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The Mendocino Coast offers a host of outdoor activities. Over 12 state parks, beaches and preserves are within a short drive of the Inn. Water sports, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, fishing and diving are yours to experience.  Mendocino County is also the home of some of the best wineries in the country. 

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Airplane Tour: West Of One (707) 884-4422 View the breathtaking coastline from the air. Specializing in photo tours. Whale watching in season. Reservations required.

Churches: Please ask the Innkeeper for worship service schedules.

Cinema: Arena Cinema (707) 882-3456 showing first run and art films arenacinema.com

Coastal Chambers of Commerce: Gualala / Sea Ranch 1-800-778-LALA
Mendocino 1-800-726-2780

Galleries:
Artsea Gallery (707) 884-4809
The Dolphin (707) 884-3896
Edward Carter Gallery (707) 884-4884
Henley's Art & Interiors (707) 884-1531
Paragon (707) 884-1704
Stewart-Kummer Gallery (707) 884-3581
Spindrift Gallery (707) 884- 4484
Studio 391 Fine Photography studio391.net

Golf: The Sea Ranch Golf Links (707) 785-2468
Scottish style golf links five miles South on Highway One. Eighteen hole. Club and cart rental, clubhouse. Ocean views.

Gym: Village Fitness Center (707) 884-1555

Fishing Licenses: Gualala Sport and Tackle Shop (707) 884-4247
Jay Baker True Value Hardware (707) 884-3534

Florists:
Garden By The Sea (707) 884-4223
Kennel: Bed and Bone (707) 882-2429

Massage: Available in the masseuse’s facility or in your room. Ask your innkeeper for assistance.
Healing Arts Center: (707) 884-4800
Vicki Ann Albiston (707) 884-1955 -Certified massage therapist with 15 years experience.
Other certified massage practitioners are available by appointment, also.

Medical Services: Redwood Coast Medical Services - Emergency care and medical service in Gualala at 46900 Ocean Drive. (707) 884-4005 (24 hour)

Outdoor Sports:
Adventure Rents - let them outfit your adventure - canoes, single and double kayaks. (707) 884-4386
Ross Ranch - horseback riding on the beach or inland. Reservations required. (707) 877-1834

Private Horseback Riding: Rides on Manchester Beach or the Elk Redwood Forests at from Ross Ranch. For more information, log onto www.rosssranch.biz

Parks: Bower Park: Located 15 minutes from The Whale Watch Inn on the Gualala Ridge. Tennis courts, picnic area with grills and a small lake.

Gualala Point Regional Park: Five miles South on Highway One. Hiking trails along bluffs and beach. Picnic facilities. Point Arena Lighthouse (707) 882-2777
Historic lighthouse and museum provides an excellent vantage point to View the gray whale migration. Hours: 11AM - 2:30PM daily Beach access maps available from your Innkeeper.

Radio: The Tide 100.5 FM Local radio station broadcasting from Salt Point to Elk.

Services:
Point Arena General Store (707) 882-2280
Anchor Bay Market (707 ) 884-4245
Gualala Supermarket (707) 884-1205
Surf Super Market (707) 884-4184
Arena Pharmacy (707) 882-3025 Toll Free - 1-800 582-3025
Gualala Pharmacy (707) 884-4107

Wineries: Some of Mendocino's county's best wineries are located near the inn,just up Hwy 1 on Hwy 128

Northern California Wineries

Handley Cellars 3151 Hwy. 128, Philo, CA 95466 707-895-3876 hours 10a-5p
Goldeneye Winery 9200 Highway 128,Philo, CA 95466, 800-208-0438
Roederer 707-895-2288 4501 Highway 128 Philo, CA 95466  hours 11a-5p daily
Lazy Creek 4741 Highway 128 | Philo, CA 95466 | 888.529.9275
Greenwood Ridge 5501 Highway 128 Philo, California 95466 707-895-2002 hours 10a-5p daily
Navarro 800-537-9463 5601 Hwy 128 · Philo, CA · 95466 · Tasting Room Hours Daily 10 AM to 5 PM
Scharffenberger Cellars 8501 Highway 128 Philo, CA 94566 (707) 895-2957 hours 11am-5p
Breggo 11001 Highway 128, Boonville, CA 95415 707-895-9589
Husch Vineyards 800-554-872 44400 Highway 128, Philo, CA 95466 1-800-55-HUSCH (1-800-554-8724) Hours Daily 10 AM to 5 PM

The Skunk Train: One of the "Most Scenic Railroads in North America." For more information log onto www.skunktrain.com

Whale Watch Boating: Ask your Innkeeper for the phone numbers of seasonal boat excursions. Get more info »

Weddings: Please ask Innkeeper for information about weddings at The Whale Watch Inn as well as local churches or outdoor locations.

Other Recommendations:
For a great place to stay in San Francisco, Kristen Popplewell recommends Personality Hotels in Union Square. www.personalityhotels.com

Romantic Northern California Getaway for you and your special sweetheart. Just a short drive from the Bay Area and yet worlds away.
Your own private beach retreat in Gualala in beautiful Mendocino County.

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