Point Arena Area
While at B Bryan Preserve you can enjoy walking, fishing, bird watching, animal observation, or absolute peace and quiet.
Before you visit check out the Redwood Coastal Chamber web site. This link has many listings of activities that are happening in the surrounding area.
Things To Do
Point Arena Lighthouse
Climb to the top of one of the tallest Pacific Coast Lighthouses as Keepers have done for over 100 years!
The Point Arena Lighthouse is located less than 5 miles from B Bryan Preserve. This is a great place for whale watching during the season. Also, hundreds of sea lions and seals bask in the sun there daily. Set in one of the most spectacular yet peaceful surroundings on the northern California coast, the Point Arena tower is the only Pacific West coast lighthouse of significant height (115 feet) that you can climb to the top!
Guided tours of the light station as well as self-guided tours of the grounds are available daily. There is a great gift shop as well. The Lighthouse recently received a grant for renovations, so look for exciting changes coming soon.
Arena Theater
Located in the heart of downtown Point Arena.
The Arena Theater is a 1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace, restored in 1996 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue.
Arena Theater brings live performances and artists to the stage of this Mendocino Coast venue and operates every day of the year showing first run movies.
Hiking/Beach walking
There are some lovely beaches and trails in our area, perfect for quiet walks and nature escapes.
Local Shopping
Point Arena has a variety of eclectic shops.
Du Pont’s Mendocino Mercantile
Gift shop with souvenirs, t-shirts and sweatshirts, cards and quality items. Located at Arena Cove.
Everything under the Sun
Unique Fair Trade gift items from around the world. Socially conscious gift giving.
Lisa’s Luscious Kitchen
50 handcrafted jams, chutneys and more. Gift baskets shipped. Wedding cakes and frozen soups.
Outback Garden and Feed
Feed and pet supplies. Gardening supplies and nursery.
Point Arena Tile Works
Located just South of Point Arena on Highway 1, Point Arena Tile Works makes wonderful handmade inexpensive tiles, a perfect thing to take home for souvenirs. Matt makes a special B Bryan Preserve tile each year that are given to guests who lodge with us.
Roots
Specializing in organic and wild crafted medicinal blends and family health care.
