Fort Bragg

Also known as Fort Bragg, California, Ft. Bragg, Fort Bragg, CA, City of Fort Bragg

city in Mendocino County, California, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: California
County: Mendocino
Founded as a military garrison: 1857 ; 169 years ago ( 1857 )
Incorporated: August 5, 1889 ; 136 years ago ( 1889-08-05 )
Named after: Braxton Bragg
Type: Council–manager
Body: City council
Mayor: Jason Godeke
Vice mayor: Marcia Rafanan
Councilmembers: Tess Albin-Smith, Scott Hockett, Lindy Peters
Total: 2.93 sq mi (7.59 km )
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Fort Bragg is a city along the North Coast of California in Mendocino County. The city is 24 miles (39 km) west of Willits, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m). Its population was 6,983 at the 2020 census.

Location in Mendocino County and California Fort Bragg is a tourist destination because of its views of the Pacific Ocean. Among its points of interest are Glass Beach and the California Western Railroad (popularly known as the "Skunk Train").