January 26, 2012
Crabulous Soup Supper at Sunset....
The Beachcomber Team
Our Crabulous Soup Supper at Sunset was a great success with entertainment by Inspyred Fire! As well as food provided by Julia of Assaggiare Mendocino, the First place winner of the 2012 Crab Cake Cook-off! A delicious and entertaining time was had by all . . .
January 19, 2012
Catch our Lodging Special for The Festival!
The Beachcomber Team
An exciting note to let you know that you can enjoy a multitude of Dinners, Wine tastings, Cooking demonstrations, Crab excursions, and events the next 2 weeks for Crab and Wine Days on the coast! Call us for an official 2012 Festival Brochure!
Give us a call and ask for our "Crabby Rates" for BeachNuts! Sunday thru Thursday's are our famous 2 for 1's or a single crabby night at $89 for our standard King or 2 Queen rooms!
Catch a ride on a Giant Crab!
January 12, 2012
Crab and Wine Days in Mendocino County
The Beachcomber Team
It's Crab and Wine Days in Mendocino County! For two weeks on the coast January 20 - 29, locally harvested Dungeness crab and award-winning wines for everyone! From gourmet crab-themed dinners in four-star restaurants, to family-style cioppino feeds, and the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine Tasting Competition! Great fun for everyone! We have tickets to The Mendocino Sports Foundation & Fort Bragg Rotary Annual Crab Feed! $40 per person ahead of time, $45 at the door of the Fort Bragg Fire House on the 28th! All you can eat and lots more!
It's a whole 2 weeks of Crabbbbbbuluous Fun!
Ask us about our FAB CRAB package!
Catch a Crab on your next wave!
January 5, 2012
A Lone Tree on The Beach!
The Beachcomber Team
Yes, there really was a Christmas tree on our beach this morning! Spotted by early morning runners it at low tide. We are having some great waves this morning! ....... and the tree is still there even with the high surf!
December 30, 2011
Christmas Dinner at the Cliff House
The Beachcomber Team
Happy New Year to ALL!
We raise our glasses to a bright new beginning and wish you and yours the very best in 2012!
Your home away from home is always here to welcome you and support you on that next wave you catch!
December 23, 2011
Christmas Dinner at the Cliff House
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts!
We want you to know the Christmas Dinner at the Cliff House will be fabulous, and the restaurant is decorated beautifully too!
TWO Christmas trees, and lights galore! A new cocktail called "Fort Bragg Sunset" that is really delicious! Here is Christmas Day's MENU...
The Appetizer is Cliff House's Famous Award Winning Crab Cakes!
The Soup is Cream of Artichoke with Toasted Hazel Nuts!
The Salad is Baby Greens with Merlot Poached Pears, Candied Pecans, Crumbled Blue Cheese and Raspberry Vinaigrette
The Entree is Charbroiled New York Steak with Wild Mushroom Cabernet Sauce,
Baked potato with Sour Cream & Chives and Mixed Seasonal Vegetables
Dessert is Chocolate Roulade with Mascarpone Cream and Chocolate Ganache served with a Raspberry Sauce!
Catch a wave with that fabulous food!
December 19, 2011
Save the date for Crab and Wine Days 2012!
The Beachcomber Team
Be sure to mark it down on your calendar. This year, Crab and Wine days will be from January 20th through January 29th. Many businesses are giving discounts to celebrate this festival, while others are offering fabulous seafood and wine dinners. The famous Crab Cake Cook-Off, and Mendocino Coast Clinics hosts its annual Cioppino Dinner, and don't forget about those family style crab feeds.
We will keep you posted on specific dates and times :)
December 13, 2011
Getting fit in 2012
The Beachcomber Team
What better way to get fit and lose weight than in a "lazy river"? The Beachcomber Motel in Ft. Bragg, CA has free day passes, for our guests, to the CV Star Center, where you can dance, spin, step, yoga, swim or cruise down the lazy river! And, the Center has a dog park; woof!
So, after a rigorous workout, you will want to come back to The Beachcomber Motel where all of our guests enjoy watching the big waves from their spectacular room and being lulled to sleep by the sounds of the ocean........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
December 6, 2011
It Is Holiday Season!!
The Beachcomber Team
Hellooo BeachNuts!! It is once again the Holiday Season and time to come aboard the Skunk Train for the annual Christmas Train Ride! Come in your pajamas and meet Santa and his Elves! Enjoy the Musicians, Storytellers, Cocoa, and Cookies!
The 1st Annual "Festive Fortnight" will showcase Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Events, Dazzling Deals, Glittering Galleries and Fabulous Food & Wine. From December 1st–14th, lodging properties, wineries, retail stores, restaurants, local attractions and more will offer incredible, holiday-themed fun to get in the spirit of the Holiday Season! Don't forget the Candlelight Inn Tour and the Festival of Lights!
HO! HO! HO! & Happy Holidays! Catch a ho ho on your next wave!
November 29, 2011
Visit Jug Handle State Natural Reserve
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Jug Handle State Natural Reserve is located on the Mendocino coast. The park features a 2.5-mile self-guided nature trail called The Ecological Staircase which explores five wave-cut terraces formed by glacier, sea and tectonic activity that built the coast range. The Reserve is located on the north coast of California about equal distance (five miles) between Fort Bragg and Mendocino.
http://www.visitmendocino.com/business/jug-handle-state-reserve
November 23, 2011
Festival of Lights at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
The Beachcomber Team
Don't miss the Festival of Lights at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens Friday, December 2, 2011 through Sunday, December 11, 2011. Join us for a special holiday display where thousands of lights transform Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens into a magical Winter Wonderland. Enjoy a hot drink and dessert; shop for holiday treasures and natural wonders; be prepared for surprises. Special pricing on unique holiday gifts and decorations. FOr more info visit www.gardenbythesea.org
November 16, 2011
Deals through December 24th!
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts!
Mushroom Mania is over, we are gearing up for Dazzling Deals and Discounts for the month of December!
The first two weeks of December is now Mendocino County's "Festive Fortnight" and we have the "Festival of Lights"
and the Candlelight Inn Tour amongst many other fabulous fun things to do to celebrate this beautiful season!
Our 2 for 1's and $99 deals are a great way to come and stay one night or two nights!
The 2 for 1's are based on summer rates and are offered Sunday through Thursday!
Our $99 deals are anytime through December 24th! (standard king or 2 queens)
Catch your next wave at Candlelight!
November 9, 2011
Win with "Ones"
The Beachcomber Team
11*11*11 is approaching! Just for our BeachNuts! Be our 11th walk-in, on 11/11/11 and you will get room 111 for FREE, here at 1111 N. Main St.
November 6, 2011
Shroom Appetizers at The Beachcomber
The Beachcomber Team
We had a great time at our event "Shrooms and Sunset at the Beachcomber" on November 5th! Guests enjoyed the Wild mushroom appetizers from
Assaggiare Mendocino, paired with fabulous wine from Handley Cellars accompanied by the best sunsets on the coast!
November 2, 2011
Art Explorers Reception
The Beachcomber Team
Art Explorers will have a Gala Opening Reception at the Odd Fellows Hall in Mendocino Saturday, November 12 from 5 to 8pm. The all new, always surprising work can be viewed from 11am to 5pm. Friday to Sunday in November starting Friday the 11th. (Corner of Kasten & Ukiah Sts. In Mendo.)
contact: artexpl@mcn.org or 961-6156 Joan Burleigh, Kristin Otwell, Rosanna Wilson-Farrow, Ellen Witherite
October 26, 2011
Rock 'N' Roll Revue 3.5
The Beachcomber Team
November 11 - 20. Fri/Sat 7:30, Sun 2:30, Eagles Hall.
Remember where you were when you first heard "Jailhouse Rock"? Revisit your favorites from Elvis to The Beatles to The Grateful Dead with Billy Schieve Band. 21 performers, dancing encouraged. No host food/wine/beer.
www.gloriana.org
October 22, 2011
The Art of Photography thru November 1
The Beachcomber Team
Mendocino Art Center presents the exhibits "The Art of Photography," featuring the work of William Brazill, Rita Crane, Basil Gavin, Charlie Hochberg and Eric Larson, and “Up and Down,” with artwork by John Hewitt, Jacquelyn Hewitt and Gert Rasmussen. Daily, 10am-5pm. 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino. 707-937-5818. MendocinoArtCenter.org
October 18, 2011
Hey BeachNuts!
The Beachcomber Team
You can vote for our Best and Most Creative Pumpkin in our Pumpking Carving Contest!
We are putting photos of all entries on our Facebook page and you can tell us what you think!
It's going to be exciting! You know we have such a talented Beachcomber Team :)
Like us on Facebook and join in on the fun, AND VOTE! ;)
The Skunk Train is also currently running their Great Pumpkin Express!
Enjoy a Fun-Filled Family train ride to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin.
Tickets include the Train Ride, Entertainment, Snacks, and a pumpkin! Costumes are welcome!
The train departs for this adventure from the Depot in Fort Bragg on October 23 and 30 at 10:00 a.m.
Catch a wave!~~~
October 15, 2011
Noyo River Run October 20
The Beachcomber Team
Don't miss The 2nd Annual Noyo River Run on October 20th! It is sponsored by Mendocino Coast Hospital. Participants meet in front of the hospital, 700 River Drive.9 am start. Registration forms: Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce, The Outdoor Store, Company Store and Hospital lobby or www. MCDH.ORG/NoyoRun. See You There!!
October 13, 2011
All Aboard for the Great Pumpkin Express
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
The Skunk Train hosts numerous special events throughout the year, and this is one of them.
The view from the restored rail cars is pretty much unchanged: towering trees, deer drinking from the Noyo River, an isolated fishermans cabin peeking from the forest. With occasional whistles as it chugs through tunnels, over bridges and past open meadows, the train follows the coastal Redwood Route as it has since 1885.
Book your trip today. Call for reservations, 866-457-5865
Open Daily 9am-3pm
http://www.skunktrain.com/
October 5, 2011
Mendocino Coast Fat Tire Festival October 7, 8 & 9
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Join us as Mendocino Coast Cyclists and Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks District in cooperation with Cal-Fire and the Jackson Demonstration State Forest present our first annual Mendocino Coast Fat Tire Festival.
Enjoy the rugged beauty of our Northern California coast while soaring through the majestic redwoods on unbelievable single-track in Jackson Demonstration State Forest (California’s largest State Forest at 48,652 acres) near the coastal towns of Mendocino, Caspar and Fort Bragg.
The Festival starts in Fort Bragg for First Friday and continues all day Saturday and Sunday in Caspar.
http://www.mendocinocoastfattirefestival.com/Mendocino_Coast_Fat_Tire_Festival/Register.html
Michelle
September 25, 2011
MAPA Abalone Cook-Off & Festival
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
Wine tastings, beer, food, 2 bands, silent auction, raffle, craft fair.
*Tickets required to be an abalone cook-off judge to taste the wild abalone recipes and vote for your favorite recipe.
A major fundraiser for MAPA to raise money for education programs in our local state parks, and an even bigger mission, we are working hard to keep our parks open that are slated for closure.
Date and Time Details
October 8, 2011 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Festival Details
This event is part of the Mendocino County Celebrates American Craft Week festival.
September 18, 2011
Mendocino Coast Fat Tire Festival October 7, 8 & 9
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Join us as Mendocino Coast Cyclists and Mendocino Coast Recreation and Parks District in cooperation with Cal-Fire and the Jackson Demonstration State Forest present our first annual Mendocino Coast Fat Tire Festival.
Enjoy the rugged beauty of our Northern California coast while soaring through the majestic redwoods on unbelievable single-track in Jackson Demonstration State Forest (California’s largest State Forest at 48,652 acres) near the coastal towns of Mendocino, Caspar and Fort Bragg.
The Festival starts in Fort Bragg for First Friday and continues all day Saturday and Sunday in Caspar.
http://www.mendocinocoastfattirefestival.com/Mendocino_Coast_Fat_Tire_Festival/Register.html
September 11, 2011
Same Time, Next Year
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
The Mendocino Theatre Company in association with Little River inn presents "Same Time, Next Year" by Bernard Slade, directed by Milo Young and Jerry Greenberg.
One of the most popular romantic comedies of the century. Same Time, Next Year is one of the world's most widely produced plays. The plot follows a love affair between two people, Doris and George, married to others, who rendezvous once a year for a quarter of a century. Twenty-five years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers, in this ageless romantic comedy.
It will be playing September 15th-October 16th Thurs-Saturday @8PM and Sunday matinees at 2PM at the Helen Schoeni Theatre on the grounds of the Mendocino Art Center.
For tickets or more information, please contact the box office at: 707-937-4477 or visit www.mendocinotheatre.org
September 4, 2011
84th ANNUAL MENDOCINO COUNTY FAIR AND APPLE SHOW
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
An old fashioned country fair is held in Boonville. The Fair features, rodeo, sheep dog trials, animal judging, midway, square dancing hoedown and a parade on Sunday. Fun for the entire family.
DATES: Friday, September 16 through Sunday, September 18, 2011
HOURS: 9 AM to Midnight Daily!
ADMISSION: Adults - $7 Juniors 13-18 - $5
Children 7-12 - $3 Children 6 and under - Free
http://www.visitmendocino.com/festivals-events/2011-09-05/labor-day-bbq
August 28, 2011
Happy Hour at the Old Abalone Pub
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
The beautiful Westport Hotel is offering Happy Hour every Thursday through Sunday, from 5-6PM with $2 drinks and free bar snacks! Every Thursday, they are offering a pre-set dinner for under $15. The Westport Hotel offers lodging, dining and a fabulous old Abalone Pub.
August 20, 2011
Labor Day Weekend!!
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! We are definitely looking forward to the excitement and fun of the Labor Day weekend! The theme this year is "All Aboard! Fort Bragg to Willits with Paul & Babe" commemerates 100 years of riding the skunk from Fort Bragg to Willits"...they even have their own Paul Bunyan Days facebook.:) Winesong is always great world class wineries, fine-food, live music and the beautiful Botanical Gardens for a good cause - Sept 9 - 10 Annual wine auction and charity event. See you soon and Catch a wave ~~~
August 14, 2011
Salmon Fishing
The Beachcomber Team
We are all too excited for this years salmon season and what it may bring. Book your trip today with Trek II.
Fully licensed, professional, and experienced crew.
Trips are from 7-12 seven days a week during the season and 1-6 seven days a week May through September weather permitting.
A full boat is normally 20 people to make the trip more enjoyable for everyone even though the Trek II is the biggest charter boat in the harbor.
Complete supply of safety equipment and life jackets including children's life jackets.
Large clean restroom.
Large heated cabin.
Plenty of free parking.
Because of the high speed of the Trek II running times average 5 to 45 minutes.
Fishing Report from http://www.anchorcharterboats.com/salmoninfo.php
August 7, 2011
Riding the Haul Road!
The Beachcomber Team
Fort Bragg Cyclery is a full service bicycle shop. If you are visiting our Coast without your bike, they have rentals. We have a great coastal trail right behind our motel. Perfect for afternoon rides along the beach or just across the Trestle to Glass Beach. Maybe ride into town for an afternoon treat at Cowlicks Ice Cream. Please visit them at www.Fortbraggcyclery.com for more information or stop in at 301 North Main St Fort Bragg, CA.
July 30, 2011
Coast named the #1 destination the Royal Couple should see!
Ruth Sparks, Mendocino Study Club
When the Royal Couple, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, visited California recently, many delightful events welcomed them. On the Mendocino Coast there were three Royal Teas providing fun for all those who attended. Viewers of TVs Entertainment Tonight were excited to hear celebrities talk about Mendocino and name our beautiful Coast as the #1 destination the Royal Couple should see if they had more time. Driving the Northern California Coast was stated to be "one of the most beautiful drives in the world". Those of us lucky enough to be living here agree! Members of the Mendocino Study Club agree! As a Collaborative Partner of the California Coastal National Monument, Study Club participates in recognition and promotion of the 20,000 dramatic rocks that make our California Coastline so spectacular. Stop and View the Rocks!
July 23, 2011
Catch a wave!
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
Our favorite thing to say here at The Beachcomber...Catch a wave!
And why not catch a wave while you are enjoying Fort Bragg. Liquid Fusion Kayak is offering Kayak surfing Classes. They will teach you how to ride, and slide along waves safely with good etiquette and a whole lot of fun! 3 levels available, Recreational (Level 1) Enthusiast (Level 2) and Performance (Level 3)
**3 hour Class -
$100/person (includes kayak, wetsuit, helmet, booties, life jacket, splash top)
$90/person if you use your own wetsuit/dry suit and booties
$70/person if you use your own kayak and gear
Give them a call to reserve your spot! You can also visit their website at www.liquidfusionkayak.com. Catch a BIG wave! ~~~
July 15, 2011
Art in the Gardens on Saturday August 6th.
The Beachcomber Team
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens present the twentieth annual Art in the Gardens on Saturday August 6th. This celebration of fine art and fine craft also features local musicians and Mendocino County vintners. Hailed by many as the best garden party on California's North Coast, Art in the Gardens is MCBG's biggest fund-raiser of the year. Imagine a beautiful summer's day with nearly a hundred talented artists, live art demonstrations, the finest Mendocino County wineries, delicious food and local culinary treats, and fabulous musicians.
Prices:
General Admission - $20
General Admission + Wine Tasting (21 & over) $40pp
Youth (under 16) - $ 8
Picnic Basket - $25 (designed for one person)
Wine Tasting (21 & over) - $20 (does not include admission to the event)
http://www.gardenbythesea.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.home/index.htm
July 7, 2011
Organic Cafe in Fort Bragg
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Living Light Cafe is an organic gourmet raw vegan cafe and deli, with delicious made-to-order specialties as well as smoothies, juices, an array of sensual desserts, and a grab-and-go section for raw food on the run. They also serve a hot vegan soup every day. Living Light makes healthy living delicious on the Mendocino coast!
Living Light Culinary Arts Institute is located at 301-B North Main Street in Fort Bragg, CA and can be contacted at 800.816.2319 or locally at 707.964.2420.
June 30, 2011
Royal Tea Party July 8!!
The Beachcomber Team
Join us at the Beachcomber on Friday, July 8th, at 1:30pm!
To formally welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to California and make the newlyweds feel at home during their first official visit, the Beachcomber Motel will host an event where we will raise our tea cups in a statewide toast! Our event is one of more than 20 California Royal-Tea events being organized for the California Travel & Tourism Commission’s (CTTC) “Royal Summer” campaign that celebrate the couple’s arrival and promote tourism throughout California. California-based coffee and tea retailer Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf will provide complimentary cups of their English Breakfast blend tea to participants toasting in many destinations throughout the state. Also provided – Will and Kate "Royal T-shirts" and "Royal Engagement Rings!" For more information about “The Royal Summer” campaign including Royal Summer travel packages, itineraries and offers, go to www.VisitCalifornia.com
June 23, 2011
FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS
The Beachcomber Team
• Mendocino County's longest running fireworks display will once again take place over Noyo Harbor Saturday night, July 2.
• MacCALLUM HOUSE PRESENTS THE ANNUAL MUSE BBQ & MENDOCINO STREET FAIR, SATURDAY, JULY 2. Come mingle, bounce, and dance to a jazz band; and rock climb as we close Albion Street for an afternoon benefit for our local schools! Fabulous wine auction, too! Visit maccallumhouse.com.
• Visit the Mendocino Masonic Lodge on July 3rd for a hamburger/hot dog barbecue between 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. commemorating the Freemasons who signed the Declaration of Independence. The Lodge is on Lansing and Ukiah Streets in Mendocino, and meeting rooms will be open for public tours. Proceeds will be distributed to local elementary schools.
June 16, 2011
The 2011 Mendocino Film Festival a Resounding Success
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
The 2011 Mendocino Film Festival demonstrated the uniqueness that the Mendocino Coast is known for, with a variety and depth of offerings that delighted the overflow crowds. The films, including two Oscar winners, covered a wide range of subjects, and there were many high points over the June 3 weekend. One of the hilights of the event: • Alan Arkin, Jonathan Winters, Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint, Theodore Bikel and Norman Jewison each made individual video tributes to the local Mendocino community in honor of the screening of THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, shot here on the coast in 1966.
June 8, 2011
Fort Bragg's Annual Kite Festival
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! Fort Bragg's Annual Kite Festival is so much fabulous fun for all... that you would be quite hard pressed to find anything that compares to the beauty in the sky! Beautiful sunny breezy days and all the color just taking away your imagination! June 11th, Saturday! Kids and adults love it! And Father's Day the Mendo Bistro is having their Dad's special again! June 19th bring 1 paying guest and Dad eats for free! Bring all your Dads, uncles and grandpas! One paying guest for each Dad!
Dad's are great guys and deserve a day at the beach and a fantastic dinner! Catch a Dad and bring him on your next wave~~~~~
June 2, 2011
Father's Day On The Beach!!
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! We want to tell you some fabulous ideas for Father's Day! Starting with the C.V.Starr Community Center with the Waterpark and Slide! Have fun with Dad swimming, exploring the beaches, tide pools and walking on the boardwalk to check out the seal pups. Bring your pet because Dad's like dogs!...Take a kayak up the river or out to sea with www.liquidfusion.com . Point Cabrillo Lighthouse is always fun to tour! Fish off the Jetty without a fishing license or take the family on a group horseback ride with www.horse-vacation.com. We'll keep you posted on any other fun events that may come up! See you on the beach! And take your Dad next time you Catch a wave~~~
May 27, 2011
Preview of the Summer of Art
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Preview of the Summer of Art on Saturday, June 4. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens has partnered with The Arts Council of Mendocino County to present annual exhibitions of sculpture on the grounds of the Botanical Gardens. For more details visit www.gardenbythesea.org. ADMISSION$14.00 General (18 and older) $10.00 Seniors (65 and older) $ 7.00 MCRPD Resident (Gualala to Westport) $ 5.00 Juniors (5 to 17)
May 21, 2011
The 12th Annual Big River Walk
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
It's The 12th Annual Big River WalkSaturday, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. "Celebration of Life 2011." Gather pledge donations and participate in this inspiring and beneficial community walk and paddle, held in conjunction with the National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation to support the important work of the Cancer Resource Centers.
Registration fee is a suggested donation of $25 for adults and $10 for children (walk or paddle). Participants can register online via PayPal (below) or by phone at (707) 937-3833, or by visiting the office, or at the event. All cash and check pledges collected can be turned in at our office at 45040 Calpella St. in Mendocino, or at the event.
http://www.crcmendocino.org/brrun/default.html
May 16, 2011
Save These Dates
The Beachcomber Team
SAVE THE DATE: July 2, 2011 Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce presents “Fireworks in Fort Bragg”, Saturday, July 2, 2011, after dark.
SAVE THE DATE: July 4, 2011 Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce presents “The Mendocino 4th of July Parade”, Monday, July 4, 2011, 12 noon.
SAVE THE DATE: July 9 – July 23, 2011 Mendocino Music Festival tickets on sale NOW: The best in classical music, Kevin Eubanks-Tonight Show former music director, Travelin’ McCoury’s bluegrass, Irresistible Grooves!, OperaFest, Big Band, Julian Waterfall Pollack Trio, San Jose Taiko, Great Lady of Soul-Bettye LaVette, JazzSeries. www.mendocinomusic.com.
May 10, 2011
Julia Kierstine Concert/Master Class May 14, 15
Michelle - The Beachcomber Team
One Night Only! Renowned soprano, and friend of Gloriana, Julia Kierstine will present a concert presentation of songs and arias on Saturday, May 14, 7:30pm, in Cotton Auditorium. Don't miss this opportunity to hear one of the best sopranos on the entire west coast. Purchase tickets online at http://www.gloriana.org or at our outlets:
Harvest Market and Tangents in Fort Bragg or Out of This World in Mendocino.
May 3, 2011
Cinco De Mayo, Mother's Day and Rubber Ducks!
Gaby - The Beachcomber Team
Happy Cinco de Mayo! La Playa Mexican Restaurant is having live music, and Silver's at the Wharf is offering a special menu on Thursday, which will benefit College of the Redwoods Scholarship Fund. They are offering Yucatan chicken lime soup, fresh pasilla Chile Rellenos, Enchiladas, Empanadas, Tacos, and much more!
Mother's Day is also right around the corner! Don't forget that we offer beautiful gift certificates...a perfect gift for that perfect mom in your life!
call us (800) 400-7873. We have a few dinner suggestions for you if you are going to be in the area for Mother's Day!
*Silver's at the Wharf is offering a complimentary glass of champagne for those special mom's with their Sunday Brunch Menu!
* The Mendo Bistro, Moms dine free! -The fine print. There needs to be at least one paying customer per mom.
It is also the 20th Anniversary Great Rubber Ducky Race and BBQ in Westport!
We hope to see you here!
April 29, 2011
Heritage Days Celebration April 28-May 29
Gaby - The Beachcomber Team
Heritage Days of Mendocino County was started in 2003 as a Mendocino Village-only event. Now in the 8th year, Heritage Days activities have been added all across Mendocino County and Fort Bragg is a big part of the celebration. For the next 30 days, tourists and locals will attend lectures, participate in walking tours, watch demonstrations and view exhibits in recognition of Fort Bragg’s rich history, including our Native American history. Visit http://www.mendocinoheritage.org/
April 24, 2011
Salmon Fishing is Back!!
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! Salmon Fishing is Hot! The season is open! We're catching fish...come on up! Tell your husbands, wives, family and friends...lots of boats are bringing fish in! Family fun for everyone! Catch a big fish on your next big wave~~~
April 19, 2011
Dine-Out night benefit April 27
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
On Wednesday, April 27 The MacCallum House is hosting a Dine-Out night benefit for the Mendocino Recreation and Community Centers After School Program Scholarship Fund. All profits from the Restaurant, Cafe and Bar will be donated so that any child, no matter the family’s financial situation, will be able to attend enrichment classes at The Mendocino Recreation and Community Center. Please save the date and call The MacCallum House at 937-0289 to make reservations.
April 12, 2011
Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens is celebrating 50 YEARS! The nursery is bursting with beautiful, exotic and native plants and the Gardens' Store is filled with new Spring arrivals of artful home accessories. A great time to create a new look for your home and garden...and save money too! Visit their website for more info at
www.gardenbythesea.org and book your room with us here!
April 5, 2011
Abalone Season!!
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
Abalone season opened on April 1st! We are all very excited to get back out there and hunt for that delicious mollusk. Click here for all info needed on restrictions and regulations. www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/pdfs/abalone_brochure.pdf
March 30, 2011
Beachcomber Team and Whale Run
The Beachcomber Team
Our very own front desk crew got to participate in this years Whale Run/ Walk! We are very proud of them, considering the weather! :) The 27th Annual Whale Run and Walk starts and finishes in the heart of Fort Bragg on West Laurel St. The race course continues for a short distance on city streets before crossing the Pudding Creek Trestle onto the the Ten Mile Haul Rd. . ..right in front of The Beachcomber!
March 24, 2011
Spring Storm Special
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! We are offering a "Spring Storms Special" to kick off our Spring season! Mention "Spring Storms" when booking your room, and we will drop your rate to $99 (plus 11% tax) through March 31st. Not valid on existing reservations. What better way to enjoy the last Winter storms, on a balcony, overlooking the gorgeous Pacific Ocean! Catch a wave in the rain ~~~
March 22, 2011
Timberwolf All Comers - April 9
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Don't miss the Timberwolf All Comers Track Meet & Tri-Tip BBQ Fundraiser. This event will take place on April 9 from Noon to 5:30pm at The Stadium! Entry fee is $2 per event or $10 for unlimited events which include: 4x100 Relay, Hurdles, 1600m Run/Walk, 50m dash, 100m dash, 400m dash, Long Jump, Shot Put, Pole Vault, High Jump. ANY AGE WELCOME! For more info call 707-964-7120
March 14, 2011
Whale Run!!
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! Saturday is the day of the race! The Whale Run starts at the Skunk Train with hundreds of runners taking off in town and running right by our back door all the way to MacKerricher State Park! People will check out the whale skeleton, (jk...) and then return to the Skunk Train when they award the winners in each category! It's very exciting! This year, 3 members of our Beachcomber Team are running in the race! There is also Chowder tasting at Town Hall, and Microbrew Beer Tasting and Barbeque at Eagles Hall! Not to mention Whale Watching trips and a Whale of a Craft Fair at the Company Store! We'll be making a flip video so you can see it on our Facebook!
Catch a Whale on your next wave!~~~
March 10, 2011
Little River Whale Festival!
Michelle, The Beachcomber Team
Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual Little River Whale Festival!
March 12, 2011 - 9:00am - March 13, 2011 - 9:00pm. A Taste of Little River is what visitors are promised during this festive weekend. Savor bites from the kitchens of the town's noted chefs, sips from Mendocino County vintners, history and whale watching walks, artist studio tours, and fireside talks with local historians.
Visit www.MendoWhale.com for more information.
March 4, 2011
Mendo Whale Festival!
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
The Mendocino Whale Festival is this weekend! Wine Tasting and whale watching will be the featured attractions of the 29th Annual Mendocino Whale Festival March 5th and 6th in Mendocino. Many wineries will set up tasting stations in inns, galleries and shops throughout Mendocino Village, while the area's top chefs produce their favorite seafood chowders in a tasting event. There will also be a marine mammal art exhibit ,live outdoor painting demonstrations, and docent-led walks during the two-day festival.20,000 gray whales migrating north from their birthing grounds in Mexico to their winter home in Alaska...there will be plenty of whales to view from the Mendocino Headlands State Park!visit their website for full info! http://www.mendowhale.com/events.htm. Be prepared for the upcoming weekends, Little River Whale Festival is March 12th and 13th, and Fort Bragg Whale Festival is March 19th and 20th.We will keep you posted! Call us to book soon!
February 27, 2011
Circle of Sawdust
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
Mendocino Center for Circus Arts (a local non-profit organization) is proud to present Rob Mermin in "Circle of Sawdust” on Monday March 7th at 6:00PM. Come hear his illustrated tales of wacky characters and wild escapades at Cotton Auditorium, corner of Harold and Fir in Fort Bragg.
Founder of the international youth company Circus Smirkus, Rob promises an entertaining evening of personal anecdotes and film clips on circus history. Included in the presentation will be clips from 25 Hollywood circus feature films. There will be special bonus performances by Mendocino's own CircusMecca Youth Troupe at the beginning of the show.
Cost: At the door - $10 Adults, $5 Children and Seniors (CASH ONLY)
February 20, 2011
Whale Festival Activities
Gaby, The Beachcomber Team
MacKerricher State Park Whale Festival Activities-March 19 and 20: 11 a.m. – Docents will lead a talk/walk; starts at the MacKerricher Visitor Center and then proceeds to the whale skeleton before driving to Laguna Point for whale watching.Details about other festival activities State Parks at MendoWhale.com
If you would like any more info, call us at (800) 400-7873 !
February 15, 2011
Whale Run and Subdudes coming March 19
Rick, The Beachcomber Team
Less than five weeks remain before the 27th annual Whale Run & Walk brought to us by Soroptomist International of Fort Bragg. We'll race Saturday, March 19, 2011 beginning with the "Kiddie Race" at 7:45am, followed by the 5K and 10K walkers and runners at 8:00am. Whale Run starts in the Skunk Train Depot parking lot and heads north to the Pudding Creek Trestle. Racers will stream past the Beachcomber Motel on the Old Haul Road on their way out, turn around at the appropriate halfway marks, and blaze to the finish again passing by the Beachcomber and our throng of fans and friends. Check the Whale Run website at www.soroptimistfortbraggca.org for registration, course map, and other information.
The Beachcomber staff will be running/walking: Brock, Paul, Mike, and Rick on the run and Darlene will take her walk after working all night at the front desk.
KOZT is on board again with the nightcap -- evening show with a North Coast favorite: THE SUBDUDES! http://www.kozt.com/ will post the show time and provide a ticket outlet this week. The Beachcomber Motel is proud to be a Whale Run sponsor and invites you to come join us for a fun weekend.
February 11, 2011
Happy Valentines Day
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! We are sending you a Happy Valentine's Day love letter! Just to let you know we appreciate you very much and you will always be our Valentine!
You will always carry our heart on that next wave you catch ~~~Have a great Valentine's Day!
February 3, 2011
More to Mendocino!
Mike - The Beachcomber Team
Just as a start, you get the beautiful Beachcomber Motel, on the beach, envision this; sizzling steaks on the grill, grilled wild mushrooms tantalize taste buds with some of our local wine, all while watching the sun set over the pacific ocean, on top of our observation deck, with brand new stainless steel barbecue grills and plenty of tables and chairs. Now be sure to visit our numerous waterfalls, pick some edible wild mushrooms on the way. Don't forget about, the majestic redwoods, the caves, blowholes, big beautiful beaches, all absolutely breathtaking. Sooooo come on over unwind and relax at the beachcomber, enjoy all that the FORT BRAGG and MENDOCINO COAST has to offer. Call and ask us about our packages and special offers. The front desk staff will be more then happy to answer any questions you might have about these locations.
January 27, 2011
Get Ready to Choose!
The Beachcomber Team
Hey BeachNuts! This week is the last week of the Crab Festivals and Events! Exciting news! We're going to create 3 different choices for your FAB Crab packages next year! So get ready to choose!! :) Our Crabulous Cioppino event last night was a fabulous time, including the show by Inspyred Fyre...and the sunset was amazing! Be sure to check out our Facebook to see the pictures! Too exciting, BeachNuts!
January 20, 2011
Crab Events!
The Beachcomber Team
Hi BeachNuts! Thursday is the big party for the "Judges" who are arriving for the big Crab Cake Cook-Off Saturday!!! It's a very exciting two weeks with the crabbiest fun for all this weekend with the all you can eat Crab Feeds going on in Fort Bragg! Friday night is the Crab Cioppino Feed at the Pentecost Hall, Saturday is the Crab Cake Cook-Off and Wine Tasting Competition under the Big White Tent! Saturday is also the "All You Can Eat" Crab Feed at the Fire House from 12:00pm until 7:00pm for $40 per person. Mendocino Hotel has a Crab and Wine Festival Tasting Menu for the whole month of January! Mendocino Knights of Columbus has "Crabs, Crabs, Crabs" for Friday and Saturday night! Mendo Bistro has "The Crab Cake King's Crabby Feast" every night of the Festival for 2 weeks! Too much Crab to describe! :)
Don't forget our own "Crabulous Soup Supper" in the lobby with "Inspyred Fyre" for entertainment! Watch the sunset and catch a wave with Crab Cioppino or Chowder with hot garlic bread and a selection of wines by Handley Cellars. $10/person $15/per couple. RSVP recommended. Catch a BIG wave with us BeachNuts! We look forward to seeing you soon!!!
January 13, 2011
Wine, Crab and Whales
The Beachcomber Team
Hey BeachNuts!
A reminder that Wine, Crab and Whales are what it is all about this month! Even though we always want to say Wine,Waves and Whales!
We watch the spouts going south from the Gray whales and the Blue Whales! They are playing together! We can see one spout shooting high and the other kind of a short wide poof! It's really quite amazing! Whale watching trips are leaving daily out of the Noyo Harbor for $35 per person.
Today is a calm and flat day on the water and we are watching two kayakers sitting out behind the motel waiting for a whale to go by! We think they are quite brave! :)
This coming 3 day weekend, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, you could be catching a whale on your next wave~~~ And don't forget we still have a few Fab Crab Packages left for the weekend of the 21st!
January 11, 2011
Fishermen, History, Crabs and Cook-offs!
The Beachcomber Team
Mendocino County has been home to generations of fishermen who harvest the bounties of our cold, clear Pacific Ocean, including delicious Dungeness crab! And, every January, Mendocino County celebrates this delightful crustacean and locally grown and produced wines with a Festival that delights food-lovers!
Events range from crab-themed dinners in four-star restaurants, to family-style crab feeds, to a Wine Competition that showcases the local wines that pair well with crab, to the ever popular Crab Cake Cook-Off featuring local Mendocino chefs, or even your own crab fishing adventure.
January 7, 2011
Grab a Crab!!
The Beachcomber Team
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