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Beaches & Hiking
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Stillwater Cove
A short walk from Sonoma Coast Retreat. A wonderful picnic and diving beach. Cool trails in the redwood grove.

Stump Beach
Our favorite beach. A beautiful protected cove and beach with access to the bluff trail.

Reef Campground
Access to bluff trail, protected rocky cove sheltered from Northwest Winds.

Fort Ross State Park
Great protected sandy beach cove. Access to bluff trail.

Salt Point State Park
20 miles of trails along the water and up in the hills.

Gerstle Cove
Another personal favorite. Beautiful cove and picnic area. Easy to drive to. Access to bluff trail.

Black Point County Park
A secluded black sand beach.

Gualala Regional Park
Access to Sea Ranch hiking trails. A big beautiful sandy beach along the Gualala River and Pacific Ocean.

 

Boating
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Bodega Bay Kayak
Great kayaking and exploring.
20% off all rental equipment when staying at Sonoma Coast Retreat.
875-8899 - Bodega Bay

Timber Cove Boat Landing
847-3278

Ocean Cove Boat Launch
847-3422

Still Water Cove
Ocean access point for kayaking

Fort Ross State Park
Ocean access point for kayaking

 

Diving
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Abalone Diving
Some of the best Abalone diving is found on this part of the California Coast. Please respect the daily limits.

Scuba Diving
Stillwater Cove is a desirable place for scuba diving due to the calmness of the water and the visibility. The protective cove at Gestle Cove is also a wonderful place to scuba dive.

Bodega Bay Pro Dive
For dive equipment and air.
Call: 707-875-3054

The Dive Club
This site shows many of the best dive and Abalone sites.

Dining & Eating Out
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Picnicking
And the winner is GERSTLE COVE. Grab delectable treats and a bottle of wine and set yourself on the the bluff above Gristle cove taking in an evening sunset.(5 minutes from Sonoma Coast Retreat).

Home Barbeque
Whether abalone from the sea or a fresh catch of rock cod, or stopping by JOES Fresh Seafood stand at Ocean Cove (weekends) for fresh oysters and clams, firing up the BQ on your deck is a great way to end the day.

Sea Weed Cafe
The best of the best. Our Favorite for a wonderful dining experience.
707-875-2700 - Bodega Bay

Timber Cove Restaurant
A good Breakfast. A great local Bar.
707-847-3231 - Timber Cove

Claudio's - Bodega Bay
Italian style fare.

The Tides
Seafood San Francisco style.
707-875-3652 - Bodega Bay

Lucas Wharf
Local seafood fare.
707-875-3522 - Bodega Bay

The Boat House
When enjoying the beaches of Bodega Bay, stop by for an afternoon basket of fish and chips. 707-875-3495

The Dog House
The great standby for hotdogs and hamburgers. 707-875-2441 - Bodega Bay

Ocean Song
Over looking the ocean and the Gualala river 884-1041 - Bodega Bay

Rivers End
Scotty's pick. 20 minutes to the best dinner and dining view around. Reservations suggested.
Jenner

Trinks
Coffee drinks, pastries, deli sandwiches....mmmmmm
884-1713 - Gualala

 

Fishing
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Stewart's Point
Lots of fishing info here along with licenses.

Timber Cove Boat Landing
If you forget to bring your license you can buy one at the Timber Cove Boat Landing. 847-3278

 

Galleries
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The Dolphin Gallery and Shop
Exhibits regional artists work
884-3896 - Gualala

Studio 391
Fine art gallery.
884-9065 - Gualala

S. K. Gallery
Painting, sculpture and pottery.
Gualala

 

Golfing
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Bodega Bay Harbour Links
18 hole scottish style links by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
707-875-3538

Sea Ranch Golf Links
18 hole course, designed by Michael Graves. 1-888-732-7262

 

Hot - Tubbing
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Peaceful outdoor hot-tubbing under the stars and towering redwoods in your private hot tub at the Sonoma Coast Retreat.

 

Massage and Spa
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Healing Arts and Massage Center
Swedish, nurturing and deep tissue.
884 - 4800 - Gualala Markets
Fort Ross Store
Gas, coffee, basic cooking supplies, deli and Video/DVD rental.
707-847-3333

Ocean Cove General Store
Quick stop, gas, beer, wine, spirits.
707-847-3422

Stewart's Point Store
Historic grocery store, gas, gourmet
items, angler and diving accessories, and sport fishing license.

SUNDAY MARKET at Fort Ross School
A unique local Market on Sundays.
Drive to the top of Timber Cove
Road turn right, go one block to school.

 

Museums
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Fort Ross State Park
Learn native american history along with Russian settlers.

Photography
Don't forget to bring your camera.

 

Riding Horses
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Chanslor Ranch
Horseback riding on the beach.
707-875-3333

Miles of Trail Riding
at Local State Parks

 

Shopping
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There are small gift, and taffy shops in Bodega Bay (30 minutes south) or more shops in Gualala (30 minutes North).

Check out these sites for more info.

Bodega Bay

Redwood Coast Chamber

 

Surfing
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Bodega Bay Surf Shack
15% off on all rental equipment and SURF LESSONS, when you stay at Sonoma Coast Retreat.
707-875-3944

Blacks Point County Park - Gualala
A good beach break for surfing in the summer and fall months. Check with Bodega Bay Surf Shack for a surf update. 707-875-3944

Doran County Park - Bodega Bay
A great beginner surf break. Breaks smaller in the winter than other spots.

Experienced Surfers -
Please call us for local surfing
spots 707-875-9220

 

Wineries
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Annapolis Winery

Flowers Winery
847 - 3661

Fort Ross Vineyard and Winery
(415) 701-9200

 

 

 

 

 

 

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