Gualala California

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Location / Terrain:

Gualala is a coastal location on a cliff over looking the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean.

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Gualala Zip Code:

95445

Gualala Elevation:

219 feet

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Best For:

Gualala is best for people looking for a romantic getaway with many outdoor activities.

Nearby Towns:

Point Arena (15 miles)
Anchor Bay (5 miles)

Upcoming Events In Gualala

49th Annual Art In The Redwoods Festival
2010 Art In The Redwoods Festival
Dance In The Redwoods - Gualala Arts Presents
An Introduction To The Elements And Principles Of Design With Instructor Liz Berg - PPQG
Watercolor Liberation (a No-bull Approach) Instructor: Woody Hansen- A Gualala Arts Workshop
Color: How To Make An OH WOW Quilt With Instructor Liz Berg - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Ancient Cultures And New Frontiers: Magic With Polymer Clay - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Advanced Watercolor Portraits With Instructor Myrna Wacknov - A Gualala Arts Workshop November 15 Through 19, 2010.
Concept Development: Create Unique And Meaningful Art - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Elizabeth Spencer Wines, Winemakers Dinner
Rupa And The April Fishes - Gualala Arts Presents
Ariano Folk Festival
No Rules - Brushless Painting - A Gualala Arts Workshop On October 30 - 31, 2010, 10:00 Am To 4 Pm
Keelyn And Friends
Our Town By Thornton Wilder - Presented By Art Center Theater
Rupa And The April Fishes - Gualala Arts Presents
Frank Wiens, Piano - Presented By Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series
Dance In The Redwoods - Gualala Arts Presents
Rebecca Rust, Violoncello And Friedrich Edelmann, Bassoon - Presented By Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series

Gualala's Annual Events

Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival
Annual Studio Discovery Tour
Redwood Coast Whale and Jazz Festival

Top Picks for Gualala

Gualala Point County Park
Bower Regional Park
Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve
Redwood Coast Chamber Of Commerce
Gualala Arts Center

Specials near Gualala

Sunday Special $99.00 Any Room at Wharf Master's Inn
Two Night Special at Wharf Master's Inn
Complimentary Tour Of The B Bryan Preserve at Lodging At The B Bryan Preserve
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About Gualala

Gualala is a small unincorporated town on the coast of Mendocino County. Highway 1 runs through this town of about 1,900 people, located at the mouth of the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean. Gualala started out as a logging town shortly after the 1906 earthquake, but now tourism is the main industry.

Gualala takes its name from the Pomo Indian language, which translated would be "where water meets," which is in reference to the fact that the city is located where the river meets the ocean.

Even though Gualala is not technically a city, it does have quite a community, including a wonderful art center (Gualala Art Center) on the Gualala River in a lovely redwood forest. It also has a weekly newspaper the Independent Coastal Observer, known to the locals as the ICO. If radio is more your thing, then the local radio station - The Tide at 100.5 FM - is where you'll want to tune in.

Though Gualala is small in size, due to its beautiful location it has many fine lodging establishments, including hotels, vacation houses and bed and breakfast inns, as well as many fine restaurants from which to choose.

With the growth of Sea Ranch just south, Gualala serves as a wonderful community hub for the residents of the area.

Despite the fact that the town is in such a remote location, it does have high speed wireless internet access throughout most of the downtown area.

If you are driving up the coast, Gualala California is not to be missed.