Legendary Locals of the Mendonoma Coast

The Sonoma Mendocino coastline, famous for jagged cliffs, timber-filled  ridges, and pounding surf, has been home to many people from varying  histories and backgrounds. Pomo tribes, renowned for basketmaking, who  were the first settlers and descendants, still live in the area. From early pioneers  such as George Call, H.A. Richardson, Cyrus Robinson, J.A. Hamilton, and  Antonio Stornetta to Pomo spiritual leader Essie Parrish and the founders  of Sea Ranch (Al Boeke, and the team of designers and architects Lawrence  Halprin, Charles Moore, William Turnbull, Donlyn Lyndon, and Richard  Whitaker), the Sonoma Mendocino coast has many legendary locals. This  area also has been home to renowned artists, musicians, writers, scientists,  educators, and business leaders. Community services are especially vital to  rural areas. Dedicated volunteers created Gualala Arts, services for seniors  and youth, the Coast Library, theater groups, and restored historic buildings  such as the famous Point Arena Lighthouse. These unsung heroes have  brought new meaning to this vibrant community.