Beautiful Downtown Main Street, and breathtaking oceanfront Arena Cove District- two core sections that are a must see! Both offer a hub of dining and shopping experiences, lodging and many natural and historical landmarks. In our delightful downtown district also known as our Historical District, we proudly recongize our Arena Theater - a must see Historical Landmark beauty! Thoughtful expertise goes into the selection of music, film and artist venues. Downtown offers a variety of eateries, lodging, wine bars, and commercial and retail businesses. In our Arena Cove District, you will find oceanfront dining, a taproom, boat launch facilities, commercial and sport fishing (no license required to fish off our City Pier), two bed & breakfast Inns, amazing surfing, fresh coffee, equipment rental, unique artistry and wares.
With neighbors like the Point Arena Light House (lodging and museum) and Stornetta Public Lands (trails,whale-watching and tide-pooling), the City of Point Arena, from wine tastings and art galleries to bluff top hiking trails, has a variety of elements that create a vibrant and interesting cityscape canvas that benefits everyone who lives, visits, or does business in our community. Come visit today!!
Historic Main Street, along Hwy 1, is important to so many of us, for a variety of reasons. Downtown is a traditional gathering place, and our retail core. With our unique, irreplaceable historic architecture and walkable shopping district, downtown Point Arena is a showcase for our community. By supporting the maintenance and preservation of downtown, you are helping to preserve and communicate the history of our community. Point Arena is rich in history that has been passed down from generation to generation. Did you know that the National Registry of Historical Resources has data on homes as early as 1859?