Anchor and Grind Mercantile
Anchor and Grind Mercantile
Visit Anchor and Grind Mercantile for a selection of housewares and home decor that are both practical and whimsical at the same time.
Floyd and Connie's
Floyd and Connie's
Enjoy updated American Classics in a gorgeous midcentury steakhouse setting. The menu features hanger steak and Ice Box Martinis, and everything is sourced locally, from meats and fish, to produce and breads.
Top 5 Mountain Biking Trails in Fort Bragg
Top 5 Biking Trails in Fort Bragg
1. Coastal Trail: Two Ways to Ride It
Start at Glass Beach and pick your direction — each one tells a different story.
Head north toward MacKerricher State Park for a quieter, wilder ride, with the Pacific never more than a glance away.
Head south toward town and you’ll roll into Noyo Headlands at the Noyo Bridge, passing dramatic bluff views and a worthwhile stop at the Noyo Center’s Crow’s Nest Nature Center along the way.
- Distance: – 6 miles round trip
- Difficulty: Easy
- Type: Paved, multi-use trail
- Highlights: Ocean bluffs, whale watching, interpretive signage, wildflowers, benches for taking it all in
- Best for: Families and casual riders
- Access: Glass Beach parking lot
2. Big River Haul Road
Photo: ©Trail Forks
Follow this gravel-and-pavement path east along Big River for as long as your legs (or your curiosity) will take you. Wide, welcoming, and flexible — go a mile or go ten.
• Distance: Out and back, as long as you like
• Difficulty: Easy to moderate
• Type: Gravel, hard-packed, with some paved sections
• Highlights: River views, generous trail width
• Best for: Families and casual riders
• Access: Take N. Big River Road off Hwy 1 to the trailhead parking lot
**Note: This is an active haul road. Expect trucks and use caution around curves.
3. Gravel Pit Road
Photo: ©All Trails
Push deeper into the forest on this remote route along gravel fire roads, where the only company you’re likely to have is the local wildlife. Find some peace and quiet on these roads just minutes from the coast.
- Distance: variable
- Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, depending on distance and fitness
- Type: Gravel fire roads
- Highlights: Remote forest scenery, solitude, wildlife sightings
- Best for: Mountain bikes and gravel bikes on fire roads
- Access: From Hwy 20, turn north on Gravel Pit Road to the parking lot
4. The Scales
Photo: ©Trailfork
Ready to trade pavement and gravel for a single track? These trails take you through stands of towering redwoods, hidden creeks, rewarding riders of all levels with a genuine sense of solitude – and a few climbs that will make you earn the view.
- Distance: variable
- Difficulty: All levels depending on the trail
- Novice trails include Cypresss, TV, and Jackaroo
- Intermediate: Gunslinger and Beer Joint
- Advanced: check with AllTrails or TrailFork App before you head out
- **Trail signage is intermittent, use the apps to map your path for all levels.
- Type: Single-track and gravel
- Highlights: Dense forest trails, trail variety to suit all levels
- Best for: mountain bikes
- Access: From Hwy 1, turn east on Fern Creek Road, Right at Caspar Orchard Road, to the Scales parking lo
5. Observatory Trail Network
Photo: ©onetrackmind
This area takes you into the heart of the area’s mountain bike network, and there are miles and miles of trails from this stepping off point.
- Distance: variable
- Difficulty: All levels depending on the trail you choose, distance and fitness
- Type: Single-track
- Highlights: Dense forest trails, trail variety to suit all levels
- Best for: mountain bikes
- Access: From Hwy 1, take Caspar Little Lake Road (just north of the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse) to parking area
Local Tips Before You Ride
- Best time to ride: May through October, when the trails are driest and the sun’s out to play, however if you time it right in the winter, you can hit cool, dry and clear days as well.
- What to wear: Layer up — coastal fog can roll in (and out) fast, so be ready for both sun and mist in the same afternoon.
- Gear and repairs: Fort Bragg Cyclery has you covered for bikes and repairs; the Outdoor Store is your go-to for gear and local trail intel
- Class 1 ebikes are allowed on trails
- Pro tip: For advanced rides, the premium version of the AllTrails app or TrailFork is worth the upgrade because you can download maps to your phone that you will not be able to when out of service. Highly suggested!!!
Summer Adventuring Starts in Fort Bragg
Summer Adventuring Starts in Fort Bragg
Summer is nowhere near done in Fort Bragg, with some of the best weather on the horizon through late summer and fall. Make Fort Bragg your home base for summer adventuring on the North Coast - where redwood forests meet rugged Pacific coastlines, and every kind of adventure is just minutes away. Here's where to start.
1. Camp Under the Redwoods
There's nothing quite like falling asleep to the sound of the surf and waking up beneath towering redwoods. Fort Bragg offers camping for every style — from beachfront sites with ocean views to secluded spots tucked deep in ancient forest. Whether you're pitching a tent, parking an RV, or renting a rustic cabin, Fort Bragg puts you within reach of it all
2. Fishing Charter Boats
Head out with Anchor Charters for a day on the water that's equal parts fun and productive. Salmon and crab in season, rockfish and ling cod year-round — dinner's basically guaranteed. Time it right for gray whale migration and you can trade the rod for binoculars on a whale-watching or bird-watching trip instead.
3. Hit the Beach
Every kind of beach day lives in Fort Bragg — pups included. Pack a picnic, grab the sand toys, or just bring a good book and let the coastal scenery do the rest. Layer up, because the fog has its own agenda.
4. Skunk Train Railbike Rides
See the redwoods like never before. Hop aboard the Skunk Train's electric railbikes and glide through the forest on rails, at a pace made for soaking it all in.
5. Take a Hike
Fort Bragg is basecamp for hiking on the North Coast, full stop. Stroll the flats of the Coastal Trail or climb into the hills of Jackson State Forest — the options run deep. Need a map or some local know-how before you head out? Stop by The Outdoor Store first.
6. ATV Through the Redwoods
Go big. Take a guided ATV tour through the towering redwoods of Usal Forest, north of town, for an adventure that's as much about the terrain as the thrill.
7. Take a Surf Lesson
Paddle out with North Coast Surf School and catch your first (or fiftieth) wave with expert guidance in the water.
8. Ride Horses on the Beach
Trade wheels for hooves. Ricochet Ridge Ranch will take you galloping down 10 Mile Beach, just north of Fort Bragg, for a ride you won't forget.
9. Kayak the Noyo River
Kayaking the Noyo River is a peaceful adventure that lets families experience Fort Bragg from the water. It’s a fun option for older kids and adventurous families looking to paddle through scenic surroundings and enjoy a different side of the coast. Kayak rentals available at Kayak Noyo in the harbor.
10. Guided Adventures
Want the adventure without the planning? Mendo Insider Tours builds a custom trip around exactly what you're into — nature, wine, history, mushrooms, and more — with a driver and local guide along for the ride.
Nello's Market and Deli
Nello's Market and Deli
Full market and deli sandwiches orders to go. Full stock of local brews and liquor.
La Palapa
La Palapa
Casual eatery featuring traditional Mexican dishes such as burritos and chile rellenos.