Linda-Marie’s Anchor Bay Guidebook
Walking Trails
Nice, easy walk on the bluffs, a little north of Anchor Bay. Dog Friendly. Spectacular wild flowers.
14 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pelican Bluffs
Nice, easy walk on the bluffs, a little north of Anchor Bay. Dog Friendly. Spectacular wild flowers.
You can walk south, on the Sea Ranch Bluffs, or north along Gualala Point and the Gualala River Estuary. Both directions are spectacular. Dog friendly.
46 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Gualala Point Regional Park
California 1You can walk south, on the Sea Ranch Bluffs, or north along Gualala Point and the Gualala River Estuary. Both directions are spectacular. Dog friendly.
Fascinating rock structures! There is a trail along the bluff that will take you to Moat Creek Beach, a great place to find interesting driftwood, rocks, and abalone shells.
43 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Bowling Ball Beach
Fascinating rock structures! There is a trail along the bluff that will take you to Moat Creek Beach, a great place to find interesting driftwood, rocks, and abalone shells.
A breath-taking, other-worldly walk along the bluffs between Pt Arena and the Light House. During the rainy season, footwear for crossing small streams is helpful. Walking sticks are also helpful here.
46 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ที่ดินสาธารณะ Point Arena-Stornetta
A breath-taking, other-worldly walk along the bluffs between Pt Arena and the Light House. During the rainy season, footwear for crossing small streams is helpful. Walking sticks are also helpful here.
Beaches
Cooks Beach
A lovely, free, dog friendly beach between Anchor Bay and Gualala.
Also known as Anchor Bay Beach, dog friendly, never crowded, always clean, a 10 minute walk from the house. $3 per adult.
Fish Rock Beach
Also known as Anchor Bay Beach, dog friendly, never crowded, always clean, a 10 minute walk from the house. $3 per adult.
Food scene
Fabulous food, eat outside on the grassy bluff overlooking the ocean. Kid friendly. Also take home their specialities from the freezer case. Our favorite dishes include Fried Chicken Sandwich, Lentil Bowl, Green Posole, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
58 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Trinks Cafe
39140 CA-1Fabulous food, eat outside on the grassy bluff overlooking the ocean. Kid friendly. Also take home their specialities from the freezer case. Our favorite dishes include Fried Chicken Sandwich, Lentil Bowl, Green Posole, and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Not fancy but soooo delicious! Kid friendly. Favorites: Fish & Chips, Fish Burrito (local fish), Grilled Cheese.
16 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Gualala Seafood Shack
California 1Not fancy but soooo delicious! Kid friendly. Favorites: Fish & Chips, Fish Burrito (local fish), Grilled Cheese.
May - November, small but very, very local and sweet. Sometimes you'll see fishermen selling salmon or rock fish from the backs of their trucks (not just on Saturday).
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Gualala Farmers Market
47950 Center StMay - November, small but very, very local and sweet. Sometimes you'll see fishermen selling salmon or rock fish from the backs of their trucks (not just on Saturday).
Farmer's Market on Friday afternoons, May - November
Very, very local and fresh!
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Point Arena
Farmer's Market on Friday afternoons, May - November
Very, very local and fresh!
One of the best bakeries ever, anywhere. In addition to all sorts of sweet delights, there are great savory items too!
42 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Franny's Cup & Saucer
213 Main StOne of the best bakeries ever, anywhere. In addition to all sorts of sweet delights, there are great savory items too!
Wednesday mornings: sandwiches to go on their fantastic bread. All week: buy their breads at Surf Market in Gualala.
Pelican Bread
40 Port RdWednesday mornings: sandwiches to go on their fantastic bread. All week: buy their breads at Surf Market in Gualala.
Known for very authentic Thai food. 3-minute walk from the house. Take-out also.
56 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1Known for very authentic Thai food. 3-minute walk from the house. Take-out also.
A new Mexican restaurant, owned by neighbors a couple doors up from us.
10 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Black Door
38411 Robinson Reef DriveA new Mexican restaurant, owned by neighbors a couple doors up from us.
Known for very find cuisine. An upscale eatery in a Russian-style building, between Gualala and Anchor Bay
47 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
St. Orres
36601 CA-1Known for very find cuisine. An upscale eatery in a Russian-style building, between Gualala and Anchor Bay
A newish brewery/pub with interesting brews and a great menu, indoor and outdoor seating.
9 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The New Museum Brewers & Blenders
265 Main StreetA newish brewery/pub with interesting brews and a great menu, indoor and outdoor seating.
Bakery + gifts and candy. Calzones every day, unbelievably good pizza on Fridays, call in your order, pick up before 4pm, take home and reheat.
31 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Twofish Baking
32000 CA-1Bakery + gifts and candy. Calzones every day, unbelievably good pizza on Fridays, call in your order, pick up before 4pm, take home and reheat.
Galleries
Dolphin Gallery
39140 Ocean DrLocal artists, affiliated with the Gualala Arts Center
Discovery Gallery
39140 CA-1Local artists - this co-op group sponsors open-studios a couple of times a year.
All local, amazing talent. In addition to paintings, sculpture, and photography, there are three quilt shows every year. Always worth a visit. Affiliated with Dolphin Gallery.
40 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old Stage RdAll local, amazing talent. In addition to paintings, sculpture, and photography, there are three quilt shows every year. Always worth a visit. Affiliated with Dolphin Gallery.
A small gallery representing an extended family of artists. Art-to-wear, interesting glass bowls and accessories made from recycled glass, and much more.
Noma
39200 CA-1A small gallery representing an extended family of artists. Art-to-wear, interesting glass bowls and accessories made from recycled glass, and much more.
Owned by a local cooperative group, this bookstore has an astonishing number of titles by local authors, even including some children's' books. Definitely worth a visit.
12 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Four-Eyed Frog
39138 Ocean DrOwned by a local cooperative group, this bookstore has an astonishing number of titles by local authors, even including some children's' books. Definitely worth a visit.
Shopping
Wonderful upscale shop for women (mostly) with gifts, a small men’s section, some adorable clothes and toys for little ones
Red Stella
39251 CA-1Accents By the Sea
39132 Ocean DrSmall kitchen shop with interesting gadgets and high-end cookware. Very friendly!