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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gualala travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gualala

Gualala is a must-see destination in California, United States. Gualala deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gualala

Gualala in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gualala in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gualala

Plane

Although Gualala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 43 miles from Gualala. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gualala departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Gualala is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 miles from Gualala. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Gualala doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Rosa Sonoma County (STS), which is located 43 miles from Gualala. Santa Rosa Sonoma County is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gualala departs from Burbank and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Gualala is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 91 miles from Gualala. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Gualala

STSSanta Rosa Sonoma County
CCRConcord Buchanan Fld
APCNapa County

Airlines serving Gualala

Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,466 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,819 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,250 reviews)
Air Tahiti Nui
Excellent (73 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gualala

Most booked hotels in Gualala

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Cozy Getaway with Ocean View and Private Entrance!
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 72 reviews)
$200+
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Gualala Country Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 286 reviews)
$131+
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The Sea Ranch Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 47 reviews)
$542+
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Gualala Surf Inn on the ocean bluff
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 814 reviews)
$145+
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Hotel Breakers
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 180 reviews)
$226+
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Renting a car in Gualala

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Gualala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Gualala (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.