Hayley's Guidebook

Hayley
Hayley's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Absolutely stunning walks, with multiple trailheads and views over the Point Arena cove, secret beaches and coves, the Point Arena Lighthouse and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. 10 minutes from the cottage, just north of downtown Point Arena.
46 locals recommend
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
46 locals recommend
Absolutely stunning walks, with multiple trailheads and views over the Point Arena cove, secret beaches and coves, the Point Arena Lighthouse and the beautiful Pacific Ocean. 10 minutes from the cottage, just north of downtown Point Arena.
Gorgeous coastal walks, easy difficulty and only a 7 minute drive from the cottage
14 locals recommend
Pelican Bluffs
14 locals recommend
Gorgeous coastal walks, easy difficulty and only a 7 minute drive from the cottage
An iconic beach on the Northern California coast. When the tide is low the large “bowling ball” shaped rocks are visible. Only a 3 minute drive from the cottage!
43 locals recommend
Bowling Ball Beach
43 locals recommend
An iconic beach on the Northern California coast. When the tide is low the large “bowling ball” shaped rocks are visible. Only a 3 minute drive from the cottage!

Food scene

World class Danish and dessert pastry, amazing cookies, chocolates, cakes, cupcakes and gourmet donuts every Friday! Located in downtown point arena, ten minutes north of the cottage. Cash or check only!
42 locals recommend
Franny's Cup & Saucer
213 Main St
42 locals recommend
World class Danish and dessert pastry, amazing cookies, chocolates, cakes, cupcakes and gourmet donuts every Friday! Located in downtown point arena, ten minutes north of the cottage. Cash or check only!
Delicious food, intimate dining room. Small plates on Thursday and Friday and prix fixe supper club on Saturday. Cash or local check only! Reservations highly recommended.
32 locals recommend
The Bird Cafe
190 Main St
32 locals recommend
Delicious food, intimate dining room. Small plates on Thursday and Friday and prix fixe supper club on Saturday. Cash or local check only! Reservations highly recommended.
Delicious food, upscale pricing, and you absolutely must try the legendary basil martini! Another favorite is the celery mint martini. They offer three course prix fixe meals or small plates. Late lunch or dinner only, and Sunday brunch.
47 locals recommend
St. Orres
36601 CA-1
47 locals recommend
Delicious food, upscale pricing, and you absolutely must try the legendary basil martini! Another favorite is the celery mint martini. They offer three course prix fixe meals or small plates. Late lunch or dinner only, and Sunday brunch.
Tasty food at a reasonable price, with awesome ocean views. Full service bar with excellent pours and the price is right!
22 locals recommend
Cove Azul Bar & Grill
39102 Ocean Dr
22 locals recommend
Tasty food at a reasonable price, with awesome ocean views. Full service bar with excellent pours and the price is right!
Delicious pizza at the point arena cove. A local favorite and the “lucky seven” pint of draft beer and a slice of your favorite pizza flavor for $7 is too good a deal to pass up! Cash or credit accepted.
15 locals recommend
Point Arena Pizza
790 Port Rd
15 locals recommend
Delicious pizza at the point arena cove. A local favorite and the “lucky seven” pint of draft beer and a slice of your favorite pizza flavor for $7 is too good a deal to pass up! Cash or credit accepted.
Awesome artisan roasted coffee! The shop is mostly dedicated to roasting and you can buy coffee beans, but Tom also offers amazing cold brew and pour overs. He also makes his own chocolate bars! Located right next door to Franny’s Cup and Saucer bakery!
Little Green Bean
211 Main St
Awesome artisan roasted coffee! The shop is mostly dedicated to roasting and you can buy coffee beans, but Tom also offers amazing cold brew and pour overs. He also makes his own chocolate bars! Located right next door to Franny’s Cup and Saucer bakery!
A great market for all your home cooked needs. Wonderful artisan foods on offer.
52 locals recommend
Surf Market
39250 CA-1
52 locals recommend
A great market for all your home cooked needs. Wonderful artisan foods on offer.
Delicious Thai food!
56 locals recommend
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
35517 CA-1
56 locals recommend
Delicious Thai food!
A fantastic artisan brewery owned and operated by the lovely Peter and Rose, both master brewers. They have craft beers on draft and delicious tacos/small bites. Affordable and not to be missed!
9 locals recommend
The New Museum Brewers & Blenders
265 Main Street
9 locals recommend
A fantastic artisan brewery owned and operated by the lovely Peter and Rose, both master brewers. They have craft beers on draft and delicious tacos/small bites. Affordable and not to be missed!
Absolutely delicious Japanese food!
12 locals recommend
Izakaya Gama
150 Main Street
12 locals recommend
Absolutely delicious Japanese food!

Entertainment

A historic theatre that features one movie a week, occasional live music, and Monday night film club! Sit in the balcony for an old fashioned viewing experience! Check their website for current movies and showtimes.
26 locals recommend
Arena Theater
214 Main St
26 locals recommend

Coffee shop

A super friendly family owned coffee shop with delicious coffee drinks!
Whitecap is a friendly family run coffee shop with delicious coffee drink and a laid back environment. Located in Anchor Bay adjacent to the grocery store.
WhiteCap Coffee And Tea
35509 CA-1
Whitecap is a friendly family run coffee shop with delicious coffee drink and a laid back environment. Located in Anchor Bay adjacent to the grocery store.