MacKerricher State Park

Glass Beach is a beach in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California, that is abundant in sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town.

Once upon a time the sand was coated in brightly colored bits of sea glass, and social media is full of photos that make it look as if the sand still looks that way, but that isn't the case. Over the years the public has raided the beach of much of its glass. Now at first look, some might say it looks like any other ordinary beach. Yes you can still find glass here, but you have to look for it, and most of colored glass is long gone. It all makes for a fun little treasure hunt however!

What I love most about the Glass Beach is its dramatic coastline that lends to extraordinary photos right on the ocean, like this one!

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You can take time to visit Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Fort Bragg. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Pudding Creek Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Pudding Creek Beach during your travels in Fort Bragg? Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Glass Beach

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Comb the beach for sea glass gems and artificial rubies in this former trash site that has become a bay of colors.

Sunset at a beach on the north coast of california

Noyo Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Fort Bragg with a trip to Noyo Harbor.

If the fog hasn't rolled
In and the clouds let it creep through you can always catch a wonderful sunset right here in the beautiful northern coast of California!!

Pomo Bluffs Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pomo Bluffs Park, a lovely green space in Fort Bragg. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Take a tour of this enormous floral haven and follow the trail to the coast for excellent views of the Pacific Ocean.

Top MacKerricher State Park Hotel Deals

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Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.

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Oceanside Inn & Suites, a Days Inn by Wyndham

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