Watch For Whales
Watch For Whales
There’s something so unforgettably thrilling about seeing the majestic Gray Whales as they pass the Fort Bragg coastline on their annual migration. Winter months are best, as the leviathans swim south from Alaska to the breeding grounds in Baja, Mexico. High vantage points, like the Cabrillo Lighthouse, the Coastal Trail at Otsuchi Point and MacKerricher Park offer good views, particular on calm mornings. If you’re up for the high seas, consider a whale watching charter out of Noyo Harbor, like Telstar Charters, The Kraken, Hooked on Mendo, and The SeaHawk.
Winter Visit
Maybe you thought that when the first storm blows in the North Coast closes its shutters and settles in for the winter. Well, we’re here to show you just how much you would miss by not planning an off-season trip to Fort Bragg. What if we said you could have a beach to yourself? Maybe a hike in the misty magic of a redwood grove in the rain. Whale watch. Deal shop. Or cozy up in your room with a fireplace and a view of the ocean. At Fort Bragg in the winter, without a lot of visitors, you’ll feel more like one of the locals. So, pack a few layers, your rain boots and knit cap and join us on a journey to enjoy Fort Bragg before the summer fog blows in and the crowds come back. Be sure to check in beforehand, however. Hours and policies can change because of Covid-19 restrictions.
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Eat Fresh Chowder
Eat Fresh Chowder
Fort Bragg is a great place to warm your insides, too, especially down at the Noyo Harbor where the fishing boats come in, and especially now that crab season is finally in full gear. Pop in to Noyo Fish Company for chowder and a side of beer battered fried pickles. Silvers at The Wharf does clam chowder in a bread or, even better, garlic bread bowl. They do an equally bang up job with chowder at their sister restaurant, Mayan Fusion, located right downtown. And to add to the embarrassment of riches, find excellent freshly made chowders at Princess Seafood’s new location at the far end of the wharf and enjoy some chowder with a sweeping harbor view at the Noyo Harbor Inn.
Spunky Skunk Gift Guide
Spunky Skunk/Racine's Art Supply
Monopoly, Collectible Stuffed Animals and More
Give the classics from everyone’s favorite toy shop, The Spunky Skunk. Choose from assorted games like Monopoly, Chutes & Ladders, Memory and Bananagrams. To order something to be shipped to you, email orders@racinesfortbragg.com.
Mendocino Cookie Company Holiday
Mendocino Cookie Company
Reynold's Menswear
Reynold's Menswear
Wool plaid Stinson hat
For the dapper outdoorsman, a lovely wool plaid stinson hat from Reynold’s Menswear.
Rivendell
Rivendell
Fine teas
There’s nothing like a warm cup of tea on a cold winter night. Give them this beautiful assortment of fine teas from Rivendell.
A New shop this year, they sell beautiful rugs and textiles.
La Tré Gift Guide
La Tré
Accessorize with Style
Give the gift of stylish and useful accessories that will come in handy year round out here on the coast.
A Sweet Affair Patisserie Gift Guide
A Sweet Affair Patisserie
Assortment of macaroons
The most elegant of all cookies, A Sweet Affair Patiserie’s French macarons are a beautiful holiday gift for your favorite foodie.
the Evil Scrunchies Pop-UP!
the Evil Scrunchies Pop-UP!
Writers, doodlers and daydreamers will love these notebooks from the Evil Scrunchies Pop-UP! next to Little Cups Ceramics.
Brook Craddock Pop-UP! is next to Little Cups. open Friday and Saturday Nov-Dec