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Northern California is home to so many incredible attractions. Visiting the International Sea Glass Museum in Fort Bragg and the nearby Noyo Headlands park is the perfect way to sample a little bit of what makes this part of the state so great. Here is an idea for a day trip in Northern California.
Founded by former deep-sea Captain Cass Farrington, The International Sea Glass Museum is a popular and incredible attraction on the Mendocino coast that features incredible permanent displays of locally found and preserved sea glass.
The International Sea Glass Museum is the world’s largest permanent sea glass display with over 3,000 artifacts on display, including a fabulous blacklight room where visitors can see irradiated glass glowing under UV lights.
The International Sea Glass Museum has something that will impress travelers of all ages and is the best place to stop before exploring nearby beaches.
After stretching your legs at The International Sea Glass Museum, the Noyo headlands park is the perfect place to spend some time in the environments that create Sea Glass.
The Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail is one of the newest segments of the California Coastal Trail in Mendocino County. Off-limits to the public for nearly a century behind locked lumber mill gates, this paved trail is rated as easy.
Accessible to biking, rollerblading, hiking, wheelchairs, leashed dogs, and more, this trail has something for everyone in your group. See wildlife, spectacular views, unique benches, and other fun art made by local artists and woodworkers.
The International Sea Glass Museum and The Noyo Headlands park have something that is sure to impress any traveler and give a small taste of what makes Nothern California so wonderful. How would you like to embark on this fascinating day trip in Northern California? Learn more about The International Sea Glass Museum and the Noyo Headlands Park on their websites. Have you ever visited these two attractions? Let us know in the comments!
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