Why You Should Visit Fort Bragg, California For Outdoor Fun And Shopping
By Leslie Veliz
VACATIONS
Fort Bragg, California only encompasses 2.7 square miles but is ideal for those craving a laidback getaway. One of the city's defining features is its massive redwood trees.
Visitors can view stunning redwoods at Otis R. Johnson Wilderness Park and Jug Handle State Natural Reserve. Both parks have hiking trails, though the former is only 7 acres.
Downtown Fort Bragg is known for its arts scene. Visitors can immerse themselves in diverse works of art at Edgewater Gallery and the Mendocino Coast Photographer Gallery.
Visitors will also love Downtown Fort Bragg's many unique shops, the family-friendly Skunk Train, the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, and the famous Glass Beach.
Be sure to eat at The Wharf and The Pub at North Coast Brewing Co. before retiring to the pet-friendly Surf Motel and Gardens or the upscale Inn at Newport Ranch.