Location: Mendocino County, California
CHADBOURNE BEACH: (Also known as Blues Beach) is an exposed beach
break with consistent surf, making it ideal for surfing. While
the California surfing is ideal there are hazards to be aware
of such as, sharks, rip tides, and sharp rocks.
For surfing info: http://www.surfline.com/travel/surfmaps/surfspot.cfm?id=707
The closest towns are either Fort Bragg or little Westport, and
Fort Bragg is the larger of the two.
CLIMATE: As with any Northern California coastal areas, weather
may vary and layered clothing is recommended.
LOCAL FLAVORS:
Fort Bragg: Fort Bragg, California offers a unique blend of natural
resources, recreation, and scenery. Fishing, wood products, and
tourism are the primary industries of this North Coast city. Situated
approximately half-way between Eureka and San Francisco, Fort
Bragg provides the ideal site for vacation getaways or small businesses
Mendocino: The town of Mendocino is filled with wonderful galleries,
shops and quaint bed and breakfast inns or redwood cabins to choose
from. From its beautiful beaches and quaint coastal towns, to
its growing inland communities, beautiful Mendocino wineries and
lush redwood forests, it is a unique experience in California
travel. Discover exceptional and interesting shops, fine restaurants
or down home cafes, forest retreats or ocean view rooms. Check
out the Mendocino art scene or plan your Mendocino wedding, as
it is a popular place for young lovers, or plan your trip around
the Whale Festival. Wine tasting is another popular pass time
in Mendocino.
LODGING:
http://www.abigailsmendocino.com/
http://www.mendocinovacations.com/
http://www.mendocinohotel.com/
http://www.packardhouse.com/
http://www.mendocottage.com/
http://www.victorianfarmhouse.com/
http://www.fortbragg.com/lodging.html
©Copyright 2006 Carla Iacovetti
