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With beautiful natural settings, rich cultural attractions, wonderful beaches, historic sites and much more, Fort Bragg is a city in California that you simply must see and experience for yourself. When looking for hotels Fort Bragg has plenty from which to choose. You can enjoy oceanside hotels just minutes from the waters or accommodations further inland. The hotels in the area often have outdoor pools and a wide range of features and amenities.

Fort Bragg was founded as a military fort before the Civil War, but it is a popular tourist destination today because of its rugged coastline and beautiful views. This city has a beach covered in glass that visitors simply must see to believe. Glass Beach is one of the most unusual beaches in the entire world. The area around this beach actually became a public dump in 1949. Back then, people used to dump all kinds of garbage into the ocean including cars, house trash and even glass. When the 1960s arrived, this type of dumping was more controlled and much of it was even banned. Now, the natural community has reclaimed this particular beach and years of the pounding ocean waves have deposited tons of beautiful polished glass fragments on to the beach. You may find reminders that this area was once a dump as you search through the glass and come up with a rusty spark plug or some other item. Glass Beach does not allow collection but the views are enough for most visitors. There are also many interesting tide pools to examine. These areas house aquatic plants and sea creatures of many different varieties. It is easy to spend an entire day examining the beauty of the beach and poking around the various tide pools along the shores.

For more area beauty, visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. This attraction lies just south of the city with its 47 acres of oceanfront gardens. You will also see canyons, forests, streams and bluffs on the grounds as you enjoy the diversity and tranquility the gardens have to offer. Any outdoor enthusiast can find what they most enjoy at the botanical gardens. The Cliff House, up on top of the bluffs, is a great place within the gardens to watch for whales, have a picnic and listen to the waves crashing below.

For a touch of history, the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is a wonderful destination. This historic 1909 light station sits within 270 acres of undeveloped coastal bluffs with a prairie surrounding it. Visitors can view and tour two of the three light keepers' houses as well as three historic outbuildings and the lighthouse itself.

Because the city has a mild, coastal climate that is warm most of the year, there are a variety of outdoor activities available. Visitors can participate in long walks on the beach, wildlife viewing, bike riding, horseback riding and even extreme water sports. These sports include ones such as diving, deep sea fishing, kayaking and surfing. Whale watching, however, is one of the most popular outdoor activities in the city. This is best done during the winter and spring months when the whales are migrating along the coast.

There is an element of culture to Fort Bragg as well. You can see any number of fine art galleries and historical museums as well as offbeat attractions. There are also wonderful performing arts theaters for those who love music or other types of shows. On the first Friday of every month, you can catch special exhibits in the downtown art galleries and shops. These Fridays involve special displays where you can meet artists, enjoy snacks, view the art and take in live music while the cultural atmosphere inspires you.

Once you realize what you are missing within this beautiful area of California, you will likely want to plan your trip immediately. The hotels Fort Bragg has to offer have many different distinctive features. You can find welcoming hotels with refrigerators in every room and even barbecue facilities for those sunny California days. You can also find accommodations with more luxurious services such as spa options, concierge desks and much more. Whatever you need from hotels Fort Bragg has something to match.

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