Good walk to get out there from the parking lot all the way out to the light station…read more instructions- you're supposed to leave your car in the first parking lot, don't drive it all the way to the lighthouse because that road has a pedestrians only sign. lighthouse itself is very clean and well maintained, compared to others ive seen along the california coast. very much cared for. interesting free museum inside that building. you cant go up but you can look around the first floor

During weekends, the Cabrillo Light Station does full-on tours of the lighthouse all funded by…read morevolunteers. It entails walking about a flatish half mile (one way) on a paved road to the lighthouse, ending in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, a couple of picnic tables, and even some cabins to rent, if staying a couple of days to unwind is part of the plan! On a Sunday morning after a canoe paddle down the Big River, we did the half-mile trek to the lighthouse. It was fairly busy, with 3 or 4 groups ahead of us. On the tour, volunteer guides on each of the four levels explain the need for the lighthouse, its inner workings, and how innovation and technology changed it over the years. There are four levels to climb: after the first flight with two handrails, there is only one handrail up the steps, making it a great core workout in addition to a historic and informational experience! After (or before) the tour, wander around the museum/gift shop, where there is a souvenir for every lighthouse aficionado to buy sprinkled with more historic information and pictures not only of the lighthouse, but also of the surrounding environment and wildlife. If lighthouses are your jam, the weekend is a great time to go with the tour, museum/gift shop, and even a place to stay if you want! Convenient to downtown Mendocino, after the tour, the charming downtown is a great place to grab a bite and do some shopping! Young and old alike, this is a great experience!

Yes, there are two Fort Braggs and at the moment, both the one in North Carolina (one of the…read morelargest US Army bases) and this one in California are named after the same guy, a North Carolinian Confederate General Braxton Bragg, who had previously served in the United States Army in the Mexican-American War. The California one is working on a rename to instead honor a different and less Confederate Bragg. This marker is in the main part of downtown Fort Bragg, near the Sea Glass Museum and the Guest House Museum and the city clock. The marker is a bit faded but reads, "Established in this vicinity June 11, 1857 by 1st Lieutenant Horatio Gate Gibson, 3rd Artillery, later Brigadier General, US Army. Named by Gibson in honor of his former company commander, Braxton Bragg, later General, C.S.A. Abandoned in October 1864." [Review 17630 overall - 420 in California - 1149 of 2022.]

Beautiful. Pretty…read moregem we stumbled across amongst other hidden gems. Friends and I took lots of pictures here. Our boys loved the huge tree! Weather was perfect and people are also nice here. There's a bunch of shops around and of course the skunk train. If you are looking for parking, there are lots of parking around the area. We ended up parking our vehicles at the skunk train lot. If you decide to go into the historical home spice it up and spook yourself out before going in. Cross the street and look into the windows before walking in. It'll make your visit worth it!

I have taken part in numerous events at the Caspar Community Center. It's a fabulous multi-use…read morebuilding with a lot of charm! They have great monthly events there, like Pub Night, and their English Country Dances with local band Take A Dance. But it's also an amazing location to rent for personal use (weddings, birthday parties, and more!) The space is big and open, with handicap accessibility around the back side of the building. There is ample parking outside and now an electric car charging station. The playground equipment out back is a welcome addition too. Indoors, there is a great dance hall that has a nice stage with drapery and pretty good acoustics; Caspar boasts a separate dining hall and a huge, gorgeous kitchen... my favorite part is the bank of gorgeous windows overlooking the meadow outside. It's the perfect spot for placing your sweetheart table during a wedding dinner... or even for having your wedding reception in! (A wedding I was at this spring used that set up and it was fabulous!) The one thing about Caspar is that it books up fast and well in advance. So make sure you contact the office and book early if you want to use this lovely space!

Hosted my wedding reception at Caspar Community Center. It's such a good deal! Large space, good…read morefloor plan, ADA accessible bathrooms, newly remodeled kitchen, outdoor pizza oven, stage, ... Couldn't have asked for more. It dresses up beautifully.

So you say "HUH?!?! 5 stars for a California DMV office?!?!" Yes, this is a fair rating based on…read moremy many past visits to other DMV offices in CA and other states in the past. I had an appointment and they called my name at exactly the its scheduled time. No waiting around (those without appointments took a number and waited their turns). The nice lady who took care of re-issuing my license was efficient and friendly. The entire process took just about 10 minutes including the fingerprinting and photo. Highly recommend getting an appointment and visiting the friendly and helpful people of Fort Bragg's DMV office. When public servants do a good job, let them know and thank them!

Why is this place open? Two people sitting around waiting to tell people they can't do that here…read more They are very nice. 3 of us there, all told they can't help us, to go online.

Have driven by many times and have stopped once and what a absolute icon of Northern Californias…read moreculture! It does seem like someone will replace the toilet if it breaks so that is a plus.

Did someone break it? My heart is sad... this is one of my favorite stops on the long drive from…read morethe Bay Area to the redwoods.

It was our first time visiting Fort Bragg so we decided to pop into the visitor center on our first…read moreday. There was a very friendly woman working and she gave us many great suggestions on what to do. She was also very nice to talk to. The walls of this place were covered in brochures and menus for the surrounding area, we learned a great deal about the area from looking around. We are very happy that we stopped by!

Stopped in the other day from San Francisco and was really impressed with the friendliness and…read moreknowledge of the staff person working this helpful information office. Thanks for making my trip so much more enjoyable!

A simple box girder bridge in Fort Bragg, California (yes another place named after the same…read moreConfederate general as the Fort Bragg in North Carolina) it carries traffic over the Noyo River here at its mouth into the Pacific Ocan. Made from prestressed concrete, it was completed in August 2005 and is the sixth bridge at this crossing. It is quite a high bridge, 110 feet above the river and has three spans with the longest 327 feet. There are just two lanes with a narrow breakdown lane on one side. It has rather low barriers which are great for preserving the view as you cross the bridge and look at the Ocean to the one side and the harbor on the other. The harbor below has a plethora of restaurants (seafood-focused, of course), tourism vendors (kayaking, whale watching tours, fishing) and seafood vendors. [Review 17619 overall - 409 in California - 1138 of 2022.]

Welcome to the Mendocino Coast!…read more Redwood Forests and a Beautiful Coastline! Where is Fort Bragg? Fort Bragg is a very small coastal town just to the North West of Napa. It's where the great trees of the Red Wood Forest meet the beautiful waters of the California Coast. There's nothing more to do in this town other than relax, eat and enjoy the beautiful coasts of Mendocino County. There are not many eating options but there are a few spots and a very good ice cream spot. Cowlicks and the Coast were the reasons we spent the night here. Imagine the town of Mayberry or even Walnut Grove in a beach setting. That's what you have here. A town where everyone knows each other. This is a great stop on any Pacific Coast road trip. Glass Beach is very nice beach and I rank it in my top 10 list of California beaches...not for the glass but for the beautiful coast and sunsets. I am a fan!

What I like about the City Hall of Fort Bragg is that it is decorated right for the season. When I…read morevisited during Christmas 2023, the City Hall boasted a large decorative bow at its front door to celebrate the season. The "downtown" area of Fort Bragg is quite small, and this City Hall essentially marks the one end of the downtown. For those of you who do not know, downtown is essentially marked by the intermediate regions between E Redwood Ave. and E Laurel St. And the city hall is right next to Laurel. If you go during holiday seasons, make sure to take a nice selfie with the decorated City Hall!