The North Coast: Places to Explore
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Point Arena
Occupied by an eclectic mix of long-time locals and long-haired surfers, this former timber town is part New Age, part rowdy—and always laid back. The one road going west out of downtown will lead you to the harbor, where fishing boats unload urchins and salmon and there's almost always someone riding the waves.
Point Arena at a Glance
Elsewhere in The North Coast
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Travel Deals in The North Coast
- $157-$197 -- LA: Suite at 4-Star Hotel w/Rooftop Pool BookIt.com
- $179 -- SoCal: 4-Star Palm Springs Golf Resort, 45% Off Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
- $8.56 & up -- Car Rentals across California CarRentals.com
- $81 -- Blue Man Group’s New Vegas Show, Reg. $116 Blue Man Group
- $53-$76 -- Anaheim Hotel near Disney w/Breakfast, 70% Off — $53-$76 BookIt.com
* Some taxes, fees additional
