This tiny, environmentally planned community set on a particularly wild and windswept stretch of the northern Sonoma County coast is an ideal getaway for lovers of architecture and nature.
Developed in the 1960s on coastal lands once seasonally visited by the Pomo peoples, The Sea Ranch blends modern design with natural elements in a harmonious, environmentally respectful way. The iconic buildings, clad in weathered local redwood, seem to grow organically from the rugged landscape.
The Sea Ranch stretches 10 miles along Highway 1, and includes private homes and the recently renovated Sea Ranch Lodge. It’s estimated that about half of the houses in The Sea Ranch are rented out as vacation homes.
Renting a home allows use of the community's tennis courts, Scottish-style golf course and 50 miles of private trails that offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, massive sea rocks and amazing sunsets. Visit during the winter to take in peak whale watching and enjoy the coast at its most peaceful.
A day trip to The Sea Ranch provides plenty of opportunities to explore beaches, public access trails and the 195-acre Gualala Point Regional Park. Another good reason to visit is the Sea Ranch Chapel, a whimsical architectural gem that resembles a bird in flight or a cresting wave. The tranquil interiors—featuring colorful stained glass, local stone and a plaster ceiling sculpted into the shape of a flower—invite quiet reflection and an appreciation of the natural environment.
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The Sea Ranch, a privately owned community extending for 10 miles along a beautiful strip of Sonoma's far northern coast, is known for its panoramic views of sea, sky, rocky ocean outcrops, and...
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Extending for 10 miles along a beautiful strip of the Sonoma coast, the community known as The Sea Ranch offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, sky, rocky ocean outcrops, migrating whales, and...
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Looking for Sea Ranch Getaways and your favorite Sea Ranch vacation rentals? Fear not, you’re in the right place. On April 1, 2018 our family of locations, including Sea Ranch Getaways, consolidated…
Picture your wedding taking place in the most romantic setting nature has to offer. As elegant or as casual as you wish. Let your imagination run wild and create your dream wedding. On top of the…
The quarter-mile Black Point Trail is the southernmost of the six Sea Ranch public access points. It is also the longest beach among the access trails. Black Point Beach is a sandy shore that curves…
Both seaside and fireside, our lounge and solarium are where sips are seasonal and stargazing comes free. Big windows showcase nature untamed—craggy cliffs, ocean vistas, breezy grass meadows. While a…
Location, Style and Value - The north end is arguably the best location on the ranch for visitors! It's closest to the town of Gualala with it's shops, markets, and eating/drinking establishments.…
The Sea Ranch Lodge provides a memorable setting for gathering. The majestic beauty and architectural significance of The Sea Ranch Lodge lends more than just a stunning backdrop. With 500,000 square…
Open daily to the public, 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. The grounds surrounding the chapel as well as the structure itself were the gifts of Sea Ranch residents, Robert and Betty Buffum.…
Sea Ranch Escape offers a selection of wonderful vacation homes in a variety of settings along the ten miles of the northern California coast that is the Sea Ranch. Stay in one of our magnificent…
Open daily to the public, 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset. The grounds surrounding the chapel as well as the structure itself were the gifts of Sea Ranch residents, Robert and Betty Buffum.…
Sonoma County Regional Parks manages six public access trails in The Sea Ranch, a private community south of Gualala. Trails start at Highway 1 parking areas and cross bluff-top meadows and forests to…