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Mendocino Coast Visitor Guide June 2018 to June 2019 A Publication of the Fort Bragg Advocate-News and The Mendocino Beacon
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Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 3
B. BRYAN PRESERVE
POINT ARENA, CALIFORNIA
Come Visit The Wild Side Of Point Arena
B Bryan Preserve
Visits available at 9:30 am and 4:00 pm by reservation only.
Stay with us in the comfort and style of one of our eco-friendly cottages.
Book Online at www.bbryanpreserve.com
707-882-2297
WELCOME TO THE
MENDOCINO COAST!
Visit us for all of your camping and
FORT BRAGG BBQ needs! We also have all your fix-it
125 South Main St. items covered while you are visiting
707.964.0215 our beautiful coast. Enjoy your visit!
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Welcome
• Accessible to Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Birding Hotspots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
• California Coastal National Monument . . . . . .11
• Coastal Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
• Cycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
• Film Buffs’ Tour #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
• Film Buffs’ Tour #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Kate Lee
• Flora & Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Captain Fletcher’s Inn, Navarro-by-the-Sea Center.
• Fort Bragg Coastal Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
• Fun & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Greetings from all of us here at the Fort Bragg Advocate-
• Getting Oriented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 News and The Mendocino Beacon newspapers. This is our
13th Annual Mendocino Coast Visitor Guide, which spans
• Havens from the Sea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 June 2018 to June 2019. With its help, we know that you will
• Hiking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 make lasting memories in this very special corner of the
• Local Libations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 planet that we are so fortunate to call home.
• Map of Towns & State Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 This year’s cover photograph, “Double Wave and Gulls,
• Noyo Center for Marine Science . . . . . . . . . . .25 Little River Headlands,” is by professional photographer and
• Noyo Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 biologist Ron LeValley. Treat yourself to more of his splen-
did work at the Mendocino Coast Photographer Guild, 357 N.
• Pet Friendly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Franklin St., Fort Bragg. Sign up to receive a free, almost
• Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands . . . . . . . . .11 daily, sampling of his bird, nature and wildlife photographs at
• Saltwater Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 levalleyphoto.com/outsidemywindow.
• Saving the Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Please be safe, enjoy your stay and visit us again soon. Stay
• South Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 in touch by subscribing to the online editions of our papers.
• South Coast Safari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 — Publisher Kate Lee
• The Arts & More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
• Westport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
• World’s Largest Salmon Barbecue . . . . . . . . . .34 MENDO
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Getting Oriented To Usal and
Sinkyone State Park
Westport-Union
Landing
BLM
Starting from Gualala in the south, it takes about two hours to State Beach Branscomb
!
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drive 75 miles along Mendocino County’s oceanfront to Westport. Westport!
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• Gualala (wa-LA-la) is the first Mendocino County com- Westport
munity after Sonoma County’s sprawling Sea Ranch. The Headlands Park
singsong name is adapted from a native Pomo Indian word
for “where the river meets the sea.” The downtown overlooks
the Gualala River and offers shops, art, lodging and dining. Seaside Beach
• Point Arena, incorporated in 1908, offers special guided Ten Mile River
Ten Mile Beach & Dunes
tours of the 115-foot-tall lighthouse, constructed in 1870. The ¦
¥
MacKerricher State Park 1
town has restaurants, inns, shops, a restored theater, the port
at Point Arena Cove and nearby Garcia River Casino. Cleone !
(
• Manchester, named for the town in England, located 4 Glass Beach
miles on north, has a general store, Manchester State Beach Noyo Headlands
and Campground and a highly-rated KOA.
Coastal Park ,
% Noyo River
• Cuffey’s Cove, literally a ghost town between Point Arena Pomo Bluffs Park
FORT BRAGG
¦
¥20
and Elk, now consists of only a cemetery.
• Elk, established as Greenwood in the late 1800s, has gal- Jug Handle Jackson Demonstration
State Reserve State Forest
leries, eateries and a car repair business in its compact down- Caspar
town. The old post office is now a visitor center and a trail Caspar State Beach ! (
Point Cabrillo
leads down the bluffs to a rocky beach. Arrange for horse- Light Station Mendocino
Woodlands
Russian Gulch S.P. State
back rides on the beach or in the redwoods at Ross Ranch. Park
• Northward, Highway 1 crosses the Navarro River. Turn
Mendocino
Mendocino Headlands S.P. !
( Big River Unit
B ig
R iv
east to take Highway 128 through the redwoods to Navarro, Chapman Point er
Spring Ranch Hdls. Preserve Comptche
the beautiful Anderson Valley and Boonville. Van Damme State Park ! ( Little !
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• At Albion, the road travels across the nation’s tallest Little River River
R iver
Airport
remaining highway bridge. Built during World War II, on Albio n
July 31, 2017, the bridge was placed on the National Register Albion !
( to Montgomery
Woods
of Historic Places. Beneath is a riverfront campground and Navarro Overlook
Navarro Point Preserve
deli, while fine restaurants and inns are on the ocean bluffs. Navarro River Redwoods ¦
¥
General and hardware stores, a post office and Sunday farm- Navarro
State Park & Beach 1
¦
¥ 128
ers market are east of the highway. Na
va !
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• Little River offers gas at a market/deli, with Van Damme o
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State Park and beach sandwiched between bluffs topped by Elk!
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inns, a golf course and fine eateries. The inland county- Greenwood State Beach
owned Little River Airport has a mile-long runway.
.
• Mendocino, founded in the 19th century, resembles a New
England village and offers grocery stores, a hardware store,
specialty shops, historic inns, an art center, galleries and fine
dining. Music, movie and art festivals happen year-round. 0 1 2 4 6
Irish Beach!
(
Just south of Mendocino, Comptche-Ukiah Road takes trav- Miles
elers to Comptche, the giant redwoods at Montgomery Manchester State Park
Woods Park and clothing-optional Orr Hot Springs Resort. Manchester !
(
• Caspar, established in 1857, is home to a vibrant community Point Arena Lighthouse
center and a shul. South on the old highway is 1909 vintage Point Arena-Stornetta Unit
Ga
Point Cabrillo Light Station and Russian Gulch State Park. CA Coastal Nat'l Monument
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• Established in 1857, the “big city” of the coast is Fort
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Bragg. It has all the amenities, a hospital, aquatic center, LEGEND ARENA
ve
museums, galleries, shopping and the famed Skunk Train. ,
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Cities
Bowling Ball Beach
Noyo Harbor was originally the town of Noyo and remains a !
( Towns Schooner Gulch
separate shopping, dining, fishing and recreational area. Highways State Beach
• Cleone and Inglenook, both busy towns during the early Roads
20th century golden era of logging, now offer a general store,
restaurant and inn, and a state park and preserve.
Rivers & streams
Anchor Bay !
(
Parks & Protected areas
• Westport evolved from the lumber town of Beall’s Land- State
ing. Today, there is a general store, inns and campgrounds. Federal
Gualala !
(
Gualala Point Regional Park
From Westport, Highway 1 continues north, then turns inland
at the Lost Coast, traveling 18 miles through the forest and for- Cartography by Rixanne Wehren, GeoGraphics - Maps & Photos S
mer logging town of Rockport to Highway 101 and Leggett. Publisher of Mendocino Coast Recreation Map, available in local stores
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Visit Our Sponsors
• Agnes Li, Century 21 . . . . . . . . .54 • Golden West Saloon . . . . . . . . .35 Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
• All Points Real Estate . . . . . . . . .52 • Harbor Lite Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . .27 • North Coast Segway . . . . . . . . .41
• All Aboard Adventures . . . . . . . .36 • Harvest Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 • Noyo Center for
• B. Bryan Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . .4 • Haywire Work & Western Wear .40 Marine Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
• Beachcomber Motel . . . . . . . . . .56 • Headlands Coffeehouse . . . . . . .32 • Opus Chamber Music . . . . . . . .12
The Beach House • Howard Creek Ranch Inn . . . . . . .5 • The Outdoor Store . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Surf & Sand Lodge • Indigo Mendocino . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • Pacific Blue Vacation Rentals . .44
• Big River Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 • Julie’s Trips & Tours . . . . . . . . . . .7 • Paul Bunyan Days Committee . .42
• Blue Door Group . . . . . . . . . . . .28 • Luv 2 Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 • Point Arena Lighthouse . . . . . . . .8
• Caspar Curiosities . . . . . . . . . . .18 • Mendocino Area Parks Assoc. . . .9 • Point Cabrillo Light Station . . . . . .3
• Cheryl Covington, Century 21 . .50 • Mendocino Art Center . . . . . . . .13 • Randy’s Custom Glass . . . . . . . .47
• Circa Women’s Clothing . . . . . . .52 • Mendocino Chocolate Company 38 • Ray Alarcon Insurance . . . . . . . .18
• Coast Cinemas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 • Mendocino Coast • Redwood Coast Senior Center .45
• Coast Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Botanical Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . .20 • Rhoads/Napa Auto Parts . . . . . .50
• Coast Pack & Ship Center . . . . .48 • Mendocino Coast • Roundman’s Smokehouse . . . . .33
• Coast Vacation Trailers . . . . . . .29 Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . .7 • Roundtable Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . .33
• Corners of the Mouth . . . . . . . . .38 • Mendocino Coast Clinics . . . . . .54 • Safari, Clothing & Art . . . . . . . . .21
• C.V. Starr Community Center . . .55 • Mendocino Coast • Savings Bank of
• D’Aurelio’s Restaurant . . . . . . . .34 Hospice Thrift Store . . . . . . . . . . .51 Mendocino County . . . . . . . . . . . .39
• Debbie Simpson, Century 21 . . .17 • Mendocino Coast Humane Society • Scott Roat Realty . . . . . . . . . . . .45
• D’Jango’s Rough Bar Cafe . . . . .36 Ark Thrift Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 • Seadrift Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
• Dragonfly Wellness . . . . . . . . . .49 • Mendocino Coast • Seabird Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
• Dunlap Roofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Tackle & Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 • Silver’s at The Wharf . . . . . . . . .30
• Emerald Dolphin Inn . . . . . . . . . . .3 • Mendocino County • Simply Succulents . . . . . . . . . . .23
• ER Energy Retail Store . . . . . . .15 Hydrogarden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 • Skunk Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
• Family Hands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 • Mendo Mill & Lumber Co. . . . . . . .4 • Stanford Inn by the Sea/
• FloBeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 • Mendocino Solid Waste Ravens Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . .28
• Flynn Creek Circus . . . . . . . . . . .10 Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 • Sub-Surface Progression . . . . . .37
• Fort Bragg Furniture Mart . . . . . .41 • Mendocino Theatre Co . . . . . . . .13 • Symphony of the Redwoods . . . 14
• Fort Bragg General Store . . . . . .35 • Michelle Deering, Century 21 . . .24 • Temple of Kwan Tai . . . . . . . . . .24
• Gallery of the Senses . . . . . . . . .21 • Navarro River Knits . . . . . . . . . .23 • Trillium Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
• Garcia River Casino . . . . . . . . . . .8 • Nor-Cal Packing & Shipping . . . . .3 • Vinny’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
• Gentle Hands Moving Service . .16 • North Cliff Hotel, Fort Bragg . . . .26 • Westport Fire Dept. . . . . . . . . . .46
• Gloriana Musical Theatre . . . . . .14 • North Coast Family • Wharfmasters Inn, Point Arena .26
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South Coast Safari
Visitors to the Mendocino Coast expect to see a variety of
wildlife, but African wildlife?
Located just east of Point Arena, the B. Bryan Preserve is
home to nearly 100 African antelope, zebra and giraffe.
Opened in 2004, the 110-acre preserve now plays an impor-
tant role in preservation of several African animals and was
recently named #6 out of the top 10 best U.S. African Safaris
by USA Today.
B. Bryan Preserve is home to large herds of Sable, Roan
and Kudu antelope which are housed in large pastures that
give a more naturalistic environment. The preserve is also
one of the few places in the world where visitors can see all
three different species of zebra; from the common Plains
Zebra and the threatened Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra to the
critically endangered Grevy’s Zebra, which are now down to
less than 3,000 in their native habitat.
Five male Rothschild’s Giraffe also call B. Bryan Preserve
home. The Rothschild’s numbers in the wild have dropped to
an alarming 1,000 left.
Drop-in visitors are not allowed. Visits to the preserve are
by reservation only for either the mid-morning or late after-
noon feedings. Guests ride in vintage open-air Land Rovers
to view the animals as close as safely possible and end the
tour with getting to feed the giraffe. B. Bryan Preserve photo
Current pricing and bookings can be found online at Rothschild’s Giraffes are down to 1,000 animals in the
bbryanpreserve.com or by calling 707-882-2297. wild, so seeing them here is a truly rare experience.
Climb to the top
of the tallest Lighthouse
on the Pacific Coast!
Tours of the Museum and Tower available daily. Browse
the Gift Store which features high quality souvenirs,
locally made jewelry and art, beautiful collectibles,
unique housewares and Lighthouse clothing. Stay in
one of our six vacation homes for a special experience.
Monthly lectures and Full Moon Night Tours. Also
available for special events and weddings.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., until 4:30 p.m. from
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas days.
45500 Lighthouse Road, Point Arena CA 95468
877-725-4448 ext. 1 or 707-882-2809 ext. 1
PointArenaLighthouse.com
Present this ad for discounts on admission, Gift Store purchase and Lodging.
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South Coast
Linger and let yourself explore the natural, artistic and Manchester
architectural wonders to be found along the rugged and mag- Manchester State Beach has four miles of sandy beach and
ical South Coast of Mendocino County. dunes to explore. The State Park has primitive camping, but
nearby there is a KOA that is hailed as one of the best in the
Gualala region. For the thrifty shopper, My Sister’s Market Place has
Gualala Point Regional Park, located at 42401 Coast High- many unique items to peruse, located on 19850 S. Highway 1.
way 1, is 195 acres, with the Gualala River estuary in the
middle. There is a fee to park, but there are ADA accessible Elk
trails and camping is available. Downtown Gualala features The dynamic community of Elk hosts frequent events at the
unique shops, galleries and restaurants. Greenwood Community Center, such as Great Day in Elk,
The Gualala Arts Center is an architectural gem nestled in Pepper Martin Day and a fantastic annual rummage sale.
the coastal redwoods with a dramatic performing arts audito- There is a nice hike down to Greenwood Beach, views of
rium, stunning foyer and intimate gallery. offshore rocks and on the weekends docents at the Visitor
Center Museum tell amazing stories of the history of the
Point Arena town with two names, how it was a lumber town, almost a
For surfers, Point Arena Cove has the best break in Mendo- ghost-town, and what it is today. The Artists’ Collective in
cino County. Visitors can walk out on the 330-foot pier, or find Elk offers a variety of original fine art by a group of 30
food or beverages at the Cove and in town. For many years, artists hailing from all over Mendocino County.
the pier was the only place where one could stand on land and
see “Al,” a Laysan Albatross. The offshore bird lives for Quick tips
decades and has a wingspan of about 6.5 feet. First recorded in • South Coast events, www.redwoodcoastchamber.com
the winter of 1994, Al has not been seen since 2013. • General info about Gualala: www.gualala.com
The Arena Theater, a beautifully restored 1929-vintage • Arena Theater, www.arenatheater.org
vaudeville theater and film palace, has a variety of first-run • Garcia River Casino, 22215 Windy Hollow Rd., Point
popular films, documentaries, art and classic films, live tele- Arena, 707-467-5300, thegarciarivercasino.com
casts of the Metropolitan Opera and the National Theater, • Information about Elk, elkweb.org
plus live musical performances.
Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 9
2018 Show
an all-human
acrobatic
circus odyssey
for all ages
hilarious
& stunning
beyond
expectation...
with Camp
programs in
Ukiah,
Mendocino
& Calistoga
june july july july Aug Aug
15-17 2-7 12-15 26-29 2-5 9-12
Ukiah Mendocino Calistoga Lakeport Point Arena Fortuna
information & tickets at flynncreekcircus.com
10 Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19Kate Lee
Stornetta Public Lands stretch along the coast to the north and south of the lightstation. A family takes the
path that starts midway down Point Arena Lighthouse Road. Below, looking north toward the lighthouse.
Stornetta Public Lands are a crown jewel of the coast
Located in Point Arena, Stornetta Public Lands is 1,665
acres with breathtaking views of the ocean, wildlife and
unique offshore rock formations.
On March 11, 2014, President Barack Obama, using his
executive authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906, signed
a proclamation adding the Stornetta Public Lands to the Cali-
fornia Coastal National Monument. The monument was
established on Jan. 11, 2000, by proclamation of President Bill
Clinton and extends 12 nautical miles offshore.
The Point Arena-Stornetta unit was the first of six onshore
units added to the monument, which includes 20,000 off-
shore rocks, small islands, exposed reefs and pinnacles along
the state’s 1,100-mile coastline from Mexico to Oregon. The
monument’s stewards include Friends of Point Arena-Stor-
netta Lands and the Mendocino Land Trust, among others.
The Stornetta unit is a coastal strip stretching from the Gar- BLM / David Ledig
cia River to Arena Cove that was either purchased by or
donated to the federal Bureau of Land Management. A visit by initiating efforts to provide information and agreeing to
to the lighthouse can easily include a hike as two of the identify, enhance and develop visitor center resources.
unit’s three access points are along the road to the lighthouse. The area is open from dawn to dusk. There is no cell serv-
Wildlife sightings might include the endangered Point ice, so hikers are advised to exercise extreme caution. Take
Arena Mountain Beaver and the California Red-Legged water and snacks and wear comfortable, durable walking
Frog. Visitors between November and May will find excel- shoes as the trails are uneven and pass through areas of bro-
lent whale-watching as humpback, blue and gray whales ken ground. Eight miles of marked trails range from easy to
migrate between Alaska and Mexico. strenuous.
People have lived on what became the Stornetta land for
thousands of years, arriving in the area when the shoreline
was several hundred meters farther west than it exists today.
Quick tips
The remains of those settlements are covered by the Pacific. • Friends of Point Arena-Stornetta Lands for information,
This unique public resource is protected as part of the current events, pointarenastornetta.org and
National Landscape Conservation System, administered by Facebook/Stornetta.
the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Department of the • Mendocino Land Trust for a downloadable map and photo-
Interior. Many local organizations are collaborative partners graphs, and for information about other public access lands
in efforts to recognize and promote this national monument. in Mendocino County, www.mendocinolandtrust.org,
The Friends of Point Arena-Stornetta Lands offer volunteer Facebook/MendocinoLandTrust.
work days, docent-led hikes and special events. This year’s • For information on the California Coastal National
Discover the Coast day is Saturday, June 9, 2018. Visit the Monument and the onshore units, visit the BLM website
Friends’ Facebook page or join their email list to stay in touch. http://www.blm.gov.
In January 2012, the Fort Bragg-Mendocino Coast was rec-
• The Mendocino Study Club, established in 1908, created a
ognized as a “gateway,” extending from Rockport south to the
“Rock Walks Map of Gateway Trails” as a community serv-
Navarro River. A monument gateway provides the opportu-
nity for local communities and organizations to be involved ice. Download it from fortbragg.com
Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 11The Arts & More
The Mendocino Coast not cino.org, mendocinocoast.com
only draws professional and www.visitmendocino.com.
musicians, writers and artists Listings are by town, from
from around the world, its south to north.
beauty and relaxed atmos-
phere inspire many of its res- Gualala
idents to take up the palette, • Gualala Arts Center
the sculptor ’s chisel, the Home to exhibits and events
writer ’s pen or a musical including Art in the
instrument. The Krenov Redwoods and Studio
School at Mendocino Col- Discovery Tour in August.
lege in Fort Bragg is one of 46501 Old State Hwy., 707-
the world’s most prestigious. 884-1138, gualalaarts.org Dale E. Moyer
The year is populated with • Dolphin Gallery Classrooms look out on a bronze bust of founder Bill
top quality performances by Retail branch of Gualala
Symphony of the Redwoods,
Zacha in the Mendocino Art Center’s courtyard.
Arts, shows regularly rotat-
chamber music and choral ing exhibits by local artists, Tour from Mendocino to Sea some Wednesdays.
groups, as well as art, music 39225 Hwy. 1, 707-884- Ranch or from the latter to • Spindrift Gallery
and film festivals. Recep- 3896, gualalaarts.org/ the former. For a free guide Fine art, painting, sculpture.
tions are held for new artists’ dolphin-gallery/ and map, call 707-884-9065. 39120 Ocean Dr., 707-884-
exhibits on First Friday in • NOMA • Placewares+Lyndon 4484, open daily.
Fort Bragg and Second Sat- Co-operative gallery with Design • Studio 391
urday in Mendocino, usually work by local artists, 39200 Part art gallery, part design Fine art photography.
from 5 to 8 p.m. S. Hwy. 1, 707-884-1320, call store, 39114 Ocean Dr., 707- 39102 Ocean Dr., 707-884-
Comprehensive events calen- for hours, nomagualala.com. 884-1184, open 10 a.m. to 5 9065, studio391.net
dars include www.artsmendo- • Sea Ranch Art Tour p.m., except Tuesdays and Open Friday, Saturday to
GRAND September 16th October 7th
MUSIC Addario-Berry Duo
Cello - Clarinet
Cassatt Quartet
String Quartet
IN AN INTIMATE
SETTING November 18th December 16th
Matthew Miksak and Natsuki Fukasawa
All concerts at Preston Hall Carole Barnes Solo Piano
Voice - Piano
in Mendocino at 3 PM.
January 20th February 17th
Tickets $22 at Neave Trio SF Early Music Society
Out of this World in Violin - Cello - Piano Violin - Flute - Viola da Gamba - Cello
Mendocino, Harvest
March 24th April 28th
Market in Fort Bragg.
Anita Felix and Miles Graber Jim Rodseth and Friends
Online or $25 at the door Violin - Piano Trumpet - Piano
12 Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19The Arts & More
Monday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., artists members, 284 Main Little River Kasten St., 707-937-2217
Thursday by chance. St., 707-882-9153. • Cynthia Myers Art Glass artcoopmendocino.com
• Discovery Gallery Artist coast-highway-artists.com One-of-a-kind art glass. • Celtic Creations
Collective • Point Arena Tileworks 43000 Little River Airport Silver and gold jewelry, cor-
A collective of 18 local 80 Main St., 707-882-1931, Rd., 707-937-2355, ner Main and Kasten,
artists, 39140 Hwy. 1, 707- pointarenatileworks.com cynthiamyersglass.com upstairs, 707-937-1223, 11
884-1900, facebook.com/ • Point Arena Lighthouse • Little River Improvement a.m. to 5 p.m., closed
discoverygallerygualalaca & Museum Club Museum Tuesdays. celticcreations.com
45500 Lighthouse Road, 8185 Hwy. 1, next to • Chinese Temple
Point Arena 707-882-2777, open daily Glendeven Inn, open sum- of Kwan Tai
• Arena Theater and except Thanksgiving Day mer weekends and by appt., Red and green Taoist temple
Arena Cinema and Christmas Day, 10 a.m. email: LRIC@mcn.org is California Historical
Historic theater, movies, to 4:30 p.m., Memorial Day Landmark No. 927,
concerts, Live Opera from through Labor Day, 10 a.m. Mendocino 45160 Albion St., open May
the Met, National Theatre of to 3:30 p.m. from the day to October, Saturday, noon
• Anderson’s Alternatives
London, 214 Main St., 707- after Labor Day to to 3 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to
Wood gallery and custom
882-3456. Memorial Day. 2 p.m., or by appt., 707-937-
furniture, 10550 Lansing St.,
arenatheater.org pointarenalighthouse.com 5123, kwantai@mcn.org.
open Monday through
• Coast Community Library kwantaitemple.org
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30
Branch of the Mendocino • Dazzling Lites
p.m., Sunday 9:30 a.m. to
County Library, 225 Main Elk 1:30 p.m., 707-937-3434.
Photography, stained glass.
St., 707-882-3114, coast- • Artists’ Collective in Elk 42580 Little Lake Rd., 2
andersonsalternatives.com
communitylibrary.org. Works by 30 local artists, miles east of Hwy. 1, 707-
• Artists’ Co-op
• Coast Highway Artists 6031 S. Hwy. 1, 707-877- 937-0837 or 226-2815, call
of Mendocino
Collective 1128, open daily. for hours.
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Continued from Page 13 3132, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Study Club, corner of over two dozen concerts,
thehighlightgallery.com Williams and Little Lake from blues to bluegrass,
• Ford House Museum • Kelley House Museum streets, open Monday, 10 symphonies to opera, and
& Visitor Center Historical exhibits and a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday jazz to Celtic and African, in
Owned by California State research office, 45007 through Saturday, 10 a.m. to the big white tent on the
Parks, operated by Albion St., 707-937-5791. 3 p.m., closed Sundays, 707- Mendocino Headlands, 707-
Mendocino Area Parks Museum open Friday 937-5773. 937-4041, 707-937-2044.
Association, exhibits, guide through Monday, 11 a.m. to • Mendocino Gems mendocinomusic.org
books, picnic area, 735 3 p.m. From Memorial Day Studio and gallery, local • Mendocino Theatre Co.
Main St., 707-937-5397, through Labor Day week- handmade jewelry and gem- Live performances in an
open daily, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. end, open every day but stones from all over the intimate theater on the
mendoparks.org/mendocino- Wednesday. Walking tours, world. 10540 Lansing St., grounds of the Mendocino
headlands-state-park-ford- Saturday and Sunday, 11 707-937-0299. Art Center, 45200 Little
house-museum a.m. Research center open mendocinocustomjewelry.com Lake St., 707-937-4477.
• The Gallery Mendocino Monday through Friday, 1 to • Mendocino Film Festival mendocinotheatre.org
Art made in Mendocino, 4 p.m., by appt. 13th season June 1-3, 2018, • Panache Gallery
10460 Kasten St., 707-357- kelleyhousemuseum.org features award-winning Painting, sculpture, photog-
4810. • Mendocino Art Center indie and international films, raphy, jewelry, 45120 Main
• Gallery of the Senses Workshops, exhibits, special events, parties with film- St., 707-937-1234.
Home of Perfume Mendo, events and gift shop. makers, 707-937-0171. thepanachegallery.com
Audio Nouveau and Hone 45200 Little Lake St., 707- mendocinofilmfestival.org • Prentice Gallery and
Alone, 45104 Main St., 707- 937-5818, 800-653-3328, • Mendocino Jewelry Studio Gordon Publications
937-2021, call for hours. open daily. Exhibiting only local artists. Fine local art and custom
• Highlight Gallery mendocinoartcenter.org 45104 Main St., 707-937-0181. picture framing, 45110 Main
Fine art, woodworking, jew- • Mendocino www.mendocinojewelry.com St., 707-937-5205, open
elry, pottery and more, Community Library • Mendocino Music Festival daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
45094 Main St., 707-937- Operated by the Mendocino 32nd season, July 7-21, 2018, prenticefineart.com
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Point Cabrillo Drive, Make Fort Bragg come alive
between Mendocino and in unexpected places.
Caspar, 707-937-6123, daily fortbraggalleywayart.org
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Fort Bragg Public Library
pointcabrillo.org Branch of Mendocino
County Library, 499 E.
Fort Bragg Laurel St., 707-964-2020,
• Art Explorers closed Mondays, open
Nonprofit working studio Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m
and gallery for artists with to 7 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to
developmental disabilities. 6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m to 5
305 E. Redwood Ave., 707- p.m, closed Sunday and
961-6156. artexplorers.org Monday. fortbragglibrary.org
• Cinders Productions • Partners Gallery
Provides and produces wide Painting, sculpture, photog-
range of events, 428 N. raphy and jewelry, 335 N.
Main St., Masonic Center, Franklin St., 707-962-0233,
707-357-1889. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday
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• Coast Cinemas through Monday.
Pamela W. Allen and Nicole Traber in a scene from partnersgallery.com
Four cinemas, showing
Mendocino Theatre Company’s production of “OR.” mainstream and indie films, • Sea Glass Museum
Caspar • Point Cabrillo Lighthouse 135 S. Franklin St., 707- South of Fort Bragg, 17801
and The Lightkeepers 964-2019. N. Hwy. 1, 707-357-1585,
• Caspar Curiosities 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
House Museum thecoastcinemas.com
Fine art, antiquities, natural internationalseaglass
State Park and preserve, • FLOCKworks, The
history, 15160 Caspar Road, museum.com
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Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 15Film Buffs’ Tour #1
Courtesy Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce
The natural beauty that draws today’s visitors to the coast
has also been a magnet for the movie and television industry
from their earliest days. That strong connection sparked the
creation of the highly regarded Mendocino Film Festival,
which celebrates its 13th season June 1-3, 2018.
Silent films on the Mendocino Coast began in 1904 with
“The Sequoia Sempervirens” by the Caspar Lumber Co. and
include “In Search of a Hero” in 1925. Use the maps and
lists to tour locations in Mendocino and along the coast seen
in movies such as “East of Eden” and “The Russians Are
Coming, The Russians Are Coming” and in television shows
such as “Murder, She Wrote.” Movies and television shows
with portions filmed in the town of Mendocino and vicinity
include:
• “Frenchman’s Creek,” 1943. (1) Big River and (2) Men-
docino Woodlands
Dave Friedman
• “Johnny Belinda,” 1947. (3) Main Street, (4) High School
Hill, (5) Mendocino High School, (6) Mendocino Presbyter- The three boys in “Summer of ‘42,” from left, Jerry
ian Church Houser (Oscy), Gary Grimes (Hermie) and Oliver
• “East of Eden,” 1954. (7) South Mendocino Bay looking Conant (Benjie). Filmed in 1970.
north toward town in opening scene, (8) Rundle Street (Por-
tuguese Flat) looking south across Mendocino Bay in movie (19) old Mendocino fire station on Lansing Street, (20) the
credits, (9) South Main Street, (10) Chet Bishop’s Market Old Remedy Store, (21) Heeser Drive, (22) the Sanko House
(now Gallery Bookshop), (11) Bank of America (now Out of (formerly the C. Mathews home), (23) Beggs-Bishop Cot-
This World), (12) Crown Hall, (13) Heeser Field, (14) Little
Lake Street between Kelly, Woodward, and Williams streets,
(15) Dr. Preston’s house, (now site of Mendocino Art Center)
and (16) Preston rental (now Mendocino Community Library),
(17) Cahto Street east of Altar Society Building, (18) Old
Mendocino High School gymnasium (burned in 1984) and
locker room, plus other locations around Mendocino
• “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,”
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• Mendocino County Film Commission: extensive history,
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tage (formerly the Chet
Bishop home)
• “The Spirit Is Willing,”
1966. Street scenes only
including (24) Lansing
Street, (25) Heeser Drive,
(26) Main Street
• “The Dunwich Horror,”
1969, around Mendocino
• “Summer of “42,” 1970.
(27) Corner of Little Lake
and Woodward streets, (28)
Ukiah Street, (29) Wood-
ward-Osborne alley, (30)
Williams Street, (31) Heeser
Drive, (32) old Mendocino
fire station on Lansing, (33)
Beggs-Bishop Cottage, (34)
Main Street water tower
• “The FBI” TV series,
“Bitter Harbor,” 1971.
Filmed around Mendocino
• “The New Healers,”
1972, pilot for TV, around
Mendocino
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Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 17Film Buffs’ Tour #2
Movies filmed along the Mendocino Coast include:
• “The Uninvited,” 1943, (A) Elk Headlands
• “Frenchman’s Creek,” 1943, (B) Albion harbor and
marina, (C) Albion River, (D) Robinson property, south of
Little River
• “Johnny Belinda,” 1947, (E) Headlands near Eaton Ranch,
south of Fort Bragg (Belinda Point Access Trail from Ocean
Drive), (F) Noyo Harbor
• “The Strange Case of Dr. Mesmer,” 1954, (F) Noyo Harbor
• “Island of the Blue Dolphins,” 1963, (G) Anchor Bay
Campgrounds Beach, (H) Newcomb Ranch at foot of Fish
Rock Rd and Fishrock Ranch, (I) Haven's Neck, (J) Island
Cove, (K) Cove Estates, (L) Schooner Gulch, (M) Jacobsen
Ranch, (N) Lookout Rock, (O) Point Arena Cove
• “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming,”
1965, (P) Cleone Acres, (Q) Union Lumber Co. Road in
Cleone, (R) Westport, (S) along the coast in Mendocino and
Fort Bragg, (F) Noyo Harbor
• “The Dunwich Horror,” 1969, (T) South of Little River
Cemetery
• “Glen & Randa,” 1971, (L) Schooner Gulch
• “The FBI, Bitter Harbor,” 1971, (F) Noyo Harbor
• “Slither,” 1972, (U) Manchester
• “Evil Town,” 1973 (worst film ever made on the Mendo-
cino Coast)
• “The Runaway on the Rogue River,” 1973, (V) Railroad
tracks of Skunk Train, east of Fort Bragg
• “The Boy Who Talks to Whales,” 1977, (F) Noyo Harbor
• “Same Time, Next Year,” 1978, (W) Heritage House Inn,
Little River
• “Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter,” 1978
(TV movie), (F) Noyo Harbor, (X) Fort Bragg Library
• “Humanoids From the Deep,” 1979, (Y) Dolphin Cove,
Noyo Harbor, (Z) Wharf Restaurant, Noyo Harbor, (AA)
Noyo Ice Co., Noyo Harbor, (BB) Caito Fisheries, Noyo Har-
bor, (CC) Mendocino Coast District Hospital, (DD) Pudding
Creek, (EE) the Footlighters Theater and in various spots
along the coastline
• “Dead & Buried,” 1980, (FF) Caspar Beach
• “Treasure,” 1982, (GG) The Oz House, (HH) Point Arena
Cemetery, (II) Gualala Point
• “Racing With the Moon,” 1983, (JJ) Skunk Train Depot,
(KK) Cotton Auditorium, (LL) Laurel Street between Depot
and Franklin, (F) Noyo Harbor
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• “Sutters Bay,” 1983, (F) Noyo Harbor
• “Murder She Wrote,” 1984 to 1989, (F) Noyo Harbor,
(MM) Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, (NN) Russian Gulch State
Park and Headquarters
• “Dark Mansions,” 1985, (W) Heritage House Inn, Little
River on bluff and meadow
• “Destination America,” 1986, filmed around Fort Bragg
• “The Killing Time,” 1986, (MM) Point Cabrillo Light-
house, (NN) Russian Gulch State Park, (OO) Ten Mile River
and dunes
• “Overboard,” 1987, (F) Noyo Harbor & Cap’n Flints
Restaurant, (MM) Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, (PP) Pomo
Campground, (QQ) Caspar, (RR) Purity Market, (SS) Noyo
Bowl (now Calvary Church)
• “Wired,” 1988, (TT) MacKerricher State Park
• “The Karate Kid Part III,” 1989, (UU) on bluffs south of Elk
• “Forever Young,” 1992, (VV) Point Arena Lighthouse
File
• “Pontiac Moon,” 1993, street scenes on Albion Ridge
Road, Highway 20 and Highway 128 A scene in “The Majestic” being filmed at Point
• “The Majestic,” 2001, (MM) Point Cabrillo Lighthouse, Cabrillo Lighthouse in 2001.
(JJ) Skunk Train Depot • “Goodbye World,” 2012, filmed on private property in the
• “Shark Swarm,” 2008, Hallmark 2-part mini-series, (F) Anderson Valley
Noyo Harbor, Fort Bragg, along Main Street in Mendocino • “Need for Speed,” 2013, Filmed along Highway 128 and
• “Pig Hunt,” 2008, Comptche Store and in Anderson Val- Highway 1; in Ukiah, Mendocino, and Point Arena; addi-
ley, mainly on private property tional locations throughout Mendocino County
• “On the Road with Austin & Santino” 2011, Reality TV • “The Treehouse Guys,” 2015, TV DIY series; filmed an
series; filmed an episode at Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. episode at a private residence in Fort Bragg
707 • 961 • 0236
Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 19Birding
Courtesy Mendocino Coast Audubon Society
Birdwatching is one of the most rewarding ways to turn a
walk along the sea into a journey of discovery.
Here are a number of species you are likely to see, if you
keep your eyes peeled and bring along a pair of birdwatching
glasses:
• Raptors including Osprey, Peregrine Falcon, White-tailed
Kite and American Kestrel.
• Brown Pelican, Surf Scoter, grebes (five species), cor-
morants (three species).
• Heermann’s and other gulls, Caspian Tern.
• More than 30 species of shorebirds, including Western
Snowy Plover, Black Oystercatcher, Surfbird, Black Turn-
stone, Black-bellied Plover and an occasional Wandering Tattler.
• Anna’s, Allen’s and occasionally Rufous Hummingbirds
• Pygmy Nuthatch, Chestnut-backed Chickadee, swallows
(five species).
Ron LeValley
Favorite locations The Black Oystercatcher is a chicken-sized black
Here are “hotspots” where good bird watching is guaran- bird with a long, straight orange bill, pink legs and
teed: the world’s sassiest birdcall.
• Fort Bragg Coastal Trail, with entrances at Cypress and
Elm streets at either end of Fort Bragg, the miles-long paved • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, south of Fort
trail hugs the former Georgia Pacific mill site’s ocean bluffs Bragg. Experienced Audubon birders lead walks in the gar-
is dotted with unique locally-made benches and gives many dens where more than 130 species have been seen. Hikes are
opportunities to see shoreline birds in their habitat. relaxing walks through Bishop Pine forests and coastal
20 Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19Birding
Street in Mendocino and follow trails that lead to ocean
bluffs. Northern Harriers and White-tailed Kites hunt in the
nearby open grasslands. All offshore rocks along these trails
are part of the California Coastal National Monument.
• The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands on the south
Mendocino Coast mainland were declared part of the Cali-
fornia Coastal National Monument March 11, 2014. The
monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management
(www.blm.gov) and portions of the Point Arena-Stornetta
Public Lands are open for daytime activities (call the bureau
Ukiah field office weekdays at 707-468-4000 to check for
hours of operation and updates). An Audubon bird list of the
area is posted on the bureau website.
Save Our Shorebirds
Save Our Shorebirds is an ongoing long-term Mendocino
Coast Audubon Society citizen science program in partner-
ship with California State Parks Sonoma-Mendocino Dis-
trict. Watchlisted shorebirds include Western Snowy Plover,
Black Turnstone, Heermann’s Gull and many others.
Attend a meeting
Becky Bowen
The Mendocino Coast Audubon Society meets the third
The diminutive Western Snowy Plover is a protected Monday of the month September through June at the Caspar
shorebird that nests in shallow depressions in the Community Center, 15051 Caspar Rd. The public is wel-
sand. Please respect rope barriers and signs that come to attend and listen to programs by excellent guest
delineate nesting areas. speakers.
prairies and along ocean bluffs. MCAS-led walks are on the
first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. Walks are Quick tip
free; there is an entrance fee for the gardens. Best sources for Mendocino Coast bird watching informa-
• MacKerricher State Park’s Laguna Point north of Fort tion are:
Bragg is a blufftop bird-watching paradise. High tide is a • www.mendocinocoastaudubon.org
good time to watch shorebirds on rocks very close to obser- Calendar listings of Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’
vation platforms along a well-maintained trail. This is one of bird walks, free field trips, family bird walks and informa-
the best places on the West Coast to see Black Oystercatch- tion about monthly meetings and guest speakers. Click on
ers. Look for a chicken-sized black bird with a long, straight the “Birding” tab for eBird links, descriptions and directions
orange bill, pink legs and the world’s sassiest birdcall. Listen to specific popular local bird watching spots.
for a loud, single “chirp” far above you. It’s likely to be the • www.facebook.com/mendocinocoastaudubon
call of an Osprey. This raptor often catches fish in nearby • www.facebook.com/SaveOurShorebirds for photos of
Lake Cleone. recent local shorebird sightings
• Mendocino Headlands State Park offers good views of • Mendocino Coast Audubon e-mail address:
offshore rocks that hold Common Murre, cormorant and gull audubon@mcn.org
colonies. Black Oystercatchers nest here, too. Park on Main
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22 Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19Flora & Gardens
The Mendocino Coast’s Mediterranean climate (never too
hot or too cold) makes it home to unique tree, shrub and
flower species that vary widely from tiny wildflowers and
succulents on coastal bluffs to towering redwoods inland.
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, located just
south of Fort Bragg showcases special collections such as
rhododendrons, heaths and heathers and succulents.
At the west end of the 47-acre property, there is an outlook,
which is a great place to sit and enjoy the ocean, while being
protected from the prevailing winds.
The Botanical Gardens also grows incredible vegetables,
much of which they give to the Fort Bragg Food Bank and
partners with the Noyo Chapter of the American Rhododen-
dron Society for the annual John Druecker Rhododendron
Show, the first weekend of May.
Giant redwood trees in forests featuring ferns and rhodo-
dendrons can be seen all over the Mendocino Coast. The
most impressive display is at Montgomery Woods, located a MCBG
very long 18 miles up Comptche-Ukiah Road. Hundreds of rhododendron trusses are displayed
The Mendocino Coast’s botanical wonder of the world is and judged during the Noyo Chapter of the
the pygmy forest. Due to hardpan soils, trees that normally American Rhododendron Society’s annual John
grow more than a hundred feet tall may top out at three feet, Druecker Rhododendron Show.
after a hundred years of growing in the pygmy. There are
several spots to see the pygmy forest, especially Jughandle • November to January: Late perennials, winter heathers,
Ecological Staircase in Caspar and in Van Damme State Park camellias, and wild mushrooms. The winter gray whale
in Little River. The pygmy forest draws botanists from migration happens during this time of year.
around the world .
A stroll through any town will reveal beautiful gardens sur-
rounding inns, motels and homes. Especially during the
spring, superb private gardens are opened to the public for
tours, such as the annual tour hosted by the Mendocino Art
Center and the Garden Conservancy’s open days program.
Local nurseries merit visits, too.
169 Boatyard
Bloom times on the coast (Next to Harvest Market)
• February to April: Early rhododendrons, camellias, daf- Hours: Mon 10:00-7:00 and
fodils, magnolias, cherries, and Pacific Coast iris. Spring Tues-Sat 10:00-5:45
whale migration occurs during this time.
• May to July: Rhododendrons, heritage roses, perennials,
cactus, succulents, lilies, heathers, coastal and forest wild- We Stock These Brands:
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Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19 23Saving the Past
Kelley House
Located in the heart of the Mendocino Historic Preserva-
tion District, the mission of Kelley House Museum is to col-
lect, preserve and share the coast’s rich history. Founded in
1973, it serves as a learning center that provides access to
thousands of artifacts, photographs and documents. Geneal-
ogy resources include photographs, news clippings, obituar-
ies, census and voting records, The Mendocino Beacon
newspaper and an online database. Special exhibits are
mounted regularly and the “Sunday Afternoon With…” fea-
tures fascinating guest speakers. “Kelley House Calendar,” a
weekly column, is published in The Beacon every Thursday;
collected columns are on the museum’s website. Two-hour Kate Lee
docent-led tours are every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m.
Families tour the Temple of Kwan Tai during the
Chinese temple Chinese Lunar New Year celebration.
Several blocks away, the Temple of Kwan Tai is believed to finest old-growth redwood and Douglas fir and contains
be the oldest Taoist temple in rural California. Dedicated to 67,000 board feet of lumber. In 1985, Georgia Pacific
the Chinese god of war, a Taoist symbol of integrity and loy- donated the building, land and historical artifacts to Fort
alty, the temple is living evidence of Mendocino's 19th Cen- Bragg. It has been managed since 1999 by the Fort Bragg-
tury Chinese community. Four generations of its founders' Mendocino Coast Historical Society, which maintains
descendants have preserved the original building, a site now archives at City Hall and offers guided tours of downtown.
recognized as California Registered Historic Landmark No.
927. The temple was restored and rededicated in October For train buffs
2001. Its mission is to teach and celebrate community and Nearby, stroll through the Depot Mall and Museum at Main
diversity. Chinese Lunar New Year is celebrated every Feb- and Laurel to see old steam engines, the adjacent Skunk
ruary with a children’s parade through Mendocino that ends Train Depot and gift shop, and the Mendocino Model Rail-
with a tour of the temple. View the red and green temple at way and Historical Society’s G-Scale layout with over 1,300
45160 Albion St. Tours are offered by appointment. feet of track. The Company Store, south of the Guest House,
A book that describes the temple, “Chinese in Mendocino displays photographs of fishing boats and local history.
County” by Lorraine Hee Chorley, was published by Arcadia
Publishing in their “Images of America” series. Quick tips
• Guest House Museum: May through October, open Monday,
Guest House 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday
Prominent in Fort Bragg’s skyline, the Guest House was and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through April, open
built in 1892 by Tom Johnson, the superintendent of the Fort Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 344 N. Main St.,
Bragg Redwood Company and brother of its founder, C.R. Fort Bragg. Museum, 707-964-4251, Historical Society
Johnson, as his private residence. Before the house could be archives, 707-961-0498, fortbragghistory.org.
finished, the company’s founder, Charles Russell Johnson, • Kelley House Museum: open Friday through Monday, 11
directed that the building become the lumber company’s a.m. to 3 p.m., 45007 Albion St., Mendocino, 707-937-5791,
guest house for visiting senior officials from the San Fran- kelleyhousemuseum.org.
cisco headquarters and VIP guest visitors to the Fort Bragg • Temple of Kwan Tai: tours by appointment, 45160 Albion
mill and logging sites. The building was constructed from the St. PO Box 633, Mendocino CA 95460, kwantaitemple.org.
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24 Mendocino Coast Tourist Guide 2018-19Noyo Center for Marine Science
With a mission to advance ocean conservation through edu-
cation, exploration and experience, the Noyo Center for
Marine Science engages in critical research and offers a rich
array of hands-on science programs for all ages. Explore
marine science exhibits and learn about the Noyo Center’s
work by visiting The Crow’s Nest Interpretive Center on Fort
Bragg’s Coastal Trail.
Take a moment to review plans for the future science center
to be built nearby that, when completed, will exhibit the
stunning 73-foot-long female blue whale skeleton that was
retrieved from our coast in 2009, as well as the orca skeleton
currently on display at the C.V. Starr Community Center.
Together the Noyo Center and the Noyo Headlands Park lead
the redevelopment of the 400-acre former industrial mill site
spanning more than three miles of spectacular coastline. TrimTab Media
The Crow’s Nest Interpretive Center A “killer” experience awaits you at C.V. Starr
Community Center in Fort Bragg.
Touch a sea star, look into an orca’s eye, zoom in on
migrating whales off the coast, get up close with a sea lion Noyo Center for Marine Science brought experts and the
skeleton. Those are just a few of the things you can do when community together for a month to assemble the skeleton of
you follow the Fort Bragg Coastal Trail to The Crow’s Nest a 26-foot-long killer whale that is now gracefully displayed
Interpretive Center, home to dynamic exhibits by the Noyo in mid-dive, jaws wide open with massive teeth greeting all
Center. Become a “citizen scientist” and enjoy the center’s who enter. In the ocean this would be a terrifying encounter,
focus on experiential and fun science. Highlights include: but thanks to the Noyo Center’s commitment to education,
• A family-friendly touch-tank aquarium filled with local present and future generations can learn from this magnifi-
intertidal creatures. cent mammal by safely examining every inch of it up close.
• Four fully articulated marine mammal skeletons, includ- The exhibit is free.
ing two sea lions, a river otter, and an elephant seal.
• High-powered telescopes for whale-watching from the
deck, with stunning coastal views.
• 3D replicas of orca teeth and real blue whale baleen.
• Underwater videos showing an unprecedented look at our
local marine life.
• Help the Kelp! Find out what’s happening to our bull kelp
and sea star populations.
• Guide to sustainable and local seafood.
Stop by The Crow’s Nest and meet Noyo Center’s team of
helpful volunteers, learn more about them, and find out how to
support their work. The interpretive center is open Thursday to
Monday, closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call or go online Help the Kelp,
for seasonal hours. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
summer science camps,
Orca skeleton at the C.V. Starr Center trips to sea, community events,
Aack! There’s an orca at the pool! No joke — Fort Bragg and so much more!
now has the largest and most dynamic orca skeleton on dis-
play … at the C.V. Starr Community Center. In 2017 the
Quick tips
• Noyo Center for Marine Science, 707-733-NOYO (6696),
noyocenter.org
• The Crow’s Nest Interpretive Center, South Fort Bragg Visit
Coastal Trail near the Cypress Street entrance; from Main noyocenter.org
Street (Highway 1), turn west to parking area and restroom.
707-733-NOYO (6696), noyocenter.org for the latest happenings
• C.V. Starr Community Center, 300 S. Lincoln St., Fort (707) 733-6696
Bragg, 707-733-NOYO (6696), noyocenter.org info@noyocenter.org
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