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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

fish fest 2026
Mark your calendar for our next Point Arena wide event — the Fish Fest — a fundraiser for the Point Arena pier which includes live music, food, drinks and fun for kids. Learn more on our Fish Fest Events page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIpo0iAxpK4
Fish Fest is coming. Point Arena pier fundraiser. Fish Fest is coming. Point Arena pier fundraiser. 12-6pm, Sunday, September 6. Great food, live music, Point Arena style! Hope to see you there!!
See you in Point Arena this Saturday! See you in Point Arena this Saturday!
Its coming! Almost time to get your PA almost frin Its coming! Almost time to get your PA almost fringe on! Mark you calendars for all day Point Arena fun -- Saturday, April 25! 

Wind & Whale with the Berkeley Kite Wranglers, Live music all day long at the Think Visual Stage, dance performance by De Colors Folklorico, almost fringe art show at Coast Highway Art Collective, the story booth, The Love Sound Bus, The August Valentine Boutique Bus, merchant specials and surprises, library fun and a crafts fair! Plus musical after party at the Record.
It's coming! The 9th Annual Point Arena Almost Fri It's coming! The 9th Annual Point Arena Almost Fringe Festival -- Saturday April 25th! 

Mark your calendars and see you on the streets, at the lighthouse and in the shops.

#pointarena #visitpointarena #fringe
Hometown Holidays featured in SF Gate: https://www Hometown Holidays featured in SF Gate: https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/point-arena-hometown-holidays-returns-to-main-21216063.php

#visitpointarena, #pointarenacalifornia
Point Arena is the place to celebrate the season!  Point Arena is the place to celebrate the season!  Join Hometown Holidays festivities all day till 7pm on Saturday, December 6.  Sponsored by the Point Arena Merchants Association.

Shops, galleries, and an Arts & Crafts Pop-Up Market will offer unique holiday gifts, special discounts and festive foods.  Plus caroling and a tree lighting ceremony. 

See the schedule here:https://pointarena.net/hometown-holidays/

Have fun, get festive, eat well and finish your holiday shopping locally, at Hometown Holidays!
#visitpointarena, #pointarena,
Lots happening in Point Arena on October 31st! Hop Lots happening in Point Arena on October 31st! Hope to see you in costume at one or all of our events!

#pama #pointarenamerchants
#Pointarenahalloween, #PAMA, #trickortreatonmainst #Pointarenahalloween, #PAMA, #trickortreatonmainstreet

This year Halloween is on a Friday, so from dusk to dark, town’s gonna be fun for kids and adults alike.

Decorations and costumes encouraged!
Plus live music featuring:
Metal Health at the Record — 5:30-8pm
Bryn and Blue Souls at Pier Place — 6-8pm
Mama Grows Funk & all ages costume contest at the Arena Theater — 7:30-10pm
DJ Heavyweight Sound at the Sign of the Whale — 9pm

See you on October 31st!!
Looking for food and craft vendors for the Point A Looking for food and craft vendors for the Point Arena Independence Celebration and Fireworks at the Pier. Info and forms available here: https://pointarena.net/point-arena-independence-weekend/



#pointarenaindependencefestival
Looking for Parade Participants! Sign up sheets at Looking for Parade Participants! Sign up sheets at: https://pointarena.net/point-arena-independence-weekend/

#pointarenaindependencefestival
The Record at 265 Main hosts Third Thursday Poetry The Record at 265 Main hosts Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz every third Thursday of the month. 

#PointArenaThirdThursdayPoetry
More information at: https://pointarena.net/point- More information at: https://pointarena.net/point-arena-independence-weekend/

#pointarenaindependencefestival
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