Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
North Coast Marine Mammal Center
SCIENCE CENTER
(
707-465-6265;
www.northcoastmmc.org
;
424 Howe Dr; admission by donation;
10am-5pm;
)
Just east of Battery Point, this is the ecologically minded foil to the garish Ocean World:
the clinic treats injured seals, sea lions and dolphins and releases them back into the wild
(donation requested).
Battery Point Lighthouse
LIGHTHOUSE
( 707-467-3089;
www.delnortehistory.org
;
adult/child $3/1; 10am-4pm Wed-Sun Apr-Oct)
The 1856 lighthouse, at the south end of A St, still operates on a tiny, rocky island that you
can easily reach at low tide. You can also get a tour of the onsite
museum
for $3. Note that
the listed hours are subject to change due to tides and weather.
Beachfront Park
PARK
Between B and H Sts, this park has a harborside beach with no large waves, making it per-
fect for little ones. Further east on Howe Dr, near J St, you'll come to
Kidtown
, with
slides and swings and a make-believe castle.
Sleeping
Most people stop here for one night while traveling; motels are overpriced, but you'll pass
a slew of hotels on the main arteries leading into and out of town. The county operates two
excellent first-come, first-served campgrounds just outside of town.
Curly Redwood Lodge
MOTEL
( 707-464-2137;
www.curlyredwoodlodge.com
;
701 Hwy 101 S; r $56-98; )
The Redwood Lodge is a marvel: it's entirely built and paneled from a single curly red-
wood tree which measured over 18in thick in diameter. Progressively restored and pol-
ished into a gem of mid-century kitsch, the inn is a delight for retro junkies. Rooms are
clean, large and comfortable (request one away from the road). For truly modern accom-
modations, look elsewhere.
