Originally established as a military outpost in the 1850's, Fort Bragg today is a lumber center and the largest city on the Mendocino Coast. The town features excellent restaurants,lodging,retail stores,antique shops a brew pub and the Noyo Harbor on the South end of town. Beaches are nearby for beachcombing,picnicking and surf fishing. The harbor is a working port with a commercial fishing fleet, charter boats, fish markets and processing plants. It also includes several seafood restaurants. A favorite attraction is the Shunk Train which takes passengers on a scenic tour of the redwood forests between Fort Bragg and Willits along the Noyo River.Two miles South of Fort bragg is the Mendcino Coast Botanical Gardens, 47 acres of flowers, trees and shrubs.