Guidebook for Gualala
Gualala Hotel restaurant & bar
The hotel is about 110 yr old. They serve simple American foods. The large bar lounge is very popular. Music on some weekends.
It is one of a kind, 4 star restaurant. The quaint building looks like a small Russian Palace . It is closer to a little quaint Anchor Bay town. About 5 min drive South from our place.
47 locals recommend
St. Orres
36601 CA-1It is one of a kind, 4 star restaurant. The quaint building looks like a small Russian Palace . It is closer to a little quaint Anchor Bay town. About 5 min drive South from our place.
Newly opened in Dec. 2017.
A modern ocean front restaurant with views of Pacific Ocean and Gualala river. They serve American foods, and are open for dinner only.
18 locals recommend
Vue Kitchen
39300 CA-1Newly opened in Dec. 2017.
A modern ocean front restaurant with views of Pacific Ocean and Gualala river. They serve American foods, and are open for dinner only.
Trinks Cafe
39140 CA-1A casual cafe style restaurant on the ocean side. Very popular.
A casual restaurant with downtown and ocean views. Assorted menus.... great foods and affordable.
22 locals recommend
Cove Azul Bar & Grill
39102 Ocean DrA casual restaurant with downtown and ocean views. Assorted menus.... great foods and affordable.
Very popular, local's favorite restaurant! If you like Asian foods, this is the best one! Great meals, great prices, great service and nice interior.
56 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1Very popular, local's favorite restaurant! If you like Asian foods, this is the best one! Great meals, great prices, great service and nice interior.
Sightseeing
It is the tallest tower in Northern California! Walk up 145 steps in the tower to view the Pacific Ocean, and whales during a migrating season.
74 locals recommend
Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum
45500 Lighthouse RdIt is the tallest tower in Northern California! Walk up 145 steps in the tower to view the Pacific Ocean, and whales during a migrating season.
It is one of a kind, artistic and quaint chapel.about 15 min drive South from our place. It looks like a giant, colorful peacock. A great place for mediation and photos!
25 locals recommend
Sea Ranch Chapel
40033 California 1It is one of a kind, artistic and quaint chapel.about 15 min drive South from our place. It looks like a giant, colorful peacock. A great place for mediation and photos!
The most popular places for hiking, and BEACHES.
President Obama appointed this as a National Treasure a few years ago. A great place for hiking, seeing sea lions, and maybe whales during a migrating season. Located near the lighthouse.
California Coastal National Monument - Point Arena-Stornetta Unit
President Obama appointed this as a National Treasure a few years ago. A great place for hiking, seeing sea lions, and maybe whales during a migrating season. Located near the lighthouse.
A great place for hiking! Explore Gualala and the Sea Ranch side.
46 locals recommend
Gualala Point Regional Park
California 1A great place for hiking! Explore Gualala and the Sea Ranch side.
Great for short walk for a peaceful sight. A sign "Bluff Trail" near Surf Lodge on the ocean side.
Gualala Bluff Trail
39300 CA-1Great for short walk for a peaceful sight. A sign "Bluff Trail" near Surf Lodge on the ocean side.
Anchor Bay beach was one of the 10 best beaches in No. California! Because of a micro climate weather, it's warmer and less windy. You can park a car at the campground with fees. You are allowed to use a bathroom there.
12 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Campgrounds
35400 CA-1Anchor Bay beach was one of the 10 best beaches in No. California! Because of a micro climate weather, it's warmer and less windy. You can park a car at the campground with fees. You are allowed to use a bathroom there.
The most adventurous and photographic beach!! Be there when the tide is low to see huge round rocks ! 7 miles North from our place.
43 locals recommend
Bowling Ball Beach
The most adventurous and photographic beach!! Be there when the tide is low to see huge round rocks ! 7 miles North from our place.
A beautiful, secluded beach South side of BOWLING BALL BEACH!
12 locals recommend
Schooner Gulch State Beach
A beautiful, secluded beach South side of BOWLING BALL BEACH!
About a mile South from Anchor Bay beach. A great romantic place. Some couples get married on the beach there.
25 locals recommend
Cooks Beach
About a mile South from Anchor Bay beach. A great romantic place. Some couples get married on the beach there.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy arts, dances, acting, various cultural events, live music (Symphony, jazz and international music). Check ICO, local news paper for schedules.
40 locals recommend
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old Stage RdEnjoy arts, dances, acting, various cultural events, live music (Symphony, jazz and international music). Check ICO, local news paper for schedules.
they have many gift items. It's right behind the gas station in Gualala.
6 locals recommend
Dolphin Gallery
39140 Ocean Drthey have many gift items. It's right behind the gas station in Gualala.
Essentials
We shop there several times a week for fresh foods! They have assorted organic stuff. Friendly service and busy!
52 locals recommend
Surf Market
39250 CA-1We shop there several times a week for fresh foods! They have assorted organic stuff. Friendly service and busy!
3~4 min drive South from our place. They carry organic foods, wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, freshly made soup and brownies, drugs, frozen foods and ice etc.. Also, ice cream !
13 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Store-Village Market
35513 CA-13~4 min drive South from our place. They carry organic foods, wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, freshly made soup and brownies, drugs, frozen foods and ice etc.. Also, ice cream !
Shopping
There are gift shops, book store, art gallery, yoga studio, massage therapy office and a restaurant.
Cypress Village
39102 Ocean DriveThere are gift shops, book store, art gallery, yoga studio, massage therapy office and a restaurant.
Entertainment & Activities
Movies, live music and entertainment. Check local newspaper, ICO for schedules.
9 locals recommend
Point Arena Theater station
Movies, live music and entertainment. Check local newspaper, ICO for schedules.