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Welcome to Point Arena

Where nature speaks.

And people listen.

A place where mushrooms flower...

and stars are bright.

A Natural Point of View

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LOTS TO DO!

Point Arena offers comfortable lodging, restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, and plenty of things to see and do.

A WALKABLE CITY

Our very walkable downtown includes a city park, library, bike path, historic theater and charming older buildings.

ALL SEASON TRAVEL

No matter what time of year you arrive, you’ll be inspired by the wonders of nature in and around Point Arena.

FUN FOR EVERYONE

The South Coast of Mendocino county is alive with arts and cultural activities for travelers of all ages and interests.

A Natural Point of View

Point Arena Independence Weekend, July 5-6, 2025
Point Arena Independence Celebration
Mark your calendar for our next Point Arena wide event — our Point Arena Independence Weekend! Street fair and fireworks at the pier on Saturday, featuring live music, craft & food vendors, kids activities and the best fireworks display in the county!  Main Street downtown Point Arena parade on Sunday— fun for the whole family. Find out more about the Point Arena Independence  Weekend  and mark your calendar for Point Arena’a biggest event of the year!

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Hometown Holidays is Saturday, December 7th! Hometown Holidays is Saturday, December 7th!
It’s almost Halloween in Point Arena, which mean It’s almost Halloween in Point Arena, which means pleasant fog in the morning, full apple trees, and lots of squash at the farmers market. We can’t wait for Trick or Treat on Main Street, music at @pointarenatheater on the 31st, and Día De Los Muertos at @pointarenalighthouse 🎃 🍁 🍂 What are you excited for this October?
spaghetti contest to support @pacificcharterschool spaghetti contest to support @pacificcharterschool 🍝 See you Sunday, October 20th!
In the mood for cake? @frannyscupandsaucer consist In the mood for cake? @frannyscupandsaucer consistently wows with these creations. Beside a full bakery case of goodies, lattés, and those special Saturday morning breakfast sandwiches 🤤, Franny’s always hits it out of the park with these incredible cakes! Peruse for your pleasure and give them a call for your next big celebration. 🎊 🎂 🍰 🧁
Another gorgeous Point Arena week. This photo was Another gorgeous Point Arena week. This photo was shot at @villageozfarm one of our local farms in the area. Between @naturestunefarm and @wavelengthfarm and a few others… our community has you covered with local, organic fruits and veggies. 🥕 Visit Nature Tune’s farm stand in town right in front of Lisa’s Lucious. @lisajoakimides 🫑Support our small Point Arena Farmer’s Market every Friday from 3-6pm (and if you’d like to vend or play some music, bring it!) 🧃Grab an Oz hard cider from @thenewmuseumbeer or @pointarenapizza 🥬Get some Wavelength produce with your meal at @izakaya_gama
Magical Mendocino! It’s going to be a beautiful Magical Mendocino! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in Point Arena. Kick off your weekend at the Point Arena Farmers Market every Friday of summer 3-6pm. Then head on down to @pierplace.pointarena for live music. Visit @coasthighwayartists Saturday and catch this week’s movie at @pointarenatheater Sunday afternoon. Catch the Saturday breakfast sandwich at @frannyscupandsaucer 🤤🤤🤤, grab a beer @thenewmuseumbeer (now open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays!) Have an incredible dinner at the one and only @izakaya_gama 🍣 and go visit the cove. Soak up this rich summer energy and enjoy our community!
Have you gotten down to @pierplace.pointarena for Have you gotten down to @pierplace.pointarena for Friday night music yet? It’s been going all summer long! July is continuing to shape up beautifully. Join in for the sunset and the best Mendocino talent we can find. Every Friday night 6-8pm!
POINT ARENA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND SATURD POINT ARENA CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, JULY 6TH and 7TH! Join us this weekend for an incredible community celebration. On Saturday, join us at the cove starting at 4pm for live music, plenty of incredible food, fun vendors and activities for the whole family. After dark, our incredible firework show will light up the sky! On Sunday, join us on Main Street for our parade at noon! If you’re interested in being a part of the parade, it’s not too late! Come and party with us! Saturday’s music includes: Bryn and the Blue Souls (4:10pm) Buckridge Racket Club (5:20pm) Skunk Funk (6:30pm) Burnt (7:40pm) Funkasaurus (8:50pm) Some of the food will include: Japanese Hand Rolls, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Tacos, Smash Burgers, Pizza, Burritos, Fried Chicken Sandwiches and SO MUCH MORE. CASH ONLY EVENT. $10 at the door. Shuttle Schedule: 4:00- midnight And stops: City Hall, downtown MTA stop, Iversen parking lot, the Cove. SEE YOU THERE! 🎆
Sunday, July 7th is our Point Arena Parade! (Aft Sunday, July 7th is our Point Arena Parade! (After our amazing street fair and fireworks on Saturday, July 6th.) Fill out an application to be a part of our parade at pointarenacommunitychest.org 🧡❤️🧡 We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Point Arena Independence Weekend is on!! Saturday Point Arena Independence Weekend is on!! Saturday, July 6th- join us at the cove for a street fair and our fireworks display. It starts at 4pm and you can expect incredible food, amazing music, and tons of community spirit! We are still taking vendors for crafts and merchandise.. download the application at the Point Arena community Chest website! Sunday, July 7th- Our parade at 12pm on Main Street! Join us for the parade and fill out the application at the same website. Please share the flyer wide and large! Can’t wait to see yall! 🎆
Farmer’s Markets are back in Point Arena! Every Farmer’s Markets are back in Point Arena! Every Friday night from 3-6pm in the @centerstreetpa parking lot. Stop by for @wildheartfarm_mendocino beef, @littledoryseafoodco seafood, @thegoodfood.club dinner, flowers, veggies, art; and more!!!
Have you visited The Good Food Club window? They’re open Sundays and Mondays for brunch and Tuesdays for dinner. Plus, they cater incredible meals for weddings, retreats, and events. We are so lucky to have them serving up local deliciousness right on Main Street. At the window on the side of the @centerstreetpa ! Stop by today! @thegoodfood.club
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