Address: 40033 CA-1 Sea Ranch Ca. 95497 (Northern Sonoma County)
Sea Ranch Chapel is a non-denominated sanctuary for prayer, meditation, and spiritual renewal. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from sunrise to sunset, and a gift from a Sea Ranch resident the Buffum family. It was built in December 1985 and is dedicated in memory of Navy Aviator Kirk Ditzler. It is about 3 hours and 117 miles from San Francisco via US 101 North and CA-1 North. The creative artist and architectural designer Mr. James Hubbell is the one responsible for the unique design of the Sea Ranch Chapel. The Chapel was also hand-built by local craftsmen. It is a must-stop place in the Sea Ranch area.
We saw the sign of the Sea Ranch on the right side during our drive from Fort Ross to the town of Gualala. We got lost looking for the place thinking that the Sea Ranch Chapel is inside the Sea Ranch Community which is a private road and no trespassing allowed. The Sea Ranch Chapel is on CA-1 after the Stengel and Shell Beach. There was ample parking when we arrived at the Chapel. Visitors usually just stay in the Chapel for about 15-20 minutes.
The beautiful, well maintained grounds and its unique architectural design was the first thing we noticed. We felt the energy when we went inside the Sea Ranch Chapel. We were in awe at the unconventional architectural design on both the inside and outside of the Chapel. Loved the attention to details on the inside of the Chapel from the ceiling to the floor. We even donated cash in exchange for a simple postcard for the upkeep of the place.
Overall, it is a hidden gem, unique, charming and serene place in the middle of nature to contemplate on life. We didn’t notice if the Chapel have a public restroom on site.
Tips: We also visited Black Point Beach (dark sand beach) and Stengel Beach which are located along CA-1 and before the Sea Ranch Chapel coming from Fort Ross.
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