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Fort Bragg, California

Fort Bragg is a city along the North Coast of California in Mendocino County. The city is 24 miles (39 km) west of Willits, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m).

Type CityPopulation 6,983

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • Known for Noyo Headlands Park.
  • Served by Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI).

History

Fort Bragg is a city along the North Coast of California in Mendocino County. The city is 24 miles (39 km) west of Willits, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m). Its population was 6,983 at the 2020 census.

Where to stay

16801 Ocean Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · mendocinocove.com
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11101 Lansing St, Mendocino, CA 95460 · searock.com
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44800 Little Lake Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460 · joshuagrindlemendocino.com
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951 Ukiah St, Mendocino, CA 95460 · nicholsonhouse.com
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6751 CA-1, Little River, CA 95456 · theseafoamlodge.com
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44951 Larkin Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460 · mendobungalow.com
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Main Building, 500 Casa Del Noyo, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · noyoharborinn.com
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44850 Comptche Ukiah Rd, Mendocino, CA 95460 · stanfordinn.com
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11201 Lansing St, Mendocino, CA 95460 · agatecove.com
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7001 CA-1, Little River, CA 95456 · victorianfarmhouse.com
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7901 CA-1, Little River, CA 95456 · littleriverinn.com
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1005 S Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · northcliffhotel.net
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120 N Harbor Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · harborlitelodge.com
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1141 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · oceanviewlodging.com
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524 Stewart St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · wellerhouse.com
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250 CA-20, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · ihg.com
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100 Pudding Creek Rd, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · beachinn.com
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32260 N Harbor Dr, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · fortbragglodge.com
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888 S Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · wyndhamhotels.com
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31502 CA-1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · theinnatnewportranch.com
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18661 CA-1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · coastinnandspa.com
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820 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · wyndhamhotels.com
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191 South St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · seabirdlodge.net
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1100 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · bestwestern.com
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250 S Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · wyndhamhotels.com
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18725 CA-1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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763 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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1111 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · thebeachcombermotel.com
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1220 S Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 · surfmotelfortbragg.com
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400 S Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Restaurants & places to go

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3 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI) 39 mi to the centre
Ukiah, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Fort Bragg Airport (FOB) 3.2 mi to the centre
Fort Bragg, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Little River Airport 12 mi to the centre
Little River, CA, US
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Ells Field Willits Municipal Airport 23 mi to the centre
Willits, CA, US
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Clark Ranch Airport 24 mi to the centre
Laytonville, CA, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ukiah Municipal Airport (UKI); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fort Bragg, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Ukiah, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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