One of NorCals best kept secrets is the quaint town of Point Arena, home of Arena Cove! The…read moreabsolute most picturesque, gentle, calm and natural water views you'll ever see! Arena Cove is home to a pizza parlor and coffee shop as well as a fishing pier and if you come at low tide, the most amazing tide pools with fish, sea urchin, sea star fish, crab and countless water plants. Beautiful hiking on the shoreline and the best sunsets! I love visiting when I need a time out from the hustle and bustle of life; a quick trip is always humbling and helps me to refocus on the finer things in life... like nature!!!

I hate it when people Yelp landmarks instead of businesses. Just a personal pet peeve of mine…read more There's an exception to every rule, and I happen to be exceptional, so based on three exceptions to the rule I believe a review of Point Arena Cove is worthy of Yelp. First, this is an obscure little town and it needs Yelp reviews to encourage people to stop and experience all it has to offer. Second, this cove is not visible from Hwy 1 so you might drive right past it. Third, there are hours associated with the pier (open for boat launches from 7am to 4pm), so it's like a business. I'm not an expert on coves, but I've seen quite a few in my day. I think I'm a pretty good judge of cove character. La Jolla Cove, in San Diego was my favorite. Until I visited Point Arena Cove. There is so much going on here. I visited on a Saturday morning and ended up having great conversations with the very warm locals. A few showed me the abalone they had just hauled in (the Fish Police were right there to make sure every one was legal) and another showed me pictures of an albatross that visits the cove (very rare!) surfing with surfers. There are dogs galore (please leash them on the pier) and nice owners to go with them. This is a working cove, but people also go to talk and drink coffee. The cove is the best place to capture the local flavor of Point Arena. You absolutely must visit it.

Incredible, magnificent part of the California Coast. Do not miss this amazing place! Very easily…read morewalkable.

In 2005 title to the Stornetta Ranch, which meets the Pacific Ocean, was transferred to the Bureau…read moreof Land Management to ensure its long-term protection & provide accessibility to the public. This translates into expanding the California Coastal National Monument to 1665 acres, with 12 coastal miles of undeveloped federal- & state-managed public land. A vast open space to hike & enjoy the rugged cliffs, & view the sea rocks, islands, blowholes, dunes, tide pools, & waves during daylight hours. Public privileges like nowhere I know of. Locals said it's never crowded. Tourists wouldn't necessarily know about it unless they studied up on the purpose & meaning of "Point Arena ~ Stornetta Unit of the California Coastal National Monument." If you google it, there is a dozen interesting articles tracing the history & significance.

The point arena lighthouse is very impressive and it's history is very interesting. This is…read moreactually the 3rd lighthouse on the premises. It is well worth the $5 extra fee to climb to the top. The views from the top of the lighthouse are inspiring and very beautiful. Very polite staff and a nice gift shop as well.

I went out to the light house but parked outside the gate. Beautiful scenery and view of…read morelighthouse. Grounds look nice and clean. Ample parking inside and outside the main gate. Views of the oceans and lighthouse. I had my dogs with me and they needed to run. I'm confident the light house and grounds are just as spectacular inside the complex as they looked from outside the gates.

We have been here a while ago. It was showering when we were there…read more Very good vibe, nice place, nice people and good wine. We cannot wait to go back to this winery!

Clean and beautiful little winery off the beaten path. Wine here is good. I had their wine tasting…read moreand they have a good pinot noir and a good chard. they are a sister company w/ Justin wine and that is why i chose this place. Recommended if you like a lil' historic bldg to enjoy a nice wine tasting with a nice patio or grass area to picnic in.

Beautiful theater, comfy seats. Shows a mixture of New Releases, and classics…read more We liked the old & huge movie camera in the lobby. Bring cash it's easier! Cards are accepted. Great selection of movies, and 1 day only specials.

Glad to be back to the movies!…read more Firstly, the arena theaters Covid safety protocols are on point! Every other row of seating is taped off to ensure social distancing.** An usher will escort you to your seat upon entering. You can grab concessions after you've been seated. I indulged in a large tub of popcorn (half the fun of movie theaters right??!) and was happily surprised to find they have individual nutritional yeast containers- along with the usual salt & butter- available to top off your popcorn! Overall, the experience made me very happy to return to viewing movies in theater! Looking forward to returning soon. **TIP: Get there early if you are particular about your seat selection, as the limited capacity means larger parties may be split up once the theater fills!

Landmark wines came highly recommended by a friend, so I decided to check it out this weekend with…read moremy in laws when they were in town. We enjoyed a fabulous afternoon tasting at the winery- Emily guided us through our tasting and made us feel so welcome. They even welcomed our dog, which was really kind. The Pinot noirs there are really wonderful- if you do the tasting, you will get to try a few different ones to compare.. I won't say my favorite but you should try them all and see what you think! Oh and also, the grounds are beautifully well kept- look at the gorgeous flowers at the front as you walk in!

One of the first wineries I visited about 5 years when we moved to Northern California and its…read moreconsistency is what keeps us coming back (and renewing our membership) all these years later. Thoughtful tastings, quality wine at an affordable price, with beautiful grounds to wander in between sips.

Good walk to get out there from the parking lot all the way out to the light station…read more instructions- you're supposed to leave your car in the first parking lot, don't drive it all the way to the lighthouse because that road has a pedestrians only sign. lighthouse itself is very clean and well maintained, compared to others ive seen along the california coast. very much cared for. interesting free museum inside that building. you cant go up but you can look around the first floor

During weekends, the Cabrillo Light Station does full-on tours of the lighthouse all funded by…read morevolunteers. It entails walking about a flatish half mile (one way) on a paved road to the lighthouse, ending in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, a couple of picnic tables, and even some cabins to rent, if staying a couple of days to unwind is part of the plan! On a Sunday morning after a canoe paddle down the Big River, we did the half-mile trek to the lighthouse. It was fairly busy, with 3 or 4 groups ahead of us. On the tour, volunteer guides on each of the four levels explain the need for the lighthouse, its inner workings, and how innovation and technology changed it over the years. There are four levels to climb: after the first flight with two handrails, there is only one handrail up the steps, making it a great core workout in addition to a historic and informational experience! After (or before) the tour, wander around the museum/gift shop, where there is a souvenir for every lighthouse aficionado to buy sprinkled with more historic information and pictures not only of the lighthouse, but also of the surrounding environment and wildlife. If lighthouses are your jam, the weekend is a great time to go with the tour, museum/gift shop, and even a place to stay if you want! Convenient to downtown Mendocino, after the tour, the charming downtown is a great place to grab a bite and do some shopping! Young and old alike, this is a great experience!

We arrived shortly after 9:00am and paid the $10 day use fee. It was a short drive on a one lane…read moreroad to get to the parking lot. EV parking was available, which was nice. There was another small parking lot closer to the trail. We walked past the camp sites to get to the trail. The sites were on the smaller side, but all of them seemed to have a spigot. I used the flushing toilets before starting the hike. We did the Fern Canyon Trail to Falls Loop Trail- 6.2 miles. The first part was mostly flat, but there is some elevation gain for the loop. We went counterclockwise, but you reach the waterfall quicker if you do the loop clockwise. The 36-foot waterfall might not be the most impressive, but it was nice. There's a fallen tree trunk in between the two streams for you to sit and take some photos. We sat on a bench afterwards and enjoyed the views while having some snacks. I guess we got there at a good time, right before a crowd of people descended. Overall, the forested hike was nice and peaceful, and we also spotted a banana slug. There are some muddy parts though. I wished I read a bit more about the park before going. I would've wanted to do the short trail for Devil's Punchbowl which also has views of the bridge. Darn...

Serene quiet park…read more great photo spots! There's the iconic bridge but in order to get on that beach you have to walk on a narrow wobbling log in the water. Pretty scary for me. I finally did it, with the help of a very kind stranger who held my hand and it felt all better. Interesting how a lot of the fear is in your head. Why is there not a better safer path to get there? Watched many groups try and about half the people said nope and left

Must do this at least once! -- but a fair warning that the way back up the mountain into the city…read moreis UP-- get those legs ready! It ends at a little hangout where you can stay and chill, go on a mini hike by yourself or with the guide. The smell and feel of being amongst the redwoods is something I deeply miss. I do have to knock off a star because our railbike malfunctioned and was not on cruise/assist like the rest of the team. Grateful for my sister who pulled through and pedaled all the way back (only one person actually pedals)

Booked the Railbikes on the Noyo package for the last Sunday in July. The pre-arrival instructions…read morein the email were clear, which includes a helpful safety video. The only thing I wish they had at the meetup area/parking lot was a physical example of the storage basket on the bikes so that people could get a visual on what they could fit on there and have an opportunity to stash some items back in their car if it wouldn't fit. Customer service is top notch because they are responsive via phone and ensured that we got our lunch order in. Our guides Travis and Atlas were amazing and the confidence in their work really showed. I didn't realize their commentary during the experience was scripted (down to the jokes!) until I caught a repeat joke made, but I actually appreciate Skunk Train's efforts on consistent customer experience. The Railbikes on the Noyo experience is definitely a splurge, but I think it's worth the spend considering it's essentially a full day excursion and includes a sack lunch (you get to keep the lunchbox and the most adorable pin). We were in a rush heading back up the hill since it ran a tad late, so we unfortunately didn't realize we had left our lunchbags (with the pins still inside!) on our bike seats until we were long gone. My boyfriend reached out to Skunk Train regarding replacements and thankfully they were so understanding. Unfortunately he forgot to ask about the pins too so I am absolutely still devastated about that. Overall, I had a fantastic experience. Skunk Train also offers other excursions including shorter and more affordable options, but I'm glad I chose the Railbikes on the Noyo because it's perfect for couples and the amount of time spent on the rail was just enough and satisfying.

What an amazing place to visit. Fun for the family. They have area for kids too. The store have…read morelot have memorible gifts. I found my seal lion. A must visit.

Visited Point Reyes Lighthouse after five years, and it's just as stunning as I remembered. The…read morecoastline and ocean views are amazing. We stopped by the visitor center, a big raven kept us entertained by making a lot of noise while perched on the building's skylight. I like the numbered staircase. It lets you know how far you have left to go, so you know exactly what to expect. The lower level of the lighthouse has been remodeled and is now open to all. It was fascinating to see the original gears, machinery, and equipment that once kept the lighthouse working.