Guidebook for Point Arena
Food Scene
Point Arena
A totally over the top French bakery. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Franny's Cup & Saucer
213 Main St5 star bakery. Open 8-4 Weds-Sat.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous, wild eight mile stretch of beach. Ask us for directions to the Alder Creek entrance, where the San Andreas Faultline runs out to the ocean.
8 locals recommend
Manchester State Park
44500 Kinney RdGorgeous, wild eight mile stretch of beach. Ask us for directions to the Alder Creek entrance, where the San Andreas Faultline runs out to the ocean.
If you take a day trip to Orr, don't miss the hike through several of the ten tallest trees on earth. Lie on your back on the ground for maximum effect.
58 locals recommend
Montgomery Woods State Reserve
15825 Orr Springs RdIf you take a day trip to Orr, don't miss the hike through several of the ten tallest trees on earth. Lie on your back on the ground for maximum effect.
One of the westermost points in the continental U.S.Check out the original Fresnel lens - over 600 prisms - and the charming museum.
74 locals recommend
Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum
45500 Lighthouse RdOne of the westermost points in the continental U.S.Check out the original Fresnel lens - over 600 prisms - and the charming museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
215 Main
215 Main StBeautiful wine bar featuring Mendocino wines and beers.
Arts & Culture
The Arena Theater opened in 1929 as a vaudeville playhouse. State-of-the-art digital projection, first-run movies and live shows. Gorgeous building.
9 locals recommend
Arena Cove Historic District
The Arena Theater opened in 1929 as a vaudeville playhouse. State-of-the-art digital projection, first-run movies and live shows. Gorgeous building.
An historic and lovingly restored vaudeville theater – originally an opera house that burned down – rehabilitated in the early 2000s by local volunteers and donations. Architectural features with shadow boxes depicting legendary moments in the history of this tiny coastal city. Locally baked goods at concession stand.
9 locals recommend
Point Arena Theater station
An historic and lovingly restored vaudeville theater – originally an opera house that burned down – rehabilitated in the early 2000s by local volunteers and donations. Architectural features with shadow boxes depicting legendary moments in the history of this tiny coastal city. Locally baked goods at concession stand.
Everything Else
Highly recommended day trip, if a clothing-optional hot springs is your cup of tea. Secluded, gorgeous, private.
41 locals recommend
Orr Hot Springs
13201 Orr Springs RdHighly recommended day trip, if a clothing-optional hot springs is your cup of tea. Secluded, gorgeous, private.
Parks & Nature
#3 on the New York Times list of "Places to Go," 7.5 miles of mostly level, bluff-top trails leading to an historic lighthouse. Dedicated in 2014, this is one of America's newest national monuments and features pristine coastal wilderness, whale watching, sea stacks and unique views. FREE.
46 locals recommend
Point Arena-Stornetta Public Lands
#3 on the New York Times list of "Places to Go," 7.5 miles of mostly level, bluff-top trails leading to an historic lighthouse. Dedicated in 2014, this is one of America's newest national monuments and features pristine coastal wilderness, whale watching, sea stacks and unique views. FREE.