10 FORT BRAGG
Discover FORT BRAGG
Fort Bragg is a small town perched on the edge of the continent with a rich history in fishing and logging. In recent years it has become a full-fledged and affordable tourist destination. Established
as a military outpost in the 1850’s, the fort for which it is named is long gone, but many other
interesting and exciting attractions have taken its place.
The historic downtown shops and galleries feature unusual local products and easy nearby parking.
There’s lodging for every preference, including luxurious turn-of-the-century B&B’s, beachfront hotels,
economical motels, and numerous public and private campgrounds. You’ll also find wonderful places to
dine, including an award-winning brewpub, family-friendly cafes, and romantic gourmet restaurants.
Glass Beach, a short walk from downtown, is one of the world’s unique beaches. The “sand” is
glass – glass that is colorful and rounded by the sea. The sparkling residue of an old dump site, it
trickles through your fingers like jewels. Red starfish, green anemones, and purple sea urchins can be
seen in the tide pools at Glass Beach, and striking harlequin ducks are sometimes visible in the water
or on nearby rocks.
The famous Skunk Train leaves Fort Bragg following the old coastal “Redwood Route,” as it has
since 1885. It meanders through towering redwood forests, crossing some 30 bridges and trestles, and
through two deep mountain tunnels before completing the day trip back to the historic 1927 depot.
Nature lovers especially gravitate to Fort Bragg. They come for world-class abalone diving, deep-sea
salmon fishing, and bird watching by boat. Some walk or ride bikes and horses along pristine sandy
beaches and others rent kayaks and paddle along the shores or on Noyo River.
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens features 47 acres of manicured formal gardens, dense
coastal pine forest, fern covered canyons, and flower-filled coastal bluffs overlooking the Pacific.
Performing arts thrive in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free coffee-house concerts, the Symphony of the
Redwoods, Glorianna Opera, or one of the special productions put on by members of the community.
Fort Bragg also hosts lively community festivities that welcome tourists and locals alike, including
the World’s Largest Salmon Barbecue, Art in the Gardens, a Candlelight Inn Tour, Winesong! and
festivals celebrating Rhododendrons, Mushrooms, and Whales.
While You’re In
Fort Bragg
Blue Victorian Inn. Westport, 964-6310.
Carine’s Motel. S. Franklin, 964-3642.
Caspar Inn. Caspar. 707-964-5565.
Cleone Lodge. 24600 N. Hwy 1,
964-2788.
Coast Inn & Spa. 18661 N. Hwy 1,
964-2852.
Colonial Inn. 533 E. Fir St. 877-964-1384.
Country Inn. N. Main St, 964-3737.
Colombi. 647 Oak St, 964-5773.
DeHaven Valley Farm. Westport.
961-1660.
Delamere Seaside Cottages. 964-3175.
Ebb Tide Lodge. 250 S. Main St.
800-974-6730.
Emerald Dolphin. 1211 S. Main St.
964-6699.
Fern Creek Farms. 31300 Chestnut St.
Fort Bragg. 964-1064.
Fort Bragg Motel. N. Main St. 964-4787.
Glass Beach B&B. 726 N. Main St.
964-6774.
Green Acres Campground. 23600 N. Hwy.
1. 964-1435.
Grey Whale Inn. 615 N. Main St.,
964-0640.
Hidden Pines Campground. 18701 N.
Hwy. 1, 961-5451.
Holiday Inn Express. 250 Hwy. 20.
964-1100.
Howard Creek Ranch Inn. 40501 N. Hwy.
1, Westport, 964-6725.
Lodge at Noyo River. 500 Casa del Noyo
Dr. 964-8045.
Lodging and Llamas. 18301 Old Coast
Highway, Fort Bragg. 964-7191.
Lost Coast Inn. 38921 N. Hwy. 1,
Westport, 964-5584.
North Cliff Hotel. This elegant hotel is
perched on the cliff above the entrance
to Noyo Harbor in downtown Fort
Bragg, a beautiful, romantic getaway
spot 1005 S. Main, 962-2500.
See Pages 20, 63.
Nye Ranch. 1 mile N. of FB, 964-0939.
Ocean Breeze. 212 S. Main St., 961-1177.
Oceanside Inn & Suites. 820 N. Main St.
964-4061.
Ocean View Lodge. 1141 N. Main St.
800-643-5482.
Old Stewart House. Stewart,
800-287-8392.
