MacKerricher State Park Tours

A beach at Mackerricher State Park on the Pacific Ocean in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California
A beach at Mackerricher State Park on the Pacific Ocean in Fort Bragg, Mendocino County, California
Glass Beach is a beach in MacKerricher State Park near Fort Bragg, California, that is abundant in sea glass created from years of dumping garbage into an area of coastline near the northern part of the town. Once upon a time the sand was coated in brightly colored bits of sea glass, and social media is full of photos that make it look as if the sand still looks that way, but that isn't the case. Over the years the public has raided the beach of much of its glass. Now at first look, some might say it looks like any other ordinary beach. Yes you can still find glass here, but you have to look for it, and most of colored glass is long gone. It all makes for a fun little treasure hunt however! What I love most about the Glass Beach is its dramatic coastline that lends to extraordinary photos right on the ocean, like this one! #wheretoexplorenext #thebestisyettocome #adventure #getlost #optoutside #getoutdoors #naturelovers #nature #adventureculture #explore #exploremore #keepexploring #wildandfree #wildernessculture #travel #travelstoke #roamtheplanet #wanderlust #travellife #travelgram #letsgosomewhere #mytinyatlas #stayandwander #wandermore #adventureawaits #liveyouradventure #discoverearth #sheisnotlost #iamatraveler
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Glass beach! So much fun to explore!
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Reviews of MacKerricher State Park

4.6
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 63%
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4 - Good 32%
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3/5 - Okay

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Beach parking area was closed due to high surf

5/5 - Excellent

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Awesome walking trails along the coast

5/5 - Excellent

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Beautiful scenery and good historical information!

3/5 - Okay

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My friend's family camped there, they got a tent robbery during a daylight, my friend's BF subdued the robber and endorsed to the police. Terrible, never heard the camp robbery except bears stealing the food.

4/5 - Good

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Beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

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One of my absolute favorite state parks. A hidden and unknown treasure.

Popular places to visit

Fort Bragg Glass Beach

Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve during your travels to Fort Bragg. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Inglenook Fen-Ten Mile Dunes Nature Preserve
Fort Bragg Panorama near pudding creek beach at sunset

Pudding Creek Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Pudding Creek Beach during your travels in Fort Bragg? Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pudding Creek Beach
Glass Beach featuring rugged coastline

Glass Beach

Comb the beach for sea glass gems and artificial rubies in this former trash site that has become a bay of colors.

Glass Beach
Sunset at a beach on the north coast of california

Noyo Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Fort Bragg with a trip to Noyo Harbor.

Noyo Harbor
If the fog hasn't rolled In and the clouds let it creep through you can always catch a wonderful sunset right here in the beautiful northern coast of California!!

Pomo Bluffs Park

Explore the great outdoors at Pomo Bluffs Park, a lovely green space in Fort Bragg. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Pomo Bluffs Park
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens which includes a garden

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Take a tour of this enormous floral haven and follow the trail to the coast for excellent views of the Pacific Ocean.

Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens

Best Lodging Options Near MacKerricher State Park

Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg

Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg

2.5 out of 5
1111 N. Main Street Fort Bragg CA
Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg
The Beach House Inn

The Beach House Inn

2.5 out of 5
100 Pudding Creek Rd Fort Bragg CA
The Beach House Inn
Harbor Lite Lodge

Harbor Lite Lodge

2.5 out of 5
120 N Harbor Dr Fort Bragg CA
Harbor Lite Lodge
Surf & Sand Lodge

Surf & Sand Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1131 N Main St Fort Bragg CA
Surf & Sand Lodge
Motel 6 Fort Bragg, CA

Motel 6 Fort Bragg, CA

2 out of 5
400 S Main Street Fort Bragg CA
Motel 6 Fort Bragg, CA
Ocean View Lodge

Ocean View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1141 N. Main Street Fort Bragg CA
Ocean View Lodge
Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.

Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.

2 out of 5
763 N Main St Fort Bragg CA
Studio 9 Fort Bragg, LLC.
Seabird Lodge

Seabird Lodge

3.5 out of 5
191 South Street Fort Bragg CA
Seabird Lodge
Oceanside Inn & Suites, a Days Inn by Wyndham

Oceanside Inn & Suites, a Days Inn by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
820 N Main Street Fort Bragg CA
Oceanside Inn & Suites, a Days Inn by Wyndham
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