Gualala Lodging - Gualala Restaurants - Gualala Activities View all listings in Gualala Gualala Facts Location / Terrain: Gualala is a coastal location on a cliff over looking the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean. Population: 1900 Driving Time / Directions: Gualala Weather: View Current Weather Gualala Map: View Location On Map Gualala Zip Code: 95445 Gualala Elevation: 219 feet Best For: Gualala is best for people looking for a romantic getaway with many outdoor activities. Nearby Towns: Point Arena (15 miles) Anchor Bay (5 miles) Gualala's Local Events 45th annual Art in the Redwoods Festival 13th annual Studio Discovery Tour Redwood Coast Whale and Jazz Festival Top Picks for Gualala Gualala Point County Park Bower Regional Park Mailliard Redwoods State Reserve Redwood Coast Chamber Of Commerce Gualala Arts Center Specials near Gualala Sunday Special $99.00 Any Room at Wharf Master's InnValid until 2006-05-31 Two Night Special at Wharf Master's InnValid until 2006-06-31 View all specials in Mendocino County... About Gualala Gualala is a small unincorporated town on the coast of Mendocino County. Highway 1 runs through this town of about 1,900 people, located at the mouth of the Gualala River and the Pacific Ocean. Gualala started out as a logging town shortly after the 1906 earthquake, but now tourism is the main industry. Gualala takes its name from the Pomo Indian language, which translated would be "where water meets," which is in reference to the fact that the city is located where the river meets the ocean. Even though Gualala is not technically a city, it does have quite a community, including a wonderful art center (Gualala Art Center) on the Gualala River in a lovely redwood forest. It also has a weekly newspaper the Independent Coastal Observer, known to the locals as the ICO. If radio is more your thing, then the local radio station - The Tide at 100.5 FM - is where you'll want to tune in. Though Gualala is small in size, due to its beautiful location it has many fine lodging establishments, including hotels, vacation houses and bed and breakfast inns, as well as many fine restaurants from which to choose. With the growth of Sea Ranch just south, Gualala serves as a wonderful community hub for the residents of the area. Despite the fact that the town is in such a remote location, it does have high speed wireless internet access throughout most of the downtown area. If you are driving up the coast, Gualala California is not to be missed.

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