Sea Ranch Abalone Bay

10/06/2026

As California bakes in unusual heat, the coastal fog feels like a gift. 🌫️🌊

Here in The Sea Ranch, it drifts through the trees and wraps our house, Abalone Bay, in a cool, quiet embrace. The ocean softens into mist, the air turns fresh, and the whole world seems to exhale.

Here’s to slow mornings, sweater weather, and the beauty of a coast that keeps its cool. 🤍

10/05/2026

We have high hopes for a successful transition from cage to free-roaming urchin eaters!
This landmark study represents the first known instance of sunflower stars roaming free in Monterey Bay since 2018, and the first time lab-reared stars have been temporarily released into California nearshore ecosystems. Divers chaperoned each sunflower star during their uncaged ‘walkabouts’ in camp ocean, swapping out every thirty minutes to ensure continuous supervision of the wild excursions, which lasted up to two hours in duration.

Sunflower Star Laboratory, Reef Check Foundation, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Hopkins Marine Station, The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CSUMB, and Underwater Company collaborate to advance sunflower star restoration research.

10/01/2026

⛳ Come for the golf. Stay for the Pacific’s next act. 🌊

Hearing about El Niño and wondering what it means for your winter rounds? Seasonal weather patterns can influence golf conditions, but your tee time still calls for a fresh local forecast. Keep an eye on The Weather Channel’s Fairway Forecast and plan your Sea Ranch rounds around the weather.

Then make room for a different kind of coastal outing: King Tides! Between rounds, explore unusually exposed tide pools at low tide, walk the Bluff Trail when conditions allow, and watch the high-tide drama from the warmth and safety of Abalone Bay’s panoramic windows.

Our Thanksgiving and Christmas stays are booked, but January remains available as of this writing. Northern California may experience another extended King Tide window around **January 20–23, 2027**—a wonderful reason to plan a winter escape. As your visit approaches, consult the Green Cove tide chart and confirm conditions before heading out.

⛳ **Golfers, remember our Stay & Play package:**
Abalone Bay guests enjoy **20% off all green fees**, member cart rates, priority tee-time access, and pro shop and range ball discounts at Sea Ranch Golf Links. Guest passes are required. Please ask about the package when booking. [See golf package details](https://searanchabalonebay.com/faqs/).

🌊 Read “King Tides at The Sea Ranch: A Front-Row Seat to the Pacific” and start planning your getaway. (https://searanchabalonebay.com/uncategorized/king-tides-at-the-sea-ranch-a-front-row-seat-to-the-pacific/)

January doesn’t fit? Join our **Inner Circle** for early notice of future King Tide dates and holiday availability.

Fairways, tide pools, and fireside evenings—the coast has plenty in store!

09/07/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What does “Perfect!!!” look like?

Sometimes, it looks like a kitchen where everything you need is right at hand.
A bed you almost don’t want to leave.
Thoughtful comforts throughout the house.
The Pacific just beyond the windows.
And perhaps best of all… peace and quiet. 🌊

Recent guest Marilyn described her stay this way:

“Beautiful, well appointed… It lacked nothing… beds were out-of-this-world comfy… Beautiful view, PEACE AND QUIET. This was the perfect rental to get away from it all.”

These photos tell the rest of the story. ❤️

Thank you, Marilyn, for the wonderful 5-star review—and for being such a lovely guest. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sea Ranch Abalone Bay.

🌊 Come see what your own “get away from it all” could look like.

See more reviews: https://searanchabalonebay.com/reviews/

09/07/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ What does “Perfect!!!” look like?

Sometimes, it looks like a kitchen where everything you need is right at hand.
A bed you almost don’t want to leave.
Thoughtful comforts throughout the house.
The Pacific just beyond the windows.
And perhaps best of all… peace and quiet. 🌊

Recent guest Marilyn described her stay this way:

“Beautiful, well appointed… It lacked nothing… beds were out-of-this-world comfy… Beautiful view, PEACE AND QUIET. This was the perfect rental to get away from it all.”

These photos tell the rest of the story. ❤️

Thank you, Marilyn, for the wonderful 5-star review—and for being such a lovely guest. We can’t wait to welcome you back to Sea Ranch Abalone Bay.

🌊 Come see what your own “get away from it all” could look like.

09/06/2026

Fish Fest Returns!
Annual Harbor & Seafood Festival
Sunday, Labor Day Weekend, September 6, 2026
Noon to 6pm ~ Arena Cove & Point Arena Pier

This is an event that you don’t want to miss! A stunning coastal setting with local seafood, local bands and local brews, all for a great cause – raising money to keep our local pier operating for the public all year long!

Live music, a kid’s area with a bouncy house and plenty of other fun activities.

There is no entrance fee for the event. Purchase $1 tickets at the entrance gate for food, drink and activities.
‼️This is a cash-only event.

Parking is available along the north side of Port Road only.

Bring your friends and family, but please leave your furry family at home.

08/28/2026

We have always been about the abalone and this announcement is just one more way to spread the love and awareness:
Exciting News Since Our First Announcement!
Since announcing our September 12 North Coast Premiere screening of Abalone Stories: Loss, Connection, Renewal, we're excited to add new voices, music, and support to this special afternoon at Del Mar Hall.
We are honored to let you know that Dr. Brent Hughes, professor at both Sonoma and San Francisco State Universities, will moderate our post-film panel, along with Dr. Sara Boles of the UC Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory, who will bring her expertise in abalone research.
We're also pleased to announce The Sea Ranch Foundation as a major sponsor, with additional support from Gualala Arts Center and the Anderson Valley Brewing Company. And, Native flutist and composer Kevin Village-Stone has graciously offered to serenade us as part of the afternoon.

Abalone Stories: Loss, Connection, Renewal
Sat Sep 12, 2026 3:00 PM
Del Mar Hall, 40600 Leeward Rd The Sea Ranch, 95497

Abalone Stories: Loss, Connection, Renewal – Del Mar Hall, 40600 Leeward Rd The Sea Ranch, Sat Sep 12, 2026 - Film Screening, Panel Discussion, Community Tables Film Directed by Petaluma award winning filmmaker Cynthia Abbott. As creator of Every Second Breath Project, her documentaries ...

08/27/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy National Dog Day!
Pictured are our own two dogs, Samason, our Maltese and Ana Kissed By Rose Can D'Ijuma our Vizsla.

08/26/2026

We love and have used the Library Parks Pass. I encourage you all to join us in signing the petition seeking its continuance.
BONUS! Salt Point State Park accepts the California State Library Parks Pass for free vehicle day-use entry