A sandy strip of beach that is very popular for surf fishing rather than swimming or sunbathing. There’s lots of driftwood around and it’s a nice beach stroll. Also a nice spot to enter the water on a paddleboard, boat or kayak.
About midway between the towns of Mendocino and Fort Bragg is stunning Jug Handle Creek Beach. The beach impresses the visitor with a deep sandy cove, clear blue water and steep bluffs on both sides. The park is known for its hiking trail: the Ecological Staircase Trail which winds you through geological features and ends up at the Hans Jenny Pygmy Forest. Trails also explore the the headlands above the cove providing gorgeous views of the sea and coast.
A deep cove and beach with rocks, cliffs, and dunes at the waters edge. There is a 0.7 mile long access trial from the parking area which is well worth the walk for this incredibly scenic beach. Popular with surfers too.
One of Fort Bragg’s main attractions, Glass Beach is a beautiful beach accessible from the Coastal Trail. Famous for its seaglass, the glass found on the beach can vary with the tides. Try low tide for best glass visibility and please touch but don’t take. We hope to save the glass for all to see for years to come.
A small scenic cove secured by The Mendocino Land Trust organization.
Maintains a 0.6 mile long access trail that leads to a boardwalk into the narrow and rocky beach.
