The South Coast, a place of tranquility, beckons the adventurer who wants to breathe the salty, fresh ocean air, feel the breeze on the beach and take in lingering golden sunsets. Enjoy one of California most dramatic drives as Highway One meanders through unhindered dairy lands, rolling golden hills, breathtaking vistas and valleys through farmland. You’ll wind up and down through rocky cover, unrestrained ocean views and slip silently through tiny coastal villages. Inns scatter the headlands, inviting walks to the ocean or whale watching from the terrace. Hidden jewels of restaurants offer fresh-caught fish, organic poultry and beef, local vegetables and herbs for a farm-to-table masterpiece. A feeling of timelessness is apparent – from Point Arena, with its landmark lighthouse on the most western point of the lower 48 states, to emerald-colored Gualala River bordering Sonoma County. These two towns are our hidden jewel; you will also find Anchor Bay, Fort Ross, Annapolis, Timber Cover and Sea Ranch.
Fine Dining And Local Wine
Bird Café and Supper Club– Open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner. Pair local, Anderson Valley Wines and a full bar with local, seasonal, Mendocino Country cuisine on Main Street in the historic Point Arena Hotel.
St. Orres– Enjoy dinner and Sunday brunch in the dramatic, three story Main Dining Room featuring award-winning, freshly prepared, organic and wild foraged North Coast Cuisine. For lighter fare, relax in the cozy Seaside Bar with a seasonally-changing, small plates menu. A full breakfast is brought to your cottage or cabin each morning!
Pamper Yourself
The Coastal Relaxation Spa at The Sea Ranch Lodge– Visit the spa or book and in-room massage as you soak in the calming, South Coast vibes.
Your Home Away From Home
VACASA - Vacation rental homes at The Sea Ranch, Gualala and at other locations along the Sonoma and Mendocino coast of Northern California.
The Sea Ranch Lodge - A magical place; not a resort, not a hotel, but a residential community that includes redwood forests, seaside meadows and miles of ocean bluffs.
Wildflower Boutique Motel - Sustainable, local, contemporary comfort. Just as the spring wildflowers follow the winter rains, what was once a closed and deteriorating motel has been reimagined. The Wildflower’s interior and exterior celebrate the beauty of the native plants found in Mendocino County.
The Adventure Starts Here
Adventure Rents - This canoe and kayak livery is a full service river outfitting company offering delightful boating experiences on the Gualala River for all skill levels.
B. Bryan Preserve– Visit Africa on the Mendocino Coast! The preserve breeds and preserves endangered animals like zebra, giraffe and antelope. Reservations required.
Digging Dog Nursery -A mail order and retail plant nursery featuring unusual and hard to find perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees and vines that flourish in a variety of garden settings throughout the country.
Treasures To Take Home
Placewares - Design and art for the home featuring contemporary housewares and gifts. The store gallery exhibits work from local artists with an emphasis on architecture and place.
Casari Ranch Mercantile– Locally grown, milled and made wool bedding and home accessories. Casari Ranch is also home to Equine Guided Education, an annual wool festival and farm stays.
Red Stella– Coastal living with an urban edge. A retail retreat for women of all ages featuring designer dresses, accessories, shoes, home decor, gifts and a whole lot more!
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