For reservations, directions, or questions you can call them at 707 9640640. Videos of blue whale education and blue whale skeleton plus other noyo center highlights. Watch as over 500 kids learn about and experience marine science through recent field trips to the boneyard. At grey whale inn in fort bragg, you can receive topoftheline accommodations on top of your comfortable rooms. Whale watching trips are available depending on weather as early as january. Video whale watchers get blasted by blowhole in fort. Fort bragg, ca 95437 park name mackerricher state park owner state park other names old haul road beach access activities hiking, biking, whale watching, sunbathing amenities trails, paved bike path, toilets, railtrail pet policy dogs allowed on leash fees free parking.
Set sail on your destinations toprated boat tours and cruises. To locate the grey whale inn just select the map tab above. We have been serving fort bragg and mendocino county since 1976 and have been under the same ownership since 1983. Whale watching with a charter boat is the perfect opportunity to be right next to these gentle giants and fun for people of all ages. Just be aware and take normal precautions as you would in any urban area. The location is very convenient within walking distance to russian gulch park and a short drive to mendocino downtown and fort bragg.
Mackerricher state park fort bragg all you need to. Ultrafriendly whale gets right next to boat for some nice head rubs. Grey whale inn haunted tours are available through halloween. Fort bragg is located 140 miles 225 kilometers northwest of san francisco, a wellknown city. Fort bragg is one of the best places on the west coast to view these beautiful giants and within 10 minutes of leaving the harbor your whale. Faq page all aboard adventures, fort bragg, ca 95437. Whale watching season in northern california starts earlier and ends later than it does further south.
Captain tim is a seasoned charter boat professional, who has worked out of noyo harbor in fort bragg, california for over 40 years. Trips departing from fort bragg depot half day roundtrip to northspur. Our daughter loved the stuffed animal whales in the upstairs bedroom. Fort bragg whale festival wine, chowder and craft beer march 17, 2018, 11 a. The best places to go mendocino whale watching sea rock. Whale song 3 bd vacation rental in mendocino, ca vacasa. You can sip a sample on an anderson valley wine tour or head to north coast brewing company on main street in fort bragg for.
Join us for a lovely mendocino whale watching tour. Working with noaa, the city of fort bragg was given the rights to use the whale bones for educational purposes. The california gray whale makes the most spectacular and the longest mass migration of any marine mammal. Grey whale fort bragg, 95437, united states of america show map after booking, all of the propertys details, including telephone and address, are provided in. Reviews photos official site read the ghost story below.
Other activities include art exhibits, a docentled whale watch walk, a guided kayak seacave tour, and a bloody mary and bacon competition. On good days you can see whales spouting off shore. Each year, november through april, california grey whales make their annual migration from feeding grounds in alaska south to mate and have babies in the warm coastal lagoons of baja, mexico. On the last weekend, the fort bragg whale festival welcomes visitors to whale watch from the many dramatic vantage points that are part of the coastal trail.
Noyo harbor features several charter boats that offer sport fishing adventures, whale watching tours and party charter boats. The former redwood hospital in fort bragg has been a bed and breakfast inn since 1978. Noyo harbor tours with captain dan visit mendocino county. Well help you find out the essential facts about fort bragg. The best places to go mendocino whale watching sea rock bed. The telstar offers 2 hour whale watching excursions. Grey whale inn, fort bragg california haunted ghost hotel. Point cabrillo lighthouse is located on the mendocino coast, two miles north of the town of mendocino and six miles south of fort bragg on point cabrillo drive off california highway 1. Grey whale 4 bd vacation rental in fort bragg, ca vacasa.
Old haul road beach, fort bragg, ca california beaches. Fort bragg is one of the best places on the west coast to view these beautiful giants and within 10 minutes of leaving the harbor your whale watching experience begins. To book your adventure or for more information give us a call at 7079648770, send us an email or please visit our rates and reservations page. Plan a day trip inland to the many wonderful wineries, shop the unique boutiques in the village and in fort bragg. The grey whale inn fort bragg california real haunted. It is one of the few public museums in the world that displays artifacts related to tattooing. Little river, and fort bragg all hosting special events, including walks, talks. Whale season on the coast visit fort bragg california. In may of 20, once again, volunteers, high school and college students.
Mendocino whale watching on mendocino coast fishing. Top 10 best whale watching tours near fort bragg, ca 95437. Visit fort bragg coastal trail on your trip to fort bragg. Both boats have heated cabins and are able to cruise over 20 knots so you get more fishing time and less running time. Mendocinofort bragg recreational activities and things to do. All aboard adventures fishes the waters out of noyo harbor, fort bragg.
Boat tours fort bragg, ca 95437 moreless info located on the noyo harbor, all aboard adventures with captain tim is a business offering guided trips in the nearby waterways. We like camping in the off season, its much easier getting a. Grey whale inn bed and breakfast in fort bragg is perfect for a quick and quiet weekend escape. Located in mendocino county on california s north coast, fort bragg is 3. Noyo harbor is located in fort bragg, ca which is about half way between san francisco, ca and eureka, ca and about on hour west of highway 101. Whale watching tours information in fort bragg, ca. These two hour cruises let you enjoy the migration of the california gray whale as well as many other marine mammals and birds, in unparalleled style. The sea hawk is coast guard certified for 30 passengers and we take up to 3 trips per day. A lot of thought has been put into the decorations around the house. California gray whales migrate south from alaska to baja california during the months of november through february and return north during the months of february through april. It is also a place where secluded beaches, walks to waterfalls, dog parks, and horseback beach rides thrive. Whether its an entertaining and informative boat tour or a relaxing sunset dinner cruise, these are the best mendocino county cruises around. The conservation fund generously offered their property in the big river watershed as a burial site for the whale bones, and watched over the site for 4 years. In fort bragg, the noyo headlands coastal trail takes walkers along rugged cliff tops with.
Enjoy wine, chowder and microbrew tasting while visiting our local shops and inns, and whale watch from the pomo bluffs park in fort bragg, as well as from miles of beaches. Discover hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in fort bragg, california from glass beach to larry spring museum of common sense physics. The grand 1912 craftsman home is now a 10room inn with a green ethos. Spot some herds of gray whales from mendocino headlands state park as they.
Home fishing reports photo gallery whale watching reservations about us contact us links. Minutes from mendocino coast botanical gardens and the famous skunk train, which is not just for the kids. A fort braggbased charter, telstar charters is one of the most popular charters going mendocino whale watching. It includes the old railroad tressel that has been rebuilt for pedestrian use. Things to do in fort bragg, california sunset magazine. The kraken and ambush are coast guard certified and completely equipped for safety and comfort.
Fort bragg california day trip attractions things to do. Fishing and whale watching on the trek ii with anchor charter boats. Cool and unusual things to do in fort bragg atlas obscura. From whale watching to fishing expeditions, anchor charter boats offers a. He will give current reports on our facebook page of what fish we are catching as well as whale sightings. We pride ourselves in our ability to give you the best possible travel values while making sure. The cruises begin in the middle of december and continue through april and are. This is a paved trail that starts or ends at the noyo harbor in fort bragg, ca. Enjoy a one hour boat tour of the beautiful noyo river and busy noyo harbor with captain dan.
This charter offers a 2hour excursion that departs twice a day one departing at 7 a. If its redwoods you want to see, then fort bragg is the place to be. You will find out about the species of fish, size, and even get information on the current weather conditions. Migrating gray whales are the species seen most often in northern california. All aboard adventures in fort bragg ca on tours in california. Sport fishing charters and whale watching fort bragg.
The museum is located in a building with an original victorian storefront. Forget circling the block, grey whale inn has plenty of nearby parking options. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in fort bragg, california on tripadvisor. Mendocino coast district hospital, 700 river drive, 7079611234. Drop in at studio odd hours during the first friday art walk 59 apr 2 or call ahead to visit upstairs at 366 n.
Check out our list of mustdo water activities in mendocino county. Short film on the history of the fort bragg mill site and the noyo center for marine science. Along the way, the whales do a swimby off the mendocino coast, offering an unforgettable chance to see the leviathans spouting, breaching, and diving as they make their. Some 7,000 people reside in this area of mendocino coast, so there are lots of opportunities to make some new pals. Circa 62 is a modern california restaurant serving up the best breakfast in mendocino. Historic downtown fort bragg offers shopping, movies, restaurants, and spas. Come enjoy a great day fishing or whale watching on the trek ii in beautiful fort bragg, ca. Their migration starts in the arctic ocean and ends 10,000 to 12,000 miles south off the coast of. Trip options include whale watching, crabbing, and salmon fishing.
Telstar charters sport fishing and whale watching tours fort bragg, california make your reservations today. Soroptimist of fort bragg annual whale run saturday, march 18. All aboard adventures of fort bragg, ca, invites you to join captain tim on his boat, sea hawk, for a. Fort bragg police department, 250 cypress street, dispatch. During the warmer months you need to reserve early to get a spot. The 15 best things to do in fort bragg updated 2020.