C.V. Starr Center
The C.V. Starr
Recreation Center
The C.V. Starr Community Center, located on the Southeast edge of town is a Fort Bragg resource available to locals and visitors alike. Day passes are available for individuals and families, so whether you are looking for some exercise or some play time with the family, the C.V. Starr Center has something for everyone.
Cornelius Vander Starr was an American businessman born in Fort Bragg in 1892 to a family in the logging industry. During his successful career in the Insurance industry, he traveled the world and lived in New York, but his birthplace always held a special place in his heart. His success led him to starting The Starr Foundation, which today continues to generously fund the C.V. Starr Community Center, and also provides scholarships to Fort Bragg High School graduating seniors who have demonstrated academic, social, athletic and moral leadership.
Exercise and Swim Center
An olympic-size swimming pool and adjacent shallow kids pool with a waterpark-worthy slide make up the indoor swim center at C.V. Starr. There are locker rooms for changing and showering. Also available: a weight room with stationary bikes and a group exercise room. An array of classes are offered weekly that include water aerobics, dance, strength training and beginner kayaking skills. See schedule
Local Tip:
Take a class with C.V. Starr Center favorite, Aimee! Family day passes are just $33.
CA skate park
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The C.V. Starr Dog Park is as popular with the humans as it is with their dogs. And a regular crowd is there mid-morning most days. Cleverly it is set up with two adjoining options for your dog’s size personality: 1) For Small and Shy dogs, and 2) For Large dogs (or small dogs that think they are big). Entry is free.
Whale Fest Wine Walk Map
WINE WALK MAP
SHOPS & WINERIES
- Cucina Verona Mercato – Graziano Family of Wines
- Hometown Store – Roederer Estate
- Mendo Photographer Guild – Lula Cellars
- Kokkos Bar – Bee Hunter Wine
- LaTre Clothing – Goldeneye Winery
- Pippi’s Longstockings – Fathers + Daughters Cellars
- The Quarry – Witching Stick Wines
- Sherwood & Co – Husch Vineyards
- Frame Mill – McNab Ridge Winery
- Splendiferous – Meyer Family Cellars
- Reynolds + Wren – Jaxon Keys Winery & GWR
- Oasis x Tango – Frey Vineyards
- Kama Loka – McFadden Family Vineyard & Farm
- The Outdoor Store – Handley Cellars and Pennyroyal Farms
- Ficus abd Fern – Brutocao Cellars
The Fort Bragg Whale Festival Downtown Wine Walk is back. Over a dozen merchants will be serving beautiful Mendocino County wines and hors d’ oeuvres offered while you stroll the quaint shops in downtown Fort Bragg. There’s live music and, of course, you can always extend your stroll to include the new Coastal Trail where you might just catch a migrating grey whale.
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When: March 18th, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Tickets: $50.00 ahead and $55.00 the day of the event
Free live music will be happening on the 200 block of Laurel Street, featuring performances by Caspar King Band.
Must be 21 and show valid ID
Rain or Shine
KW Saltwater Grill
Local and sustainable seafood and meats
Whale Fest Wine Walk
Saturday, March 15
Downtown Wine Walk
Come sip wines from Mendocino County wineries and enjoy food pairings as you shop the shops of downtown Fort Bragg. Stroll the town and enjoying live music from bands playing on Laurel near Franklin Street.
• Throughout Downtown Fort Bragg
• 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Tickets: $65 – $75 with Chowder Tasting
– Must be 21 and show valid ID at check-in. – No open alcohol containers are allowed outside of the shops – Rain or Shine
SHOPS & WINERIES
• The Quarry – Brutocao WInery
• Pippi’s – Bonterra Organic Estates
• Imaginations – Husch Vineyards
• TC Space – Twomey Cellars
• Cloud Nine Gallery – Rivino Winery
• Mendocino Coast Photography Gallery – Lula Cellars
• Cucina Verona – Graziano Family of Wines
• Skunk Train – Meyer Family Cellars
• The Weller House – Brashley Vineyards
• Rise & Be Well – Frey Vineyards
• Interior – Jaxon Keys Winery & Greenwood Ridge Winery
• It’s a Shore Thing – Sea Wolf Wines
• Sherwood & Company – Seebass Vineyards
Chowder Tasting& Competition
Taste the best chowders on the coast from Fort Bragg eateries, all in one location, then vote on your favorite for the People’s Choice award!
- City Hall Gymnasium – 213 E. Laurel Street
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tickets: $20 – $75 with Wine Walk
Chowder Participants
• Asian Fusion Sea Valley Cafe
• Cucina Verona Restaurant
• Eggheads Restaurant
• Harbor View Bistro
• Harvest Market
• Huck’s Sliderhouse
• KW Saltwater Grill
• North Coast Brewing Company
• Rhody’s Garden Cafe
• Seapal Cove
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Gear Up For Another Epic Day
There’s no end to the family fun in Fort Bragg. From decadent donuts for breakfast, delightful tide pool discoveries, fresh off the boat seafood at a harborside restaurant and, wow, we’re getting tired just telling you about all the amazing things to do, see and explore. So, grab the whole gang and head to Fort Bragg for an unforgettable and action-packed visit to your favorite North Coast home away from home.
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Gather The Troops For Another Beautiful Day
There’s no end to the family fun in Fort Bragg. From decadent donuts for breakfast, delightful tide pool discoveries, fresh off the boat seafood at a harborside restaurant and, wow, we’re getting tired just telling you about all the amazing things to do, see and explore. So, grab the whole gang and head to Fort Bragg for an unforgettable and action-packed visit to your favorite North Coast home away from home.
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you are welcome
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.
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TC Space Holiday
TC Space
Local art and original hand-printed apparel and tote bags
There will be a local artists holiday sale happening from Black Friday through December 20th! Visit us for a great selection of gifts made by local artists.
Todd Farmhouse
Todd Farmhouse Antiques and Museum
Located at the corner of HWY 1 and HWY 20.
14 rooms filled with Christmas shopping fun.