Point Arena

Most visitors will come by car, but limited public transportation is available. From the south, Point Arena can be reached from Santa Rosa and points in between by Mendocino Transit Authority route 95. From the north, it can be reached via MTA route 75; route 75 goes south as far as Gualala.

• If you go to Point Arena, you will want to see the Point Arena light house. The cost is $7.50 per adult and for the price a local tour guide will provide you with a brief, informative recounting of the history of the light house as well as present you with the opportunity to climb the steps to the top. There is a magnificent view of the Pacific coastline once atop.

• B Bryan Preserve

  phone: +1 707 882-2297
  address: 130 Riverside Dr
  African hoof stock preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African Antelope and Zebra. Daily late afternoon feeding tours available by reservation only; no drop ins. (Lodging available; see below.)

• Arena Theater

  phone: +1 707 882-3272
  address: 214 Main St
  Arena Theater is a 1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace, restored in 1996 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue with generous support from local artisans and financial donations. The anchor of the theater is the Arena Cinema, which shows first run movies. Built next to the burned remains of Scott's Opera House, Arena Theater opened in 1929 as a vaudeville playhouse. In 1930 it was equipped for showing motion pictures., however after many years of service to the community, in 1995 it was condemned for structural shortcomings. The non-profit community group, Arena Renaissance Company, rallied to the cause of earth-quake retrofitting by rewiring and otherwise restoring all aspects of the building to modern standards. In 1997, through the tremendous fund raising efforts and coordination by ARC, our community of builders, organizers, artists, generous financial contributors, and volunteer workers of all skill levels, rebuilt the theater into the extraordinary gem it is today. Mounted on a hardwood floor Arena Theater has 177 fully upholstered and comfy built-in seats with arm rests. With the addition of portable folding seats it can seat 250 people. The first two rows of seats can be removed to enlarge the dance floor as needed.

• Lisa's Luscious Kitchen

  phone: +1 707 882-2452
  address: 90 Main Street/Highway One
  Lisa Joakimides makes more than 50 different types of handcrafted jams, marmalades, fruit sauces, butters and chutneys, oriental cooking oils and infused vinegars. Her tasting room is open daily. She puts together custom designed gift baskets, boxes and bags for all of your special occasions & holidays (Gifts may be shipped round the world, year-round). House-made, seasonal, frozen soups are sold to-go. Delicious, unique wedding cakes are made and designed just for you.

• Point Arena Tileworks

  phone: +1 707 882-1931
  address: 80 Main Street/Hwy One
  Visitors are always welcome. Over 1000 handmade tiles on display. All tiles are made and fired on site. Wide variety of glazes and impressions are available. The tiles are high-fired stoneware and Matt makes all the molds himself. No two are alike.

• B Bryan Preserve

  phone: +1 707 882-2297
  address: 130 Riverside Dr
  African hoof stock preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African Antelope and Zebra. Lodging available in cottages. (2 bedroom, small kitchen, private hot tubs. 2 night minimum - $185 - $225/night.) For tour information, see above.