The Little Blue Farmhouse - Guide & Suggestions
Nearby Coastal Access
Caspar beach is accessible from the headlands located at the south end of Caspar Road or drive across the bridge to the South of the village and take the first right (Cabrillo Drive). Follow this road and you will basically be able to park on the beach. You might be lucky enough to find remnants off the mill that was a big part of the Caspar history (we have and you will find pieces off the mill in our wood burning stove mantle).
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Caspar Beach station
Caspar beach is accessible from the headlands located at the south end of Caspar Road or drive across the bridge to the South of the village and take the first right (Cabrillo Drive). Follow this road and you will basically be able to park on the beach. You might be lucky enough to find remnants off the mill that was a big part of the Caspar history (we have and you will find pieces off the mill in our wood burning stove mantle).
Explore the Caspar Headlands - just steps away from the cottage. Any of the trail entrances will take you to phenomenal views of the Pacific Ocean. Be careful of the steep cliffs.
Caspar Headlands State Natural Reserve
14260 Headlands DrExplore the Caspar Headlands - just steps away from the cottage. Any of the trail entrances will take you to phenomenal views of the Pacific Ocean. Be careful of the steep cliffs.
Jug Handle beach is accessible from the headlands located at the north end off Caspar Road or head north and park at the Jug Handle parking lot (before the bridge to the north). There is a nice walk down to this lovely spot. Go right from the parking lot.
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Jug Handle Beach
16224 CA-1Jug Handle beach is accessible from the headlands located at the north end off Caspar Road or head north and park at the Jug Handle parking lot (before the bridge to the north). There is a nice walk down to this lovely spot. Go right from the parking lot.
A beautiful walk on a paved path through history takes you to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and museum. A short drive south will take you there. A perfect place for a picnic (but there are so many perfect places to choose from!).
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park
13800 Point Cabrillo DrA beautiful walk on a paved path through history takes you to the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and museum. A short drive south will take you there. A perfect place for a picnic (but there are so many perfect places to choose from!).
Check out Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. Lots of good options for dining and be sure to check out Sacred Woods (a really fun store with friendly owner/staff).
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Noyo Harbor District
19101 S Harbor DrCheck out Noyo Harbor in Fort Bragg. Lots of good options for dining and be sure to check out Sacred Woods (a really fun store with friendly owner/staff).
City/town information
Check out the charming town of Mendocino (just south of Caspar). Lots of shopping and dining options with a view from every angle. (Do NOT purchase fuel here – the gas station is known for being the most expensive gas in the country. Fort Bragg has reasonably priced fuel.)
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Mendocino
Check out the charming town of Mendocino (just south of Caspar). Lots of shopping and dining options with a view from every angle. (Do NOT purchase fuel here – the gas station is known for being the most expensive gas in the country. Fort Bragg has reasonably priced fuel.)
Head to downtown Fort Bragg (just north of Caspar). Lots of fun dining and shopping options.
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Fort Bragg
Head to downtown Fort Bragg (just north of Caspar). Lots of fun dining and shopping options.
Take a walk around the village. Head South and turn left to discover the remnants of logging homes (some are still lived in, so please be respectful of the neighbors). Head up hill and turn left for a loop that is breathtaking. Walking Down Caspar Street at Sunset is a stunner. You will feel the magic.
Caspar
Take a walk around the village. Head South and turn left to discover the remnants of logging homes (some are still lived in, so please be respectful of the neighbors). Head up hill and turn left for a loop that is breathtaking. Walking Down Caspar Street at Sunset is a stunner. You will feel the magic.
Sightseeing
Mendocino Botanical Gardens has always been a favorite off ours. Beautiful gardens and a lovely walk along the Pacific Ocean. Take a picnic and take your time!
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Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
18220 CA-1Mendocino Botanical Gardens has always been a favorite off ours. Beautiful gardens and a lovely walk along the Pacific Ocean. Take a picnic and take your time!
The Coastal Trail runs from South Fort Bragg to out of town North of MacKerricher State Park. Incredibly beautiful place to take a stroll on a paved path. There are several benches and picnic tables that are perfect for a picnic.
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Coastal trail
Glass Beach TrailThe Coastal Trail runs from South Fort Bragg to out of town North of MacKerricher State Park. Incredibly beautiful place to take a stroll on a paved path. There are several benches and picnic tables that are perfect for a picnic.
Things to do
Skunk Train/Rail Bikes see what they currently have available at www.skunktrain.com
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Tren Skunk
100 W Laurel StSkunk Train/Rail Bikes see what they currently have available at www.skunktrain.com
Interested in learning more about local Marine Science? The Noyo Marine Science Center, 338 North Main St, Fort Bragg is a fascinating collection of natural science hosted by knowledgeable docents.
Noyo Center For MARINE Science
338 N Main StInterested in learning more about local Marine Science? The Noyo Marine Science Center, 338 North Main St, Fort Bragg is a fascinating collection of natural science hosted by knowledgeable docents.
Interested in Kayaking? Try Fort Bragg Noyo River kayaking and more: www.liquidfusionkayak.com
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Liquid Fusion Kayaking
32399 Basin StInterested in Kayaking? Try Fort Bragg Noyo River kayaking and more: www.liquidfusionkayak.com
Interested in sea cave kayaking? Try Mendocino Ocean Cave tours and more: www.kayakmendocino.com
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Kayak Mendocino
Interested in sea cave kayaking? Try Mendocino Ocean Cave tours and more: www.kayakmendocino.com
Rent a kayak across the street from the beach for a day at the beach.
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Caspar Beach station
Rent a kayak across the street from the beach for a day at the beach.
Interested in kayaking? - try Big River Estuary - www.catchacone.com
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Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too!
10051 S Big River RdInterested in kayaking? - try Big River Estuary - www.catchacone.com
Take a bike ride/Rent a bike: www.fortbraggcyclery.com Ride the Coastal Trail to MacKerricher State Park. The ride is beautiful and flat ride with incredible views/places to pit stop.
Fort Bragg Cyclery
301 N Main StTake a bike ride/Rent a bike: www.fortbraggcyclery.com Ride the Coastal Trail to MacKerricher State Park. The ride is beautiful and flat ride with incredible views/places to pit stop.
Go Horseback Riding – Ricochet Ridge will take you for a ride on the beach. https://horse-vacation.com/
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Ricochet Ridge Ranch
24201 CA-1Go Horseback Riding – Ricochet Ridge will take you for a ride on the beach. https://horse-vacation.com/
Food & Drinks
Looking for a really good coffee? Skip Starbucks, this is your place. Look for the cute A Frame building with a line of cars right before the Noyo River Bridge. The breakfast burritos there are also very good. (707) 964-0199, 1080 S Main St, Fort Bragg
A Frame Expresso
1080 South Main StreetLooking for a really good coffee? Skip Starbucks, this is your place. Look for the cute A Frame building with a line of cars right before the Noyo River Bridge. The breakfast burritos there are also very good. (707) 964-0199, 1080 S Main St, Fort Bragg
Elegant mainstay features seasonal French-inspired cuisine & local wines in a Victorian farmhouse. (707) 937-5614, 961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
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Cafe Beaujolais
961 Ukiah StElegant mainstay features seasonal French-inspired cuisine & local wines in a Victorian farmhouse. (707) 937-5614, 961 Ukiah St, Mendocino
Looking for a really good sandwich for a picnic and you don’t feel like building your own? They make really good sandwiches at this family-owned deli that are large (we normally split). (707) 964-9274, 647 E Oak St, Fort Bragg
Colombi Market & Deli
647 East Oak StreetLooking for a really good sandwich for a picnic and you don’t feel like building your own? They make really good sandwiches at this family-owned deli that are large (we normally split). (707) 964-9274, 647 E Oak St, Fort Bragg
Delicious gyro and falafel wraps. The cauliflower wrap/platter is a favorite with local vegetarians. (707) 961-6123, 863 N Main St, Fort Bragg
Cravingrill
863 N Main StDelicious gyro and falafel wraps. The cauliflower wrap/platter is a favorite with local vegetarians. (707) 961-6123, 863 N Main St, Fort Bragg
Charming trattoria with a snug, colorful bar offering classic Italian eats, brunch & live music. (707) 964-6844, 124 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg
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Cucina Verona
124 E Laurel StCharming trattoria with a snug, colorful bar offering classic Italian eats, brunch & live music. (707) 964-6844, 124 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg
Great pizza and homemade bread (if they still have any). Locals love this place and so do we. (707) 964-4227, 438 S Franklin St, Fort Bragg
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D'Aurelio's
438 S Franklin StGreat pizza and homemade bread (if they still have any). Locals love this place and so do we. (707) 964-4227, 438 S Franklin St, Fort Bragg
American Diner style food great for a hearty breakfast or lunch. Located next to Harvest Market (707) 964-1946, 163 Boatyard Drive, Fort Bragg
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David's
163 Boatyard DrAmerican Diner style food great for a hearty breakfast or lunch. Located next to Harvest Market (707) 964-1946, 163 Boatyard Drive, Fort Bragg
Snug family-run eatery preparing classic American breakfasts & sandwiches amid a Wizard of Oz theme. (707) 964-5005, 326 N Main St, Fort Bragg
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Egghead's Restaurant
326 North Main StreetSnug family-run eatery preparing classic American breakfasts & sandwiches amid a Wizard of Oz theme. (707) 964-5005, 326 N Main St, Fort Bragg
Bustling waterfront bar & eatery featuring globally inspired eats, cocktails & deck seating. (707) 937-3569, 45040 Main St, Mendocino
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Flow | Restaurant & Lounge
45040 Main StBustling waterfront bar & eatery featuring globally inspired eats, cocktails & deck seating. (707) 937-3569, 45040 Main St, Mendocino
California cuisine with a southern twang. (707) 397-1806, 45104 Main St, Mendocino
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Fog Eater Cafe
45104 Main StCalifornia cuisine with a southern twang. (707) 397-1806, 45104 Main St, Mendocino
Quaint, family-run pizzeria serving specialty pies, salads & organic falafel, plus ice cream & beer. (707) 937-2436, 44951 Ukiah St, Mendocino
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Frankie's
44951 Ukiah StQuaint, family-run pizzeria serving specialty pies, salads & organic falafel, plus ice cream & beer. (707) 937-2436, 44951 Ukiah St, Mendocino
Fair-trade coffee, juice & organic light bites in a simple, easygoing space with outdoor seating. (707) 937-0836, 10483 Lansing St, Mendocino
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Good Life Cafe
10483 Lansing StFair-trade coffee, juice & organic light bites in a simple, easygoing space with outdoor seating. (707) 937-0836, 10483 Lansing St, Mendocino
The BEST burgers on the coast. Be sure to call ahead or you will be waiting (though it is not a bad place to wait). They offer veggie burgers also. (707) 964-2235, 940 N Main St, Fort Bragg
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Jenny's Giant Burger
940 N Main StThe BEST burgers on the coast. Be sure to call ahead or you will be waiting (though it is not a bad place to wait). They offer veggie burgers also. (707) 964-2235, 940 N Main St, Fort Bragg
Delicious carnitas (along with everything else we have tried). Fresh tortilla chips and friendly staff. Call ahead or be prepared to wait. (707) 964-8684, 647 E Oak St, Fort Bragg
La Palapa
647 East Oak StreetDelicious carnitas (along with everything else we have tried). Fresh tortilla chips and friendly staff. Call ahead or be prepared to wait. (707) 964-8684, 647 E Oak St, Fort Bragg
Really good Mexican food. Always busy! This local favorite has been around for many years. (707) 964-4519, 230 N Franklin St, Fort Bragg
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Los Gallitos
230 N Franklin StReally good Mexican food. Always busy! This local favorite has been around for many years. (707) 964-4519, 230 N Franklin St, Fort Bragg
Evening meals are taken at this neighborhood restaurant serving up traditional Italian cuisine. (707) 962-3093, 955 Ukiah St, Mendocino
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Luna Trattoria
955 Ukiah StEvening meals are taken at this neighborhood restaurant serving up traditional Italian cuisine. (707) 962-3093, 955 Ukiah St, Mendocino
Incredibly tasty food and drinks. Here you will find Yucatan-inspired Mexican cooking. (707) 961-0211, 418 N Main St, Fort Bragg
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Mayan Fusion
418 N Main StIncredibly tasty food and drinks. Here you will find Yucatan-inspired Mexican cooking. (707) 961-0211, 418 N Main St, Fort Bragg
Tiny eatery with deck seating & water views, serving an eclectic menu of Thai-inspired cuisine. (707) 937-2422, 10451 Lansing St, Mendocino
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Mendocino Cafe
10451 Lansing StTiny eatery with deck seating & water views, serving an eclectic menu of Thai-inspired cuisine. (707) 937-2422, 10451 Lansing St, Mendocino
If you like clam chowder, you should definitely order a bowl here. Great beers and a decent menu. A little on the pricey side as it is a tourist attraction. (707) 964-3400, 444 N Main St, Fort Bragg
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North Coast Brewing Company
444 N Main StIf you like clam chowder, you should definitely order a bowl here. Great beers and a decent menu. A little on the pricey side as it is a tourist attraction. (707) 964-3400, 444 N Main St, Fort Bragg
Traditional American restaurant. Great deck on the Noyo River and delicious homemade pasta. (707) 962-9050, 32150 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg
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Noyo River Grill
1011 N Harbor DrTraditional American restaurant. Great deck on the Noyo River and delicious homemade pasta. (707) 962-9050, 32150 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg
Small menu…Delicious food. Eat on the patio and enjoy a beer. This off the main path brewery is worth checking out. (707) 962-3040, 190 E Elm St, Fort Bragg
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Overtime Brewing
190 E Elm StSmall menu…Delicious food. Eat on the patio and enjoy a beer. This off the main path brewery is worth checking out. (707) 962-3040, 190 E Elm St, Fort Bragg
Folksy Irish hangout in a quaint cottage offering modern pub grub, global beers & weekend brunch. (707) 937-4782, 10485 Lansing St, Mendocino
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Patterson's Pub
10485 Lansing StFolksy Irish hangout in a quaint cottage offering modern pub grub, global beers & weekend brunch. (707) 937-4782, 10485 Lansing St, Mendocino
Hopping spot presenting thin-crust pizzas, baked pastas & other casual eats, plus craft beers. (707) 961-1133, 120 W Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg
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Piaci | Pub & Pizzeria
120 W Redwood AveHopping spot presenting thin-crust pizzas, baked pastas & other casual eats, plus craft beers. (707) 961-1133, 120 W Redwood Ave, Fort Bragg
Sit on the deck, enjoy the fresh seafood (and more) and the view. 32096 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg
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Princess Seafood Market & Deli
32410 N Harbor DrSit on the deck, enjoy the fresh seafood (and more) and the view. 32096 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg
California Cuisine, throwing in some Asian and Mediterranean flair, keeping as close to farm-to-table as possible. (707) 937-3200, 10390 Kasten Street, Mendocino
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Trillium Cafe & Inn
10390 Kasten StCalifornia Cuisine, throwing in some Asian and Mediterranean flair, keeping as close to farm-to-table as possible. (707) 937-3200, 10390 Kasten Street, Mendocino
Fantastic Thai food a quick drive up Highway 1 on the way to Fort Bragg. Perfect place for a take-out meal at the cottage. (707) 962-0717, 16801 Ocean Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Viraporn's Thai Cafe
16801 Ocean DrFantastic Thai food a quick drive up Highway 1 on the way to Fort Bragg. Perfect place for a take-out meal at the cottage. (707) 962-0717, 16801 Ocean Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Places to shop when planning to cook at the cottage
A fantastic bakery that makes the perfect dessert stop. Try the 10 flavors of macaroons, the individually sized cakes…and so many more yummy treats. Open on Fridays and Saturdays only. (707) 961-1362, 131 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg
A Sweet Affair
131 E Laurel StA fantastic bakery that makes the perfect dessert stop. Try the 10 flavors of macaroons, the individually sized cakes…and so many more yummy treats. Open on Fridays and Saturdays only. (707) 961-1362, 131 E Laurel St, Fort Bragg
Italian Market connected to the restaurant on Laurel – located right around the corner. Find lovely imported Italian products to spice up your meal. Huge selection of pasta!
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Cucina Verona
124 E Laurel StItalian Market connected to the restaurant on Laurel – located right around the corner. Find lovely imported Italian products to spice up your meal. Huge selection of pasta!
Drive up farm stand that operates on the honor system. Incredibly fresh locally grown produce and eggs. Definitely worth a visit. 15401 CA-1, Caspar, CA 95420
Fortunate Farm
15401 CA-1Drive up farm stand that operates on the honor system. Incredibly fresh locally grown produce and eggs. Definitely worth a visit. 15401 CA-1, Caspar, CA 95420
Great market with incredible cheese section, nice produce section and a very good bakery. The Fort Bragg store is larger than the Mendocino store. 171 Boatyard Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Harvest Market
171 Boatyard DrGreat market with incredible cheese section, nice produce section and a very good bakery. The Fort Bragg store is larger than the Mendocino store. 171 Boatyard Drive, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Great market with incredible cheese section, nice produce section and a very good bakery. The Fort Bragg store is larger than the Mendocino store. 10501 Lansing St, Mendocino, CA 95460
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Harvest Market at Mendosa's
10501 Lansing StGreat market with incredible cheese section, nice produce section and a very good bakery. The Fort Bragg store is larger than the Mendocino store. 10501 Lansing St, Mendocino, CA 95460
Take and bake pizza. (707) 961-0777, 179 Boatyard Drive, Fort Bragg
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
179 Boatyard DriveTake and bake pizza. (707) 961-0777, 179 Boatyard Drive, Fort Bragg
The Seafood can’t get any fresher than this! Plus, it is kind of great supporting an all woman fishing team. (707) 962-3123, 32410 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg
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Princess Seafood Market & Deli
32410 N Harbor DrThe Seafood can’t get any fresher than this! Plus, it is kind of great supporting an all woman fishing team. (707) 962-3123, 32410 N Harbor Drive, Fort Bragg
This is an “old school” butcher shop with an incredible meat and smoked cheese selection. Try the cold smoked steak on the grill and you won’t be disappointed. 412 N Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
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Roundman's Smoke House
412 N Main StThis is an “old school” butcher shop with an incredible meat and smoked cheese selection. Try the cold smoked steak on the grill and you won’t be disappointed. 412 N Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437