Thursday, January 21, 2010

Huge Hail!


Monday night, all Fort Bragg residents received a series of storms and woke up on Tuesday to learn we were out of power. Good thing we had some breaks throughout the day on Tuesday, which allowed crews time to repair damage before the next set of storms were due. The power had been flickering from time to time, but has stayed on...even through our hail we received which was quarter-size and even bigger in many areas! Quiet an amazing sight! I have NOT seen hail that size, in our town of Fort Bragg!
This set of storms have caused closure of MacKerricher state park's Lake Cleone picnic area, due to the water rising. You could see picnic tables sticking up from the water after the lake rose about two feet!
We are seeing many "storm chasers" enjoying the view and the rain all along the bluffs in front of the Beachcomber. From our office, we can see how amazing the spray is, shooting 20-30 (or maybe even more) feet in the air. The waves sure are pounding out there!
Yesterday, I enjoyed the thunderstorm, which happened right as it was getting dark. Such a beauty!
Hopefully mother nature is letting us go back to sunshine soon!
The Beachcomber is a great location to do your storm chasing!
call us, (800) 400-7873 www.thebeachcombermotel.com
Gaby

Monday, January 18, 2010

Crab and Wine days begins this Friday!

Friday, January 22nd is the start of Mendocino Crab and Wine Days 2010! Lots of great events starting this great Festival!
Friday, January 22nd

*Rack and Riddle Tasting Room-11AM-4PM
Throughout the Festival, stop by Rack & Riddle's Tasting room and get your passport stamped while you enjoy some Rack & Riddle Sparkling and still wines. Both weekends of the Festival experience our sparkling and still wines paired with selected crab appetizers. 14100 Mountain House Road, Hopland-707-744-8100

*Cioppino Dinner-A Benefit for Mendocino Coast Clinics!
Three Seatings: 4:30PM, 6PM, & 8PM
Feast on steaming bowls of Cioppino brimming with Dungeness crab and local seafood! This family-style dinner includes salad, fresh-baked bread, dessert & locally-roasted Thanksgiving cofee. Bibs & napkins are plentiful! Mendocino County wines & beer from North Coast Brewing Co. Available! Silent Auction & Raffle Prizes! Support MCC's Mission to provide quality health care to all Coastal residents. $35/adult;
$15/kids under 12. Historic Pentecost Hall-822 Stewart Street, FB. (707) 961-3463

*Art Center of Ukiah Salutes the Crab and Wine Industry - 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
As a tribute to the to the history of crab fishing and wine making in Mendocino County, the artists of inland Mendocino County present works of art, photographs, glass works, mosaics, silk painting demonstration, live music with the Schlep Tones, crab appetizers, and wine pouring by Jaxon Keys Winery & Distillery. 201 S. State St., Ukiah | 707.391.8057.

*St. Anthony's - Knights of Columbus "Crabs Crabs Crabs" – 6:00 p.m. No Host Bar; 7:00 p.m. Dinner. Attend the “Meanest 2-Night” Crab Feed on the Coast - All you can eat Crab, Salad, Bread & Wine! A full evening of entertainment. $40/person. Get your tickets early as this event sells out every year. Crown Hall, Mendocino | 707.937.2406 | kccrabfeed@mcn.org.

Call us to make your reservations and enjoy "Crab and Wine Days!"-Gaby
www.thebeachcobmermotel.com
(707) 964-2402 OR (800)400-7873

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Crab & Wine Days


Discover Mendocino County Crab & Wine Days. Visit us in January and check out the Calender of Events from crab themed dinners to family style crab or cioppino feeds. For more information go to our Facebook page and become a fan!
http://www.facebook.com/BeachcomberMotelontheBeach?v=wall

Michelle
Beachcomber Team

thebeachcombermotel.com
1111 N Main St
Fort Bragg Ca 95437
707 964-2402 800 400-Surf(7873)

I just saw a spout!


The great gray whale migration has begun. Females are heading to the winter calving lagoons in the warm waters of Mexico to give birth, while the males and teens tag along. This happens every year between December and April and right now spouts and tails are everywhere along the Coastal Trail right behind The Beachcomber (and up and down the California Coast of coarse..) Some 20,000 gray whales are expected the next few months as they travel 10,000-12,000 miles round trip — the longest known migration of any mammal. There will be plenty of whales to see during the 2010 Fort Bragg Whale Festival, March 20 & 21. Now’s the time to book a room. For more information on the migration, check out Learner.Org and follow the migration.
Remember...We offer Whale Watching Packages! visit our website for details! www.thebeachcombermotel.com
Gaby-Stay with us "On the Beach!"

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Fab Crab Package being offered at The Beachcomber!


We are excited to let everyone know about our very special FAB CRAB PACKAGE!
It includes 2 tickets to The Crab Feed at The Fort Bragg Firehouse January 23, 2009,
2 Nights in a Standard King/ 2 Queen Room with a spectacular view of the ocean,
2 Complimentary Continental Breakfasts,2 Tickets to The Botanical Gardens and Champagne & Chocolates! It is a special offer and a great deal. Our local crab feeds are so much fun,not to mention the FRESH, LOCAL DUNGENESS CRAB! mmm-mmm! Can't Wait!
Check out the package on our website www.thebeachcombermotel.com or give us a call to book your trip! (707) 964-2402 (800) 400-SURF (7873)
Gaby~ Stay with us on the beach!