Things To Do

Here on The Sea Ranch

· Sea Ranch Lodge

o Located on the south end of Sea Ranch, it has a nice (but pricey) restaurant and separate bar/lounge area with great ocean views, a post office and gift store. You can also hike down to some beaches and bluff trail from here.

· Two Fish Baking Company - 707-785-2443

o You’ll want to walk to Two Fish Bakery in the morning for fresh pastries, coffee and a comfortable unique atmosphere. Or get a pizza, salad or a sandwich on fresh baked bread with homemade lemonade for lunch. Hint: They sell out on most days, so get there early or call ahead and have them reserve your lunch or breakfast. They are open four days a week, Thursday through Sunday, and are located just two roads behind CLOUDSREST on Verdant View. Check out their website at: http://twofishbakery.com

· Sea Ranch Recreation Areas

o There are three Sea Ranch Recreation areas (Moonraker, Ohlson and Del Mar centers). Each has a pool, sauna and tennis courts.

· Hiking

o There about 45 miles of hiking trails located on the The Sea Ranch. You can hike right on the ocean bluffs or up on the hillside. Check out the Sea Ranch Hiking map included in this binder for trail locations.

· Golf – The Sea Ranch Golf Links - 707-785-2468

o The Sea Ranch Golf Links is an 18 hole Championship Golf Course. It’s open to the general public and is located on the north end of Sea Ranch. Check out their website at: http://www.searanchvillage.com/Golf_Links.html

· The Beach

o There are about a half dozen beaches to explore at Sea Ranch. “Walk on” beach is the longest, has very soft sand for walking barefoot and the most popular. If you only explore one beach, make it “Walk on” beach. Check one of the Sea Ranch maps for all Sea Ranch beach locations.

· Sea Ranch Chapel, non-denominational

o Even if you aren’t particularly religious, this is worth checking out for its unique architecture. It’s located on the east side of Hwy 1 at marker 55.5 next to the un-manned fire station.

· The Hot Spot

o The Hot Spot is a picnic area located among tall cool redwoods on the Gualala River. You can either hike or drive to the Hot Spot. It’s a great shady, non-ocean water destination on a hot summer day.

· One Eyed Jack’ s

o One Eyed Jack’s is a picnic area with beach access. It has a great children’s playground and is a picnic area hosted by the Sea Ranch Volunteer Fire Department on Labor Day.

North of The Sea Ranch

· Drive to Mendocino and Fort Bragg

o Mendocino is about an hour drive north of Sea Ranch on Hwy 1. It’s a beautiful drive along the coast and a fun touristy destination with lots of restaurants, gift shops, art galleries, etc. to explore. There are several small towns along the way to stop and shop or just window shop, including Gualala, Anchor Bay, Point Arena, Elk, and Little River. From Mendocino, Fort Bragg, an old fishing harbor and is only another 10 minutes north along Hwy 1.

· Gualala

o About 10 minutes north of CLOUDSREST and the nearest town to Sea Ranch. It’s where you’ll want to go for groceries, etc. It also has a number of restaurants, art galleries, a book store, hardware stores, a drug store and a couple of video stores.

· Anchor Bay

o About 20 minutes north of CLOUDSREST, Anchor Bay has a couple of unique restaurants including a Mexican and a traditional restaurant.

· St. Orres Restaurant and Inn

o St Orres was built about 30 years ago in classic Russian architecture. Dinners are pricey but it’s worth a quick visit just to see the architecture. You don’t have to buy anything to look around. It’s located just north of Gualala on the east side of Hwy 1.

South of The Sea Ranch

· Fort Ross

o A Russian settlement, established about 1830, it’s a 30 minute drive south of CLOUDSREST on Hwy 1.

· Jenner

o A cute little sea side town with restaurants and beach access about 1 hour south of CLOUDSREST.

· Bodega Bay

o Another sea side town with restaurants, gift shops, a small mall, beach access, etc. It’s about 1-1/4 hours drive south of CLOUDSREST.

East of The Sea Ranch

· Wine tasting at Annapolis Winery – 707-886-5460

o About a 15 minute drive due east of CLOUDSREST on Annapolis Road. They have a nice wine tasting room and grounds where they often host weddings. Call first for hours of operation and check out their website at: http://www.annapoliswinery.com