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Skunk Train Rides
Along the way, the Skunk Train crosses some 30 bridges, trestles and through two deep mountain tunnels and majestic redwood forests. The half-way point of Northspur is a popular lunch spot, before heading back to Fort Bragg or continuing on to Willits.
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Glass Beach
Glass Beach is one of the most unique beaches on the Mendocino Coast, if not the world. Not only because nature created it that way, but because time and the pounding surf have corrected one of man's mistakes.
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Botanical Gardens
Located on 47 Ocean Front acres, this magnificent landscape includes canyons, wetlands, coastal bluffs, a closed-cone pine forest and a varied array of floral and plant collections. Bring a picnic and enjoy these gardens by the sea!
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Ricochet Ridge Ranch
Horseback riding along deserted Ten Mile Beach, through Redwood forests or ranches overlooking the ocean. Adventure Vacations and daily trail rides for beginner through advanced riders, English or Western. "Outside Magazine" called them one of the "Top 25 Vacations of a Lifetime!"
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Charter a Boat & Skipper
Noyo Harbor features several charter boats that offer fun sport fishing adventures, great whale watching tours and party charter boats for larger groups.
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Little River Inn Golf
Tee off with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Set among noble redwoods, our unique and challenging course is great for golfers of all levels. We also offer two lighted tennis courts available at no charge to our guests.
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Point Cabrillo Lighthouse
Join our knowledgeable docents for a leisurely stroll through the meadows and along the windswept bluffs of the 300 acre Point Cabrillo Preserve. You'll learn a little coastal ecology and some Mendocino history including the story of the Frolic, the 1850 shipwreck that changed the north coast forever.
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Artist Treks on Llamas
Lodging & Llamas offer friendly llamas for your art filled adventure. They'll pack your camera, art supplies and/or gourmet picnic. Art Treks can be tailored to your desires, from painting a picturesque beach, a peaceful waterfall or fern covered forests.
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Mendocino Vintage ~ Antiques & Jewelry
Fine estate and costume jewelry, depression glass, art pottery, sculpture, paintings, photographs, silver, flatware, candlesticks, toys, dolls, watches, baskets, perfumes, purses, dresser items, bottles, boxes, barware, political buttons, advertising, vintage vinyl, Victorian, retro & Objet d'art.
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Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Award winning beers!!!! Stop by their tasting
room along Hwy 128 or online. Check out their
brews, from our light tangy wheat beer to rich
dark malty oatmeal stout, outrageously hoppy
IPA and specialty brews.
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Gualala Arts Festivals
August 13 - 16 ~ Gualala
47th Annual Art Festival: Once again the Art in the Redwoods Festival will include a full array of entertainment in addition to the extensive display of art and crafts. Gualala Arts Center
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Pt Arena Harbor and Seafood Festival
SEPT 5 ~ Point Arena
The 10th Annual POINT ARENA HARBOR & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. Enjoy fresh local seafood, live music, boat rides, kid games, a raffle, Organic beer and much more. Come spend the day at the beautiful Point Arena Pier.
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Mendocino Stories & Music Events
Showcasing performances by local poets, writers, and musicians appearing at the Mendocino Hotel as well as dances and theater at the Hill House. These community events are held in a cabaret setting, with full bar and bistro menu.
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Pt. Arena Lighthouse ~ Point Arena
Open for public tours, the museum is located in the Fog Signal Building, includes displays of historical equipment and pictures, Coast Guard and ship wreck artifacts and charts, geographical maps and information on the area, and examples of local plants, birds, and whales.
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Mendocino Headlands
Mendocino Village is surrounded on three sides by gentle trails that meander along the rugged coastline providing spectacular views of sea arches, ancient blow holes, hidden grottos and the ever changing Pacific Ocean.
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Mendocino Art Center & Gallery
Explore the arts! Take a class, listen to a concert, enjoy the theater, relax in the gardens, view our exhibits, buy a piece of local art, talk with artists, go on a garden tour, join the fun. There's always something going on.
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Best View of Mendocino
Picture postcard view of Mendocino Village from across the bay! Mendocino Bay Overlook offers a spectacular view of the village of Mendocino from south of Big River. Located off Road 500B/Brewery Gulch Drive immediately south of Mendocino (after the bridge).>> Click for Map.
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Emerald Mini Golf
A fun yet challenging mix of miniature golf with holes around & through streams, fountains and a two sided water fall! Sure to delight people of all ages.They have a Snack Shack and Arcade and a great place for kid parties.
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Roots of Motive Power
Roots of Motive Power (Roots) preserves and restores steam- and diesel-powered equipment used in the California north coast logging industry from the 1850s to the present, located in Willits.
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Drive Thru Tree
Located 175 miles north of San Francisco at the junction of US 101 and Coast Highway 1, lies the tiny hamlet of Leggett known worldwide as the home of the Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree.
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Mendocino Artists
A collective of Mendocino painters, sculptors, jewelers, glass artists, potters, photographers, fabric artists, silk screeners, weavers, beaders, candlemakers, and haberdashers from Mendocino County.
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Confusion Hill
The Home of Mystery, Fun, and Family Entertainment since 1949. There is the World Famous Gravity House, the Redwood Shoe house, the Worlds Largest Free Standing Redwood Chainsaw Carving and the unique miniature Mountain Train Ride to enjoy.
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SEABISCUIT ~ Slept Here!
Seabiscuit, subject of a currently released major motion picture and America's favorite race horse in the 1930's, lived between Willits and Ukiah. Thought you might like to know!!
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North Coast Brewery
Opened in 1988 and they've won over fifty national and international awards. This certified organic brewery was recently included in the Beverage Testing Institutes "Top Ten Breweries of the World" list. Open Saturdays at 12.00 for TOURS Or try the sampler in their restaurant Open 7 days a week!
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Murder She Wrote
The popular television series starring Angela Lansbury, features the exteriors of Mendocino Village. A Victorian bed and breakfast in Mendocino was used as Jessica Fletcher's home in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine.
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Mendocino Theater Co.
The company performs in the intimate 83 seat Helen Schoeni Theatre, producing a variety of plays ranging from great literary classics to
modern comedies and from much performed chestnuts to original dramas.
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Ford House Museum
Constructed in 1854, this home today houses a visitor center for Mendocino Headlands State Park. The museum features models of vessels which once plied coastal waters, carrying lumber, passengers and other essentials to those who made their homes on the North Coast. It also features an elaborate model of the town of Mendocino in 1890.
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Gloriana Opera Company
"CenterStage" musicals in our theatre have been augmented by concerts and by specialty shows. Always, we have offered something for the whole family. Children are an important part of our picture -- in choral groups, summer workshops, and in CenterStage productions.
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Assaggiare ~ Cooking Classes
So much of the joy of cooking is in learning and sharing new techniques and ingredients. Julia Kendrick Conway has created several dynamic courses for all experience levels, that cover diverse culinary topics and adapt well to a variety of formats and venues.
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Symphony of the Redwoods
In addition to concerts and Opus chamber music performances, orchestra members contribute their talents throughout the year to the Symphony, musical salons in private homes, a Pops concert and other local musical performances.
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Mendocino Woodworking
Mendocino Furniture Makers have long earned a reputation for craftsmanship, quality, and distinctive styling. You will find exceptional contemporary craftsmanship blended with influences from Scandinavia, Europe, Asia, Early American, and Craftsman design.
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Mendocino Farmers Market
MAY-OCT, 12-2pm, Mendocino
Ocean view Mendocino farmers offer their organic selection of locally grown vegetables, fruit, flowers, & honey and other surprises throughout the season. Corner of Main & Howard St in Mendocino Village.
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Opera Fresca
Our "Night at the Opera" concerts feature the best loved arias, duets and ensembles in an intimate setting with fully staged operas in English and full orchestra.
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Grace Hudson Museum
The Museum's collections consist of more than 30,000 inter-related objects, with significant holdings of local Pomo Indian artifacts (particularly basketry) ethnographic field notes, unpublished manuscripts, historic photographs and the world's largest collection of Grace Hudson paintings.
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B Bryan Preserve
Their focus is on African Hoof Stock. Currently, you can view 2 endangered species of zebra and Greater Kudu, Roan and Sable Antelope in a natural environment, taking their dust baths and watching the stallion herd his mares. Coming soon: Giraffe, Black Wildebeest, Sprinkbok and Gerenuk.
Reservations Required
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Racine's Art and Office Supply
Artists are drawn here and Racine's works hard to provide the tools and supplies needed to create masterpieces. Their specialty is decorative art paper and pens, boasting a huge selection from all over the world.
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Fabric Indulgence Art Supply
Offers the best of all creative worlds. The finest art supplies, great selection of fabrics, oil Painting or Mosaic, painting on silk, garment sewing and resources available to create almost any multi-media piece of art; from quilting to fine arts, paper arts and mosaic.
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Frankie's Ice Cream & Pizza
Serving fresh, organic pizza, falafel, beer, wine, espresso, tea, and locally made ice cream in a family friendly atmosphere, all at reasonable prices in the heart of Mendocino. Live music.
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Mendocino Ballet
Dedicated to providing educational and performance opportunities for the Ukiah, coastal, and surrounding communities. In 2001 the company decided to expand it's mission by forming a Classical Ballet based dance school to fill the need for professional quality dance instruction in the area.
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Ukiah Players Theater
Professionally managed nonprofit community organization in residence at the Ukiah Playhouse is committed to providing rural audiences with a wide range of theatre experiences including the classics and contemporary plays as well as original theatre pieces created for, by, and about our community.
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Ukiah Symphony
Their continued musical growth and wide variety of public performances are made possible by your support. Bring a friend to the next concert, better yet, introduce a child to a Symphony performance. It's a gift they'll never forget.
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Arena Theater
1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace was restored in 1995 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue bringing live performance art to the stage of this Mendocino Coast venue. Arena Cinema offers popular first run movies on nights without live shows.
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Arts Council of Mendocino County
The mission of the arts council is to introduce, promote and benefit the arts to enrich the quality of life in Mendocino County.
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Pura Vida Mendocino
Recently voted Best Local Talent!. They play for weddings, wineries, private parties and clubs all over Mendocino and Sonoma Counties, all to rave reviews. Jorge Gomez' spontaneous and genuine vocals blend beautifully with veteran Bay Area congero Amunka Davila's percussion section to keep your guests dancing.
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KOZT Entertainment
Local award winning radio station that publishes an extensive list of upcoming concerts in and around Mendocino!
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MENDOCINO HERITAGE DAYS
APR 30 - MAY 31 - MENDOCINO
Dozens of events: Hear tales of Native Americans, chat with ancestors of early settlers, follow the underwater exploration of shipwrecks along our coast. Tour through wildflowers, heritage roses, redwood trails, historic dwellings, moonlight cemetery walk and more!
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Mendocino Film Festival
JUNE 4-6 ~ Mendocino
Showcasing independent filmmakers and their work - feature length, shorts, animation, documentaries, and foreign films at this exciting 3-day event. Special guests, filmmakers, workshops and panels, Opening Night Gala, and Awards Ceremony await the film buff.
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CASPAR INN
CASPAR - Looking for a great place to enjoy live music and dance. Meet us at the Caspar Inn, halfway between Fort Bragg and Mendocino. Click here for upcoming events.
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MENDOCINO CRAB and WINE FESTIVALS
Special events held throughout the Mendocino Coast, Meet our Crab Fishermen, Take a Cruise, Local Chefs Do Their Thing, Meet Our Winemakers, Outstanding Crab Cake & Wine Competition, Yummy Crab Feeds and other Special Events.
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International Alsace Varietals Festival
LATE FEBRUARY ~ Anderson Valley
Wineries from Mendocino Wine Country and around the world will participate in this annual festival celebrating Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and other noble Alsace varietals.
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MENDOCINO WHALE FESTIVAL
MARCH 6 ~ Mendocino
Mendocino wineries bring their unique vintages for tasting in Mendocino Village shops, galleries and inns. A free trolley offers rides to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, chowder tasting, whale watching walks and more.
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FORT BRAGG WHALE FESTIVAL
MARCH 20 ~ Fort Bragg
Along with dozens of Microbrew Beer Tasting and Barbecue at Eagles Hall, Saturday only from 12-5 pm, $30, the area's top chefs will produce their favorite chowders.
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WHALE and JAZZ FESTIVAL
APR 1-22, 2010
Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival combines whale watching with the finest in jazz entertainment, culinary delights and fun activities over 3 spectacular weekends.
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Rhododendron Show & Plant Sale
May 1-2, ~ Fort Bragg
"There's No Place Like Home", featuring locally hybridized varieties grown on the Mendocino coast. Local growers also offer rare varieties from a northwest.
Beautiful garden scene, an ongoing raffle, refreshments, educational displays and more! FREE
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HOPLAND PASSPORT
MAY 2009 ~ Hopland
2 full days of fun! Receive a Passport logo glass, entry to all wine tastings, food pairings and entertainment at the ten wineries. Enter to win the Passport Prize Giveaway!
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PINOT NOIR FESTIVAL
MAY ~ Anderson Valley
Taste Pinot Noir from more than 35 wineries. Enjoy sumptuous food that pairs perfectly with Pinot. Learn all about Pinot at the technical conference, and visit our local Pinot Noir producers at their open houses. It's a full weekend for those who love Pinot Noir!
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A Taste of Redwood Valley
JUNE ~ Redwood Valley
You are invited to attend the annual "A Taste of Redwood Valley" wine festival where a rich experience awaits you as you tour the wineries and taste the wines and foods of participating wineries.
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World's Largest Salmon BBQ
JULY 3, SATURDAY - Noyo Harbor
Join us for a good old fashioned barbeque. Bring your appetite and a few friends for Delicious Grilled Salmon, Fresh Green Salad, Good ole Corn on the Cob and Garlic Bread...yum - and help out a good cause!
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WILLITS FRONTIER DAYS
4th JULY WEEKEND ~ Willits
California's oldest continuous rodeo. Plan on throwing your rope around our fun events from the barbecue to the parade, from the gymkhana to the rodeo, from the horse show to the Cutest Little Cowboy & Cowgirl contest, and much, much more.
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MENDOCINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
TWO WEEKS in JULY ~ Mendocino
Evenings include orchestra concerts, Big Band concert, chamber music ensembles, dance, blues, world, and folk music. Days include lecture/recitals at the Piano Series, a childs matinee, Young Musicians and chamber concerts throughout Mendocino Village.
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MENDOCINO ARTS FAIR
JULY 17-18 ~ Mendocino
Sixty-five arts and crafts booths with unique hand made artwork, including glass works, fiber wearables, hand-created jewelry, functional and sculptural ceramics, paintings, photography, live music and a variety of tasty treats.
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CALIFORNIA WINE TASTING CHAMPIONSHIP
JULY 26 & 27, 2008
Anyone can watch or even compete with wine experts from around the world. Tasters challenge their palates by identifying varietal wines in a casual atmosphere with live entertainment, great food, and beautiful panoramic scenery. Amateur and professional levels.
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PURE MENDOCINO
AUGUST
A weekend of organic farm and processor tours, presentations and workshops during the days, culminating in a big tent organic food and wine tasting, dinner and auction benefit.
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VIBRANT LIVING EXPO
AUG ~ Company Store, Fort Bragg
This vacation may change your life! Immerse yourself in three wonderful information packed days with cutting edge lectures and gourmet raw culinary demos. Enjoy inspiring presentations by world renowned authors, culinary artists and health experts.
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CasparFest
AUG 29-30 ~ Caspar
Filling the old school house with dancing and the Village Square with music, artists, crafters, and "green" enterprises Join Renowned multi-instrumentalist and honorary Casparado Joe Craven and other local musicians amongst the booths of beautiful handmade objects.
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MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR
SEPT 18-20, Boonville
Great fun for the entire family! Three fun filled days of old fashioned country fair will be held at the Fairgrounds. The Fair features, rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway, square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday and much more......
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STUDIO DISCOVERY TOUR
SEPT 5,6 & 7 & 12-13 ~ Little River to Sea Ranch
Two weekends! 48 artists open their studios along the scenic Coast for a free self-guided tour. Original work in watercolor, oils, glass, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture & textiles!
Free maps available.
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WINESONG!
SEPTEMBER 11 & 12
Join us once a year, for MCDH's annual wine tasting event and auction in the Gardens by the Sea. Meander throughout the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens and taste the elegant wines and food of Mendocino County. EVENT USUALLY SELLS OUT - Get your tickets NOW.
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ABALONE FESTIVAL COOK OFF
OCTOBER 3 ~ Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg
GUESTS are welcome and can participate for free. Although abalone tasting is limited to the judges; other food, beverages and Local Mendocino Wine will be available for purchase. Guests will enjoy the live entertainment, a raffle and silent auction.
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MENDOCINO COAST INN TOURS
DECEMBER 9-11
MENDOCINO, LITTLE RIVER, FORT BRAGG, ALBION & ELK - Get in the Holiday Spirit with the Mendocino Candlelight Inns tours. The inns graciously invite all to tour their lovely holiday decorated inns.
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PAUL BUNYAN DAYS
LABOR DAY WEEKEND ~ Fort Bragg
Family Fun!
Contests include: King of the Log Pillow Fight, Pie Eating Contest, Tricycle Race, Belle of the Redwoods, Blue Ox Beer Festival, Ugly Dog Contest, Craft Fair, Fire Dept Water Fights, Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, Logging Show and Parade
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WINE and MUSHROOM FESTIVAL
Spread throughout Mendocino County's popular Inns and Restaurants, Dozens of Fabulous Edible Events, Meet the Chefs, Gatherers and Walk in the Woods, Learn From The Culinary Experts, Meet Mendocino's Winemakers and Mushroom Passports.
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Coast Cinemas
The latest movie releases offered on several screens, shown several times a day in Fort Bragg. Matinee showings are available. Check the website for times, titles and discounted showings!
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