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Things To Do
Mendocino Woodlands State Park Camp 3
Our venue is in the middle of a 720-acre park in the heart of the Redwood forest. There are miles and miles of hiking or biking trails of varying intensity available. Board and card games will be available. There are basketball hoops, and space to throw a ball or frisbee around. A large beaver pond, river otters, deer, fox, and other natural amenities complete the enchantment of the Mendocino Woodlands.
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Gorgeous gardens, trails, views of the coast, a small family cemetery, working vegetable gardens, and a small gift shop. If you want to explore the coast, we recommend starting here before the crowds show up, since tickets are limited (but can be purchased ahead of time).
Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
John and I saw harbor seals playing and sunning in the water when we visited the lighthouse. The trails are leisurely and the view is gorgeous. Point Cabrillo is one of the first sightseeing points when you get to Highway 1 after leaving the campsite.
Russian Gulch State Park
This is a campground 15 minutes from the venue sight, right off Highway 1. There are plenty of hiking trails, a waterfall, and a beautiful beach. This also a great place to stay if you choose to come up early or stay in the area after the wedding. It’s right on the coast, so pack accordingly if you choose to stay here.
Montgomery Woods State Natural Reserve
This is about an hour from our venue. It's a day use campground with a couple of hiking trails and some beautiful redwoods. We recommend visiting it on your way to or from the venue as a place to stretch your legs and maybe have a small picnic.
The Skunk Train
The historic Skunk Train travels through old-growth redwood groves, over scenic trestle bridges, through spectacular tunnels, and into the heart of the Noyo River canyon. There are different train tours available, trianbike options, or a guided hike to choose from.
Pippi's Longstockings
If you haven't noticed, Amy loves fun socks. She usually has to order them online, but a brick-and-mortar store is so much more fun. If you're interested in poking around Fort Bragg, get yourself some fun socks.
Lunar Tide
If you like crystals, tarot cards, jewelry, nautical tchotchkes, and witchy shit in general check out this shop.
Triangle Tattoo & Museum
A museum dedicated to the history of tattoos. Of course, there's a tattoo parlor attached.
Pudding Creek Beach
This place is just all-around neat. There's an old train trestle, tide pools, beach, coastal cliffs with walking trails, and the creek joining the ocean.
Mendocino Model Railway
If you're into trains and/or model trains, this is worth checking out. It's right behind the Skunk Train.
Guest House Museum
A museum dedicated to the history of Fort Bragg and Mendocino County.