What used to be the historic Stewart's Point Store is now a bakery, market, and eatery all rolled into one while still maintaining the essence and charm of what it used to be. You enter the store to the aroma of freshly sticky buns, loaves of bread, and croissants. Find that candy you haven't seen since you were a kid. Grab some wine or beer to take to your picnic. The eatery serves breakfast burritos, sandwiches, soups and salads made from their own bread and meats from their smoker. Checkout pizza night on Fridays.

32000 Highway 1, Stewarts Point, California 95480 | (707) 785-2011

The iconic lodge has been reopened following the completion of an extensive restoration. The project has been a labor of love, focused on sustaining the Lodge’s deep ties to the community and connection to the land, while updating the Lodge to assist a new generation of explorers in their discovery of Sea Ranch and the rugged beauty of the Northern California coast. The new Sea Ranch Lodge features an oceanfront dining room, a bar & lounge, a completely new artisanal café, and a new mercantile general store. The surrounding grounds have been extensively restored.

60 Sea Walk Drive, The Sea Ranch, CA 95497 | (707) 579-9777

Located in the Verdant View up along Annapolis Road from Highway 1. The Ranch Cafe is where your can rub shoulders with the residents at the south and center of The Sea Ranch. Locals stop by for their wide variety of pastries, breakfast & lunch options, and espresso, while they are waiting for their appointment at the association office or making up their mind on what to purchase from The Sea Ranch Supply store.

35590 Verdant VW Sea Ranch, CA 95497 | (707) 785-4529

The owner, Wendy, is a former SF Ballet prima ballerina who now charms you with her eclectic variety of personally selected wines from around the world. Call ahead to schedule wine tastings and follow the Facebook page for what's new and delicious at the wine shop this week.

1000 Annapolis Road, The Sea Ranch, CA, 95497 | (415) 308-5881

Located right at the south end of the town of Gualala, the Vue offers spectacular views of the Gualala river estuary as it meets the ocean on one end and the vast Pacific on the other. The restaurant serves California cuisine and the new chef seems to have hit the chord with patrons - ask for the specials of the day. The bar is a great place to rub elbows with the locals and tourists alike. Service is laidback, polite and earnest.

39300 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-9180

This is your best friend on days when you've had a long day of outdoor activities and want to fill your belly with something hot and hearty immediately after you take a shower. Upper Crust is something we locals take for granted. Visitors to this part of North Coast love their pizzas and complain about their wait times and their stubborn adherence to their closing times - very Gualala like.

39331 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-1324

One wouldn't dream of a super market with an eclectic and refined variety of gourmet food and condiments to be located in a town like Gualala, but that is precisely what Surf is. You will be impressed by their variety of cheeses, cured meats, and local wine. The Deli at the very far corner of the store also serves some delicious sandwiches and prepared food that one would expect to find in a Whole Foods.

39250 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-4184

Only in this part of the North Coast of California would you find not one, but two supermarkets right opposite each other in such a remote location. The Gualala Market holds its own and is a local secret as it is perched off of the main Hwy 1. Tourists are very likely to miss the spot unless they are looking for it. The market carries all the necessities and more. It also hosts a Deli at the back that makes fresh sandwiches and serves prepared food.

39225 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-1205

Specializes in pizza slices to go, sandwiches, desserts, pastries, ice cream, coffee, and a wide variety of Mexican dishes. Located inside the mall next to Gualala Super Market.

39225 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-9247

Taqueria Del Sol is a solid Taco place right in the heart of Gualala and very easy to miss even as you walk by it. The joint is frequented by locals and serves hearty tamales, fajitas, tacos, chile verdes accompanied by a decent variety of salsas and beverages like the horchata, agua frescas and Jarittos. Grab a dozen frozen tamales as a backup meal for days you are feeling lazy.

39150 S Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-1692

Wonderful family run cafe that offers specialty sandwiches, homemade desserts , gourmet coffee, locally handcrafted Pazzo Marco Gelato. Open daily for breakfast and lunch (Monday- Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. to 4p.m.). Dinners are available Wednesdays and Fridays 5-8pm. Dinner program varies day to day, and usually depends on what is available from local vendors. Seating inside and outside with views of the estuary.

39140 Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | 707-884-1713

If you wish to be one with the local community of Gualala, this is where locals bring their families for lunch and dinner and where they hang out to catch up on local news or enjoy a game over beers. And it just happens that this local watering hole has a very fancy dining room attached to it. Food isn't fancy but robust. The outdoor deck affords great views of the sunset as you nosh on your burger and fries with a pint of locally brewed beer.

39102 Ocean Dr, Gualala, California 95445 | (707) 884-1835

Fun, Fast and Fresh. Located on the north side of Gualala in the historic Bakertown center, the Gualala Seafood Shack offers the highest quality seafood sourced directly from the ocean out back. Stop in for a quick bite and experience the true meaning of Ocean to Table dining.

38820 S, Highway 1, Unit 104, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-9511

The Blackdoor Mexican Cuisine restaurant is an exciting new addition to the culinary scene at The Sea Ranch and Gualala serving classic authentic Mexican food from Jalisco, Mexico - ranging from pork red pazole, quesabirria with consome, tortas and the staple tacos and asada plates.

38411 Robinson Reef Dr, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-9695

Serves North Coast Cuisine made from and fresh local ingredients including freshly caught fish, wild game, and wild mushrooms wonderfully prepared by owner Rosemary Campiformio. It is a local favorite and perfect for that special occasion. It’s unique architecture whisks you back in time to the 1800s when Russian fur trappers and traders inhabited the area. The Seaside Bar offers tapas (little plates) and unique cocktails great unique mojitos! This is where the locals hang out. Musical entertainment is frequently offered in the bar and lounge area.

36601 Highway 1 South, Gualala, CA, 95445 | (707) 884-3335

Authentic Thai Cuisine, some Vegan, Gluten Free. This restaurant is located in the Anchor Bay Village just north of the town of Gualala on the south Mendocino coast just five minutes north of the Sonoma county line in the Village of Anchor Bay. They specialize in exotic flavors and aromas of Thai cuisine using fresh local organic ingredients whenever possible. Cash Only.

35517 Highway 1, Gualala, CA, 95445 | (707) 884.4141

This darling coffee and tea shop has historically been a community gathering place located in Anchor Bay Village when it was known as the Blue Canoe until it’s original owners retired. Today White Cap continues to be a source of excellent coffee, tea, ice cream and pastries. You can sit inside or outside in the enclosed garden and you can bring your own book or read one of theirs. Owned and operated by locals it is also a great place to find out what is going on in the area.

35509 Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445 | (707) 884-1800