Restaurants
Local restaurants located in Gualala, Anchor Bay, and Point Arena. Remember that covid-restrictions are changing quickly, so please call ahead to verify the availability and what they are offering.
Pretty views with indoor and outdoor dining. Moderate-expensive. Currently not accepting reservations.
18 locals recommend
Vue Kitchen
39300 CA-1Pretty views with indoor and outdoor dining. Moderate-expensive. Currently not accepting reservations.
Casual fare with large selection as well as vegetarian options. Indoor and outdoor dining. First come first served. No late seating, arrive before 8:30! Located on the second story and has nice views.
22 locals recommend
Cove Azul Bar & Grill
39102 Ocean DrCasual fare with large selection as well as vegetarian options. Indoor and outdoor dining. First come first served. No late seating, arrive before 8:30! Located on the second story and has nice views.
Breakfast and lunch only. Order at the counter then sit outside and enjoy the lovely view. Walk the Gualala bluff trail before or after.
58 locals recommend
Trinks Cafe
39140 CA-1Breakfast and lunch only. Order at the counter then sit outside and enjoy the lovely view. Walk the Gualala bluff trail before or after.
Taqueria Del Sol
39150 CA-1Mexican food
Great Thai food. Currently take out only. Limited hours, last order taken at 7pm.
56 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1Great Thai food. Currently take out only. Limited hours, last order taken at 7pm.
Currently take out only Thursday-Saturday. Terrific prix-fixe menu available. Farm-to-table
30 locals recommend
The Bird Cafe
190 Main StCurrently take out only Thursday-Saturday. Terrific prix-fixe menu available. Farm-to-table
Breakfast and lunch daily, and dinner Friday and Saturday. Closed Mondays. Family operated and great place to stop on your way to/from the Point Arena Lighthouse.
22 locals recommend
Rollerville Cafe
22900 Shoreline HwyBreakfast and lunch daily, and dinner Friday and Saturday. Closed Mondays. Family operated and great place to stop on your way to/from the Point Arena Lighthouse.
Sign of the Whale
194 Main StLocal bar
Explore the cove and pier, then sample local seafood
29 locals recommend
Pier | Chowder House & Tap Room
790 Port RdExplore the cove and pier, then sample local seafood
Sightseeing
Beautiful state park with visitor center and paved walking access to the beach. $7 to park.
46 locals recommend
Gualala Point Regional Park
California 1Beautiful state park with visitor center and paved walking access to the beach. $7 to park.
Best place for tide pools--be sure to check the tide table ahead of time! Walk through the woods down to the bluffs, then take the second set of stairs you come across to access miles of beautiful beach and rock formations. Look for harbor seals and whales!
Walk on Beach
Walk on BeachBest place for tide pools--be sure to check the tide table ahead of time! Walk through the woods down to the bluffs, then take the second set of stairs you come across to access miles of beautiful beach and rock formations. Look for harbor seals and whales!
Gorgeous area for hiking and taking in the breathtaking views. Small gift shop and museum.
74 locals recommend
Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum
45500 Lighthouse RdGorgeous area for hiking and taking in the breathtaking views. Small gift shop and museum.
Beautiful place to picnic and walk around after you check out their latest exhibit of local artists.
40 locals recommend
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old Stage RdBeautiful place to picnic and walk around after you check out their latest exhibit of local artists.
Hike down to the beach and view the large "bowling ball" rocks. Only viewable during low tide, so check the table!
43 locals recommend
Bowling Ball Beach
Hike down to the beach and view the large "bowling ball" rocks. Only viewable during low tide, so check the table!
Walk along the bluffs and look for migrating whales. Great place to catch the sunset.
14 locals recommend
Pelican Bluffs
Walk along the bluffs and look for migrating whales. Great place to catch the sunset.
Activities
Adventure Rents
Mill Bend RdKayaking tours offered seasonally
Ocean kayaking with cool sea caves. Day trip from Gualala, but you can combine with visiting the town of Mendocino which has great shops and restaurants, or hike in Van Damme State Park
15 locals recommend
Kayak Mendocino
Ocean kayaking with cool sea caves. Day trip from Gualala, but you can combine with visiting the town of Mendocino which has great shops and restaurants, or hike in Van Damme State Park
This is a day trip up to Fort Bragg. The Skunk Train is a leisurely jaunt through the redwoods. Enjoy the ride, or get off to picnic and take a hike.
65 locals recommend
Skunk Train
100 W Laurel StThis is a day trip up to Fort Bragg. The Skunk Train is a leisurely jaunt through the redwoods. Enjoy the ride, or get off to picnic and take a hike.
Before you take a ride on the Skunk Train, check out their model train museum!
Skunk Model Train Museum
Before you take a ride on the Skunk Train, check out their model train museum!
Neighborhoods
Super cute town with restaurants and shops. Take a picnic and walk down to the magnificent cove at the end of Main Street. Harvest Market is a good grocery store to stop in for picnic supplies and local wine selections!
75 locals recommend
Mendocino
Super cute town with restaurants and shops. Take a picnic and walk down to the magnificent cove at the end of Main Street. Harvest Market is a good grocery store to stop in for picnic supplies and local wine selections!
Gualala has two grocery stores, post office, restaurants, and shops. Closest town to Rendezvous Mendocino, about 4 miles away. Access to hiking and Gualala Point Regional Park.
23 locals recommend
Gualala
Gualala has two grocery stores, post office, restaurants, and shops. Closest town to Rendezvous Mendocino, about 4 miles away. Access to hiking and Gualala Point Regional Park.
Point Arena
Restaurants and a few art galleries. Brewery coming soon!
Anderson Valley is home to beautiful wineries that produce pinot noirs, chardonnays, as well as Grenache, Cab Franc, and Gewertztraminers to name a few! I'd love to give you my personal favorites!
Anderson Valley Way
Anderson Valley WayAnderson Valley is home to beautiful wineries that produce pinot noirs, chardonnays, as well as Grenache, Cab Franc, and Gewertztraminers to name a few! I'd love to give you my personal favorites!