Hear the lonely whistle blow, watch the plants bloom

Dog in the Mendocino Coast Botanical gardens

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Photo by Jessica Bay.

When visiting Fort Bragg with your dog, there are two activities you won’t want to woof out on. First is Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, a dog-friendly, bluff-top showplace best known for rare species of rhododendrons that thrive few places outside Southeast Asia and the Himalayas.

Chow down with your canine companion: dog-friendly Fort Bragg restaurants

Photo by The Wharf.

Always remember to bring a sweatshirt, as dog-friendly outdoor dining at coast-side can be chilly! Read more.

Put paws to paths in Fort Bragg

MacKerricher State Park. Photo by Don Kawahigashi.

Of the many places to hike in and around Fort Bragg, the Haul Road Recreation Trail is a favorite. Read more.

Beaching it with your pup in Fort Bragg

Dog on Glass Beach, Fort Bragg.

It was once a dump where all kinds of glass object were trashed. After decades of rolling in the surf, Glass Beach, at the southern reach of MacKerricher State Park in Fort Bragg, is roiling in pieces of smooth, colorful glass that are a delight to behold. Read more.

Dog-friendly brags in Fort Bragg

Dog on Glass Beach, Fort Bragg.

Fort Bragg, the largest dog-friendly community on the Mendo coast has much to recommend, including the Beachcomber group of properties offering variety and value close to the sea. The Beachcomber Motel itself is a luxury motel that offers panoramic views, fire pits and “pet suites” (rooms that open onto a deck with dog house and pet shower) with direct access to the property’s leash-free dog park.