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Location / Terrain:
Gualala is a coastal location on a cliff over looking the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean.Population:
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95445Gualala 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
Coastal Singers And Anchor Bay Children's Choir May 22, 2010, 4 PM Presented By Gualala Arts Local Eyes
Roy Bogas (piano), And Friends / Summer Chamber Music Weekend
Terry Riley's 75th Birthday Bash - Gualala Arts Jazz Series, In Association With Fred Adler KTDE
Laurel Ensemble / Kodly, Beethoven, Josheff, Faur, Higdon
Bay Area Composers Jazz Ensembles & Orchestra - Eighth Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival Main Event, Gualala Arts Center
Gyan Riley - Terry Riley
Advanced Watercolor Portraits With Instructor Myrna Wacknov - A Gualala Arts Workshop November 15 Through 19, 2010.
Ancient Cultures And New Frontiers: Magic With Polymer Clay - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Color: How To Make An OH WOW Quilt With Instructor Liz Berg - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Watercolor Liberation (a No-bull Approach) Instructor: Woody Hansen- A Gualala Arts Workshop
An Introduction To The Elements And Principles Of Design With Instructor Liz Berg - PPQG
Language Of Landscape: Watercolor Workshop Instructor: Dale Laitinen - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Jewelry Making With Precious Metal Clay Instructor: Mary Neuer Lee - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Travel Sketchbooking With Instructor, Susan Cornelis - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Jewelry: Cold Clasp Using Wire With Instructor Iris Sandkhler - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Concept Development: Create Unique And Meaningful Art - A Gualala Arts Workshop
The Fancywork Coat Instructor: Rachel Clark - A Gualala Arts Workshop
No Rules - Brushless Painting - A Gualala Arts Workshop On October 30 - 31, 2010, 10:00 Am To 4 Pm
Broom Making With Instructor: Melinda Napier On Saturday, Sunday, May 8 - 9, 2010, 9:00 Am - 5 Pm
An Ordinary Woman Under Stress By Sandra Marie Vago Presented By Art Center Theatre - 6 Performances
Our Town By Thornton Wilder - Presented By Art Center Theater
Art (and More!) Off The Wall - A Gualala Arts Fundraiser
Summer Chamber Music Weekend - Roy Bogas And Friends
Introduction To Argentine Tango On Tuesdays, March 23 To April 27, 2010, 7 To 9 PM
Somatic Expression With Jamie McHugh-A Gualala Arts Workshop-Tues, Feb. 9 To March 16, 2010.
Beginning Quilting With Mary Austin - A Gualala Arts Workshop - Thurs, Feb. 11 - March 25, 2010.
Actors Boot Camp With Instructor David Skibbins - A Gualala Arts Workshop - Mondays, March 1- April 12, 2010, 6 To 9 P.m.
Simply Delicious Pastels Instructor: Suzi Marquess Long - A Gualala Arts Workshop
Chowder & Jazz - Eighth Annual Redwood Coast Whale & Jazz Festival, Gualala Arts Center
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.
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