Point Arena

African hoof stock preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African Antelope and Zebra. Daily late afternoon feeding tours available by reservation only; no drop ins. (Lodging available; see below.)

Arena Theater is a 1928-vintage vaudeville theater and film palace, restored in 1996 to an Art Deco style, state-of-the-art entertainment venue with generous support from local artisans and financial donations. The anchor of the theater is the Arena Cinema, which shows first run movies. Built next to the burned remains of Scott's Opera House, Arena Theater opened in 1929 as a vaudeville playhouse. In 1930 it was equipped for showing motion pictures., however after many years of service to the community, in 1995 it was condemned for structural shortcomings. The non-profit community group, Arena Renaissance Company, rallied to the cause of earth-quake retrofitting by rewiring and otherwise restoring all aspects of the building to modern standards. In 1997, through the tremendous fund raising efforts and coordination by ARC, our community of builders, organizers, artists, generous financial contributors, and volunteer workers of all skill levels, rebuilt the theater into the extraordinary gem it is today. Mounted on a hardwood floor Arena Theater has 177 fully upholstered and comfy built-in seats with arm rests. With the addition of portable folding seats it can seat 250 people. The first two rows of seats can be removed to enlarge the dance floor as needed.

African hoof stock preserve dedicated to the conservation and breeding of African Antelope and Zebra. Lodging available in cottages. (2 bedroom, small kitchen, private hot tubs. 2 night minimum - $185 - $225/night.) For tour information, see above.