About Sea Ranch
Sea Ranch is a coastal community located 100 miles north of San Francisco along stunning ocean bluffs and rugged beaches. It has become a popular vacation destination, though the majority of lodging available for visitors is rental homes. There are 300 full-time residents of Sea Ranch, but the majority of the roughly 1,800 homes in the town are second homes rented out to weekend guests.
Sea Ranch’s coastal location among the redwoods is an un-manicured delight for visitors interested in exploring its secluded inlets and forest trails. There are six access points to the beach along Route 1 near Sea Ranch, including Gualala Point Regional Park. The town itself is notable for its unique buildings designed and laid out so that they would not detract from the surrounding beauty. Homes are simple, wooden structures that are considered a mixture of vernacular and modern architecture that has become known as the “Third Bay Tradition” or the “Sea Ranch Style.” Condominium One received the American Institute of Architects Twenty-Five Year Award in 1991 and was included on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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The Sea Ranch development, on the magnificent Sonoma County coast, is consistently recognized for its award-winning architecture and environmentally-sensitive planning. While many choose to live here, visitors to Sonoma County can rent Sea Ranch vacation homes, providing an opportunity for a serene vacation with breathtaking views and plenty of activities, from hiking and biking to golf.
Sea Ranch’s distinctive wooden architecture and non environmentally invasive city plan were designed by Al Boeke, Charles Moore, Joesph Esherick, William Turnbull Jr. and Lawrence Halprin. Buildings in Sea Ranch are regulated by a design manual meant to ensure that they don’t detract from the area’s natural beauty or cause light pollution. A herd of sheep acts as the town “lawnmower.”
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The Sea Ranch terrain is marked by coastal cliffs, redwood forests and beaches.Population: 1305
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Sea Ranch is best for families, couples and groups of friends who want a unique, relaxing vacation by the sea. It will also interest architecture buffs and those studying landscape architecture.Upcoming Events In Sea Ranch
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Internationally renowned as one of the best examples of enlightened, environmentally- sensitive land use, The Sea Ranch on Sonoma County's magnificent coast has been attracting both residents and visitors for the past 40 years.
The private community of Sea Ranch extends for about 10 miles and has long been considered an optimal place to live for those looking for serenity and seeking an escape from the urban chaos of the nearby Bay area. The community encompasses 3,500 acres and includes coastline, beaches, ocean bluffs, redwood trees, and grassy meadows - all providing some of the most breathtaking scenery in this portion of Sonoma County.
The architecture here is stunning and planners have made sure that it blends in with the natural habitats. Homes are also required to have minimum impact on the environment and great care is taken to be sure everyone is abiding by the rules of the homeowner's association.
Renters as well as owners can enjoy The Sea Ranch. While many head here to just "chill out", there's plenty to do in this planned community. Sea Ranch activities include 75 miles of private hiking trails and more than 40 miles of private roads for bicycling. You'll find heated outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, and saunas as well. Watersports lovers can go fishing or enjoy wading or tidepooling along the miles of coastline at The Sea Ranch. Golfers will want to try their hand on the links at the challenging championship Sea Ranch Golf Course.
Sea Ranch lodging rentals include use of all the facilities and amenities mentioned above. In addition, many of the beautiful homes here are full of extras like hot tubs and cozy fireplaces.
There are no Sea Ranch restaurants on-site but, if you want to leave the community, you'll find a ton of excellent eateries in the surrounding towns and cities.
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