Overview
Point Arena is a city on the coast of Mendocino County in California's North Coast region.
3 things to do
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Best things about Point Arena
B Bryan Preserve
African hoof stock preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African Antelope and Zebra. Daily late afternoon feeding tours available by reservation only; no drop ins. (Lodging available; see below.)
Arena Theater
Arena Theater is a 1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace, restored in 1996 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue with generous support from local artisans and financial donations. The ancho…
B Bryan Preserve
African hoof stock preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African Antelope and Zebra. Lodging available in cottages. (2 bedroom, small kitchen, private hot tubs. 2 night minimum - $185 - $225/night.) For …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jun–Oct. Summer highs reach about 66°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Wettest: Jan and Dec. (climate data from nearby Mendocino)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- STS Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa — 55 mi away. Directions
- CCR Buchanan Field, Concord — 109 mi away. Directions
- SMF Sacramento International Airport, Sacramento — 114 mi away (major hub). Directions
Most visitors will come by car, but limited public transportation is available. From the south, Point Arena can be reached from Santa Rosa and points in between by Mendocino Transit Authority route 95. From the north, it can be reached via MTA route 75; route 75 goes south as far as Gualala.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning B Bryan Preserve, Arena Theater
- Afternoon B Bryan Preserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Most visitors will come by car, but limited public transportation is available. From the south, Point Arena can be reached from Santa Rosa and points in between by Mendocino Transit Authority route 95. From the north, it can be reached via MTA route 75; route 75 goes south as far as Gualala.
See
- If you go to Point Arena, you will want to see the Point Arena light house. The cost is $7.50 per adult and for the price a local tour guide will provide you with a brief, informative recounting of the history of the light house as well as present you with the opportunity to climb the steps to the top. There is a magnificent view of the Pacific coastline once atop.
- Arena Cove is a pretty area, with rocky beaches and a boat dock.
Do
Do Arena Theater
Arena Theater is a 1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace, restored in 1996 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue with generous support from local artisans and financial donations. The anchor of the theater is the Arena Cinema, which shows first run movies. Built next to the burned remains of Scott's Opera House, Arena Theater opened in 1929 as a vaudeville playhouse. In 1930 it was equipped for showing motion pictures., however after many years of service to the community, in 1995 it was condemned for structural shortcomings. The non-profit community group, Arena Renaissance Company, rallied to the cause of earth-quake retrofitting by rewiring and otherwise restoring all aspects of the building to modern standards. In 1997, through the tremendous fund raising efforts and coordination by ARC, our community of builders, organizers, artists, generous financial contributors, and volunteer workers of all skill levels, rebuilt the theater into the extraordinary gem it is today. Mounted on a hardwood floor Arena Theater has 177 fully upholstered and comfy built-in seats with arm rests. With the addition of portable folding seats it can seat 250 people. The first two rows of seats can be removed to enlarge the dance floor as needed.
Buy
Shop Lisa's Luscious Kitchen
Lisa Joakimides makes more than 50 different types of handcrafted jams, marmalades, fruit sauces, butters and chutneys, oriental cooking oils and infused vinegars. Her tasting room is open daily. She puts together custom designed gift baskets, boxes and bags for all of your special occasions & holidays (Gifts may be shipped round the world, year-round). House-made, seasonal, frozen soups are sold to-go. Delicious, unique wedding cakes are made and designed just for you.
Shop Point Arena Tileworks (Matt Matijczyk)
Visitors are always welcome. Over 1000 handmade tiles on display. All tiles are made and fired on site. Wide variety of glazes and impressions are available. The tiles are high-fired stoneware and Matt makes all the molds himself. No two are alike.
Sleep
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