Cove Coffee
Family-run coffee-and-surf shop on the Arena Cove wharf — organic espresso, fresh bagels, and in-house hand pies.
- Mon 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tue 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wed 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Today
- Thu 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sat 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sun 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Along Highway 1
Leg times are driving estimates along Highway 1.
South to north along Highway 1: Stewarts Point Store, then ~5 min to Sea Ranch Lodge, then ~15 min to Gualala Downtown, then ~25 min to Point Arena Downtown. Cove Coffee is the venue on this page.
Nearby
Within a short walk
Pier Place · Point Arena Pizza
A short drive
- The Record 1.0 mi E
- Sign of the Whale 1.0 mi SE
- Franny's Cup & Saucer 1.0 mi E
- Little Green Bean Roastery 1.0 mi E
Cafe
Cove Coffee sits right at the ocean's edge on the Point Arena Cove wharf — by most accounts the best view of any coffee stop in town. It's a family-owned café pulling organic, fair-trade espresso and blending smoothies.
The food is made fresh and leans local and organic — bagels and avocado toast to order, plus a rotating case of in-house baked goods. With a 4.9 Google rating, it's a genuine local favorite: the kind of place where the staff and the setting are as much of the draw as the coffee. Grab an order, browse the shop, and stroll the pier while you wait.
Store
The other side of the shop is a surf-and-gift store stocked with clothing, hats, backpacks, and surf accessories — even fishing tackle and bait, the reason some old listings call it "Cove Coffee and Tackle." Browse while your order is made.
What to Order
- An organic espresso drink or a smoothie — the core of the menu, made with fair-trade beans
- A fresh bagel or avocado toast — made to order with locally sourced, organic ingredients; gluten-free bagels are available, and regulars rave about the goat-cheese garlic bagel
- A savory hand pie — baked in-house; the wild-mushroom and mushroom-and-potato curry pies get specific praise
- A house muffin if they're out that day — a recurring "get one" recommendation
- Breakfast sandwich / "Nate's Special" — house favorites when on the menu
Before You Go
- It's a morning-and-midday spot — open early with hours running into mid-afternoon; confirm the day's schedule before a special trip, as hours can shift seasonally
- Order counter-style, then wander — browse the surf/gift shop or walk the Point Arena pier while your order is made
- Outdoor seating with wharf and coast views when the weather cooperates
- Cash/card — call (707) 882-2665 to confirm anything
- Nearby: Point Arena Pizza is a neighbor at the cove, and the Point Arena Lighthouse is a short drive for a full coast day
What visitors say
- "Best coffee on the coast" energy — one reviewer called the espresso and products among the best they've had on the coast
- The staff and vibe win people over — repeatedly described as the nicest people and a cozy, local, artistic space
- The view is unbeatable — the ocean's-edge wharf setting is a constant highlight