WE ARE SURROUNDED BY BEAUTY

It was last Thursday evening, and we just returned from an hour-long walk along the ocean trail in The Sea Ranch—one of the most beautiful places our family knows, just three hours north of San Francisco. The drive along Highway 1 winds through rolling countryside, past idyllic farms where animals graze peacefully in the fields.

As we walked, our daughter kept pointing out how beautiful everything was—and she was right. The beauty here is everywhere.

The Sea Ranch is a unique 10-mile coastal community that began in the 1960s. Private homes, carefully designed to blend into the meadows, forests, and rugged shoreline, attract visitors from near and far. Just to the north is the charming town of Gualala, where you can find everything needed to enjoy a stay in this remarkable place.

We have been coming here for many years. At one point, we even owned a home in the meadow, which we eventually sold, though our connection to the Sea Ranch never left. Now, whenever we have the chance, we return.

Our last four-day stay there was no exception. It gave us time to rest, breathe the fresh ocean air, and immerse ourselves in the scenery. As a bonus, last weekend was the Open Studios event, a wonderful opportunity to meet local artists and experience the creative spirit of the community.

If you’ve been here, you already know what I’m describing. If you haven’t, and you’re looking for a place of beauty, serenity, and mild weather— the Sea Ranch is waiting.

The three images enclosed with this story are just a small reflection of our experience.

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