Gualala Bluff Trail — Attraction in Point Arena

Very nice short simple walking trail with spectacular views of the Gualala River where it meets the Pacific Ocean. Timed correctly you can watch harbor seals swim and hunt and a beautiful bald eagle soaring overhead. Now here is the down side, finding parking along highway 1 can be challenging, especially on weekends. Best bet is grab a meal and do some shopping at the local spots and then walk behind the buildings to walk...

This is a short trail with beautiful views which you can access from the back of Surf Motel/Surf Market. This is not the longer trail that takes you to the campground and will not have coastal access. It provides a great view of the river. There are also plenty of wildflowers (when in season). I spoke to someone local who said that plans are underway to extend this trail which would...

It's 7 dollars per car to the State of CA to enter and park. From the parling lot, its a fairly level and easy walk for about a quarter of a mile with a few stairs along the way. There are two restrooms along the way. One closer to the parking lot and the other is closer to the beach. The beach itself is beautiful and is a great place for the kids to run and play. We...