Pomo Bluffs Offers Wheelchair-Accessible Ocean Views
Located on the southern bluffs above Noyo Bay, Pomo Bluffs Park offers some impressive views of the California coast. Although this Fort Bragg park occupies just 25 acres, it’s all on coastal frontage. Even better — it also boasts wheelchair-accessible trails that lead out to numerous viewpoints that offer rugged coastal views.
It’s pretty easy to find the park too. From Highway 1 (Main Street) in Fort Bragg turn west on Ocean View Drive. You can’t miss it as the Emerald Dolphin Inn is on the corner. Then just follow the road around to Cliff Drive and continue on until it dead ends in the parking lot for Pomo Bluffs. There’s accessible parking near the accessible vault toilets and level access out to the trails.
The great thing about this site is that you have choices, depending on your energy level and ability. If you don’t want to go very far then head to the left. It’s just a short .15 mile stroll out to the end of the trail, and there are sever short side spurs that lead out to viewpoints. There are benches at all of the viewpoints and it’s a great spot to just relax and take in the view. And if you happen to have a picnic with you, it’s also a nice spot to enjoy an oceanside repast.
If you fancy a longer walk, another wide paved trail leads in the opposite direction. It winds along the bluffs and offers views of the Noyo River, with a number of interpretive plaques about the history of the area. There are benches to sit and admire the view, and the half-mile trail ends near the Noyo River Bridge. It’s a nicely accessible one mile out-and-back hike, with great views along the way. And as an added bonus, it’s rarely crowded as folks seem to flock to the more popular Noyo Headlands Coastal Trail.
