Point Arena Pizza
Brick-oven pizza and Mendocino beer & wine on a whale-watching deck at historic Point Arena Cove.
- Mon Closed
- Tue Closed
- Wed 3:00 – 8:00 PM · Today
- Thu 3:00 – 8:00 PM
- Fri 3:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sat 3:00 – 8:00 PM
- Sun 3:00 – 8:00 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. Point Arena Pizza is the venue on this page.
Nearby
Within a short walk
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
Restaurant
Point Arena Pizza sits right at the historic Point Arena Cove, at the end of Port Road where the pier meets the water. It's a brick-oven pizzeria with a deck built for the view — passing whales, local surfers in the cove, and some of the best sunsets on the Mendocino coast. Inside there are cozy eat-in tables and counter seating; outside, a groovy dog-friendly deck that's a local favorite on a clear evening.
The formula is simple and done well: hand-tossed, brick-oven pizzas with creative combinations, local organic salads, and a short, well-chosen drinks list of beer and wine. With a 4.7 Google rating across 200-plus reviews, it's one of the most reliably good meals in Point Arena — casual, friendly, and worth the short detour down to the cove.
What to Order
- The brick-oven pizza — thin crust that crunches but holds a chew, with fresh, well-sourced toppings; available by the slice or whole. The pizza rustica and the onion pizza get singled out by regulars
- A local organic salad — bright, fresh, and a good counter to the pizza
- Draft beer or local cider — including OZ Farms hard cider (a nearby Mendocino producer) — plus Mendocino wines by the glass
- Ice cream to finish, if it's on that day
Vegetarian options are plentiful and the ingredients are the selling point — this is fresh, local cooking, not a chain slice.
Before You Go
- Check the days — open Wednesday through Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday; afternoon-into-evening hours (roughly mid-afternoon to ~8–9 PM), which can shift seasonally, so confirm before a special trip
- Grab the deck — the outdoor seating is the whole point on a clear day; it's exposed to the coastal breeze, so bring a layer
- Dog-friendly — the deck welcomes dogs
- Family-friendly and casual — no reservations needed for most visits; private parties are welcome (call ahead)
- Takeout available — a good option if the deck is full
- Nearby: Arena Cove pier and the Point Arena Lighthouse are both close by for a coast-and-pizza day
What visitors say
- The pizza delivers — thin wood/brick-fired crust with great ingredients and fair pricing is the recurring praise
- The setting is the bonus — the cove-side deck with whales, surfers, and sunsets comes up again and again
- Warm, friendly service — consistently noted as welcoming and easygoing