North End Hike Starting at the end of Grey Whale, TP67A, we will hike north on the Bluff Trail to the Gualala Point Regional Park, and cross under the bridge to the campgrounds. The Enchanted Forest beyond the campgrounds has wonderful redwoods, ferns, and river views. Crossing back under the ...
Hike the Southern Loop
Southern Loop Hike From the Ohlson Recreation Center we’ll cross Highway One and climb up the Hugal Ravine Trail, then proceed south along the Sag Pond and Timber Ridge Trails and then down the Annapolis Road Trail and on to the end of Sea Forest Trail. Then we’ll backtrack to the Sea ...
Labor Day Weekend Events at Sea Ranch
Labor Day Weekend traditionally heralds the change of seasons. For Sea Ranch and Mendonoma region it means the end of "Fogust." All summer long nature's air conditioning fog has drifted in to cool our coast and veil our redwoods. Now as fall begins, temperatures even out, the vistas are clear and ...
5 Tips for Sea Ranch Ticks
Something we all want to avoid while hiking the trails along Abalone Bay is the Sea Ranch ticks. This is especially true for our 4-legged guests. Hiking the meandering dirt trails at Sea Ranch is a favorite activity we love to share with our dogs. Learn how to enjoy hiking the Sea ...
10 Sea Ranch Packing List Must Haves
(Featured photo by Deborah Coleman ) By Donna MartinezMust Have Things in Your Sea Ranch Packing ListLife at The Sea Ranch and surrounding towns along the Mendonoma Coast tend to be very laid back and casual. Unless you are attending a special event, such as a wedding, causal wear will be ...
Tips to Being Good Tide Pool Stewards at Sea Ranch
In our previous post, Discovery Tips for Sea Ranch Tide Pools we shared tips on showing your children the marvels of Sea Ranch tide pools. In this continuation to that post we provide you import information to being good tide pool stewards. We share some of the photos our guests and we have ...
8 Secret Mendonoma Unbeaten Path Tours to Discover
Unbeaten Path Tours to Stornetta National Monument - A Must Do! Recently, Margaret Lindgren, tour guide and owner of Unbeaten Path Hiking Tours lead me through the wonderland that is our newest national treasure, The Point Arena-Stornetta National Monument. Have you visited it ...
Winter at Sea Ranch: Family, Friends, Romance, Mushrooms, and Whales Galore
Winter is a magical time. Follow along as we share with your why we especially love winter at Sea Ranch. Winter at Sea Ranch is.. A time for family, friends, community, nature's dramatic ocean views, mushrooms galore and whales by your door. It is A time of rain that greens ...
5 Essential Ways to Keep Pets Happy When Staying at a Vacation Rental
Puppy and children are welcome at Abalone Bay Tips for Traveling with PetsAbalone Bay Welcomes Travelers with PetsBeing owners of pets ourselves - a Maltese and a Vizsla- we felt it only right to open up our home to other dog fanciers. We understand how important it is to bring the whole family ...
Don’t let fitness take a hike when traveling
Fitness at Sea Ranch Is Easy It can be quite a challenge to keep fit when traveling or on holiday. So how can you make sure your health and fitness don't take a hike while your are traveling or on vacation? Easy! Make sure your travels include a layover at Abalone Bay, our oceanfront ...
