Unfortunately, I wanted to share feedback from a recent visit to the NOYO Center for Marine Science…read moreduring our trip to FB. After seeing a post on Instagram, we were excited to visit and planned our afternoon around arriving at 2:30 p.m. on a Friday. Although the posted hours were 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., we found the Center closed with a sign indicating it would reopen at 3:10 p.m. We waited, ordering a smoothie at a nearby shop and returned shortly after reopening. Upon entering, I noticed the "No food or drinks" sign. Wanting to respect that policy, I asked the staff member at the front desk if there was a trash can where I could dispose of my smoothie cup. Rather than directing me to a nearby receptacle, she instructed me to use a public trash can outside and then began lecturing me about single-use plastics after noticing my disposable cup. The interaction was abrupt, unsolicited, and delivered in a tone that felt dismissive rather than welcoming. After locating a public trash can several storefronts away, I returned hoping to put the interaction behind us. While we were browsing the front area, the same staff member went outside to address a family near the entrance. From inside the Center, her tone and gestures appeared more like a reprimand than a courteous request, creating an atmosphere that felt unwelcoming. When I approached the desk to purchase admission, I mentioned that I work for a large land conservation organization that restores habitats, builds trails, protects open space, and supports sustainable agriculture. I told her, "We're on the same team." I shared that not because I expected different treatment, but because it underscored an important point: every visitor deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect, regardless of their background or profession. Staff members are often the public face of an organization's mission, and the way they interact with visitors directly influences how that mission is perceived. This experience did not diminish our support for marine conservation or the important work your organization does. However, it did leave us with a negative impression of the Center and, unfortunately, reflected poorly on the organization as a whole. I hope this feedback is received in the constructive spirit in which it is intended, as I believe a welcoming visitor experience is essential to building lasting public support for your mission.

Great place to stop and learn and let the kids play. Perfect pit stop for shopping with kids. They…read moreget some energy out and have fun learning about the marine life. Free for kids and just an easy $5 for adults. It is small but very cool to see all the skeletons and all the information is great to learn. Definitely a place to make a stop.

What a wonderful place to learn the history of the area! Right near the skunk train so if you are…read morehere for that and lucky enough to be here when this place is open come in and check it out. The grounds and the flowers are beautiful. They also have a huge log slice out in the garden area for you to take a picture, to show you how big those massive trees used to be. The home has been very well preserved and they have rooms filled with artifacts from the area as well as pictures and stories. If you're just walking down Main Street and doing some shopping and you see the sign is open walk up the walkway. You won't be disappointed and it's free.

Very happy with my latest experience visiting the Guest House Museum. My fiancé and I visited this…read moreafternoon today and were welcomed in by John. He was kind and very knowledgeable. We learned some of the history of the guest house and how it was originally built as the official residence for the Union Lumber Company (formerly knows as the Fort Bragg Lumber Company). I really appreciate the knowledge John shared with us. The Guest House Museum is run by volunteers, there is no entree fee but they do accept donations. Inside you can also purchase postcards, pins, magnets, books, and more. There is lots to see at this museum. I highly recommend stopping by and seeing this amazing piece of history.

Fathers + Daughters Cellars offers an incredible, unique, and unforgettable wine tasting experience…read morein the beautiful Anderson Valley that you don't want to miss! Their "Taste of the Day" takes you on an ATV ride through their family vineyards up a hill to a picnic table that overlooks Anderson Valley, orchards, and grazing sheep. The view is absolutely breathtaking! Sarah and Guy host most of the tastings themselves. They are a multi-generational winery that have been growing grapes for a long time. It's so great to know that you are supporting a family instead of a wine corporation and they are truly the nicest and most kind-hearted people. This is truly an incredible experience! We sipped a variety of quality wines, had some light snacks, and soaked in the incredible views! We purchased many of our favorites to enjoy at a latter date. Highly recommend to all when visiting Anderson Valley! Tips: *They only offer one tasting a day so my recommendation would be to reach out to them through their website well in advance and plan any other tastings you may go to that day around this one. *The tastings are not offered year round so go onto their website to see if they are open during the month you are visiting Anderson Valley. *If you are going in the summer months, make sure to wear sunscreen.

Fathers + Daughters Cellars offers the most unique and intimate tasting experience in Anderson…read moreValley. Their "Taste at the Top" takes you on an ATV ride through their family vineyards to the top of a hill overlooking Boonville and the valley. There you visit with the winery owners while tasting their exquisite wine and hearing stories about the history of the valley and their family vineyard. This is the insider experience in the valley! I love taking guests there!

Great host! We loved our experience and the array of wines. So fun to see the Justin Meyer legacy…read morelive on. We enjoyed the location downtown Mendocino and sat outside which was perfect. We walked out with Pinot and Cabernet Franc. We will return !

Had a lovely visit. Sat on the back patio and the wine came to us. Remarkable reds and had a good…read moretime

Like most people I suspect, Jamie W. and I came upon this little house quite by accident since we…read morewere making our way to the headlands from the town center off the main thoroughfare. I was immediately struck by the bright teal color contrasting with the faded red of the steps (see my photo). We knew it wasn't your standard clapboard, "Murder She Wrote" cottage, and yet we were wondering how the owner violated the all-white, Cape Cod-style conformity of the rest of the homes. As it turns out, it's a Taoist temple built by the first Chinese settlers in the early 1850's. In fact, it's the oldest Taoist temple in the state. The temple is dedicated to the Chinese god of war, and the outside of the building has a sign that says from (right to left) "mo dai miu", translates to mean "Temple to the Military God". It's open on weekends but only between May and October. For the rest of the year, you have to turn into a lookie-loo like me and unapologetically peep through the windows. They don't mind....I think.

If You drove into town, you probably wouldn't even have known a temple like this existed because it…read moreis not on a Main Street and it is tiny!! I actually found this temple through yelp. My grandmother likes to visit temples and we were going to be in the area so I decided to take her here. I like going as well, gives me a sense of calming. There isn't much to see here. And there is only one lady who works here, who is absolutely the sweetest lady. She told us the history behind the temple and how her great grandfather had built it long ago. Her father entrusted her with the temple so now it is her duty to protect and look over it. You probably can't tell but she's actually part Chinese! FYI there are no restrooms there but a nice art center two blocks up offered their restroom :)

NOT CLOSED. I'm a musician and I've played at the Festival for several years…read more Great shows, nice venue and close to many restaurants and bars. Tip: the orchestra rehearsed during mornings and you can just wander in and listen for free.

Huge shout out to Sparkely for the tip on this!…read more You really can just walk into the tent during rehearsals and it's exactly as described in the previous review. The next day, we brought over some food and sat outside on the picnic benches (there was a concert going on this time). We soaked in the sun, had a great view of the water and listened to the music. Both afternoons were wonderful!

This may be the most important museum in Fort Bragg. Truly an inspirational place! The window…read moredisplay caught my eye. The museum documents the life's work of the enigmatic Larry Spring who mixes science and fiction with his own broad strokes. There are events that happen here too. I've heard of puppet shows and concerts, fairs, and movie screenings. Could this be ground zero for the burgeoning art scene of Fort Bragg?

Ok so I admit that the "school" was closed when I happened upon it walking around Fort Bragg BUT…read morethe display and items described in the windows were just SO FASCINATING. I was a little disappointed that larry wasn't around (hey, it was NYE so I'm sure he was busy) but perusing the website elicited the fact that his various contraptions and the things I saw at his shop were in fact, for sale. And not very cheap either. I especially liked the fact that he had a declaration in one of his descriptions about how he doesn't have peer reviews of any of his new discoveries because that would be contradictory to a new discovery (how can anyone who has never seen it before [aka a "peer"] review something?). ok, the dude seems a little kooky but I like that he set up shop and that he had all the wherewithal to make all his declarations. It adds to the charm of Fort Bragg I'd say.

WOW FACTOR? An hour before the play started (Baskerville: a Sherlock Holmes Mystery), we showed up…read morebut only two separated tickets were left. The two volunteers for the night offered to let us purchase their adjacent tickets while they sat in the separated seats! Very nice, small theater (not much legroom). GO AGAIN? Yes. The play was most enjoyable. Great acting - really great.

The Flick was among the BEST performance I have ever seen! Small, quaint theater and every seat is…read morea great seat! Nice lobby area with refreshments. Very high quality theater. I am looking forward to seeing Open House.