Welcome to our curated list of favorite things—handpicked by us and loved by our guests! These are the thoughtful touches, both big and small, that help make Sea Ranch Abalone Bay one of the most sought-after vacation homes in The Sea Ranch. From cozy comforts to clever conveniences, these items not only enhance your stay but also lighten your packing list.
Better yet, many of the items we feature are available for purchase through affiliate links. That means if you fall in love with something during your stay, you can easily bring it home—and we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a win-win that helps support the extra touches you love about staying with us. (Click here to learn more about our affiliate policy based on FTC and Amazon Associates.)
Some of our branded amenities are also available as keepsakes. If you’d like to take home a memento of your favorite vacation, just let us know—we’re happy to send it your way!
We’re always on the lookout for products that elevate your experience, so this list will continue to grow as we discover new favorites. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often for fresh finds.
Have a favorite item from your stay? Or is there something you wish we had? Share your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!
Sea Ranch & Abalone Bay Mementos
Take a piece of Sea Ranch home with you! Our collection of Sea Ranch Abalone Bay mementos and branded merchandise captures the spirit of the coast and the serenity of our iconic community. From cozy apparel and artisan-made keepsakes to thoughtfully designed items featuring our own signature abalone and wave logo, as well as the community’s ram’s head, these treasures make perfect souvenirs or heartfelt gifts. Whether you’re reliving cherished memories or sharing the Sea Ranch magic with others, each item is a stylish reminder of your coastal escape.
Sea Ranch California shirt – a simple basic old school college athletic dept distressed sports style block letter design. Great Sea Ranch gift idea or vacation souvenir keepsake.
Sea Ranch Abalone Bay Holiday Ornament
Add a splash of coastal charm to your holiday décor with our exclusive Sea Ranch Abalone Bay ornament! This elegant, nonbreakable ornament features our signature abalone shell logo in deep ocean blue on a classic white globe—perfectly capturing the spirit of the sea and the warmth of your favorite vacation getaway.
Lovingly gifted to guests staying with us during the holidays, it’s also available for purchase as a keepsake or thoughtful gift for fellow Sea Ranch lovers. Whether it’s hanging on your own tree or sent to someone special, it’s a festive way to share the joy and memories of Abalone Bay year after year.
Durable, travel-friendly, and brimming with meaning—this ornament is more than just decoration; it’s a piece of your coastal story.
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Baby and Children Amenities Available at Abalone Bay
Graco Highchair
At Sea Ranch Abalone Bay, we make family dining easy and comfortable. That’s why we offer a Graco high chair and booster combo—perfect for seating a baby and toddler at the table at the same time.
Baby Bathtub Thermometer Duck
🛁 Traveling with a little one? We’ve got you covered with a few thoughtful touches—including an adorableRubber Duckywith a floating bath duckto help you ensure the perfect water temperature for your baby’s bath time.
It’s just one of the many ways we aim to make your stay at Sea Ranch Abalone Bay comfortable, safe, and family-friendly. Because even the smallest guests deserve the best! 🐤💛
Vacation Reading for Children and Adults
As a retired teacher and lifelong book lover, I’ve carefully curated a library of stories and adventures for every age. For our youngest guests, you’ll find a delightful mix of bedtime favorites, nature-themed picture books, and even graphic novels that make reading fun (with a few sneaky learning moments tucked in—it’ll be our little secret!). Budding naturalists can also dive into books that inspire nature journaling and help them connect with the flora and fauna of The Sea Ranch.
Grown-ups, you’re not left out! Cozy up with our collection of captivating novels, insightful short stories, and books that explore the fascinating history and unique spirit of The Sea Ranch. Whether you’re unwinding by the fire or soaking in ocean views, there’s a perfect read waiting for you.
Children
At Sea Ranch Abalone Bay, we’ve curated a thoughtful selection of children’s books for young readers to enjoy during their stay. Whether you’re winding down at bedtime, inspiring a budding nature journaler, or exploring the local wildlife together, these books help spark curiosity and deepen your child’s connection to The Sea Ranch’s magical coastal environment.
Gel Seat Cushion Our lovely desk chair with its seat made of weaved cord is even more comfortable with this gel pad cushion. It’s greatly appreciated when you have longer tasks to complete at the desk.
Desk Pad – Made of durable PU leather material, our desk pad protects our desk from scratches, stains, spills, heat and scuffs.
Adjustable Laptop Stand– Rated Best Overall Laptop Stand to Save Your Neck in Wired Magazine: Sturdy, easily adjustable, and compatible with most tablets and laptops, minder 2.0 Adjustable Laptop Stand has it all covered for your personal and work needs.
AFMAT Electric Pencil Sharpener– With a strong motor, this AFMAT electric pencil sharpener can sharpen a new pencil in 5 seconds, and a used pencil in 3 seconds.
Heavy Duty Vinyl Table Cloth – A life savor for use by our grand children’s art projects with my husband Jorge. It’s also useful for under the highchair for itty bitty ones learning how to eat independently. Also perfect for picnic tables- both in the back yard and at One-Eyed Jack’s picnic area.
Nelson Bubble Pendants An iconic trio of shapes making an elegant statement from our 20 foot high ceiling
Madrid Dining Chairs by Room & Board– These chairs are one of the best investments we’ve made for our vacation home. They are both sturdy and comfortable.
Safavieh Amelia Area Rug- We love the colors and the pattern in this area rug. It captures the ocean’s changing moods just steps away. We also love how easy it is to clean and keep clean.
Hexclad Hybrid Non-Stick Stainless Steel Skillets Set– HexClad’s patented design relies on a laser-etching process to create a hexagonal pattern on the bottom of a stainless-steel pan. HexClad is sturdy enough to last use for many years, maintaining its nonstick surface or cooking capabilities.
We absolutely adore these scrubby pads! The versatile Skoy Scrub works wonders on most surfaces, including most non-stick pans, ceramic, glass, and cooktops. Our reusable cleaning scrub can be cleaned and used multiple times. They can be washed in the dishwasher or in the laundry.
Our under the sink mat is wonderful for protecting the storage cabinet floor. Made from 100% food-grade silicone, SIKADEER under sink mat is durable, safe, and features raised edges to contain liquids. It provides superior waterproof protection, shielding cabinets, shelves, and floors from leaks, stains, scratches, and spills.
Robotwist Jar Opener is our favorite gizmo given our aging, arthritic hands. Our grandchildren appreciate it too!
Pokal Glassware -Ikea’s own– The Pokal series of tumbler glass brings a design classic to our kitchen. They come in different sizes and best of all are stackable.
Stainless Steel Shelves 3 Tier Storage for Kitchen – We love how this sturdy little shelf was so easy to put together and holds so much. With touch of the button press the button its vice grips hold the jars in place and twist off the jar lid with a satisfying snap!
Howard Butcher Block Conditioner helps to keep not only our butcher block counters refreshed and revitalized. We encourage our guests to use it every time after they wipe done the counters to keep them from drying out and cracking.
Tuft & Needle Mattress: Mint Enhanced, responsive comfort meets exceptional cooling and bounce-back support in a mattress designed to help you wake up, awake. We use this mattress in all our rooms, including in our own personal residence.
This family-friendly game is packed with ocean creatures for hours of bingo fun. Includes not only our favorite critter, the Red Abalone, you also discover such favorites as the emperor penguin, sea otter, killer whale and Pacific seahorse as well as lesser known sea inhabitants like the yellow-bellied sea snake and the bioluminescent octopus.
Ocean bingo is played similarly to regular bingo. Players have cards with pictures of ocean creatures or other ocean-related items. The caller randomly draws cards with these items, and players mark off the corresponding squares on their cards. The first player to get a straight line (5 across, down, or diagonally) of marked squares shouts “Bingo!”.
You’ve played it a Abalone Bay, now play it at your own home! This game includes 11″ (Inch) Tall Professional Bingo Set with Steel Cage, Everlasting 7/8” Balls, Master Board for Balls, everything for fun family entertainment at home!
Our dog-related amenities are sure to make both you and your pet’s stay a welcomed one. Items we make available for you are dog-tested by our dogs (pictured above).
Cleaning Products: Guests can find theses items in the hall closet or in the garage above the laundry machines for their needs. We have used all in our own home as well.
Baking Soda -For odor. Because urine has a high pH and is naturally acidic, the low pH of baking soda can neutralize urine smell. To neutralize urine with baking soda, simply pour baking soda over the affected area and let sit overnight or for a minimum of five hours
Box Fan Storage Covers – Waterproof, Dustproof Covers for the guest bedrooms’ window box fans keep our fans clean and ready for your use during the heat of summer.
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Bethsays
Hello Donna,
What an amazing and wonderful story you’ve shared on your website. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you in person some day.
Hello Donna,
What an amazing and wonderful story you’ve shared on your website. I hope I have the pleasure of meeting you in person some day.