Fort Bragg Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Glass Beach which includes rugged coastline
North Coast California
North Coast California
Glass Beach featuring a pebble beach
Glass Beach showing a pebble beach

Marvel at the iconic recycled sea glass on the beaches and explore the varied museums of this former military garrison.

Fort Bragg is a popular destination on the Mendocino Coast due to its intriguing history and scenic views of the Pacific Ocean. This former military garrison has many activities, parks and museums. Travel through the coastal parks for the town’s most picturesque scenery.

Enjoy the sunny, warm summers with a trip to Pudding Creek Beach. Sunbathe or picnic on the powdery sand at the mouth of the creek. The beach has an antiquated wooden bridge and scenic nature trails.

Stroll along the three bays of the iconic Glass BeachOpens in a new window to see the myriad colors of the shiny pebbles. The beach is a former trash site, where car batteries, headlights and other plastic and glass items have been eroded and smoothed by the ocean’s waves.

Pick up the various translucent objects and imagine what they were in a former life. Leave the colorful items to be discovered by other visitors. Explore the intriguing displays of the Sea Glass Museum, a little south of town, for a better understanding of this fascinating phenomenon.

In the central part of Fort Bragg is the Guest House Museum, which chronicles the history of the town and the Mendocino region. For a more modern theme, visit the Triangle Tattoo Museum just across the road. Learn about tattoos across different cultures and consider getting a tattoo in this parlor.

Fort Bragg is known for its spectacular coastal scenery. Explore the trails meandering around the cliffs of Porno Bluffs Park, the Mendocino Coast Botanical GardensOpens in a new window and MacKerricher State Park.

Located in Mendocino County, Fort Bragg is in the northwestern region of California. Fly to San Francisco International Airport and head north for 180 miles (290 kilometers) to get here. Get around the area by bus or rental car. Nearby towns and landmarks include MendocinoOpens in a new window, Eureka and the Jackson State Forest.

With glass beaches and a military past, Fort Bragg is an exceptional town on the Mendocino Coast.

Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.

Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.

2 out of 5
763 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA
Stay at this hotel in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
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Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.
Harbor Lite Lodge

Harbor Lite Lodge

2.5 out of 5
120 N Harbor Dr, Fort Bragg, CA
The price is ₹12,601 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
₹12,601
₹14,516 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a conference centre and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,237 reviews)
"Great views of the Harbor."

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Harbor Lite Lodge
Seabird Lodge

Seabird Lodge

3.5 out of 5
191 South Street, Fort Bragg, CA
The price is ₹11,116 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹11,116
₹13,756 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa lodge in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Very nice staff. Room was fine. Toilets should be in a child’s bathroom. VERY LOW. Area a little run down."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Seabird Lodge
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Fort Bragg 'secret Garden' Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Views

Fort Bragg 'secret Garden' Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Views

3 out of 5
Fort Bragg
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Glass Beach and Otis R. Johnson Park are located nearby.
Fort Bragg 'secret Garden' Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Views
Fort Bragg Home, Close to Laguna Point Beach!

Fort Bragg Home, Close to Laguna Point Beach!

3 out of 5
Fort Bragg, CA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free parking, a garden and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Glass Beach and Laguna Point Beach are located ...
Fort Bragg Home, Close to Laguna Point Beach!
Hot Tub, 1 Mi to Beach: 12-acre Fort Bragg Cabin!

Hot Tub, 1 Mi to Beach: 12-acre Fort Bragg Cabin!

3 out of 5
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Stay at this 3-star cottage in Fort Bragg. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Glass Beach and Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve are located ...
Hot Tub, 1 Mi to Beach: 12-acre Fort Bragg Cabin!
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Glass beach and pudding creek trestle were great! Near to Mendocino which was lovely to visit.

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