Make sure you bring a mask so the locals don't hurt themselves running away. They have not lifted the mask mandate as most of the rest of the state has. I played along and put a mask on once they got one for me. But before that however I saw pure terror and distress in their eyes, and watched a few scramble away. Don't put them through that. You wouldn't want to live with that level of fear. Pretty much everything is overpriced but you should have already known that being it's the California coast. Place is clean enough employees, are not helpful at all in the grocery store. Needed birthday candles so asked if they had any. Was told "I dunno, I think their over there somewhere" then he stood there acting as if he had...
   Read moreEverything you need is right there,bank,beer, alcohol,bread , batteries,meat dept,fresh produce,soda ect gualala sporting goods has all kinds of cool stuff ,tackle ,bait,camping, souvenirs,kites, jewelry,cool kids stuff and cool adult stuff bakery has mexi breakfast,pizza by the slice , burrito s,Post office ,and craft store in the loft upstairs .pretty much everything right in...
   Read moreReally is the village gathering place. Gualala Supermarket is a find for a rural grocery store. Gualala Pizza is great for a pizza and the Mexican bakery has all the sweets from Mexico. You can't beat their lunch plates. The Loft upstairs is the go to place for all things knitting, crocheting and handicrafts. Gualala Sports has fishing licenses and everything for...
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