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You know Fort Bragg is photogenic, with incredible shots wherever you look, but did you know that your perfect pic from the North Coast could win you $1,000 in cash?
What You Can Win:
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1st Place: $1,000 Cash
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2nd Place: $250 + Free Skunk Train Rail Bike trip + Mendocino Botanical Gardens Admission
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3rd Place: Mendocino Botanical Gardens Admission + North Coast Brewing Company Gift Certificate
How It Works
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Snap – Take a shot or find one you took before.
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Post – Post the photo to your Instagram feed.
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Tag – #FortBraggPhotos plus one of the category hashtags below.
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Visit – Click #FortBraggPhotos to see the whole collection.
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Share – Encourage your friends to like and share your photo.
From now until September 30, 2025 you can enter the Great Fort Bragg Photo contest simply by posting your photo in or near Fort Bragg to Instagram with the hashtag #fortbraggphotos.
Main Hashtag – #fortbraggphotos
+ one of these hashtags
Coastal – #fortbraggcoastal
Pets – #fortbraggpet
Downtown – #fortbraggdowntown
Forest – #fortbraggforest
Food – #fortbraggfood
The Details
Photos must be posted before September 30, 2025. Winners will be selected by a panel of Fort Bragg artists and city officials, with the winners announced October 15. Photos must have been taken within or nearby the City of Fort Bragg. No photos taken north of MacKerricher State Park, east of Jackson Demonstration Forest or south of Caspar will be accepted as entries. Once submitted, the Visit Fort Bragg Committee and its marketing entities are free to use the photos for marketing and promotional activities.
Now get snapping.
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posting for the #fortbraggphotos photo contest! this is one of my favorite photos I`ve ever taken, a perfect golden hour sunset. as always, zero edits to my photos - they are straight from the SD card. #fortbraggcoastal visitfortbraggca ...
Reminds me of Starry Night by Van Gogh. 🤷♂️ #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #visitfortbraggca #ocean #sunset #sunsetchaser #sunsetphotographs #norcal #puddingcreekbeach ...
Didn’t go fishing today, we went catching! Limits of rockfish for 14 and 17 lingcod to 17lbs. Today seemed like we couldn’t do it wrong, fish flying over the rail. Threw back just about as many as we kept, superb! We have room tomorrow on the afternoon trip and Sunday morning, come get in on this action while it’s hot! 707-964-8770 gooceanfishing.com. #telstarcharters #fish #noyoharbor #fortbraggca #rockfish #lingcodfishing #fortbraggphotos ...
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#streetfood #fayettevillefoodies #foodiesofnc #foodiesofnc #fortbraggfood #fortbraggfoodtrucks #fortbraggfoodtrucks #fayettevillefood ……Tastie Thai’s Wok’n spots this week. Come on by for some awesome Thai… ...
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Got a new camera and met some new friends.
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#fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal Beautiful sunset! I am in a photo contest—if you feel the summer sunset vibes please send a ❤️! Thank you!!! ...
Sophie and Rocket taking in the beauty of the Dahlia’s at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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Sophie enjoying the Dahlia’s at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
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The art of silence is a strange kind of superpower.
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My Halloween lipglosses🖤🦇
$3 each
+4 for shipping
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Avatar pics💙
🪦 my back.
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FIREWORKS BY THE SEA 2024
THE PATRIOTISM! 🎆🦅🇺🇸 I had a great time watching, photographing, and filming the fireworks this year. It was very dark so the photos have some grain to them that I decided to not remove. My favorite part was definitely the lowering of the flag from the fire truck without letting it touch the ground.
FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES POR EL MAR 2024
EL PATRIOTISMO! 🎆🦅🇺🇸 Tuve un gran tiempo viendo, fotografiando y grabando los fuegos artificiales este año. Estaba muy oscuro por eso las fotos tienen un poco de grano que decidí no quitar. Mi parte favorita fue la bajada de la bandera de la troca de bomberos sin tocar el suelo.
#fourthofjuly #independenceday #july4th #fireworks #northcoast #fortbraggphotos #fortbragg #fortbraggca #sea #mendocinocoast #fortbraggfiredepartment #fortbraggpolicedepartment #photography #photographer #youngphotographer #instagram #photographer
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We had a great time whale watching with anchorcharterboats on the Kraken during whale fest!
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Feb 23

If you haven`t visited the Princess Seafood restaurant at the end of the wharf (toward the bridge), then it`s high time you made the trip. These powerful women know what they are doing when it comes to mustering up fresh and flavorful seafood dishes, and captaining their state of the art fishing boat to bring in the catch they serve.
#womenownedbuisness
#womenownedboats
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Feb 7

Crab season continues in full swing up here on the North Coast and Noyo Harbor. That means it`s available for purchase (either live or cracked and cleaned), and featured on most menus in all manner of dishes. 🦀🦀🦀🦀
#fortbraggfood
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Feb 2

Restaurant week continues thorough the weekend. Check FortBraggFood.com for all the info your inner foodie needs to know.
#fortbraggfood
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RICKY CEJA SENIOR PORTRAITS
First Senior Portrait session I’ve done. It was a pretty good experience which I learned a lot from. And as always, it’s an honor to be able to capture these memories for my classmates.
#seniorportraits #photography #portraitphotography #fortbraggphotos #sonya7ii #sony50mmf18
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Jan 26

Happy Restaurant Week! We start today and end February 4.
Make sure to stop in to @losgallitosfb where Margarita Valenzuela, "Lety" to her friends, will take good care of you! Los Gallitos has been serving up authentically delectable Mexican fare for 30 years.
The Restaurant Week special is crab cakes, but don`t stop there! There are so many delicious dishes to try. Ask your server for tips, or just order the BIRRIA TACOS!
#fortbraggfood
#birriatacos🌮
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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 ...
Oct 26

Misty mood at Russian Gulch bridge. 🌫️
📸 @justinereddishphotography
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Oct 9

Fall sunsets around here tend to out do themselves.
📸@sf9901
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Sep 18

It`s always burger time at Jenny`s because they are open every day. It`s been said to be the best burger on the North Coast. Just sayin`.
#burgertime
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NEW HOURS here at Tall Guy ⏰🍺
•Monday-Friday 2pm to 10pm
•Saturday 1pm-10pm
•Sunday 10am-10pm
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Sep 8

Congratulations @little_one_walker! You`ve won Beach Bragging rights with your beautiful photo of the sunset from the trestle bridge. First prize is a night @thebeachcombermotel.
Thanks to all who posted on their Instagram feeds! All the photos are fabulous and we love them! Stay tuned and you may see your photo in a future post!
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Because I love taking candid pictures, especially with a beautiful ocean view!!
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Our happy place 😎 #fortbraggbeaches #fortbraggphotos ...
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#fortbraggbeaches #fortbraggphotos #fortbragg A summer day at glass beach. ...
Moody sunset tonight. #norcal #visitfortbraggca #beach #puddingcreek #sunset #sunset_pics #sunsetphotography #sunsetlovers #mendocinocoast #mendocinocounty #fortbraggphotos ...
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coastal light
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Beautiful day at Art in the Garden! #botanicalgardens #mendocinobotanicalgardens #visitmendocinocounty #sothebys #fortbraggphotos ...
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There are many beautiful beaches in California it’s true. And when you time it right, every single one will give you some pretty amazing views 😍.
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This beach is by far my favorite one we have near us! If you time it right, sunset is simply fantastic. The light hit the bridge just right and the beams shine through it. Just past this bridge is a wide open space of smooth deep sandy beach and a stunning view of the ocean 🌊.
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I’ve been bringing Maple here to this spot since she was itty bitty and I cannot wait for one of my favorite seasons that will be coming up so that we can get the next one! #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggbeaches #wccorgis
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My beautiful son on Glass Beach digging to China.
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little beach life in this little beach town 🫶🏼 #fortbraggbeaches #fortbraggphotos ...
Earlier this spring!
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hiking around glass beach to the tressle 🐶
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Jun 24

Fresh clam linguini done right @mayanfusion . It`s what`s for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We`ll be right over.
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Mar 16

Restaurant Week 🦀 is happening here and now. Thanks to all participants and patrons. A delicious time is being had by all.
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Nov 23

Otherworldly ✨🌊
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Sep 18

Peek-a-boo, it`s our #FortBraggCoastal photo contest winner! Congrats, @northcoastjourneys!
#fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal #visitfortbraggca #fortbraggca #mendocinocoast #ilovefortbragg
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I was able to visit pointcabrillo again a few months ago. There is something so magical about this place. On this day, it was overcast and dreamy, which made for some lovely photos. The last photo was taken last week from the Mendocino Headlands. I always try to capture different perspectives when I’m visiting. #visitfortbraggca #fortbraggca #mendocino #lighthouse #cutedeer #sacramentophotographer #fortbraggphotos ...
Sep 14

These forests are made for adventure. Shout out to our #FortBraggForest photo contest winner, @davidlukomsky!
#fortbraggphotos #fortbraggforest #visitfortbraggca #fortbraggca #mendocinocoast #ilovefortbragg
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Sealcousin?! Is that you!? I’m coming!!!
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Aug 18

The surf, the sand, the sunsets, there’s so much beauty here on the coast you should have no problem getting an amazing photo. When you do, post it and tag it twice: #fortbraggphotos and #fortbraggcoastal for the chance to win some great local gifts.
Click the link in bio for more info!
2nd slide photo by @sirius_ra_photography
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I did not want to take this picture.
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Why not start the day with a stroll in the woods?
#norcal #castateparks #statepark #mendocino #fortbraggphotos #fortbragg #mendo #travelphotography #californiacoastaltrail #california
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Aug 5

Breakfast at Laurel Deli is a classic treat. Located inside the Depot just next to the Skunk Train, it`s the perfect beginning to your day.
#laureldeli #fortbraggca #ilovefortbragg #visitfortbraggca #mendocinocoast #mendocinoeats #fortbraggfood
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Happy 2nd Birthday to my Boogie Boy!
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Happy Flower Friday!
Just got back from the coast. Enjoy this overgrown open field. ❤️
Can’t wait to edit & post more of these shots.
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#flowerfriday #flower #wildflowers #coastalwidlflowers #travel #nature #naturebrilliance #natureaddict #adventure #roadtrip #northerncalifornia
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May 18

POV: You wake up in the morning, hike through the redwoods and look up to this view with your coffee in hand.
📸 @ericmencis
#redwoodtrees #fortbraggca #mendocinocoast #ilovefortbragg #fortbraggphotos #northcoast #californiacoast
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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🤍🌸🌺
#mothersday #sacramentophotographer #fortbraggcaphotographer #norcalphotography #canonusa #FortBraggBeaches #FortBraggPhotos
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Apr 6

Perspective. Pudding Creek Trestle at Sunset by @malomalo59 ✨ Share your favorite images from your visit using #fortbraggphotos to be part of our story. #ILoveFortBragg ...
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Apr 30

It`s always a good day for fresh fish and chips and a cold drink down in Noyo Harbor. #ILoveFortBragg
pc: 🐟@joyluckjess at @noyo_fish
#visitfortbraggca #visitcalifornia #mendocinocoast #recreateresponsibly #fortbraggfood #getoutside #fortbraggphotos
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Mar 30

You can spend hours and hours wandering the acres of environments at Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Known for their prolific rhododendron specimens which are heading toward peak bloom, April is beautiful time to visit. With vast gardens, canyons, coastal bluffs, wetlands, and a closed-cone pine forest, Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is one of only a few public gardens with direct ocean frontage. #ILoveFortBragg
Enter their #rhodophotoshow @mendocinocoastbotanicalgardens
#mendocinocoast #fortbraggca #getoutside #recreateresponsibly #fortbraggphotos
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Mar 12

Rain or shine, it`s always a good time to get outside and explore, but sometimes the sky is just magical. We hope you get to experience some of this magic for yourself, very soon. For those lucky enough to be in town, make sure to check out our Restaurant Week offerings this weekend! Link in bio. #ILoveFortBragg
✨photo from @alonzo_design_photography✨
#fortbraggfood #restaurantweek #mendocinocoast #russiangulch #visitfortbraggca #fortbraggca #visitcalifornia #getoutside #recreateresponsibly
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Feb 25

A room with a view, framed by a porthole window at the historic @noyoharborinn #ILoveFortBragg
Noyo Harbor through the trees captured by @jasonthedingo
#visitfortbraggca #mendocinocoast #visitcalifornia #noyoharbor #fortbraggfood #recreateresponsibly #maskup #getoutside
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Jan 28

The warm light of our winter sky. Another stunning sunset hangs over the trestle at Pudding Creek, captured by @malomalo59 ✨#ILoveFortBragg
#mendocinocoast #winter #sunset #fortbraggca #visitcalifornia #recreateresponsibly #getoutside #maskup #fortbraggphotos
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Adventure Pup
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Jul 26

To be alone amongst the trees. Next time you find yourself on the forest trail take a moment to look up and experience the awe inspiring view of the canopy of redwoods. #ILoveFortBragg
🌲Photo: @dustyroam
#RecreateResponsibly #MendocinoCoast #FortBraggCa #Redwoods #GetOutside #fortbraggphotos
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I don’t want to go home. Going home means 110°+ heat, a toxic job, and more isolation, and while I am all for some isolation, my days in the office at my toxic job were really helpful to my mental health.
#vacation #fortbraggca #covidvacation #coronavacation #wearamask #sunset #beach #socialdistancing #fortbraggbeaches #fortbraggphotos
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I followed my heart and it lead me to the beach 🌊♥️ #fortbraggphotos #fortbraggcoastal ...