Highland coo on the Mendocino coast

Exploring During Your Visit

  • Enjoy a heated swim and the sauna at one of three private Sea Ranch recreation centers (complimentary passes at the house)

  • Pick up sandwiches at Two Fish Baking Co. and enjoy them at Black Point beach

  • Drive up the coast to Elk, CA and grab lunch at the Elk Store Deli. Picnic at Greenwood State Beach, and on your drive keep an eye out for the Highland Coo! 

  • Admire zebra and elk, & feed a giraffe at the B. Bryan Preserve

  • Tour the Kruse Rhododendron State Natural Preserve

  • Unwind with a beverage at the serene St. Orres in Gualala 

  • Play a leisurely 18 holes at the Sea Ranch Golf Links

  • Splash or float in the river at Gualala River Redwood Park 

  • Visit One Eyed Jack’s Playground and take in the bluff views

  • Grab goodies from Pelican Bread in Point Arena on Wednesday mornings, or snag their bread at Surf Market for a picnic lunch

  • Discover Cooks Beach or Fish Rock Beach in Anchor Bay— part of Mendocino's warmer ‘banana belt’ zone

  • Explore the Schooner Gulch and Bowling Ball Beach rock formations and tide pools when the tide is low

  • Fire up the grill and enjoy dinner on the deck at Stone’s Throw!

Signature cypress hedgerow

Saint Orres

Dining In and Dining Out

Be it a rich fisherman’s stew, perfectly grilled vegetables, pour over coffee, or a pot of hot chocolate, the kitchen at Stone’s Throw is stocked with all the equipment that you need to create amazing meals. Both organic and conventional groceries can be found just a scenic 14-minute drive down the road on Gualala’s main street. That being said, we know that sometimes it feels good to order in or to dine out. The newly-renovated Sea Ranch Lodge, just a five minute drive or a 35 minute walk away, offers three dining spaces: The Dining Room, The Bar and Lounge, and The Café. Or head into Gualala and relax with fish tacos at the bar at The Black Door. Stop for a cocktail and the views at St. Orres in Gualala and take entrees to go. Two Fish Baking Company, just south of the Sea Ranch in Stewart’s Point, offers excellent breakfast goodies, coffee, and picnic fare, as well as handmade pizzas to go on Friday nights. Place your pizza order en route to the house and pick it up on your way to check in. Once you hit Two Fish Baking Co. on scenic Highway 1, you are less than 5 miles from Stone’s Throw!

Mushroom family

Hiking From Stone’s Throw

The Sea Ranch has miles upon miles of private trails for your rejuvenation and enjoyment. Some of our favorites are the ones you can access just outside our door! Bobcat Trail crosses Crow's Nest Drive just down the road from Stone’s Throw. Taking Bobcat Trail east will take you on “the short loop.” You will hike up through the redwoods bearing left on the trails, and then wend your way back down to the house on the private roads. Keep an eye out for banana slugs! Taking Bobcat Trail west where it hits Crow’s Nest will take you on “the long loop” or to destinations west of Highway 1. The long loop includes a fairly steep downhill stair climb. Then you will bend northward and up to take in ocean views on Annapolis Trail, and will enjoy a gradual climb back around to the house on a combination of trails and private roads. Bearing left will take you to where Bobcat Trail meets Moonraker Drive. Cross Highway 1 to reach the trailhead to Black Point Beach or the Sea Ranch Lodge, or stroll down the drive to visit the Moonraker Recreation Center.