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| Highway 1 | Seals on the Beach | Sea life on Cooks Beach | Walk at Sea Ranch | Gualala Park | Pt. Arena Lighthouse | |||||||||
The north coast has splendid natural beauty. From Fort Ross all the way to the town of Mendocino, you can find quaint small towns and beautiful vistas.
The images above shows you some of the beauty in the area. There is plenty to explore and find. We have added some additional links, but it is in no way a complete listing of activities and places to explore. Go west young man. Find your own way.
About Gualala WAH - LA - LA or GWA - LA - LA
"Where The Water Meets The Sea" Gualala was the name the original Pomo Indians gave to the place 'where the water meets the sea' or 'where the water comes down' At one time the town was spelled 'Wallala' instead of 'Gualala'. But in an earlier time when the Postmaster was reorganizing the districts he decided the town needed to be spelled with a 'G' instead of a 'W' following rules for the Spanish language. The name of the town is always mispronounced even by some of the locals that live here, so don't be afraid if you say it incorrectly the first time.
Gualala is the the commercial center for towns from Annapolis to Elk. It is a coastal community of exquisite beauty located in Mendocino County.
The area has mild climate year-round. Gualala is nestled in the 'Banana Belt' which is warmer and relatively fog-free area along the Redwood Coast. This makes Gualala an ideal coastal destination. The north coast is famous for its dramatic natural beauty.
LINKS:
| Mendocino Crab and Wine Days http://www.gomendo.com/events/crab/index.html January-February |
Mendocino Music Festival http://www.mendocinomusic.com/ July |
| Fort Bragg Whale Festival http://www.mendowhale.com/ March |
Sol Fest http://www.solarliving.org/ AugustWinesong http://www.winesong.org/ September |
| Boonville Beer Festival http://www.avbc.com/news/boontbeerfest.html May |
Abalone Festival http://www.mendocino.com/ October |
| Pinot Noir Festival http://www.avwines.com/pnf.htm May |
Wine Mushroom Fest http://www.mendocino.com/ November |
| World's Largest Salmon Barbeque http://www.salmonrestoration.com/bbqmain.html July |
Pacific Elegance http://www.pacificelegance.com/ Wedding Planners |
| Mendocino's Fourth of July Parade July |
Navarro Vineyards http://www.navarrowine.com/main.php Premium wines (800) 537-WINE |
Quick facts: 3 bedroom, 4 bath, living, dining, gourmet kitchen, over 3.000 sq/ft, 3 levels, 3 fireplaces with remote control, 2 air tubs, and private. The property is located on the west side of Hwy. 1.
