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Noyo Headlands Park

4.4 (20 reviews)
Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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K G.

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!

Sophia T.

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!

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Bruce K.

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.]

Unspoiled beauty of the Noyo Headlands
Jennifer O.

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.

PatrickJ T.

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!

Andrea U.

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.

Sign leading in to lot
Jennifer N.

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.

angela l.

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.

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

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Glass Beach - So much glass here to see (and not take!)

Glass Beach

3.8(793 reviews)
0.9 mi

What a fun place to go. It appears there are bathroom, but there is a keypad on them so we weren't…read moresure if they were open. There is a small parking lot with lots of spaces open on Wednesday, May 5, 2026, at around 6:30pm. There is still plenty of daylight left so this was a perfect time to visit. There aren't signs to glass beach, just a sign at the parking lot for glass beach. If you take the unpaved path and walk straight out you'll find it. To the left is a would sculpture of whales and to the right there is a sandy path to walk down to the beach. Don't climb the rocks, walk on the sandy trail. Soon as you get to the bottom you will be walking in nice size stone mixed in with broken shells. I'm not sure what kind, but there is a ton of broken pieces. Next you will get to the gravel part closest to the water. The gravel has mixed softened edges of glass pieces. The glass looks like tiny pebbles. You're not supposed to take anything home so please resist to there will be something to see for the next person that goes. The glass is all very tiny pieces. Mostly clear or green pieces. I didn't see any purple or red pieces. I believe we saw a lot of purple jelly fish. I didn't touch them so I wasn't to sure what they were. They were all washed up on the beach. This isn't the type of beach that you'll bring your beach chair and wear your bikini too. This is more of an exploring beach with trails around the area. There were no signs that said no dogs so there were a few dogs. Just make sure you're like the people we saw picking up after your dog. We had a fun time on the beach and took lots of fun pictures.

This is a top destination location for Fort Bragg, but it was definitely underwhelming. It could…read morehave been the time of day we went, but my husband and I were not impressed. It was actually disheartening to see so many people out there digging at the sand and collecting the glass. I imagine it used to be alot more abundant and beautiful, but to me, it was just a sad sight. It was packed with people and even looked a bit dirty. I'd say, head here if you're in the area, but don't expect the romantic version of it you've seen on social media. Just my two cents!

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Glass Beach - Sea glass mixed with sand

Sea glass mixed with sand

Glass Beach - So much glass here to see (and not take!)

So much glass here to see (and not take!)

Glass Beach - The few things I found here besides rocks! Don't forget to put anything you find back on the beach, so future visitors can enjoy them too :)

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The few things I found here besides rocks! Don't forget to put anything you find back on the beach, so future visitors can enjoy them too :)

Pudding Creek

Pudding Creek

4.8(28 reviews)
1.1 mi

Absolutely love this place!…read more I just wish that there were reviews on how to actually get to the trails/paved walking areas. So for all of you out there that are wanting a nice, serene hike/more of a walk and listen up! First, you're going to want to locate the Beachcomber motel (the green one). The , you're going to want to go one parking lot north of that. On your left side as you're heading north you will see a small parking lot. This is where you want to park. On another note, there is access to that pedestrian bridge through a residential area that is south of the motel. You'll have to map it because we did not come this way and I cannot advise you on how to get here. Lol. There are so many opportunities to walk along the ridge as well as paved areas that share space with all of the coastline motels. Your options are vast and you could easily get a 3 to 4 mile walk/run in this area. I'm actually not sure how much further down it goes because the pup and I got tired. Lol . If you're walking along the ridge, consider wearing pants. I don't recommend tights because there are a lot of branches and bushes that stick out on the dirt trails. Wearing some windbreakers or sweatpants is likely your better option. There are breathtaking views from anywhere you go along the coastline. Either from the paved road or from the dirt paths. I do recommend clothed toed shoes if you are going off the paved path. There are some parts where the sand is loose and other parts where is completely rock. This is where I wish I would've had my hiking boots on, but my running shoes held up just fine. As you get further from what we'll call motel row, it gets quieter and more serene. More importantly, there's less foot traffic and bike traffic. It is very congested by the bridge itself, both on the bridge and below on the beach. This seems to be one of the longest areas in Fort Bragg to walk or ride your bike. There are some cooler places south of Fort Bragg in Mendocino that are also worth exploring. ***PSA*** This is a special announcement for all you doggy owners. Please don't be that person that does not bring poop bags. Your dog is almost guaranteed to shit on that bridge and we witnessed it TWICE. Once from a very large dog, whose poop was kicked around. As well as a smaller dog, who had the case of the runs. Neither of those situations are flattering. If anything, they are embarrassing... for YOU. Forgot to add that parking is free and there is a restroom (use at your own risk).

This spot is nice. You can either walk the Trestle along the long path and have the view of the…read morePacific Ocean, or you can go down to the beach area and explore. There's not a bad phot spot around the whole area. Would love to go there again next time I visit.

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Pomo Bluffs Park - On to the fishing grounds

Pomo Bluffs Park

4.9(15 reviews)
0.5 mi

Pomo Bluffs has a beautiful scenery. There are many trails , and weather in early July is cool,…read moresunny but breeze, too. Just perfect! We've travel up and down CA coastal several times, and I still can't get enough! From the Monterey Peninsula to the bluffs, it is just breathtaking. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes, great walking shoes, light sweater, plenty of water, snacks and of course sun screen. the scenic, trails, pathways, are breathtaking . Even thought Carmel, Cambrian and sand dollar are my favorite places in Northern Ca. It doesn't matter if you like trails or 60 degree weather these are the places to visit. Big Sur, DelMonte,Morro Bay , half moon bay, anything by the northern peninsula or above the peninsula, I totally recommend. I will assure you that you'll enjoy the scenes, the trails, the resting benches, the weather, and sunsets. Be adventurous and travel one of the most beautiful highways in California "highway 1."

My vertigo was running pretty strong this morning as I looked out over the bluffs here. That said,…read morethere was plenty of opportunity to enjoy some absolute peace. There wasn't a single sound this morning except the blowing wind and my heart beating in my ears. Great spot with a walkway and marked path. As long as you stick to that path, you're fine. If you're feeling adventurous, you can do some climbing. Just be sure someone knows your next of kin. [Review 17626 overall - 416 in California - 1145 of 2022.]

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Pomo Bluffs Park - Ding Dong

Ding Dong

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Pomo Bluffs Park - Looking at the harbor

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Looking at the harbor

Fort Bragg Coastal Trail

Fort Bragg Coastal Trail

4.6(11 reviews)
1.4 mi

This is an easy coastal trail with several off-rout options. Read up on the geology, and the trail…read morewill be even more interesting. Park at the Glass Beach parking lot, join the trail on the bike path or from the beach. I prefer

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.

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Fort Bragg Coastal Trail
Fort Bragg Coastal Trail
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Noyo Headlands Park - hiking - Updated May 2026

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