Vacation to Fort Bragg California - An Oceanic Paradise Awaits You
You don't have to be very much into nature to enjoy driving though the majestic redwoods of the Northern California coast, leading to Fort Bragg California and the Mendocino coast.
While most vacationers near this part of the country will typically choose a destination with more people, more sunshine or more nightlife, there is a special kind of beauty that can only be found on the rocky coastline of Northern California.
I've been going to Fort Bragg to fish for salmon for many years, and although I don't fish anymore, I still go up the coast regularly simply to enjoy the scenery that is quite amazing.
So if you plan on heading to the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area this summer, or this fall for whale watching, I have put together a simple route that you can take to get some added enjoyment as you travel down the coast.
If you are heading to the coast from the East, or North you can actually start your journey in Crescent City California.
Crescent City is a medium sized town right on the Pacific, and it is quite picturesque.
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Hwy 101 and head south from Crescent City, on your way to the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area.
Not long after starting your journey, you will reach what is simply called "The Avenue of The Giants".
This 31-mile stretch of road will take you by, and through some of the most amazing redwood trees you could ever imagine.
They are so tall and big around, that you will be forced to get out of the car a dozen times or so to take pictures.
As you continue your drive south, you will not see much as far as populated areas or skyscrapers, but you will see miles upon miles of rocky coastline that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world, at least in the opinions of some.
About 4 hours or so after leaving Crescent City, you should arrive in the medium sized town of Fort Bragg, California.
Located right along Hwy 101 and the Pacific ocean, this town is one of the most peaceful places you could hope to go.
Once there, you can find lodging in one of many great small motels, shop in the many gift shops in town, and find the freshest seafood you can imagine in one of the local fine restaurants that await you.
If you like to stare at the waves crashing in for hours on end, I highly suggest finding the public beach near pudding creek, on the North end of town.
The white sand is great for walking around in, and the pounding surf will keep you and your family mesmerized for as long as you decide to stay in town.
If fishing is your thing, you can get on a charter boat and get in some quality time with the fish that call the Pacific their home.
If you are the type to get sea-sick though, I highly suggest bringing something to help you out, because this part of the coast has pretty rough waters at times.
In the age of technology and constant checking of e-mail and the like, it is really a nice break to just get away somewhere that makes you feel like life is a bit more relaxed.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Fort Bragg depending on what your tastes are, but you will have a hard time being bored in this coastal paradise.
While most vacationers near this part of the country will typically choose a destination with more people, more sunshine or more nightlife, there is a special kind of beauty that can only be found on the rocky coastline of Northern California.
I've been going to Fort Bragg to fish for salmon for many years, and although I don't fish anymore, I still go up the coast regularly simply to enjoy the scenery that is quite amazing.
So if you plan on heading to the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area this summer, or this fall for whale watching, I have put together a simple route that you can take to get some added enjoyment as you travel down the coast.
If you are heading to the coast from the East, or North you can actually start your journey in Crescent City California.
Crescent City is a medium sized town right on the Pacific, and it is quite picturesque.
You will want to enter U.
S.
Hwy 101 and head south from Crescent City, on your way to the Fort Bragg/Mendocino area.
Not long after starting your journey, you will reach what is simply called "The Avenue of The Giants".
This 31-mile stretch of road will take you by, and through some of the most amazing redwood trees you could ever imagine.
They are so tall and big around, that you will be forced to get out of the car a dozen times or so to take pictures.
As you continue your drive south, you will not see much as far as populated areas or skyscrapers, but you will see miles upon miles of rocky coastline that cannot be matched anywhere else in the world, at least in the opinions of some.
About 4 hours or so after leaving Crescent City, you should arrive in the medium sized town of Fort Bragg, California.
Located right along Hwy 101 and the Pacific ocean, this town is one of the most peaceful places you could hope to go.
Once there, you can find lodging in one of many great small motels, shop in the many gift shops in town, and find the freshest seafood you can imagine in one of the local fine restaurants that await you.
If you like to stare at the waves crashing in for hours on end, I highly suggest finding the public beach near pudding creek, on the North end of town.
The white sand is great for walking around in, and the pounding surf will keep you and your family mesmerized for as long as you decide to stay in town.
If fishing is your thing, you can get on a charter boat and get in some quality time with the fish that call the Pacific their home.
If you are the type to get sea-sick though, I highly suggest bringing something to help you out, because this part of the coast has pretty rough waters at times.
In the age of technology and constant checking of e-mail and the like, it is really a nice break to just get away somewhere that makes you feel like life is a bit more relaxed.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Fort Bragg depending on what your tastes are, but you will have a hard time being bored in this coastal paradise.
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