The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens are 47 acres of colorful beauty. With a rainbow assortment of different flowers, lush green forests, and a commanding ocean view, this northern coast botanical garden should definitely be on your list of places to see when you’re in Mendocino. 💐
Founded in 1961, the garden is one of the largest ones in California and hosts a variety of flora from around the world. Different blooms occur at different months of the year, ensuring that you’ll get to see flowers whenever you go. The bird watching is fantastic, and you’re surrounded by several scenic trails that take you into dense woodlands and bushes. Check the weather before you go—it’s often foggy on the northern coast, but that can make for a serene visit to the gardens. It’s a wonderful place to spend an hour or two admiring the beauty of life. 🌸
El límite de lo posible está en lo grande de tus sueños✈️🎶🎵 . . . . . . . Que tremendo viaje agradecido de todo lo vivido y cumplan cada sueño que se propongan solo esfuerzo y perseverancia 🙌🏻🤍 #fortbraggphotos #lasvegas #hollywood #beberlyhills #sanfrancisco #sanjose #losangeles
Anniversary trip to Fort Bragg! First time being there, and we had awesome weather and food! We did the Mendocino Gardens, Skunk Train, the lighthouse and hiked a few coastal trails!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mama’s in my life 🤍 Wether it’s a baby having a really tough time during a newborn session, a nervous bride right before she walks down the aisle, or a little guy who just doesn’t want his picture taken today. Mamas are always there to get you through it. I am so lucky to have so many strong women in my life (especially my mama) to teach me how to make it in this crazy world🤍🌸🌺
Lost in the waves this evening, hope everyone had a great Labor Day. We have had some of the warmest days of the summer, absolutely dreamy! #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #coastalliving #pearlcottagebythesea #cottageliving
I made some very special pieces specifically for this event! See me today and Sunday from 11-5 Space 8 next to my dear friend tinybluestudio mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens #mendocino #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggbotanicalgardens #hwy1 #coasthwy #botanicalgardens #events #localart #localartist #livemusic #wine #winetasting
Harvest Mendocino festivities kick off tomorrow with music by yours truly at the Beachcomber Motel from 4pm-6pm! There will be ocean views, and Johnny, and wine, and Johnny! See you there :) 🌊🍂🍁🍷#beachcomber #beachcombermotel #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggca #mendocino #harvestmendo #harvestmendocino
Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California Photos by nk_aroundtheworld
Glass Beach is a beach near Fort Bragg, named from a time when it was abundant with sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town.
History
In 1906, Fort Bragg residents established an official water dump site behind the Union Lumber Company onto what is now known as "Site 1". Most water-fronted communities had water dump sites discarding glass, appliances, and even vehicles. Locals referred to it as "The Dumps." Fires were often lit using Molotov cocktails to reduce the size of the trash pile.
When the original dump site filled up in 1943, the site was moved to what is now known as "Site 2", the active dump site from 1943 until 1949. When this beach became full in 1949, the dump was moved north to what is now known as "Glass Beach", which remained an active dump site until 1967.
The California State Water Resources Control Board and city leaders closed this area in 1967. Various cleanup programs were undertaken through the years to correct the damage. Over the next several decades, what was biodegradable in the dump sites simply degraded and all the metal and other items were eventually removed and sold as scrap or used in art. The pounding waves broke down the glass and pottery and tumbled those pieces into the small, smooth, colored pieces that often become jewelry-quality, which cover Glass Beach and the other two glass beaches (former dump sites) in Fort Bragg. ——————————————————————— Follow nk_aroundtheworld for more! ——————————————————————— Nikkor 24-70mm F2.8
I grew up coming to Fort Bragg every summer camping at MacKerricher State Park. Now I get to bring my family here to share with 💙💚🌊🦀🐙 some of our favorite things have been visiting the glass shop in the mall (I can’t remember who used to own it but the new person there is just as sweet), looking for sand dollars, eating at fisherman’s warf, riding the Skunk train, glass beach and so much more. We always find something new to love in Fort Bragg. Family trip December 2025, see you soon Fort Bragg. #fortbraggphotos #visitfortbraggca #fortbraggca
