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What to Do in Fort Bragg

What to Do in Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg is the largest of the small towns along the Mendocino Coast. You'll discover loads of interesting shops and local art galleries. Beautiful beaches, working harbor, day spas, and the world-famous Skunk Train.
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Shopping ~ Boutiques & Galleries

Shopping ~ Boutiques & Galleries
Fort Bragg is a treasure hunter's paradise! Dotted within this historic lumber town, you'll find unique boutiques and galleries showcasing local art.

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Click for more information on Harvest Market ~ Ft Bragg. Harvest Market ~ Ft Bragg
Fort Bragg, in the Boat Yard Center, you'll find a wonderful grocery store. Offering an excellent selection of fresh meats, organic fruits and vegetables, many local wines and micro breweries. Pick up supplies for a romantic evening or beach picnic from our extensive deli.
Click for more information on Understuff!. Understuff!
When it comes to intimate apparel, from "basic" to "sassy", they have it all! When you're off for a weekend in Mendocino or Fort Bragg, don't forget to stop by their store and pick-up a little something special for your romantic getaway to the Mendocino Coast.
Click for more information on Fabric Indulgence Art Supply. 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.
Click for more information on Mendocino Vintage ~ Antiques & Jewelry. 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.
Click for more information on Botanical Gardens. 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.
Click for more information on PAWS ~ Dog & Cat Store. PAWS ~ Dog & Cat Store
Offering a wide selection of yummy organic homemade cookies, tasty pet food, exceptional leashes, collars and gear for your outbound hound, plus unique and functional pet toys made by local artists.
Click for more information on Todd Farmhouse ~ Antiques. Todd Farmhouse ~ Antiques
Offering unique antiques, exquisite furnishings, vintage items, linens and quilts, collectibles, art and gifts in its more than 10 rooms of this restored Victorian farmhouse.
Click for more information on Mendocino Cookie Company. Mendocino Cookie Company
More than a dozen varieties of fine cookies are baked daily in the Mendocino Cookie Company. All of our cookies are baked from scratch and we use only the finest and freshest ingredients and they contain no preservatives. Stop by or order online.
Click for more information on Simply Succulent. Simply Succulent
Simply Succulent is a specialty nursery offering very small to very large succulents, grasses and other drought tolerant companion plants in a wide variety of colors and textures.
Click for more information on Hortus Botanicus. Hortus Botanicus
Offering a wide range of annuals and perennials, unusual trees, shrubs, clematis, as well as nepenthe's and other carnivorous plants, orchids and succulents.
..."A gem among collector's nurseries"
by Sunset Magazine.
Click for more information on Posh Pauper. Posh Pauper
Quality gifts and home décor at affordable prices:
  • Antiques
  • Baby Gifts
  • Christian Gifts
  • Garden Art & Much More...
Click for more information on Rubaiyat Beads. Rubaiyat Beads
Discover world treasures from beads, findings, tribal jewelry, ethnic textiles to incense and sacred aromatherapy oils and burners, scented candles, metaphysical books, CDs, crystals, locally-made glass beads, and stained glass art.
Click for more information on Garden Art and Gifts. Garden Art and Gifts
Beautiful and unusual gifts and for your home and garden. Specializing in pottery, planters, fountains and metal artworks to showcase the natural beauty of your home.
Click for more information on Racine\'s Art and Office Supply. 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.
Click for more information on Mendocino Redwood Burl. Mendocino Redwood Burl
Specializing in unique pieces of furniture handmade from Mendocino Redwood Burl wood. Each and every piece is different and one-of-a-kind! Take home your favorite, because it really is "locally made". The tree was grown in Mendocino and the furniture is made in Mendocino!
Click for more information on Mendocino Chocolate Co.. Mendocino Chocolate Co.
Mmmmm good....Specialty items are just plain special. Along with our Truffles and Nuts & Chews we carry many other favorites like Toffee, Fudge, Chocolate Covered Coffee Beans, and much more...
Click for more information on Roundman\'s Smokehouse. Roundman's Smokehouse
Offering smoked meats & cheeses ready for your picnic, add some crackers and you're ready for sunset. Specializing in USDA "Choice" Beef. All of the sausages are delicious cold, as well as hot off the grill!
Click for more information on Mendocino Mustard. Mendocino Mustard
Ham, lamb and chicken glazed in either variety of Mendocino Mustard become a succulent feast. Add an accomplished zing to salad dressings, the finishing touch to sauces and gravies, or elevate a sandwich to the sublime! See us on Main Street in Fort Bragg!
Click for more information on Herbal Garden Party. Herbal Garden Party
Dedicated to providing information so you can make the best informed decision, putting you in control. First by listening and then by working with you to understand your particular needs. Unique solutions that help deliver maximum growth & Health potential.
Click for more information on North Coast Artists. North Coast Artists
Featuring the art of 20 or more Artists that live along the Mendocino/North Coast. Stop by our beautiful showroom on Main Street in Downtown Fort Bragg.
Click for more information on Cowlicks Ice Cream. Cowlicks Ice Cream
They make their Ice Cream with the finest and freshest ingredients in their parlor. Stop by for a cone, hot fudge sundae, banana split or Hot Dog. They're open late and KID FRIENDLY!
Click for more information on Thanksgiving Coffee. Thanksgiving Coffee
We are located in Fort Bragg, California, on the northern Mendocino coast and have been roasting coffee here since 1972. We are as dedicated to environmental and social justice as we are to making great coffee.
Click for more information on Whistlestop Antiques. Whistlestop Antiques
For over 15 years in Fort Bragg, our store on Franklin Street has offered Collectibles from Fenton Art Glass, Harmony Kingdom, Boyds Bears, Lenox Classics, Heritage Lace, and Harbour Lights and is a proud "Fenton Art Glass Showcase Dealer"!

Spas ~ Day Spas, Massage & Beauty Salons

Spas ~ Day Spas, Massage &  Beauty Salons
One of the best parts of being on vacation is relaxing, and nothing does that better than getting pampered! Most spas book up in advance and reservations are recommended.

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Click for more information on Coast Inn and Spa. Coast Inn and Spa
All rooms are non-smoking with Free wi-fi. Suites include refrigerator, microwave, spa tub, in-room coffee, fireplace. Some pet-friendly rooms, as well as guest laundry, a world-class day spa and organic health food cafe!
Click for more information on Bamboo Garden Spa. Bamboo Garden Spa
Offering an array of spa treatments to renew, relax and replenish your mind, body and spirit. Enjoy a massage and spend quality time in a private tranquility suite to immerse yourself in a deep soak tub or detoxify in an aromatic sauna.
Click for more information on Nails on the Go. Nails on the Go
Victoria offers a unique service on the Mendocino Coast! She brings her nail spa to you in your home or hotel, for a truly relaxing experience. Specializing in manicures, pedicures and bridal parties.
..Appointments Available

Exploring the Great Outdoors

Exploring the Great Outdoors
Exploring Fort Bragg ranges from strolling along picturesque streets, hiking, biking, paddling, beach-combing and so much more!

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Click for more information on Ricochet Ridge Ranch. 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!"
Click for more information on Liquid Fusion Kayaking. Liquid Fusion Kayaking
From mild to wild, Liquid Fusion Kayaking has a kayak adventure for everyone. They specialize in nature tours and kayak instruction and most of all in FUN!!! Relax with a dry and mild nature tour or challenge yourself with a wet and wild ocean adventure.
Click for more information on Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse. Pt. 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.
Click for more information on Westport Beach KOA. Westport Beach KOA
North of Fort Bragg, they offer 75 full hook-up sites for RV's, 60 tent sites, and group sites on a private beach. Campground amenities include children's play area, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, hot showers, campground store and laundromat. Surf, boogie boards and kids bikes for rent.
...Come play at the Beach!
Click for more information on Botanical Gardens. 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.
Click for more information on MacKerricher State Park. MacKerricher State Park
Popular with hikers, joggers, equestrians and bicyclists. This park is best known for all the seals that live in this beautiful and varied habitat of sandy beaches, ocean bluffs, sand dunes and tide pools to forests and wetlands.
Click for more information on Anchor Charter Boats. Anchor Charter Boats
Our boats are located in Noyo Harbor which is on the south end of Fort Bragg. We have two boats. The Trek II is located in front of the Wharf Restaurant and the Lady Irma II is located at Sportsmen's Dock. We specialize in big fishing trips and whale watching!
Click for more information on Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast. Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast
Glass Beach is one of the most unique beaches on the Mendocino Coast, if not the world. It's not the occasional piece of glass as you stroll along - This awesome cove is covered with glass!
Click for more information on Pomo Bluffs. Pomo Bluffs
In Fort Bragg, this relatively new city park (opened April 22, 2006) on the ocean bluffs overlooking the Noyo Harbor entrance and the Pacific Ocean. There is a paved walkway that's suitable for wheelchairs or strollers and there are benches along the way.
Click for more information on Telstar Charter Boats. Telstar Charter Boats
For a day packed with fun and excitement (and Big Fish too!) your licensed Captain, Randy Thornton, invites you to come aboard the Telstar, for your sport fishing and whale watching adventure today!
Click for more information on Noyo Fishing and Whale Watching. Noyo Fishing and Whale Watching
Board the Rumblefish, for fishing adventures, whale watching or cruising to Mendocino Village. Imagine fishing off the scenic Mendocino Coast from the comfort of a 50 foot, all weather, heated boat. Located in the picturesque Noyo Harbor.
Click for more information on Dolphin Isle Marina Fishing. Dolphin Isle Marina Fishing
The waters off the Mendocino Coast are some of the best salmon, albacore tuna, dungeness crab and rock cod fishing in the Pacific. BYOB (Bring your own Boat) or fish from their dock!
Grab a bite from their deli and go fishin!
Click for more information on All Aboard Adventures. All Aboard Adventures
Providing family fun aboard the SEAHAWK! Enjoy whale watching, sport fishing for crabs and salmon. Sunset, weddings and specialty cruises are our specialty! Plus Karaoke on the Bay Cruises!
Click for more information on Jug Handle State Reserve. Jug Handle State Reserve
Explore a 2.5-mile self-guided nature trail called The Ecological Staircase. Each of the terraces was uplifted from sea level about 100,000 years before the one below it. The lowest terrace consists of prairie; the second is covered with pines; the third supports a unique pygmy forest with knee-high trees possibly several decades old.
Click for more information on Westport / Union Landing State Beach. Westport / Union Landing State Beach
Covering over 3 miles of rugged and scenic coastline, with 46 campsites on the bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The magnificent vistas, sunsets and tree covered mountains in the background provide inspiring challenges to both amateur and professional photographers.
Click for more information on McDog Off Leash Beach. McDog Off Leash Beach
Located under the bridge at Noyo Harbor in Fort bragg is a great off leash beach for dogs to romp and play. Mcdog (Mendocino Coast Dog Owners Group) are working on a fenced park in Fort Bragg. Great fun, particularly if you are a dog!
Click for more information on Ten Mile Trail - Old Haul Road. Ten Mile Trail - Old Haul Road
Easy trail - Flat and paved most of the way! Excellent for biking, strolling and exercising. The Old Haul Road runs along the beach. A small section was washed out during a severe storm, but able bodied sorts can travel along the sand until the road picks up again.

Entertainment, Arts and History

Entertainment, Arts and History
There is always something fun to do! Activities range from watch live music and plays to attending local events and discovering historic places.

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Click for more information on Skunk Train. Skunk Train
Take a trip back in time on the World Famous Skunk Train from the Mendocino coast through the majestic redwood forest. It's fun for the whole family!!
Click for more information on Noyo Harbor. Noyo Harbor
--Noyo Harbor is your starting point for a day out on the ocean, whether it's on a fishing or whale watching charter, or paddling your own kayak.
Click for more information on Symphony of the Redwoods. 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.
Click for more information on Gloriana Opera Company. 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.
Click for more information on Coast Cinemas. 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!
Click for more information on Pacific Star Winery. Pacific Star Winery
Join them at the oceans edge to enjoy this picturesque coastal winery, where they handcraft wines from the finest old vine vineyards in Mendocino County. Or stop by the tasting room in the Skunk Train Depot Mall in Fort Bragg.
Click for more information on Mendocino Coast Recreation Centers. Mendocino Coast Recreation Centers
The Mendocino & Fort Bragg Rec centers offer year round activities for adults and kids! Great day camps, skating, Swimming and other fun activities! Both centers are rentable for meetings, birthday parties and special events.
Click for more information on North Coast Brewery. 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!
Click for more information on Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf. Emerald Dolphin Inn & Mini Golf
Spacious room boast gorgeous granite counters, cherry wood furnishings, upscale linens and comfortable beds. Some upper floor rooms offer either direct or indirect views of the ocean (1/4 mile from ocean bluffs). Some rooms have Romantic Jetted spa tubs for two and electric Fireplaces.
Click for more information on Lodging and Llamas. Lodging and Llamas
3 charming Vacation Rental Homes to choose from, just perfect for families w/pets! You'll find either full kitchens, hot tubs, fireplace, bbq, and a pool-table depending on the home plus a pygmy goat petting area! All at the same rate of a hotel.
Click for more information on CASPAR INN. 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.
Click for more information on Guest House Museum. Guest House Museum
The Guest House Museum located on Main Street (Highway 1), houses the repository of artifacts and records telling the story of Fort Bragg. This beautiful Victorian is a centerpiece of Fort Bragg and is often a gathering place for local events.

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