Gualala, CA

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Gualala Country Inn

Gualala Country Inn

2.5 out of 5
47975 Center St Gualala CA
Stay at this hotel in Gualala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great roadside place !

Reviewed on 2025/12/19

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Gualala Country Inn
Surf Inn

Surf Inn

2.5 out of 5
39170 South Highway 1 Gualala CA
Stay at this hotel in Gualala. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Staff-Jade was wonderful!

Reviewed on 2025/12/8

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Rendezvous Mendocino

Rendezvous Mendocino

3 out of 5
34591 California 1 Gualala CA
The price is NT$6,896 per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
NT$6,896
NT$7,724 total
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Gualala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cooks Beach and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
We loved staying here! Clean, cozy, and close to great coffee and Thai food. Diane and Damian were very friendly and welcoming. They heated up our room for us on a cold evening. We had to leave early but Diane brought over granola for us the night before so we could enjoy it for breakfast. Lovely ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/19

Rendezvous Mendocino
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Rendezvous Mendocino

Rendezvous Mendocino

3 out of 5
34591 California 1 Gualala CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Gualala. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cooks Beach and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
We loved staying here! Clean, cozy, and close to great coffee and Thai food. Diane and Damian were very friendly and welcoming. They heated up our room for us on a cold evening. We had to leave early but Diane brought over granola for us the night before so we could enjoy it for breakfast. Lovely ...

Reviewed on 2025/12/19

Rendezvous Mendocino
Point Arena Lighthouse

Point Arena Lighthouse

3 out of 5
45500 Lighthouse Rd Point Arena CA
Stay at this vacation home in Point Arena. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum and California Coastal ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)
Great location with a view

Reviewed on 2025/12/16

Point Arena Lighthouse
The Ranch at Lake Sonoma

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma

1 out of 5
100 Marina Rd Geyserville CA
Stay at this campground in Geyserville. Enjoy free parking, a conference center, and hiking/biking on site. Popular attractions Lake Sonoma and Sbragia Family ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Nice camping spot

Reviewed on 2025/12/12

The Ranch at Lake Sonoma
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Best at low tide, these meter diameter boulders are a sight to see. Dozens of them out there in the tide that get covered at high tide. The kids loved this beach and all the things to touch and climb on. Best part: free. An hour south of Mendocino, CA. #KidsFun

Bowling Ball Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bowling Ball Beach during your trip to Gualala? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Bowling Ball Beach
Contemplating life from the mind of a 7 year old girl as she looks out over the river that connects with the ocean. #blue

Gualala Point Regional Park

Explore the great outdoors at Gualala Point Regional Park, a lovely green space in Gualala. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Gualala Point Regional Park

Gualala Arts Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gualala Arts Center during your trip to Gualala. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Gualala Arts Center

Cooks Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cooks Beach during your trip to Gualala? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Cooks Beach

Schooner Gulch State Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Schooner Gulch State Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gualala. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Schooner Gulch State Beach

Gualala Bluff Trail

You can take time to visit Gualala Bluff Trail during your travels to Gualala. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Gualala Bluff Trail

Reviews of Gualala

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
23
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
23
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful and quaint with plenty of food options!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great little town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice quiet town, people were friendly and helpful.

4/5 - Good

TeslaSquater

Never, EVER give your business to the Surf Inn......you’re welcome!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gualala quickly stole our hearts and we cannot wait to go back and visit. It's just amazingly beautiful and it isn't touristy at all. The locals were incredibly friendly and it's the perfect place for a getaway.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are 2 very nice independent grocery stores in this little town.

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