Fort Bragg Activities

Abalone Diving

Fort Bragg is one of the premier recreational abalone diving spots. For current regulations, please check with the California Department of Fish & Game. Sub-Surface Progression is a local dive shop that can provide information on current dive conditions as well as provide sales and rental of dive equipment.

Art Galleries

• Edgewater Gallery - An artist owned enterprise featuring the work of Mendocino County artists. The unique selection of fine art includes paintings, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, photography, sculpture, and furniture.
• Erin Dertner Gallery - Sunlight and sea, cottages and bright flowers have been Erin's inspiration since the age of nine. The challenge to capture that perfect country landscape or that lush cottage garden continues to evoke the response, "Can't we live there?!"
• Gabrielle
• North Coast Artists Gallery - In the winter of 1986, a small group of inspired and enterprising artists realized a dream - to create a showroom and retail space for locally made art. It was named Northcoast Artists: A cooperative Gallery. This truly original gallery has since become a cornerstone of the north coast art scene, offering an authentic and enriching cultural experience to visitors and the local community.
• Partners Gallery - An artist administered contemporary art gallery on the Mendocino Coast. Monthly exhibits include painting, sculpture, photography, jewelry, fiber art, and mixed media. Partners has a new show every month with the artist reception occurring during First Fridays from 5pm until 8pm.

Bicycling

Fort Bragg is a bicycle friendly town with lots of nearby parks and trails to ride. Old Fort Bragg Haul Road provides an easy ride for people of all ages, or for a more challenging outing, try the trails that go up and down the old logging roads in Jackson State Forest.

Birding

Volunteers from The Mendocino Coast Audubon Society lead regular bird walks at the Gardens, including a session for beginning birders on the first Saturday of each month.

Deep-Sea Fishing

The Fort Bragg Coast is a haven for sport fisherman, and many charter boats in Noyo Harbor offer deep sea fishing excursions. Many seasons are restricted, so check with local outfitters or the Department of Fish and Game for sport fishing availability.

• All Aboard Adventures
• Anchor Charter Boats
• Noyo Fishing Center: Fishing Charters - Whale Watching Tours
• Telstar Charters

Kayaking

Sub-Surface Progression in Fort Bragg rents kayaks for both ocean and river exploration and Liquid Fusion Kayaking offers both instruction and guided tours for river and ocean kayakers.

Horseback Riding

Fort Bragg has one of the last beaches remaining in the United States where horseback riding is permitted right at the ocean's edge. There are also plenty of forest trails and places to go horse camping at either Jackson State Forest or MacKerricher State Park. Bring your own horse or rent one from Ricochet Ridge Ranch.

Motorcycling

Highway 1 from Fort Bragg to Legget is one of the smoothest curvy roads around, just perfect for motorcycles. Day rides will get you to Avenue of the Giants, Highway 36, and numerous other routes that constantly make the "Best of" lists. Off road and dual sport riders will also find lots of trails to keep them happy.

Museums

• Guest House Museum - This three story, Victorian home sits in the heart of downtown Fort Bragg. Outside the museum, visitors will discover a massive redwood tree slab, as well as an outdoor exhibit featuring steam donkeys and logging artifacts. Inside the museum, enjoy perusing artifacts and exhibits on the history of native people, logging, fishing and the city itself. (707) 964-4251
• Triangle Tattoo & Museum - Triangle Tattoo and Museum was founded in 1986. It is one of only a few museums in the world dedicated to the display of tattoo artifacts. Located in downtown Ft. Bragg, across from the Guest House Museum, the collection is fittingly housed in one of the town's original Victorian store fronts.

Surfing

Mendocino County Surfriders - A good contact for more information about local surfing, the Surfriders is a local non-profit group dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the worlds oceans, waves, and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research & education. (707) 962-0221.

Whale Watching

During the winter and spring gray and humback whales migrate along the Fort Bragg/Mendocino coast. MacKerricher State Park offers viewing spots from the bluffs, but for a closer look book a whale watching tour with one of the charter boat companies listed under Deep-Sea Fishing. During the migration seasons, daily charters are available from Noyo Harbor.

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