Winter
- Crab and wine events.
- Festival of Lights.
- Santa Express and holiday train rides.
Events & Location
Seasonal Fort Bragg stays start here.
Use this page for event-season inspiration, location notes, nearby essentials, and direct contact information.
- Highway 1 convenience
- Festival weekends
- Bluff walks nearby
Seasonal guide
Reasons to come back through the year.
Dates change year to year, so guests should confirm current event schedules before booking.
Spring
- Whale watching season.
- Beer and chowder tastings.
- Botanical Gardens in bloom.
- Mini golf Easter events when scheduled.
Summer
- Kite events.
- Fourth of July parade, salmon BBQ, and fireworks.
- Mendocino Music Festival.
- Art in the Gardens.
Fall
- Paul Bunyan Days.
- Winesong at the Botanical Gardens.
- Wine and mushroom events.
- Halloween on the coast.
Location
Ocean-side Highway 1 convenience.
The inn is on South Main Street at Ocean View Drive, south of the Noyo Bridge and north of the Highway 20 intersection.
Getting here
- From Highway 20, turn right onto Highway 1, then left at the next light onto Ocean View Drive.
- From Highway 1, turn west onto Ocean View Drive and look for the Emerald Dolphin entrance sign.
Nearby walks
- About 1/4 mile to ocean cliffs and Pomo Bluffs.
- Close to Hare Creek Beach.
- Near the nearly 10-mile oceanfront pedestrian trail.
Nearby essentials
- Walkable nearby stops include David’s, McDonald’s, Mendocino College, Harvest Market, Dollar Tree, Boatyard Laundry, Vinny’s Pizza, and Subway.
- Downtown, Glass Beach, parks, Botanical Gardens, charter boats, and the Skunk Train depot are roughly 1-2 miles away.
Contact
Book direct with the inn.
Call for current room availability, event weekends, accessible rooms, dog-friendly rooms, and late-arrival arrangements.