One of my favorite go to stops when I visit Fort Bragg. Actually found this place on accident a…read morecouple years ago and now we always make a trip out we're when we're in the area.

Such a great little park, we did not get to spend as much time as we wanted to since we had to get…read moreto a restroom. But what we did see if it was pretty awesome, right in the middle of a neighborhood! I definitely want to come back one day. I don't know if they have public restrooms so I'd check ahead of time if you plan on visiting.

We had an absolutely magical time camping here last weekend. The park itself is rather easy to get…read moreto as soon as you get to the coast coming from the Bay. The Rangers were lovely, the site host was very kind, we stayed at site 27 which was shielded from the wind, they had clean bathrooms and showers, a camp fire program on Friday night and sold wood onsite. We got to do a lovely hike, hang out at the beach, go to the Noyo fish Company in Fort Brag... it was great! We were also warned about a black bear who had been visiting recently. But alas did not have an encounter. However, we did find raccoon hand prints all over our table cloth and bear box. So do use your bear box!!

Returned to Van Damm State Park for a second time and already looking forward to future visits…read more I've yet camped at the upper campsites. Only experienced the two lower loops closest to the entrance as well as the beach across the highway. It's an overall great campground. The only concern would be your neighbors and the mosquitos at sites that are along the creek. Most if not all sites are RV friendly. Anything larger than a mid-sized travel trailer, you might want to be selective. For trailers that are low profiled, stick to the lower loops to avoid scraping. Opted to never pull a trailer here because I'm not a fan of towing on highway 1. Typically, the host would drive around the campground delivering firewood at 12 dollars a bundle. Otherwise, they are available at the host's designated site.

Such a cute mini golf course! Super affordable, adorable decor, well-kept, running water…read morethroughout. No outside food/drink allowed. We had such a great time, and could've spent even longer if we didn't have to rush off to our next thing.

I came here for my daughter and my birthday weekend. The manager called my room and woke everyone…read moreup on the first day at 9:30 in the morning. I don't get to sleep in at my home, so vacation is my only opportunity. I was furious. Then on the final night, they proceed to put a large family with small children, that checked in at 10:30 at night, directly next our room, when half the hotel was empty. They proceeded to ruin our last night and morning here. We also had to have the bathroom re-cleaned right after check in, because the smell of fish was overwhelming. It still smelled and didn't actually go away till we used the shower. I guess they don't know how to clean their rooms either. I'm still in the process of finding a way to file a formal complaint

This pool has a lot going on! A large water slide, small diving board, "lazy" river (pretty…read moreenergetically flowing!), and lots of fun splashy fountain things for the kiddos in the shallow end! There are also lanes for laps and a midsized pool. It was a little pricey, more so for tourists, but it was a great facility and experience!

Awesome facility! Clean and fun! 5$ for my son to swim. Didn't charge me to get in. Cool. Big…read moreslide! Lazy river. Diving board. Fountain thing! Fun :) dog park out front too and skatepark in back.

"Where is the sea glass?!" I heard one man ask another. You might see nothing. Also You might find…read morelittle glass pieces on the beach, depending where you go. There are 3 sites for the beaches, some harder to find than others. Some beaches were hard to get down to, always be careful and safety first! If it is too steep then don't chance it Beautiful spot to look out into the ocean, enjoy the cliff views and just be present. Nice to be in the sun! And out! Check out the sea glass museum in fort Bragg town to learn more about it, which really helped me prior to going. If made it more meaningful

Nice place to come for the first time visitor to Fort Bragg…read more My wife, her mom, and I came to visit Fort Bragg (named after the same person that the more famous Fort Bragg in North Carolina is named after) on our way down from redwood forest parks to spend the night in San Francisco. One of the more famous tourist attractions in the area is Glass Beach, so named for the once plentiful sea glass that dotted the shoreline. It was stop number 12 (14:01) on day 5 of our road trip. It is located in Noyo Headlands Park, where there was plentiful parking, even later in the afternoon. The glass originated from a city dump that operated until 1967. There wasn't much left. Thus most colors of the glass pebbles were the common green, brown, and clear color of beer (and soda) bottles. To get down to the area where the glass accumulates, requires going down a non-paved hill from the bluff, so wasn't possible for Mom. We did get some good pictures of the area. And there was a cool carved piece of driftwood, resembling a whale near the benches where we sat, admiring the scenery.

this is a great little hidden gem in ft. bragg. whenever i'm in town i like coming here for food…read moreb/c i know it's fresh out of the water, literally! there are multiple restaurants here, my favourite being the noyo river grill which has a view of the sunset. my other fave is the noyo fish company, right at the bottom of the hill along the water. some of the vendors also sell freshly caught fish so you take it home to cook! this area is never super busy and definitely less touristy than downtown or the beach area. highly recommend to drop by here for lunch and or dinner when visiting ft. bragg!

What: - View of Noyo Bay…read more - Noyo River - Fishing - Kayaking - Seals - Star Fish More Info: - Limited free parking just next to the harbor - Ample free parking at the mouth of Noyo Bay - Free admission On a clear Saturday morning, while on the way to the Pomo Bluff State Park in Fort Bragg, curiosity about harbors drew us to take a detour to the Noyo Harbor. While driving south from Fort Bragg, we took the Noyo Point Road just before the bridge and it took us down all the way till we reached the harbor. Several boats were docked to the harbor and there were a few waterfront restaurants around. Noyo Harbor - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/noyo-harbor-district-fort-bragg?select=I8XJAp8tOFHvvlfl3s2hzA#dlLqhQO7Rp-OgkGNCiggrA Noyo means "under the dust". Once upon a time, between late 1800s and early 1900s, Noyo Harbor was a very busy port. Almost every ship that came to San Francisco stopped by Fort Bragg at Noyo Harbor. The first railroads were laid in Fort Bragg in the year 1916, so until then all the transportation to this place was via the ocean. Mouth of Noyo Bay - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/noyo-harbor-district-fort-bragg?select=I8XJAp8tOFHvvlfl3s2hzA#I8XJAp8tOFHvvlfl3s2hzA We drove a little past the harbor to reach the mouth of the Noyo Bay. There is ample free parking here and several folks around were getting prepared to kayak in the wide Noyo Bay. As we walked on the stone structure that protruded into the Noyo Bay, we noticed several starfish and seals. Right behind us was a spectacular view of the Noyo Bay bridge and the harbor. Bridge above Noyo River - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/noyo-harbor-district-fort-bragg?select=I8XJAp8tOFHvvlfl3s2hzA#EgjChnIL1ZZJVFeeIZFRFg The water here was murky and for the life of me I could not understand why people would kayak here when there are so many other beautiful beaches in the Fort Bragg/Mendocino coastline. We spent some time here and took off to our next destination - Pomo Bluff State Park

Great trails, lots of photo opportunities, dog friendly for leashed dogs, pick up after your dogs…read more Brush yourself off if you go off the trails, there are ticks, brush your dogs off too. Lots of wild flowers, some deer, ground squirrels, tons of birds, seals and sea lions. So much to explore.

If these views could talk, they'd literally be screaming. That's what I was doing deep down inside…read moreas I walked along this scenic coastal trail. Those views are simply breathtaking. You can easily spend your entire day here and never get bored. This trail goes on for miles on end right alongside the beautiful Mendocino coastline. The official parking lot is the one right across from Glass Beach, but there are actually several different access points to this trail. I started my hike from Mackerricher State Park and continued down until I reached Glass Beach. There's a paved pathway (also known as Haul Road) which runs along the coast and is great for a nice leisurely stroll. People with strollers and wheel chairs can easily navigate this paved path. And then, there's the actual coastal dirt path that literally hugs the coastline. This is the path I spent the most time on. You'll pass by tons of secluded pocket beaches and the most gorgeous tide pools along the dirt path. There's also a few up and downs, making this path a bit more adventurous than the flat paved one next to it. Access to the beaches down below are super easy from the trail minus the little bit of scrambling needed to actually get down there. You'll be hit with beautiful coastal views from every angle. It's pretty addictive actually. And the best part is that there are so many amazing little stop-offs along the way, many of them being super secluded. I was able to enjoy a few spots where I practically had the beach and the tide pools all to myself. Many people were wearing masks but a lot of people weren't. The good thing is, both paths are really easy to social distance on. If you're looking for a a beautiful place to hike or to take a leisurely stroll along the coastline, the Fort Bragg Coastal Trail is the one.

A hidden gem on the Mendocino coast. This beach was once a secluded beach, where only locals would…read morecome to abalone dive, fish and lay out. A few years ago the city of Fort Bragg made this nice beach known to the public. They made a nice trail that takes you down to the beach, next to some amazing houses. Located 1/4 of a mile from Ocean Dr. It's an easy walk or jog through a wooded area down to some steps that will lead you to the beach, or you can stay on the trail and it will take you to a breath taking view of the ocean,once there you will get a 330 degree view of the Pacific Ocean. Make your way to the rocky beach. Be careful walking down the stairs because they get slippery. Once on the beach you can enjoy a little fresh water waterfall, some fishing and ab diving or you can just sit and enjoy the view. Oh and be sure to wave at my Grandpa, who lives in one of those amazing house !!!

My fave hike in Fort Bragg. Best to go at dusk, it's magical... especially the Eucalyptus Grove…read more Not too long or difficult of a hike to the coast but the trail entrance is a little challenging to find.