Great place to park and walk; dog friendly (dogs must be leashed). Great paved parking, restrooms, dirt/gravel and paved bike trails, many places to take photos and be in nature. Lots of grass, some birds, wildlife plus an excellent place to watch the sun rise. Very clean grounds with trash receptacles throughout. The road that leads north from bathrooms parking area needs an overhaul, many large holes and road is a mix of paved with big dirt potholes. There may be a helicopter land section in the middle of this road/parking area as it's marked as though it is. **not reviewing the dog park** There is a basic dog park, very basic and little dogs could escape. Okay place for supervised, off leash potty breaks for large dogs and leashed little dogs. read more

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There's something quietly magical about Noyo Headlands State Park, home to the once-glass-covered Glass Beach in Fort Bragg, CA. It's not just a place you visit it's a place you feel. I've been here more times than I can count, and it still brings me peace. My kids grew up playing here, climbing rocks, chasing waves, and turning every visit into a treasure hunt for sea glass. These days, the glass is much harder to find what's left is tucked between pebbles and seaweed, polished down by time and tide. But that's part of the fun now: it's not a guarantee, it's a quest. And even if you don't find much glass, the views alone are worth the trip. The walking trails stretch for miles with panoramic views of the Pacific, wildflowers in bloom, and seabirds gliding above the surf. It's accessible, beautiful, and full of moments that make you stop and just breathe. Whether you're a photographer, a hiker, or someone who just needs to reset, this place delivers. Glass Beach may no longer be a sparkling blanket of color, but it remains a symbol of transformation how nature turns damage into beauty. The peace here, the sound of the waves, and the memories it helps create are what really matter. Five stars from someone who keeps coming back. Bring your curiosity, your camera, and your respect for the land. Even without much glass, you'll find something special if you slow down and look. read more

Noyo Headlands Park - Hiking Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

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Yeah, this place is very clean very secluded and they were about three or four elderly people walking across the beach with their dogs off please. Everyone was really nice and respectful. We kinda all kept to ourselves no problems. The fun area to check out. read more

The trails are easy, paved, and accessible to all kinds of people. The trail has two Fort Bragg entry points - a northern entrance, with parking at the west end of Elm Street near Glass Beach, and a southern entrance, with parking at the west end of Cypress Street north of the Noyo bridge. The trail is ADA-accessible and is very wide so there is plenty of room for all along the trail. This area offers spectacular views, parking, restrooms, and benches to sit and take in the views. Dogs are welcome on leash. There are signs near the path that offer information on the history of the area. If you go at golden hour, you can take in the stunning views! read more

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Beautiful location! It's listed as a spot for walking dogs and I definitely would only bring dogs on a leash. All of the paths are at the end of a cliff and could be fatal for dogs off leash. read more

Noyo Headlands is located just South of Mackerricher State Park, near Noyo Harbor and downtown Fort Bragg. Noyo Headlands is where I usually park when I go to Glass Beach, although, depending how far you're willing to walk, you can also access several other beaches from this parking lot and trailhead. Out of all the state beaches in the area, Noyo has some of the most informative educational signs regarding Pomo history. The entire state park lies on what was once a Pomo reservation, before they were violently force marched elsewhere. Today, the Pomo help inform the park service on sustainable environmental practices, such as the reintroduction of native plants. The cliffs at this beach are carpeted in blankets of native succulents and wildflowers. And, of course, there is a lot of sea glass on the beach. There are a lot of other less crowded beaches to visit in the area, but this one is great, too :) read more

Such pretty view points of the cliffs here! Absolutely worth a stop in. It's free to enter and park. A short walk from the parking lot yields beautiful views of the water. This would be a lovely place to stop and have lunch if the weather had been warmer when we visited. Highly recommend visiting! read more

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Just north of the Noyo River Bridge, I started the morning of beach time walking down to the shoreline here. Crystal blue skies and crashing waves on the rocks. While the upper areas are handicapped accessible, a reasonably able person can climb on the rocks and get quite close to the surf. There are walking paths, biking trails and picnic areas. There is even a public restroom that was in reasonably good condition this morning. [Review 17628 overall - 418 in California - 1147 of 2022.] read more

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We were getting cabin fever, stuck inside during the rain and we decided to venture outside and hoped the skies would clear. We took a brisk walk, crossing the historic Trestle Bridge to the Noyo Headlands. Even as a resident of Northern California, this stretch of coast is particularly breathtaking and wild. Jutting rock formations encourage unusually dramatic and tall crashing waves. It's a spectacular display of nature. The vista also includes quiet moments of watching seagrass wave in the breeze, poppies and other protected California flowers splash bright colors of orange, purple, yellow and white across its canvas and the surprise of squirrels popping up from the brush as if they're prairie dogs. Follow the sandy paths onto Glass Beach and see the sunlight hit the colorful fragments of glass- garbage really from the city of Fort Bragg using the ocean cliffs as a dump site, jettisoning cars, washing machines, bottles and trash that continued until the 1960s. read more

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I believe Glass Beach is part of Noyo Headlands Park in Fort Bragg, CA, but I may be mistaken. Fort Bragg and Mendocino area have so many beautiful scenic area parks, and they all seem to overlap. Noyo Headlands Park is 104 acres! There is a 6 mile trail that is very popular. You can walk, jog, or cycle on the trail. Different parts of the trail you will come across beautiful unique artist benches. These benches have each been uniquely designed by local area artists. Simply a beautiful area to explore and admire Mother Nature!! Have fun, but please respect the environment! Thank you! read more

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Disappointing, not much of a view, nothing to look at so we moved onward. Perhaps we missed something, it was cool, in the low 50's & not really a beach day. read more

Noyo Headlands Park - Hiking Near Me - Fort Bragg, California

i really love it here, you have access to everything....the coast with a gorgeous view, the beach, bike/walking paths, picnic areas, and glass beach! parking is free here, but note the parking lot is not that big, so come early (or come late) or be prepared to park along the street, outside of the main gate, which is still free, but you gotta walk a bit. the bike/walking path spans about 6 miles so you can bike/walk/run 12 miles roundtrip. the trail is relatively flat, with a couple gentle rolling hills, so suitable for beginners. the beach is lovely, especially glass beach, with the beautiful colored pieces of glass. and the view...it cannot be beat. on a clear day, it is absolutely gorgeous here, staring out into the pacific ocean. it does have potential to get very windy though so be prepared to bundle up/wear a windbreaker so you're not freezing while enjoying the view. there are unisex restrooms here, but when it's busy, be prepared to wait in a long line! there are a couple more restrooms along the bike/walk path, in either direction though. not to be missed when visiting ft. bragg! read more

In Fort Bragg, you basically have MacKerricher State Park to the north and Noyo Headlands Park to the south. If you walk the trails of these two parks, you'll basically hit the majority of the coast by Fort Bragg. There are two large parking lots which can be accessed from Elm Street on the north and Cypress Ave on the southern end of the park. We entered from Cypress Ave where there is plentiful parking. We walked northward. Wear sun protection because you are fully exposed with no shade. There's a small portion of the trail which juts away from the coastline and another portion near a waste plant that smells really really bad (breathe through your mouth). If you walk quickly, it should only be 2 minutes. But other than that, you're right along the coast with a beautiful view and that restorative ocean breeze. If you walk northward, past the dynamite shack, you should get to one of the three Glass Beaches (yes there is more than one). There's more glass here than the more famous Glass Beach farther north. This is an easy flat walk. You can go out and back, so you make it as short or long as you would like. I recommend this as part of your Fort Bragg experience! I also recommend walking the trails at MacKerricher Park and for a totally different experience, the Russian Gulch State Park in Mendocino (forest, not beach). read more

While following directions to Glass Beach, once Elm ends, you will see the entrance to Noyo Headlands Park. There is a medium size lot and restrooms at the entrance, and it serves as a great jumping off point for exploring Glass Beach. There is a paved trail that runs along the bluffs with unparalleled views of the waves crashing below, the dramatic coastline and sea birds galore. The trail itself is only about a mile, but it still serves for a nice brisk walk and a perfect place to watch the sunset. There are placards along the way to read about some of the history of Fort Bragg. It seems that the path and entire area is recently revitalized and is pretty new in terms of the paved trail and signage. Great little gem of a park in Fort Bragg and worth a visit. I took an early morning walk and there were lots of dog walkers and friendly folks on the trail. read more

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There's a section that is this ugly and smelly factory which made us think that we were lost. Other than that, it's a nice hike to see the beautiful coast. The rock formations and waves crashing are breathtaking. I appreciate the mile markers along the path. Bikers and skaters take the trail. Complimentary doggy bags for poop are along the trail which is super thoughtful. read more

Wow, beautiful bluffs. Great place to see the ocean and stroll. Also great tide pools with sea anemones, crabs, and more.

We went in the park from Cypress Rd. off Main St. It was a delight to see some beautiful native flowers in such a harsh environment. The weather was nice-in low 70's-which helped walking on the paved trail since there was no shade at all. We saw several guys fishing on the cliff-no idea how would they manage because the water was so far down below. Most folks seemed simply enjoy an easy stroll around. People walked their dogs here too. read more

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As an outdoors person I was impressed with how this park was done. There is a nice paved path that weaves along the coastal bluff. Also some gravel side paths off the main path. What is nice about this place besides the amazing scenery is that there are information signs all along the trail. The signs tell the story of the area: Native Americans, lumber mills, fishing. There are parking lots at the trailheads at both ends of the trail with vault toilets. The north end of the park has Glass Beach. Glass Beach used to be the old city dump where everything was discarded into the ocean. All the glass is polished from the waves and are like tiny pebbles. There is a lot less glass than when I was a kid and went here. People take from the beach as souvenirs. During the visit the poppies and lupine were blooming throughout the park. read more

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What a lovely walking place. Great history and lovely views and a good 3 miles of walking. People are nice too Great for dogs. read more

This place is available stunning, especially during sunset. There are many easily accessible walking and cycling trails, and all with outstanding views. read more