Fort Bragg: If you go

If you go

THE BEST WAY TO FORT BRAGG, CALIF.

From LAX, nonstop and connecting service to Santa Rosa is offered on Alaska. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $138.

WHAT TO DO

MacKerricher State Park, (707) 964-9112, https://www.lat.ms/9LcmcA. Three miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1, near the town of Cleone.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, 18220 N. Highway 1; (707) 964-4352, https://www.gardenbythesea.org

C.V. Starr Community Center, 300 S. Lincoln St., (707) 964-9446, https://www.mendocoastrec.org. Gorgeous new swim complex with slide and lazy river.

Skunk Train, foot of Laurel Street, (866) 457-5865, https://www.skunktrain.com.

WHERE TO STAY

Beachcomber Motel, 1111 N. Main St. (707) 964-2402, https://www.thebeachcombermotel.com. On the ocean, overlooking Pudding Creek Beach. Rooms $99-$259. Pet-friendly.

Westport Hotel and Old Abalone Pub, 38921 N. Highway 1, Westport; (707) 964-3688. https://www.westporthotel.us. Fifteen miles north of Fort Bragg, this six-room bed and breakfast is a work of art with an excellent in-house pub. Rooms $140-$195, including breakfast.

WHERE TO EAT

Headlands Coffeehouse, 120 Laurel St., Fort Bragg; (707) 964-1987, https://www.headlandscoffeehouse.com. A beloved local hangout, with live music most evenings.

Piaci Pub & Pizzeria, 120 W. Redwood St., Fort Bragg; (707) 961-1133, https://www.piacipizza.com. Thin-crust pizzas with California-style toppings and expansive beer and wine lists.

TO LEARN MORE

Fort Bragg Promotions Committee: https://www.fortbragg.com