Guidebook for Gualala
Parks & Nature
This is a must-go-place! It is a National Treasure appointed by Pres. Obama.
46 locals recommend
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
This is a must-go-place! It is a National Treasure appointed by Pres. Obama.
Bowling Ball Beach is in Schooner Gulch State Park, and a short drive North of Anchor Bay/Gualala. There are two trails. Take the trail at the North end of the parking area.
43 locals recommend
Bowling Ball Beach
Bowling Ball Beach is in Schooner Gulch State Park, and a short drive North of Anchor Bay/Gualala. There are two trails. Take the trail at the North end of the parking area.
Cooks Beach
It's beautiful! About a mile away, South from Anchor Bay beach.
This is where you park your car to have fun at one of the 10 best beaches in Northern California according to Conde Nast. About 4 min. drive from our guesthouse. Banana belt, mild weather!
12 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Campgrounds
35400 CA-1This is where you park your car to have fun at one of the 10 best beaches in Northern California according to Conde Nast. About 4 min. drive from our guesthouse. Banana belt, mild weather!
Gualala Point Regional Park
California 1A great place for hiking and walking on the beach!
Shopping
Cypress Village
39102 Ocean DriveEssentials
Surf Market
39250 CA-1You will find fresh stuff! Clean and great service.
Anchor Bay Store-Village Market
35513 CA-1About 4 min. drive from our guesthouse.
Arts & Culture
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old Stage RdDolphin Gallery
39140 Ocean DrRight behind the post office... Shop for arts and crafts.
Entertainment & Activities
Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum
45500 Lighthouse RdArena Theater
214 Main StA great place for surfing, visiting and dining at "Chowder House" with great ocean views! This is where we celebrate annual Independence Day with fireworks and live music!
9 locals recommend
Arena Cove Historic District
A great place for surfing, visiting and dining at "Chowder House" with great ocean views! This is where we celebrate annual Independence Day with fireworks and live music!
The Garcia River Casino
22215 Windy Hollow RdFood Scene
This is a 4-star restaurant, and one of the best in Mendocino County. Unique, exotic, elegant and romantic. About 5~6 min. drive from the guesthouse.
It is an interesting building and has a Russian influenced architectural design!
47 locals recommend
St. Orres
36601 CA-1This is a 4-star restaurant, and one of the best in Mendocino County. Unique, exotic, elegant and romantic. About 5~6 min. drive from the guesthouse.
It is an interesting building and has a Russian influenced architectural design!
It was Shoreline Restaurant, but now called "SANDBAR"
It is an ocean front restaurant with great views of the Pacific Ocean and Gualala river. Modern design....a big fireplace..a nice full bar. Great meals too. About 7~10 min. drive from our guesthouse.
Shoreline Restaurant
39300 CA-1It was Shoreline Restaurant, but now called "SANDBAR"
It is an ocean front restaurant with great views of the Pacific Ocean and Gualala river. Modern design....a big fireplace..a nice full bar. Great meals too. About 7~10 min. drive from our guesthouse.
"Black Grill" restaurant in Sea Ranch Lodge is a great place for dining, entertaining and viewing the arts.
The views from the restaurant is unique..quiet nature, and different from other ocean front restaurants.
Live music on weekends...and a gift store.
About 20 min. drive South from the guesthouse.
13 locals recommend
Sea Ranch Lodge
60 Sea Walk Dr"Black Grill" restaurant in Sea Ranch Lodge is a great place for dining, entertaining and viewing the arts.
The views from the restaurant is unique..quiet nature, and different from other ocean front restaurants.
Live music on weekends...and a gift store.
About 20 min. drive South from the guesthouse.
It is a local's favorite restaurant! Located on the ocean side.
Enjoy a freshly baked cake, drinks or snacks.
"WiFi" is free there...:)
58 locals recommend
Trinks Cafe
39140 CA-1It is a local's favorite restaurant! Located on the ocean side.
Enjoy a freshly baked cake, drinks or snacks.
"WiFi" is free there...:)
This is the only Asian food restaurant......and very popular!
If you like Asian foods, you'd love everything. Assorted menus, affordable and great services. Only 4 min. drive from our guesthouse.
56 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1This is the only Asian food restaurant......and very popular!
If you like Asian foods, you'd love everything. Assorted menus, affordable and great services. Only 4 min. drive from our guesthouse.
Some weekends, they do have live music and special meals.
Find out from a local newspaper sold at the grocery stores.
13 locals recommend
215 Main St
215 Main StreetSome weekends, they do have live music and special meals.
Find out from a local newspaper sold at the grocery stores.
A local's favorite! We love this small, crowded bistro like restaurant. It's really different!
9 locals recommend
Uneda Eat
206 Main StA local's favorite! We love this small, crowded bistro like restaurant. It's really different!
Assorted menus....great prices...great views!
Spacious....and a full sport bar.
29 locals recommend
Pier | Chowder House & Tap Room
790 Port RdAssorted menus....great prices...great views!
Spacious....and a full sport bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
About 110 years old! A full bar...a great place to meet everyone in the town!
9 locals recommend
The Gualala Hotel
39301 CA-1About 110 years old! A full bar...a great place to meet everyone in the town!