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uintaangler Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #1 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January This is an area I have been interested in visiting for several years. I may have an opportunity to spend a week there mid-January. If anybody is familiar with this area - I would appreciate some inside information regarding: the weather in the area mid-January? what the picture-taking might be like? Thanks. Nov 22, 2009 at 07:38 PM

alichty Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #2 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Lots of big storms that time of year but the break can provide some spectacular scenery. The following was taken north of Ft. Bragg along Hwy 1 in mid January 2003: EXIF Canon D60 Canon EF35-135mm @ 35mm 1/350sec @ f/11 ISO 100 The forests just inland from there are quite spectacular as well. Alan Nov 22, 2009 at 08:47 PM

uintaangler Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #3 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Alan, Is that Highway 1 that is falling into the Pacific? Thanks for the response. Bob Nov 22, 2009 at 08:53 PM

alichty Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #4 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January It's an abandoned piece of it that has been sort of turned into a rest stop/campground. Right behind where I was standing to shoot this is the campground area. I loved the view looking down the old road in this setting. Nov 22, 2009 at 08:57 PM

Zeph Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #5 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Cool shot Alan, sorta has that "end of world" look to it... Nov 22, 2009 at 09:06 PM

Gary Hart Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #6 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January January is a great time to be on the Mendocino Coast. Winter storms make for heavy surf, and the temperatures are pretty mild by most people's January standards: highs average in the mid-50s, lows in the low 40s. They get quite a bit of rain in January, but no snow on the coast. If it's not stormy you're much more likely to get great skies at sunset then you would in the foggy summer months. If you go inland just a bit you'll have some gorgeous redwood forests pretty much to yourself. Nov 22, 2009 at 10:08 PM

uintaangler Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #7 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Gary, What town would you recommend I pick for my base camp? Thanks, Bob Nov 23, 2009 at 02:29 PM

Gary Hart Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #8 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January If you just want a reasonable place to stay, Fort Bragg is probably your best bet. Mendocino is more tourist oriented, and the other little towns only have Bed & Breakfasts. On the other hand, the B&Bs are great, so if you're looking for something nicer, you could probably get some good deals in January. Auberge Mendocino in Little River is on the Pacific side of Highway 1 and just a short walk through a forest to the headlands and some really great photography. Nov 23, 2009 at 02:51 PM

jjohnson7 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #9 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January It will be cold (upper 40s) and misty. It rarely ever gets 'warm' there unless it is in late summer. If you wait until June, you can come to my wedding in FB! Make sure you eat at Silver's at the Wharf restaurant in Ft. Bragg (in the Noyo harbor where Overboard was filmed) if you like clam chowder. Try to make it to the "Lost Coast"/Usal. It's nearly impossible to get to w/o 4WD especially if the weather isn't cooperating. It's a spot on the coast off PCH about 35 miles north of FB that few ever have the chance to see, it is a magical place. Usal is really the only photospot I would seriously recommend as you can get very close to elk, bear, cougar, osprey, etc... And if you are into cacti and succulent plants like myself, you should make it a pt to visit Rella at her nursery just on the north side of town. If you drive up PCH past Usal to a place called Hales Grove there are some really nice mossy/ferny waterfall photo ops... Nov 23, 2009 at 03:14 PM

J Andersen Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #10 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January A lot of drama in that shot - well captured! Nov 23, 2009 at 07:52 PM

kemo681 Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #11 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Alan, Gary and JJohnson make excellent points. I have always loved the Mendocino area for a long time. I did like the old Seagull Café in the early 60s before it burned down. Staying close as it was stated, would be best from a photography point of view. Plan to spend a couple of days with the first just checking out the light and subject conditions. I love the light in the late afternoons in the wintertime. The two images were taken on December 20th (21?), 2007 and, as I recall the temperatures were very mild. I am not a cold weather person. The town of Mendocino water tower in Mendocino All the best, Mike. Nov 24, 2009 at 07:51 AM

uintaangler Online Upload & Sell: On p.1 #12 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Lovely Images. Thank you Mike Nov 24, 2009 at 01:21 PM

traveler Offline Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #13 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January I think that can be a perfect time to go there. These were taken in late January visit up there. It typically is foggy and damp cold (avg. around low 50's or so) in the mornings warming up later in the day. Nov 24, 2009 at 03:26 PM

Jo Dilbeck Offline Upload & Sell: On p.1 #14 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Fort Bragg/Mendocino is my favorite getaway. We try to go at least once a year whether we need to or not . We generally go in the fall when the weather is a bit warmer, but like previously mentioned, no snow on the coast, only rainy storms. The Lost Coast is probably NOT a drive you want to take that time of year unless you're very hearty. We considered it the last trip, but decided too much dirt road and long driving when there is SO much to see right around there. Go south of Mendocino for some breathtaking coastal views from "Cuffy's Cove" (picture below, and please forgive the quality, it was one of my first with my very first DSLR 3 years ago). Also, check out the Point Arena lighthouse, beautiful! Jo Nov 25, 2009 at 12:25 AM

Steve Sieren Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #15 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January The closest I've been to Fort Bragg is to the north just a bit in Westport. The sea stacks there are fabulous (For example). If you get the chance check it out even in mid day you'll be suprised. I stayed at the DeHaven Valley Inn B&B but I'm sure they are closed for the season, my girlfriend loved it. The following night I did camp on the cliffs there on the ocean at a campground. Most of the beaches to the north until you get to Shelter Cove will be inaccessible unless you like dealing with the tides, scaling wild cliffs and rutted muddy roads that are suposed to be closed during winter so they remain usuable in summer. Beer Gut Starfish / Westport Have fun, you will love it Bob. Oh and don't stop at the Mendocino Brewery it's just too good or the Pacific Star Winery. Nov 25, 2009 at 12:50 AM

xato Offline Upload & Sell: Off p.1 #16 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January Once or twice a year you can go to Bowling Ball Beach at low time and take sunset pictures of almost perfectly round boulders lined up in rows. Warren Nov 26, 2009 at 02:42 AM

alichty Online Dedicated FM Upload & Sell: On p.1 #17 · Fort Bragg/Mendocino Area in January I would like to add one comment to the advice we have all given so far - if you are driving a car with low profile tires and a sports suspension do not even think about the Lost Coast loop. You will be peeling your teeth off of the roof of your car by the time you are done if you do and will very likely have some bent rims by the time you are done. Trust me - I have a clue why this statement is true and no I will never do that at the end of a long driving day ever again. Nov 26, 2009 at 03:21 AM

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