Circle of Sawdust

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)

Gaby-The Beachcomber Team

Fort Bragg Whale Festival

March 19, 2011 - March 20, 2011
Micro brew tasting and whale watching will be the featured attractions of the 29th Annual Fort Bragg Whale Festival March 19 and 20. On Saturday the area’s top chefs will produce their favorite chowders, along with dozens of micro brews provided by the Fort Bragg Rotary Club. A crafts fair are also part of the two-day festival. check out their website for all their info!

http://www.mendowhale.com/

Gaby-The Beachcomber Team

Liquid Fusion Kayaking

This is your chance to experience sea kayaking along the rugged Mendocino Coast with the benefit of local knowledge and expertise. This is for all of you who want a guided paddling adventure on the Mendocino Coast, and those who have paddled here before and want to explore a new stretch or learn some rock gardening skills. This Sea Kayak coastal exploration is guided by Liquid Fusion Kayaking's local expert sea kayak guides.

They will take you on an approximate 4-6 nautical miles with exploration and rock gardening along the way.

This is being offered every second Sundays, check their calendar for other dates or call to schedule a tour!

(707) 962-1623 $40/person for Second Sunday Paddles, $70/person for 3 hour Coastal Exploration Tour , $125/person/day (groups of 3-6 paddlers), $175 person/day (2 paddlers), $50/hour private guiding (minimum 3 hours) *Gear Rental Available

You may also call me for more info!

Gaby-The Beachcomber Team

www.thebeachcombermotel.com

Breweries & Distilleries
America’s Greenest Wine Region is also home to some of the world’s best small breweries. Let your tasting adventure start here.

North Coast Brewing Company.

A pioneer in the craft beer movement, North Coast Brewing Company opened in 1988 as a local brewpub in the historic town of Fort Bragg, located on California’s Mendocino Coast.
In addition to Red Seal Ale, Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, Scrimshaw Pilsner, and other fine North Coast brands, the brewery has resurrected the old Acme label with a heritage dating back to the San Francisco of the 1860’s.
These exceptional beers are available in 47 states now and also are exported to Europe and the Pacific Rim.
http://www.northcoastbrewing.com/home.htm

Michelle -Beachcomber Team

thebeachcombermotel.com

800-400-surf(7873)

Beachcomber Customer Days

We appreciate all our BeachNuts who have been loyal to us all these years. We also appreciate all our new BeachNuts, who have made the Beachcomber their "home away from home"
For that reason, we continue to offer our 2 for 1 special. Once you stay, you are entitled to receive our 2 for 1 Special, which entitles you, only, to TWO nights for the price of ONE.
*Must be stated at reservation
*Based on SUMMER rates
*Valid Sunday-Thursday only
*excludes Weekends, Holidays, or Holiday weeks

Call us before this special is up! Being offered November through March.
www.thebeachcombermotel.com

(707) 964-2402
(800) 400-7873

Hope to hear from you soon!

Gaby-Beachcomber Team

Bicycling the Coast

by Rick Riley
We're very fortunate to have a variety of bicycling opportunities on the Mendocino Coast along with a climate very hospitable to bike riding.
The Old Haul Road just north of Fort Bragg gets the most use for recreational riding. Closed to motor-vehicle traffic, the Old Haul Road is a multi-use path running from the Pudding Creek Trestle to the TenMile River. The useable portion of the Haul Road extends from Pudding Creek north to MacKerricher State Park over a two-mile stretch and then another mile or so beyond to Ward Avenue. Please use common courtesies here by yielding to pedestrians and equestrians -- be especially careful with the horse and rider as you can easily "spook" the horse as you ride by.
Mountain bikers really find us to their liking -- when they can find our trails! The Jackson Demonstration State Forest is full of old logging roads and many trails connecting the nearly 50,000 acres just to the east of Fort Bragg. The trail network is in a constant state of development as our locals spend countless hours creating new connections and improving existing trails. As not much is marked out there, visiting riders do well to find maps and information at the local bike shops Fort Bragg Cyclery and Catch a Canoe & Bicycles, Too! Other maps can be found at mendocinocoastcyclists.blogspot.com.
Organized bike events here include the Bastille Day Race in mid-July -- a road bike ride and race from Fort Bragg to Albion -- 30 mile ride or 60 mile race.
The Caspar Classic Mountain Bike Race is a nice Labor Day weekend activity away from the crowds and bustle of the Fort Bragg scene.
And new this year for the Coast - The Mendocino Coast Fat Tire Festival to be held Columbus Day weekend October 7-9, 2011. So far events include a cross-country mountain bike race, a long-distance all-day endurance ride, and the "Poker Ride" -- a fun ride with the objective of collecting cards along the way to make the winning poker hand.
Enjoy the Coast as we like it and ride safely with a good bike and please wear a helmet.

Whale Festival Activities

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 anymore info, call us at (800) 400-7873 or go to www.thebeachcombermotel.com

Gaby-Beachcomber Team

Whale Run and Subdudes coming March 19

by Rick Riley
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/SIFB/whalerun.html for registration, course map, and other information.
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.
Beachcomber Motel is proud to be a Whale Run sponsor and invites you to come join us for a fun weekend.

MORE TO MENDO

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.
www.thebeachcombermotel.com

Mike-Beachcomber Team