Gualala Vacation Rentals
22 of 22 professionally managed homes — book direct, no service fees.
Gualala sits where the redwood-lined Gualala River meets the Pacific, on the border of Sonoma and Mendocino counties. It's the working town next to The Sea Ranch — with restaurants, a bakery, a bookstore, and the supermarket everyone on this stretch of coast relies on — and our own office is right here on Highway 1.
Our Gualala homes range from ocean-view perches on the ridge to river-adjacent retreats in the trees. Staying here puts you five minutes from town conveniences and the same trail-and-tidepool coastline The Sea Ranch is famous for.
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How is Gualala different from The Sea Ranch?
Gualala is a real town with restaurants and shops; The Sea Ranch is a planned residential community with private trails. They sit side by side, so many guests stay in one and spend time in both.
How far is Gualala from San Francisco?
About three hours via Highway 101 and the coastal stretch of Highway 1. The final hour along the coast is one of the most scenic drives in California — allow extra time to enjoy it.
Do Gualala homes have ocean views?
Several do — Gualala's ridgeline sits high above the coast. Each listing states its view honestly; homes set back in the trees are described as forest or river settings, not ocean view.
