Guidebook for SeaWatch in Gualala
Parks & Nature
The beach access is 1 mile from SeaWatch(by car). Enter just south of the Gualala River Bridge. On the north side of the bridge is a gravel beach for kayak rentals on weekends & in summer. A p[arking pass is hanging in the entry way, must be returned.
46 locals recommend
Gualala Point Regional Park
California 1The beach access is 1 mile from SeaWatch(by car). Enter just south of the Gualala River Bridge. On the north side of the bridge is a gravel beach for kayak rentals on weekends & in summer. A p[arking pass is hanging in the entry way, must be returned.
A wonderful hidden pocket beach with path down. Sea stacks, beautiful cliffs and white sand beach.
25 locals recommend
Cooks Beach
A wonderful hidden pocket beach with path down. Sea stacks, beautiful cliffs and white sand beach.
Short 5 minutes walk from SeaWatch across the hwy. and behind Sea Cliff center overlooking the beach, surf and river's mouth. Walk past Trink's Cafe in Sea Cliff Center. This is a scenic 1/2 mile easy hike. Sunset is beautiful here.
Gualala Bluff Trail
39300 CA-1Short 5 minutes walk from SeaWatch across the hwy. and behind Sea Cliff center overlooking the beach, surf and river's mouth. Walk past Trink's Cafe in Sea Cliff Center. This is a scenic 1/2 mile easy hike. Sunset is beautiful here.
Sightseeing & day trips
Open for viewing. There are also numerous hiking trails and tide pool exploring areas around the lighthouse. To warm up try clam chowder at the Point Arena Cove Chowder House down the road.
74 locals recommend
Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum
45500 Lighthouse RdOpen for viewing. There are also numerous hiking trails and tide pool exploring areas around the lighthouse. To warm up try clam chowder at the Point Arena Cove Chowder House down the road.
See a small commercial fishing port and walk out on the pier for great views. Warm up at Pizza and Cream or The Chowder House nearby. You might be able to buy fresh fish or crab off the boats.
9 locals recommend
Arena Cove Historic District
See a small commercial fishing port and walk out on the pier for great views. Warm up at Pizza and Cream or The Chowder House nearby. You might be able to buy fresh fish or crab off the boats.
A close-by family-owned "micro" winery with award wines. Enjoy their tasting room and area for picnics. Only a half hour's drive away in the hills above Sea Ranch. See our rental guide book for directions.
14 locals recommend
Annapolis Winery
26055 Soda Springs RdA close-by family-owned "micro" winery with award wines. Enjoy their tasting room and area for picnics. Only a half hour's drive away in the hills above Sea Ranch. See our rental guide book for directions.
A small, quaint chapel designed in the 70's and built by wood craftsmen. Wonderful for meditating or quiet reflection. If you enjoy craftsmanship this is worth the 15 min. drive south on est side of Hwy. 1.
25 locals recommend
Sea Ranch Chapel
40033 California 1A small, quaint chapel designed in the 70's and built by wood craftsmen. Wonderful for meditating or quiet reflection. If you enjoy craftsmanship this is worth the 15 min. drive south on est side of Hwy. 1.
Shopping
Typical well stocked super market. Pizza, bakery and mexican food in mall nearby.
25 locals recommend
Gualala Supermarket
39225 CA-1Typical well stocked super market. Pizza, bakery and mexican food in mall nearby.
Our Favorite Places to Eat
From great bakery/coffee spots to gourmet food with many mod. priced restaurants in between.
Good coffee drinks & fine home made baked goods with blue water views. Lunch also served.
58 locals recommend
Trinks Cafe
39140 CA-1Good coffee drinks & fine home made baked goods with blue water views. Lunch also served.
Outstanding cuisine ($$$) in the dining room plus scrumptous small plates ($$) in the bar/ cocktail lounge. The whole building is turn-of-the century Russian architecture & worth the evening.
47 locals recommend
St. Orres
36601 CA-1Outstanding cuisine ($$$) in the dining room plus scrumptous small plates ($$) in the bar/ cocktail lounge. The whole building is turn-of-the century Russian architecture & worth the evening.
Just a 5 min. drive N. of SeaWatch for excellent Thai food. The Thai Kitchen has numerous 4 & 5 stars on Google and Yelp. They also have moderate prices.
56 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1Just a 5 min. drive N. of SeaWatch for excellent Thai food. The Thai Kitchen has numerous 4 & 5 stars on Google and Yelp. They also have moderate prices.
Shopping
This is the perfect place for wine and gourmet shopping as well as a basic market. Great for picnic supplies.
52 locals recommend
Surf Market
39250 CA-1This is the perfect place for wine and gourmet shopping as well as a basic market. Great for picnic supplies.
Golf
This is a unique course in the Scottish links style of play. Within a mile of SeaWatch.
20 locals recommend
Sea Ranch Golf Links
42000 CA-1This is a unique course in the Scottish links style of play. Within a mile of SeaWatch.