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Arena Cove & Pier
810 Port Road
1 mile west of Point Arena and Hwy. 1
(707)882-2583
Check for hazardous weather conditions 		Its location off the main road provides a unique solitude not found elsewhere on the north coast. Arena Cove is home to the municipal pier and the dozen or so boats that make up the commercial fishing fleet.

Most days the fishermen bring in their catch while mesmerized land-dwellers gaze on in awe.

The Cove is also home to sport fishing, abalone diving, tide pooling and world-class surfing.

Bowling Ball Beach and Schooner Gulch
A small parking area located at Mile Marker 11.50 with two trailheads is on the west side of the highway. The southern trail leads to Schooner Gulch Beach and the northern trail provides access to Bowling Ball Beach. 		The beach and headlands preserve a scenic spot along the Mendocino Coast and offers a stunning perch for watching sunsets, or merely sitting in the grass as the afternoon sun glistens on the waters below. Fishing, picnicking, and surfing are popular activities here.
Greenwood-Elk State Beach
N. Hwy. 1, mile marker 32 		Greenwood State Beach offers beach access and a picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean. The visitor center is in the middle of town and provides a glimpse of what life was like in this lumber town during the late 1800s.
Gualala Bluff Trail
Look for the sign on the West side as you enter Gualala from S. Hwy. 1 		The Trail provides spectacular Gualala river estuary and ocean vistas as well as unparalleled opportunities to experience estuary wildlife "up close and personal."
Gualala Point Regional Park The 195 acre park has open meadows mixed with coastal forest. The park contains a trail system, coastal vistas, and sandy beaches. The park is located adjacent to the Gualala River, which offers limited seasonal fishing.

Gualala Point Park is popular with day hikers and picnickers.

Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Reserve
Adjacent to Salt Point State Park 		This pristine reserve contains second-growth redwood, Douglas fir, grand firs, tanoaks, and a plethora of rhododendrons. Each May these spectacular flowers burst into bloom and color the deep green of the forest with brilliant pink blossoms. There are five miles of hiking trails through the quiet forest with a short loop trail that leads through clusters of rhododendrons. No Dogs or Bikes are allowed.
Manchester Beach
3 access points:
Stoneboro Rd. – Mile Marker 19.64
Kinney Rd. – Mile Marker 21.41
Alder Creek Beach – Mile Marker 22.48 		Each access to this spectacular five mile crescent shaped beach is unique and each offers the hiker a different visual experience. All are worth visiting.
Redwood Coast Land Conservancy
Look for the sign on the West side as you enter Gualala from S. Hwy. 1 		This site will keep you up to date on coastal access.
Salt Point State Park
S. Hwy. 1 near Mile Marker 43 		With 20 miles of hiking trails, over six miles of rugged coastline, and an underwater park, you can enjoy a variety of picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, skin and SCUBA diving, and camping.
Soda Springs Reserve
From Hwy. 1 to Annapolis Rd. and up 7.5 miles to Soda Springs Rd. 		The park is a perfect place to stop among your travels. Rest or hike under the fragrant shelter of redwood groves, while enjoying the soothing sounds of running water from the adjacent Soda Springs Creek. Also a great trip to tie in with your Annapolis Winery visit.
Sonoma County Regional Parks Sea Ranch maps are available at the Sea Ranch Association office as well as the Visitor Center in Gualala. For information online see Sea Ranch Access Trails
Stornetta Public Lands
Lighthouse Road off N. Hwy. 1 - Mile Marker 17.23 		The 1,132 acre Stornetta Public Lands include over 2 miles of coastline, the estuary of the Garcia River and adjacent beach, and a small island accessible during low tide. The property is recognized by several state and federal agencies as containing significant natural resources, including important wildlife habitat, several riparian corridors, extensive wetlands, ponds and other water sources, cypress groves, meadows and sand dunes. Migratory waterfowl, shore birds, raptors, and several special status species may be found on the property. People can use the area for daytime activities, including hiking, picnicking, nature photography, and wildlife watching.

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