Coastal Traveler - Summer 2007 - (Page 46)

coastalmendocino and northern sonoma Summertime on the Mendonoma Coast Known locally as the Redwood “Mendonoma” Coast, the villages along this spectacular scenic highway come alive in summer, welcoming the return of the visitors who come to enjoy the forests, beaches, rivers, and a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. For beachgoers and campers, there are a number of access points and camping areas available to summer visitors, beginning at Fort Ross Reef Campground. There is camping and day use at Salt Point State Park, Stillwater Cove Regional Park, Gualala Point Regional Park, Schooner Gulch State Beach and Bowling Ball Beach, named for its collection of unusual rocks. Summer Events and Activities For Independence Day weekend, the city of Point Arena puts on a street fair with fireworks at dusk and a hometown Main Street parade the next day, followed by a barbecue picnic with live entertainment and activities for children. Other summer events include the annual Sandcastle Contest in Anchor Bay, Harbor & Seafood Festival and Redwood Coast Riders’ Annual Motorcycle Poker Run Benefit in Arena Cove. The Mendonoma Coast is a haven By Jan Harris • Point Arena for artists and a draw for those who love art in all its forms. Be sure to visit the Gualala Arts Center and Dolphin Galleries, Studio 391’s Photographic Gallery, S-K Gallery in Cypress Village and the Point Arena CityArt Gallery. Summer brings Summer Saturday Art Fests on Memorial and Independence weekends, many art openings and exhibits, the 45th Annual Art in the Redwoods Festival at Gualala Arts Center, and the 14th Annual Artists’ Studio Discovery tour the first two weekends of September. Travelers intending to visit the Mendonoma coast can contact the Redwood Coast Chamber of Commerce 800.778.5252 or visit its website at www. redwoodcoastchamber.com for more information and a calendar of events. Where to Stay Rams Head Realty & Rentals The Sea Ranch• 800.785.3455 Point Arena Lighthouse 877.725.4448 • www.pointarenalighthouse.com Where to Eat, Shop & Stay Redwood Coast Chamber of Commerce www.redwoodcoastchamber.com Where to Play Adventure Rents Canoes & Kayaks Cantamare Center Downtown Gualala • 888.881.4FUN Celebration Connection Weddings • 707.884.4231 CANOES & KAYAKS Adventure outﬁtters since 1994 Paddle the Gualala River through the redwoods to the sea! All ages and skill levels welcome Individuals to large groups Open Tues - Sat 10-4, Sun 10-3 Closed Monday Moonlight ﬂotillas with river beach picnics in July & August In downtown Gualala’s Cantamare Center north of Chevron behind Century 21 Realty Give us a call…you deserve a 888-881-4FUN (4386) www.adventurerents.com 46 coastaltraveler summer good paddling! http://www.redwoodcoastchamber.com http://www.redwoodcoastchamber.com http://www.pointarenalighthouse.com http://www.redwoodcoastchamber.com http://www.adventurerents.com http://www.adventurerents.com

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Coastal Contents Coastal Connoisseur Coastal Surfer Coastal Review Coastal Rider Coastal Map Coastal Maifesto Sausalito - Tiburon Mill Valley Muir Beach Stinson Beach Bolinas Olema San Geronimo - Nicasio Fairfax Inverness - Inverness Park Point Reyes Station Point Reyes Station and Dillon Beach Sebastopol Petaluma Sonoma Coast Healdsburg Mendocino - Redwood Coast Lake County Napa Santa Cruz Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea Big Sur

Coastal Traveler - Summer 2007

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