Weekend in
Day One · August 21
Start with pastries and coffee at Franny's Cup & Saucer at 213 Main Street, a tiny, cult-adored bakery (arrive early, they sell out and hours are limited, so call ahead). If Franny's is closed or sold out, grab breakfast at Cove Coffee by the harbor. Then drive over to B Bryan Preserve at 130 Riverside Drive, a conservation ranch protecting endangered African hoofstock; the guided drive-through is a genuinely off-the-beaten-path surprise. Reservations required, so book ahead.
Squeeze in one last coastal walk on the quieter southern stretches of the Point Arena Stornetta Coastal Trail, with big ocean views and a real chance at spotting whales offshore before you head home. Rainy day alternative: linger over a slow brunch back in town. Grab a quick bite to go from The Record on Main Street before you leave.
Aim to leave Point Arena by about 2:00 p.m. to beat weekend traffic. Retrace Highway 1 north to CA-128, winding back through the Anderson Valley and its redwoods, then rejoin US-101 South toward San Francisco (roughly 3 to 3.5 hours with weekend traffic). If you have time, pause in Boonville along CA-128 for a coffee before the final push south.
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