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MacKerricher State Park

Fort Bragg, CA
707-937-5804
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Ranked #3 of 20 attractions in Fort Bragg
Type: State Parks, Beaches
Activities: Whale-watching
Description: MacKerricher is a great place to observe whales, and it also provides a habitat for several rare plant species.
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Ruislip, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

the boardwalk and general picnic area were gorgeous. watching all the birds and the seals playing was wonderful

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Vacaville, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We love the walking trails and of course the beach. Lots of people go to this beach with dogs, which should always be welcome.

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Mendocino, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

This time of year seals (May) are giving birth to their young at MacKerricher and this alone makes a visit worthwhile. During most days docents are stationed near the seals and they are happy to answer questions and direct you to points of interest. The park itself is a wonderful place that has examples of forested areas, wetlands and of... More

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decatur, tx
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Very nice elevated walkway for entire circuit of this park, it is made of the new fake wood product to last tho there is some real wood too. This park will help visitors to get a sense of how rugged this part of Calif coast is, tho it is not the best and not the only such view. bathrooms are... More

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Ukiah, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We went to the beach at MacKerricher State Park and it is really beautiful. We also found tons of little ladybugs all over the beach. I thought it was very interesting and fun. :)

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Perfect weather. Was able to watch some mature seals and baby seals. Was hoping to catch a whale go by but no such luck. Watching the ocean was refreshing.

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El Dorado Hills, California
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Miles of beautiful beach easy access.Just north of town. Shells and driftwood everywhere. I could have stayed on the beach for days, but it started raining pretty hard the day we were there.

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California, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This state park has a nice walking trail south on the Haul Road. A little later this spring, you'll be able to see the harbor seal pups. Nice coastal a bluffs with wildflowers, good camping sites.

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Traverse City, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

Easy access and lovely vistas. We enjoyed both the beach and the trails leading out to the high cliffs. We saw migrating whales going north and dolphins swimming south!

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Easy access to this park and free day use make it good choice. There are paths that loop around to the coast and go by some tidepools. I also saw whales migrating north right near the shore - so that was a highlight.

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