Activities in the Area

Sea Ranch 18-hole Scottish Links golf course,

River and ocean kayaking. www.adventurerents.com

Hiking and cycling

Shopping is a must... explore our many unique shops, boutiques and galleries, which offer distinctive handcrafted items, original art and unusual gifts.

Private horseback riding. Rides on Manchester Beach or Elk Mountain www.rossranch.biz.

Check our local paper, the Independent Coastal Observer, for concerts, gallery openings and special events scheduled at the Gualala Arts Center www.mendonoma.com

Visit Annapolis winery nestled on a sunny hilltop. Picnic in the sunshine above the fog and wind, while enjoying a bottle of fine wine.

1. Manchester State Beach, miles of sand dunes, beach driftwood and a lagoon on the south end.
2. Point Arena Lighthouse, historic landmark, guided tours.
3. Point Arena Wharf, a real working wharf, with fishing boats, day trips.
4. Schooner Gulch, good surfing (make sure you park facing the south).
5. Anchor Bay Campground, day use picnic tables, fire pits, restrooms, a great beach!
6. Bower Park, ducks and geese, they love your lunch leftovers. Tennis courts, BBQ area, play area.
7. Gualala River, swimming, walking, blackberry picking, kayaking and canoeing.
8. Gualala Point Regional Park, $5 day use. Picnic tables around "The Most Beautiful Parking Lot." Paved walk to the beach. Visitors' center with flora, fauna information. Bird & whale watching and DANGEROUS surf! River frontage.

*See the Around Town Page for information about "The Food Company"