5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful and quaint with plenty of food options!
Gualala, CA
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Gualala Country Inn
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! (1,003 reviews)
Room was clean. Housekeeping staff were very friendly, although spoke Spanish only. Host was very helpful and friendly. The staff alone were worth the price of the stay. Awesome view of the ocean. Walking distance to the store and the whole town, really. Just not when it's raining and windy. THANK ...
Reviewed on 4 January 2026
Surf Inn
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Surf Inn is a gorgeous motel with a setting overlooking the bluffs and the ending of the Gualala River as it meets the vast Pacific Ocean. Rooms are comfortable and parking in front is more than ample. And huge bonus is the on site laundry room available for guests. You just NVR know when this comes ...
Reviewed on 27 December 2025
Oceanfront home with private hot tub, views, & close beach access
Gualala CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Gualala. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Cooks Beach and Studio 391 Fine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
Loved our stay, the view was even better than the pictures would suggest. Really felt like our stay here helped us rest, and recharge. Will be dreaming of the back deck for a long time.
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
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.
Oceanfront home with private hot tub, views, & close beach access
Gualala CA
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Gualala. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Cooks Beach and Studio 391 Fine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
Loved our stay, the view was even better than the pictures would suggest. Really felt like our stay here helped us rest, and recharge. Will be dreaming of the back deck for a long time.
Reviewed on 29 December 2025
Oceanfront Studio with views of the Pacific Ocean & Direct Access to the Beach S
Gualala CA
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Gualala. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and balconies. Popular attractions Cooks Beach and Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (65 reviews)
Great host, cozy space to stay, beautiful views and close to a variety of cute towns. Would love to come back someday!
Reviewed on 1 January 2026
Rendezvous Mendocino
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 19 December 2025
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviews of Gualala
4.3
Top Destination
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.
- Bowling Ball Beach
- Gualala Point Regional Park
- Gualala Arts Center
- Cooks Beach
- Gualala Bluff Trail
- Schooner Gulch State Beach
- Studio 391 Fine Art Gallery
- Alinder Gallery of Photography
- Russian River
- Fort Ross State Historic Park
- Lake Sonoma
- Point Arena Lighthouse & Museum
- Irish Beach
- Manchester Beach
- Ocean Cove
- Salt Point State Park
- Gualala River
- Stillwater Cove Regional Park
- Sea Ranch Golf Links
- City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
- B. Bryan Preserve
- Navarro Vineyard and Winery
- Hendy Woods State Park
- Black Point Beach
- Pebble Beach
- Point Arena Pier
- Arena Theater
- Walk On Beach
- Garcia River Casino
- Shell Beach
- Mendocino Coast Massage
