Beacon Light by the Sea

Forget that one star review, i just came back on my first time there, i had my shirt off as requested by an older lady, had them fluffed, haha saw some people i knew there we all got back from point arenas (july 4th) and couldnt have been more happier at a place, drinks were cheap had a good chat with bobby(owner) all i got from there was good fun vibes, recommended for anyone over 21 of course. Played wirth pico the dog he was friendly pf course, i dont know why your still reading this you should be at the bar right now!!!!

After passing this site dozens of times, I finally visited this most interesting bar at the invitation of a long-time local.  

The driveway goes up a high hill and at the top you'll see fire engines, bulldozers,  and other equipment... am I at a firestation / farm / mechanic shop?  Don't turn back!  You're at the right place!

As you walk in, you're greeted by the gregarious proprieter and the friendly folks sitting at the bar.  Lining the back of the bar are hats from about every aircraft carrier and the owner tells some of the most amazing stories of where they came from and bits of his history and people he's met.  I won't repeat any here - you have to experience them for yourselves!

The view...  the view from the bar's expansive windows is awesome!!!  The Mendocino coast and Pacific view stretches from the Point Arena Lighthouse to Navarro ridge and beyond.  'Breathtaking' is overused, but is most apprpriate for this location.    

If you're driving up HIghway One on Friday or Saturday from 5 to 11PM, this is the place you have to visit.  No tap beer, its a mixed drink place... a place Hemingway woud feel right at home.

Great view of the coast and the stories told by the owner are priceless.