, The Big Band Sound,
Opera Fresca, Rock or Jazz. For more information call (707)
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Glass
Beach
What once was the town dump is now an attraction for both visitors
and residents. A beach unlike any other you are likely to find,
for this beach is covered in small, now smooth bits of colored
glass. Tiny bits of glass, like those you might find in an aquarium,
now fills the beach from one end to the other. You can walk for
hours picking up different colors, and some have even been known
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World
Class Micro Brewery
The Brewery opened in 1988. We couldn’t be more proud of
them. Our North Coast Brewery has been named One of the Ten Best
Breweries in the World by the American Beer Association. Needless
to say, no trip to Fort Bragg would be complete without sampling
a little home brew and maybe catching a tour of the brewery itself
(located right in the middle of town). For tasting and touring
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Horse
Back Riding
Want to take a horse back ride along the beach at sunset? Or
meander through the woods at a cowpokes pace? How about a brisk
trot through the foam on a beach while the waves crash right
next to you? Ricochet Ridge Ranch in Fort Bragg can make all
your horse-based dreams come true. The ranch offers both English
and Western riding. Half hour to all day private rides, as well
as scheduled half hour rides. What about a week-long riding
vacation? Ricochet Ridge Ranch can set it all up for you. Call
(707) 9645-PONY for further information and rates.
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Train
and Lumber Museum
In the middle of town, on the west side of Main Street, perched
atop a small knoll sits a beautiful old Victorian home known
as the Guest House Museum. Within the museum walls you will
find display after display on local history, including logging,
fishing, trains, and even pictures of those families who used
to reside in our fair city many years ago. So take a step back
through history and explore the birth of the largest town on
the Mendocino Coast. For further information call (707) 964-8687.
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Galleries
Ever wondered what would happen if you surrounded people with
natural beauty for years and then asked them to express it?
We know what would happen… a small town only four miles
long would be gifted with enough artisans to fill more than
six galleries. And how would a small town go about celebrating
those artisans? Why, it would hold parties on the First Friday
of every month to open the new exhibits at all those local galleries.
For more information contact the Fort Bragg Center for the Arts
at (707) 964-0807.
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Pudding
Creek Trestle
The last remaining wooden train trestle of an era when logging
trains ran along the shore, then inland along the Ten Mile River
to pick up redwood logs for return to the Union Lumber Company
mill. The tracks were torn up in 1954 and logging trucks continued
to use the trestle to deliver logs to what is now Georgia Pacific.
For more information call (707) 961-6300
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Tidepools,
Headlands, Secluded Beaches,
The state parks have miles of beaches and rock formations. With
endless interest you could be spending many pleasurable hours
studying the many and various colorful life forms along the
shore and coastal inlets. For more information call the State
Park Administration at (707) 937-5804.
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Kayaking
and Canoeing
Want to take to the rivers and explore? What better way then in
a kayak or canoe? Visit Noyo Harbor from the water level, explore
the peaceful intertidal environment of Noyo River, paddle up Big
River and picnic on a spot of beach, or brave the currents and
paddle right into the ocean! See sights you can’t get to
on foot and would never dream of from a car. Are you a novice
to paddling around? No problem! Lessons and safety equipment are
available (including wetsuits). The Coast offers two places for
rentals. Noyo Pacific Outfitters in Noyo Harbor (707) 961-0559
and Catch A Canoe in Mendocino on Big River, call (707) 937-5804.
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