California Coastal Access Guide, Seventh Edition. California Coastal Commission
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Dr., at the end of Elm Street. Roadside parking. Part of MacKerricher State Park.
▪ Look for surf-polished bits of blue, green, and red glass
FORT BRAGG COASTAL PARKLAND: Hwy. One, 10 mi. N. of Mendocino. Fort Bragg’s shoreline between Glass Beach and the Noyo River mouth was dominated for a century by its sawmills. By 2003 all mill operations ceased. Re-use of the area is pending, perhaps to include a route for the California Coastal Trail and public open space.
▪ The historic Skunk Train offers excursion trips through the redwoods between Fort Bragg and Willits; call: 707-964-6371
NOYO HARBOR: Off Hwy. One, 1.8 mi. S. of Fort Bragg. Commercial fishing harbor, with restaurants, marine-related businesses, and nice views. Lawn and public viewing area overlooking fishing boats is next to Ocean Fresh Fish Market. A sandy beach is at the far west end of Harbor Dr., beyond the Hwy. One bridge that passes high overhead.
▪ Sport fishing trips can be arranged
▪ Public boat ramps are at the ends of Basin St. and South Harbor Dr., on the south bank of the Noyo River
POMO BLUFFS PARK: Cliff Way, off Ocean View Dr., .2 mi. S. of Noyo River Bridge, Fort Bragg. Grand views of the Noyo River mouth from atop the bluff, trails, interpretive displays. Call: 707-961-2827.
HARE CREEK PUBLIC ACCESS: S. of Bay View Ave., Fort Bragg. Walk south from College of the Redwoods parking lot. At Bay View Ave., turn west for 100 yards and look for signed trail-head. Trail leads south, then east, then south again to sandy cove beach. Private property is adjacent; do not trespass.
MENDOCINO COAST BOTANICAL GARDEN: 18220 N. Hwy. One, Fort Bragg. Flowering shrubs and perennials of great variety are set among pine trees. Paths, some wheelchair accessible, lead to the ocean bluffs; electric carts for use by guests are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee for garden entry; no fee for beach access. Open year round except major holidays. Call: 707-964-4352.
▪ Towering rhododendrons bloom in spring
▪ Picnicking on the grounds is allowed
▪ There are stunning views of rocky coves and surf
BELINDA POINT: 17410 Ocean Dr., S. of Fort Bragg. Turn west from Hwy. One onto Ocean Dr., eight-tenths of a mile south of the Hwy. 20 intersection. Continue another eight-tenths of a mile to the signed trailhead on the right; shoulder parking. A half-mile-long trail leads to a bluff-top walkway and stairs to a rocky cove beach. Call: 707-962-0470.
Mendocino County
Point Cabrillo Area
PATH TO BEACH: Ocean Dr. near Hwy. One, 2 mi. N. of Caspar Creek. Park on west side of Ocean Dr., near Pine Beach Inn sign; walk through shore pines to part of Jug Handle State Natural Reserve. No facilities.
JEFFERSON WAY: W. of Hwy. One, 1.8 mi. N. of Caspar Creek. At west end of Jefferson Way, trails lead to pocket beaches within Jug Handle State Natural Reserve.
JUG HANDLE STATE NATURAL RESERVE: E. and W. of Hwy. One, 1 mi. N. of Caspar Creek. Sandy cove beach; trails lead inland to unusual pygmy forest. Call: 707-937-5804.
▪ Brochures for self-guided tour at the picnic area
JUGHANDLE CREEK FARM AND NATURE CENTER: E. of Hwy. One, .9 mi. N. of Caspar Creek. Nonprofit nature education center offers overnight stays in a red Victorian farmhouse, cabins, and a campground. Private rooms, with shared bathrooms and kitchens. Path to beach. The farmhouse, campground, and some trails are wheelchair accessible. Call: 707-964-4630.
CANTUS COVE: .1 mi. from Pacifica Dr. and Caspar Rd., Caspar. From Caspar Rd. walk west 200 yards to 45350 Pacifica Dr.; trail-head is unsigned. Head north past a split rail fence on your right and cypress grove on your left, then west to scenic overlook.
CASPAR CREEK VISTA POINT: W. side of Hwy. One at Caspar Creek. Southbound pull-out with views.
CASPAR HEADLANDS STATE BEACH: At Doyle Creek, off Pt. Cabrillo Dr., S. of Caspar. Sandy beach along Pt. Cabrillo Dr.; no facilities. Caspar Beach RV Park, on the inland side of Pt. Cabrillo Dr., offers RV and tent sites; convenience store, laundry, and hot showers. Call: 707-964-3306.
CASPAR HEADLANDS STATE NATURAL RESERVE: End of Headlands Dr. off S. Caspar Dr., S. of Caspar. Public shoreline is interspersed with private property; do not trespass. No facilities. Call: 707-937-5804.
POINT CABRILLO LIGHT STATION: Pt. Cabrillo Dr., 2 mi. N. of Mendocino. Restored lighthouse open daily, 11 AM–4 PM; grounds open sunrise–sunset. From visitor center and parking area, one-half-mile walk to the light station; those with special needs may park at the light station. Call: 707-937-6122.
RUSSIAN GULCH STATE PARK: E. and W. of Hwy. One, 2 mi. N. of Mendocino. Sandy beach with sea-level parking. East of Hwy. One are campgrounds, including sites for groups and equestrians. For camping reservations, call: 1-800-444-7275; reservations for equestrian sites available only through state parks district headquarters. Summertime reservations strongly recommended; campground closed from late October to early April. For park information, call: 707-937-5804.
▪ Rock fishing and diving
▪ Kayak launch spot
▪ Devil’s Punchbowl, a collapsed sea cave, surges with seawater at high tide
▪ Ten miles of trails, some open to bicyclists and equestrians
Mendocino County
Town of Mendocino
MENDOCINO HEADLANDS STATE PARK: Seaward of Mendocino, from Lansing St. and Heeser Dr. to Big River. The park is located on the ragged-edge marine terrace that surrounds the town of Mendocino on three sides. A trail winds along the bluffs, providing views of sea-stacks, tidepools, and sandy beaches below. At the west end of Main St., a path leads onto a promontory where a blowhole is located; stairs lead down to small, south-facing sandy Portuguese Beach. Never turn your back on the ocean; sleeper waves can reach higher on the rocks than you might expect.
The visitor center at the historic Ford House has maps, books, and displays; open daily. Docent-led walks are available; picnic tables and restrooms are nearby. Another restroom is located on the north side of the Mendocino Headland, on Heeser Dr. near the Cypress Grove. Call: 707-937-5804. Mendocino has many buildings of historic and architectural interest.
▪ The Masonic Hall on Lansing St., built in 1865, is topped by an enigmatic sculpture carved from a single block of redwood
▪ The Temple of Kwan Tai on Albion St., built as early as 1867, served early Chinese settlers
▪ The Mendocino Art Center on Little Lake St. hosts galleries, performances, garden tours, and more; call: 707-937-5818
BIG RIVER BEACH: S. of Mendocino. A broad white sandy beach, part of Mendocino Headlands State Park, extends along the north bank of Big River. The main access is east