Manchester and Point Arena are colorful towns all within 4 miles of the property. Things tend to close early so look up the hours before visiting. Here are some local listings:

Stornetta Lands

The Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands are an ideal place to view the sea rocks and islands that comprise one of California’s most magical treasures. Hike more than 1,600 acres of craggy coastline, the estuary of the Garcia River and adjacent beach, and a small island only accessible at low tide.

North Pacific Adventure

Manchester State Beach

The closest access point to the ocean, this beach is pristine and isolated. It runs a length of 10 miles from Manchester to Elk. A wonderful spot for whale watching, seal spotting, and walks and runs through the dunes and on the beach.

Schooner Gulch State Park & Bowling Ball Beach

With over 50 acres of beautiful coastal cliffs and sandy beaches to explore, this state beach is located three miles south of Point Arena, where Schooner Gulch Road intersects State Highway 1. At the lowest of low tides, visitors can spy the boulders that make up Bowling Ball Beach.

The Point Arena Lighthouse stands as an iconic figure on the landscape of the American Pacific Coast. No other lighthouse offers such a fully interactive experience in the exchange between history, science and natural beauty.

1 | Arena Market & Cafe
265 Main St. Point Arena

2 |New Museum Brewery
185 Main St, Point Arena

3 | Franny's Cup and Saucer
213 Main St. Point Arena

4 | Izakaya-Gama Sushi
250 Main St. Point Arena

5 | Point Arena Pizza
90 Port Road, Point Arena

6 | Good Food Club
235 Main St, Point Arena