The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Fort Bragg, California (CA)

December 20, 2021 Merry Kessler

Fort Bragg, North Carolina is a military installation of the United States Army and is the largest military installation in the world (by population) with more than 50,000 active duty personnel. The installation is located within Cumberland, Hoke, Harnett, and Moore counties. The installation borders the towns of Fayetteville, Spring Lake, and Southern Pines. It was also a census-designated place in the 2000 census, during which a residential population of 29,183 was identified. It is named for Confederate General Braxton Bragg. It covers over 251 square miles (650 km). It is the home of the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps and is the headquarters of the United States Army Special Operations Command, which oversees the U.S. Army 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) (Provisional) and 75th Ranger Regiment. It is also home to the U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army Reserve Command, and Womack Army Medical Center. Fort Bragg maintains two airfields: Pope Field, where the United States Air Force stations global airlift and special operations assets as well as the Air Force Combat Control School, and Simmons Army Airfield, where Army aviation units support the needs of airborne and special operations forces on post.
Restaurants in Fort Bragg

1. CV Starr Aquatic Center

300 S Lincoln St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-4416 +1 707-964-9446 http://www.starrcenter.net
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

CV Starr Aquatic Center

A multi-purpose park and fitness center. Facilities include: fitness, resistance and leisure pools, a waterslide, cardio and weight training rooms, dance and exercise classes and conference rooms. Outdoors there are skate and dog parks, picnic areas, and bocce ball courts.

2. Ananse Village

17800 N Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-8301 +1 707-964-3534 [email protected] http://www.anansevillage.com/
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Ananse Village

The finest handselected, fairtrade produced arts and crafts from around the world are tastefully presented in our beautiful showroom. Drums, beads, masks, textiles, books, music and more create a total global shopping experience. "Bring the wonders of our village into your home..."

Reviewed By ptwaldorf - Fort Bragg, United States

I am never disappointed when entering this fabulous shop!! Bought beautiful textiles and comfortable clothing -- everything well priced, stylish and high quality. Can’t wait for my next visit. I already have my eye on several next purchases ????

3. Bamboo Garden Spa & Massage Studio

18300 Old Coast Hwy # 8, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-8205 +1 707-962-9396 [email protected] http://www.massagebook.com/Fort_Bragg~Massage~BambooGardenSpa?src=external#about
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Bamboo Garden Spa & Massage Studio

We have relocated to a small 1 room studio south of Fort Brag. We strive to offer the best services on the coast. Online booking available.

4. Triangle Tattoo and Museum

356 N Main St # B, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3406 +1 707-964-8814 http://www.triangletattoo.com/About%20The%20Museum.htm
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4.5 based on 57 reviews

Triangle Tattoo and Museum

Triangle Tattoo & Museum was founded in 1986 by tattooists Mr.G. and Madame Chinchilla It is one of only a few public museums in the world dedicated to the display of tattoo artifacts. Located in downtown Ft. Bragg,Ca. across from the Guest House Museum, the collection is fittingly housed in one of the town's original Victorian store fronts. Triangle Tattoo & Museum is open 7 days a week from noon till six p.m. All ages are welcome. Admission is free. School and personal tours are given upon request. Please call in advance. Besides 27 years of tattooing, Mr. G and Madame Chinchilla, are experienced in radio-television interviews and PowerPoint lectures. Both are authors, having written several feature articles for newspapers, magazines, and four books on the subject of TATTOOS. They have appeared in movies, documentaries and television dramas as tattooed characters (themselves) or tattoo scene consultants.Currently, they both tattoo on a regular schedule. Their newest book is a biography on the life and times of the legendary Capt. Don Leslie who was one of the last of the old-time "Circus Tattooed Men" and a revered "Swordswallower". The book titled "CAPTAIN DON LESLIE-MR. SIDESHOW", will is now available. Mr.G's articles and columns appear in "Skin & Ink" Magazine.

18320 N Highway 1, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-8740 +1 707-962-9420 http://www.glassfiregallery.com/
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Glass Fire Art Glass Gallery

6. Guest House Museum

343 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3405 +1 707-964-4251 http://www.fortbragghistory.com
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Guest House Museum

Reviewed By F3930VXsarahg

The many displays highlighting the history of Fort Bragg and the beautiful house (gorgeous stained-glass windows) give a sense of place to this beautiful seaside town. History books available for purchase. Support the historical society by becoming a member and receive the quarterly newsletter with great stories/photos.

7. Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society

100 W Laurel St Behind the Skunk Train Building, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3410 +1 707-964-6371 [email protected] http://mendorailhistory.org
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Mendocino Coast Model Railroad & Historical Society

The Mendocino Coast Model Railroad and Historical Society (MCMR&HS) is based in Fort Bragg, CA. We are dedicated to preserving the history of the logging industry that built the towns along the Mendocino Coast. We educate children and adults about the loggers, mills, railroads, schooners and native people that were in this area during the “age of steam”. It’s sad but true that there has been no testament to the loggers and the railways that ran into the woods to feed the mills that existed at every river between Gualala and Westport in Mendocino County. Regrettably, the whistles of the mills and locomotives are all silent. MCMR&HS has created a "living history" of the Redwood Empire in the form of a large G-scale model railroad layout. Our layout depicts a logging railroad that might have existed around 1925 through 1940. It’s a living history of the Redwood Empire, the men who cut the giant trees and the railroads that brought the giant logs to the mill. We’ve also included the schooners that took the products to market from the dangerous doghole ports along the Mendocino Coast.

Reviewed By TruckMomShellie - Ukiah, United States

This model railroad display is absolutely amazing! There are several areas with the history of the area well written up and well displayed with the trains and all of the buildings, greenery, and little people bringing the stories to life! Admission is free with your Skunk Train ticket, or you can donate $5.00 to go in. If you look over from the train station, you'll see the trains outside of the building looping around the tracks. This is a hidden gem! It's located right across the tracks from the Skunk Train station. The builders were there and happy to visit with us, too. Enjoy!

8. North Coast Brewing Company

455 N Main St, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3215 +1 707-964-2739 http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/
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4.0 based on 126 reviews

North Coast Brewing Company

This large local brewery cranks out an impressive lineup of ales and stouts.

Reviewed By Desigal7 - San Francisco, United States

They are limited with outside tables now so need a reservation to get in. Bring a hat or jacket since may be directly in sun or the cold. Have to order a “bona fide” meal, per local regs, to get a drink. The pork chili and the bean burger were excellent. The beer sampler was great to share.

9. Sea Glass Museum

303 N Main St Ste F, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3418 +1 707-357-1585 [email protected] http://www.glassbeachjewelry.com
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4.0 based on 314 reviews

Sea Glass Museum

Fort Bragg, CA, has the highest concentration of sea glass in the world. Founded by Capt. Cass Forrington, a retired former deep sea captain, who scours Fort Bragg’s three world famous glass beaches for their rare and beautiful treasures, the Sea Glass Museum is the world’s largest permanent sea glass display with over 3,000 artifacts on display. The Sea Glass Museum is one of the most popular and beautiful attractions on the Mendocino coast and is a must see for children of all ages! Even grumpy faces leave the museum smiling. Be sure to stop in before visiting the beaches to get directions to the best sea glass locations, not only in Fort Bragg, but all along the Mendocino coast.

Reviewed By seaneQ1927SA

While spending the weekend at Fort Bragg we went by this adorable sea glass museum and were pleasantly surprised to find an African cultural museum attached to the glass museum. The gentleman from the African museum was very gracious and informative and was also showing the glass museum while the captain had the day off. Both museums were well stocked with artifacts and gifts and the glass museum had a great history area. Would definitely recommend this stop for folks who are cruising through highway one near Fort Bragg.

10. Golden West Saloon

128 E Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg, CA 95437-3408 +1 707-964-5914
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Golden West Saloon

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