Point Arena, CA

united states

Point Arena perches on California's dramatic Mendocino Coast where Highway 1 hugs steep ocean bluffs. The town sits about 130 miles north of San Francisco via the scenic coastal route, or you can cut inland through wine country on Highway 128. Most visitors come for the coastline and stay at nearby Gualala. The Point Arena Lighthouse stands 115 feet tall, making it California's highest lighthouse above sea level.