Guidebook for Gualala
Essentials
We love Alfredo and his wonderful little "whole foods" store! Gluten-free and special diets, you'll find it here!
13 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Store-Village Market
35513 CA-1We love Alfredo and his wonderful little "whole foods" store! Gluten-free and special diets, you'll find it here!
A great market for picking up specialty recipe items and general groceries! Friendly staff, great deli for a picnic lunch to go!
52 locals recommend
Surf Market
39250 CA-1A great market for picking up specialty recipe items and general groceries! Friendly staff, great deli for a picnic lunch to go!
Can't go a day without working out? They Physical Gym offers one-day and week-long passes!
Physical Gym
39144 Ocean DrCan't go a day without working out? They Physical Gym offers one-day and week-long passes!
Shopping
Need a puzzle to entertain the kids or maybe you forgot a sweatshirt or bucket & shovel for the beach? You'll find it here!
Jay Baker True Value Hardware
38820 California 1Need a puzzle to entertain the kids or maybe you forgot a sweatshirt or bucket & shovel for the beach? You'll find it here!
Heart of A Child
39175 CA-1Old-fashioned toy store with old-fashioned toys and friendly toy master!
Need something smashing to wear or a gift for a special occasion? Check out Red Stella!
11 locals recommend
Red Stella
39251 CA-1Need something smashing to wear or a gift for a special occasion? Check out Red Stella!
Just the bookstore you were looking for! Locally owned & operated, small-town bookstore. If they don't have it, Frogman Joel will find it for you!
12 locals recommend
Four-Eyed Frog
39138 Ocean DrJust the bookstore you were looking for! Locally owned & operated, small-town bookstore. If they don't have it, Frogman Joel will find it for you!
Food Scene
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1Thai food in Anchor Bay! Who knew?
Just reopened, elegant dining, full bar, top-notch chef. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
9 locals recommend
The Gualala Hotel
39301 CA-1Just reopened, elegant dining, full bar, top-notch chef. Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Best martinis on the coast! Tell Lupe to make it a double! Elegant dining for special occasions or small plates in the bar for local fun!
47 locals recommend
St. Orres
36601 CA-1Best martinis on the coast! Tell Lupe to make it a double! Elegant dining for special occasions or small plates in the bar for local fun!
Coastal dining, this bar has the best view of the Gualala River where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Great to watch in the rainy season when the sandbar opens and the salmon are running!
168 locals recommend
The Sandbar Restaurant
100 Spring AveCoastal dining, this bar has the best view of the Gualala River where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Great to watch in the rainy season when the sandbar opens and the salmon are running!
Enjoy a warm bowl of chowder while overlooking the pier where local fisherman tell their tall tales!
29 locals recommend
Pier | Chowder House & Tap Room
790 Port RdEnjoy a warm bowl of chowder while overlooking the pier where local fisherman tell their tall tales!
Coffee, lattes, lunch, and dinner on Wednesday nights! The BEST sandwiches and pastries on this end of the coast! Wifi available, great place to sit and work & greet locals!
58 locals recommend
Trinks Cafe
39140 CA-1Coffee, lattes, lunch, and dinner on Wednesday nights! The BEST sandwiches and pastries on this end of the coast! Wifi available, great place to sit and work & greet locals!
If you're in Point Arena, you have to stop in and check out Franny's! Unbelievable french pastries and novelty toys and kitchen items!
42 locals recommend
Franny's Cup & Saucer
213 Main StIf you're in Point Arena, you have to stop in and check out Franny's! Unbelievable french pastries and novelty toys and kitchen items!
In Anchor Bay village, has delicious coffee and lattes, ice cream and treats and wifi access! Great place to sit and work.
Blue Canoe Coffee & Tea
35501 CA-1In Anchor Bay village, has delicious coffee and lattes, ice cream and treats and wifi access! Great place to sit and work.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch a movie or a live music event -- maybe blues on the coast -- at this historical and beautifully renovated hometown theater!
26 locals recommend
Arena Theater
214 Main StCatch a movie or a live music event -- maybe blues on the coast -- at this historical and beautifully renovated hometown theater!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and bistro with live music and karaoke! This is where the locals hang!
13 locals recommend
215 Main St
215 Main StreetBar and bistro with live music and karaoke! This is where the locals hang!
Everything Else
Be sure to tune into KTDE 100.5 FM for Fred Adler's Musical Journey on Sundays, Saturday night Soul Train, Bone Daddy's Blues Review on Tuesdays, Solid Fuel Sounds MTW, The High Tide Morning Show
KTDE-FM
Be sure to tune into KTDE 100.5 FM for Fred Adler's Musical Journey on Sundays, Saturday night Soul Train, Bone Daddy's Blues Review on Tuesdays, Solid Fuel Sounds MTW, The High Tide Morning Show
For kayak and paddle board adventures on the Gualala River! They will transport equipment and meet you there 2 hours later! Great family fun!
15 locals recommend
Adventure Rents
Mill Bend RdFor kayak and paddle board adventures on the Gualala River! They will transport equipment and meet you there 2 hours later! Great family fun!
Arts & Culture
Gallery, art classes & workshops, Art in the Redwoods every August, local artists, weddings, events!
40 locals recommend
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old Stage RdGallery, art classes & workshops, Art in the Redwoods every August, local artists, weddings, events!
Buy local art from local artists! Support Gualala Arts Center, shop at the Dolphin Gallery for novelty finds!
6 locals recommend
Dolphin Gallery
39140 Ocean DrBuy local art from local artists! Support Gualala Arts Center, shop at the Dolphin Gallery for novelty finds!