Local Activities

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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 phone)

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

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