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Experience Guide: Wander Anchor Bay

Here are experiences to try while staying at Wander Anchor Bay!

 Natalie Kowalewski
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Experience Guide: Wander Anchor Bay

Staying at Wander Anchor Bay soon? Fill up your itinerary with fun experiences to do in Gualala and beyond!

Sonoma & Healdsburg Wine Tours

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No trip to Sonoma or Mendocino County is complete without visiting a vineyard and having a glass or two of California's finest wines. If you're looking for a personalized wine experience, try this tour!

Howling Wine Tours offers intimate tastings and customized wine tours perfect for group events. And the best part? You don't have to worry about transport because they offer pick up and drop-off services in Gualala.

Take note that the nearest pick-up point from Wander Anchor Bay is Seacliff Motel, which is just 3 miles away from the property. The tour can accommodate up to 6 guests.

Cooks Beach 

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Cooks Beach is a beautiful sandy beach in a rock-walled cove just north of Gualala. Free parking, dogs are allowed on a leash. 

Gualala Point Regional Park

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Take a hike along Bluff trail and check out gorgeous views. The park features accessible areas and beaches so you can go biking, birding, fishing, hiking, and paddling. Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Sea Ranch Golf Links 

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  • Distance from Wander Anchor Bay: 5 miles

  • Location: 42000 CA-1, Sea Ranch, CA 

  • Phone: (707) 785-2468 

  • Website: searanchgolf.com

This 18-hole golf course takes you across various terrains by the seaside. Reservations and pricing available online. 

Adventure Rents 

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  • Distance from Wander Anchor Bay: 3 miles

  • Location: Mill Bend Rd., Gualala, CA 

  • Phone: (707) 884-4386 

  • Website: adventurerents.com

Adventure Rents offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rentals and tours. Kayaking season normally starts on April but be sure to call ahead of time to confirm.

North Pacific Adventure 

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  • Distance from Wander Anchor Bay: 14 miles

  • Location: 685 Port Road, Point Arena, CA 

  • Phone: (707) 813-9217 

  • Website: npadventure.com/contact/ 

For outdoor enthusiasts, North Pacific Adventure also offers kayak fishing, kayak tours, cove & cave kayaking, whale watching, and surf lessons. Take note that only guided tours are available.

Ross Ranch Tours

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  • Distance from Wander Anchor Bay: 22 miles for the beach ride (make sure to ask for the beach tour when inquiring)

  • Location: Beach: 16401 South Highway One, Manchester, CA 

  • Phone: (707) 489-8579 

  • Website: rossranch.biz

Ross Ranch offers guided horseback rides along California’s Manchester Beach or the redwood forest in Elk, CA. Prices start at $70 per person for an hour and a half ride.

Salt Point State Park and Gerstle Cove

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At Salt Point State Park and Gerstle Cove Pack, you're in for a full day of activities with hours of trails to explore! Pack some lunch and check out magical tidal pools and incredible views.

Sea Ranch Chapel

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  • Distance from Wander Anchor Bay: 8 miles

  • Location: 40033 CA-1, Sea Ranch, CA 95497

  • Website: thesearanchchapel.org

This chapel is a gorgeous non-denominational meditation space that looks like it came from Lord of the Rings! It's truly a must-stop when visiting Gualala.


From sipping the best wine in the state to kayaking at the bay, Gualala is a treasure chest of adventure and experience! Didn't see anything you like in this list? Contact Wander Concierge for personalized recommendations.

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