JR's Home and Auto
Highway 1 hardware, home-goods, and auto-parts store known for community trust, tire repairs, and propane refills.
- Mon 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Tue 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wed 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Today
- Thu 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Fri 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sun 10:00 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. JR's Home and Auto is the venue on this page.
Nearby
Within a short walk
Cove Azul Bar & Grill · Dolphin Gallery · Four-Eyed Frog Books · Gualala Seafood Shack · Trinks Cafe
A short drive
- Taqueria Del Sol 0.3 mi SE
- Wood N Arts Gallery 0.4 mi SE
- The Black Door Mexican Restaurant 0.4 mi NW
- Gualala Supermarket 0.4 mi SE
Store
Jr's Home & Auto Center sits along Highway 1 in Gualala and works less like a boutique and more like the coast's all-purpose supply room — hardware, housewares, auto parts, apparel, propane, paint, appliances, lumber, and a rotating selection of gift items. It's also affiliated with Carquest Auto Parts and handles basic car-care work, including tire repair, putting it as much in the "keep your vehicle running" category as the "fix the porch railing" one. With a 4.5-star rating across 40 Google reviews, it has earned trust well beyond tourists passing through — this is a business locals depend on.
This isn't a boutique-style shopping destination — it's the place to know about if something breaks, runs out, or goes flat.
A general Gualala/Sea Ranch area guide from a local vacation-rental company notes the town has two hardware stores in total — between the local options, most everyday home-repair and auto-parts needs on this stretch of coast are covered without a special trip inland.
Before You Go
- Hours run Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Offers delivery but not curbside pickup, per its Google Business listing
- No dedicated website found; the most current information comes from its Google Business listing and Facebook page
- Call ahead at (707) 884-3534 to confirm current stock, especially for larger appliance or auto-parts needs
What visitors say
- Reliable inventory, community staple — "They always have what you need when you need it. Great people and essential to the community." (Birdeye/Google reviews)
- Value on big-ticket items — a reviewer described buying a water heater here for less than the big-box price in Santa Rosa, and returning for a second years later
- Strong for auto trouble on the road — a flat RV tire was handled with a reasonable price and a fast turnaround
- Regional reputation — one reviewer called it simply "the best hardware on the Mendocino coast"