Fort Bragg is certainly not a normal town; so I suppose “bizarre & unusual” is a fitting compliment. A recent LA Times photo essay highlighted thirty-seven extra-ordinary places to visit around the globe. Fort Bragg is #28, listed amongst some very strange hotels & restaurants, odd geographical phenomenons & unique historic sites.

Why Fort Bragg? Glass Beach has once again put us on the map. I don’t want to disappoint you, but on a recent visit, I was supposed to meet my parents on the beach, and they couldn’t find it. Not because it’s hard to access, but because it’s getting harder and harder to recognize. Over time, the waves and tourists have taken away a lot of the most brightly colored glass pieces. It’s there, but getting harder to find. And you might get distracted by the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean or the life inside the tidepools as you wander the bluffs. I am convinced the Mendocino Coast and the nearby redwood forests are some of the most spectacular places in the world anyway, so our mention is every bit deserved.

This is not to say that Fort Bragg is not both bizarre & unusual… This little seaside town has a lot of character; from the colorful folks who live here, with the culture of an old fishing and logging town all blended in with old hippies, new progressives, artists, woodworkers and business owners – it’s an interesting place, indeed.

(Photo: Christopher Reynolds, LA Times)

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