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Jorge and Donna Martinez
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Whether you seek an intimate celebration with close friends and family, a romantic honeymoon, or lodging for your wedding guests, Sea Ranch Abalone Bay in Sonoma County, California, is your picture-perfect location. Surrounded by nature, framed by the endless horizon, and steeped in thoughtful design, this space invites love and connection with plenty of opportunities for intimate photos that capture the magic of your surroundings. Let us help make your wedding day unforgettable, providing a setting that complements the beauty of your commitment to each other.
Sea Ranch Abalone Bay is a premier oceanfront vacation rental in Sonoma County, California. Nestled along California's rugged coastline, this oceanfront home provides a serene backdrop where couples can celebrate their love surrounded by nature's beauty. Whether planning a private ceremony, an intimate celebration with close friends and family, or a peaceful honeymoon retreat afterward, Abalone Bay offers a sanctuary.
A Magical Setting for Your Celebration
Imagine exchanging vows with the dramatic Pacific Ocean as your witness. At Sea Ranch Abalone Bay, you'll find a front-row seat to nature's grandeur — orange sherbet sunsets, star-filled skies, and the soothing sound of waves provide a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. Framed by large picture windows, the views stretch out to where deer graze nearby, and whales swim along the horizon, offering a timeless and unforgettable scene. This unique setting creates an atmosphere ideal for a romantic ceremony and for rekindling your bond with nature and each other.
This beautifully 1875-square-foot home, remodeled by renowned architect Obie Bowman, FAIA, combines rustic elegance with modern amenities. Abalone Bay's thoughtful design immerses you in the surrounding landscape while you enjoy the comfort of a curated, luxurious interior.
With its stunning décor and curated amenities, Sea Ranch Abalone Bay provides all the elements for a memorable and stress-free celebration. Inside, the open-concept living area features comfortable seating and tasteful decor, creating an inviting space for gathering with loved ones. The home accommodates up to six guests overnight, making it ideal for the wedding couple and their closest friends or family. It also serves as a beautiful honeymoon retreat for couples seeking a more extended stay, allowing you to relax and savor those first days of married life in peace.
When you choose Sea Ranch Abalone Bay for your wedding, you'll also enjoy the attentive service of a dedicated concierge and host. From helping you plan your itinerary and suggesting vendor recommendations to offering insider tips on the best dining options and local activities, our team is here to make your experience seamless and enjoyable. We've even created a digital guidebook, which you and your guests can quickly download to access everything you need about Sea Ranch.
Meet the team
Jorge and Donna Martinez
Owners
I’m Donna Martinez and along with my husband, Jorge Martinez, we are owners of Sea Ranch vacation rental Abalone Bay Vacation Home. It is my greatest pleasure to host you and others to our home. We have offered our second home to guests as a vacation rental since 2013. We have always had a love affair with the “Mendonoma Coast”, otherwise known as the coastline from Sonoma County to Mendocino County. It is here we would come to dive for abalone or fish for cod and salmon to later enjoy feasting on our catch with family and friends. We love not only Sea Ranch but also all of Sonoma and the Mendocino coast. So to be better equipped to share that love with you, in 2018 Donna became a Sonoma County Certified Tourism Ambassador. More recently in 2020 I became an Accredited Hospitality Professional. The classes covered key areas of Sonoma County and its hospitality economy. I gained a greater understanding of the power of tourism; customer service and visitor safety; wineries and AVAs; natural environment and sustainability; and art, history and culture. Our goal in turn is to assure every visitor encounter is a positive experience. We look forward to helping you, our visitors, to learn more about our wonderful location. More importantly, it is our hope you love it as much as our family does.
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8/14/23
We stayed at Abalone Bay for 4 wonderful nights. The setting is stunning; foggy mornings settle on sweeping carpets of golden grass and craggy rocks. The sound of the sea is the backdrop for ethereal light that calms the mind and body. Three of...
us and our three dogs settled in the home and landscape as though it was our own. The setting is nearly indescribable and the home itself is perfectly outfitted with anything you may need.
We dined at Timber Cove, Sea Ranch Lodge and Gama - all lovely and delicious and unique. Highly recommend Red Stella in for chic shopping, Noma for hand dyed T-shirt’s and sweatshirts and Salvarae for balms and potions, all in Gualala.
Horse Back riding on the beach in Point Arena was lovely as well as a stop at Luscious Lisa’s for jams, chutneys and a great chat.
Twofish bakery is a must for both sweet and savory.
The wonderful, chubby seals a few feet from the house were a source of hours of entertainment. What wonderful creatures and such a gift to be able to observe them in their habitat.
Donna is an A+ host and the home is flawless. A truly beautiful wonderful trip for all of us !
12/08/22
There are many reasons to visit the Sea Ranch, but it's the sense of peace at Abalone Bay that calls our family back year after year.
We have stayed at many Sea Ranch homes, as well as the lodge and our unanimous favorite is Abalone Bay. So m...
any special spots/memories here: sitting just off the patio (yes, just like in the picture); soaking in the grandeur of a moonless night from the hot tub; witnessing the ferocious waves crashing to the south, while snuggled on the couch inside; witnessing my first whale spouts while cooking breakfast(!). Just as important, there's a sense of belonging at Abalone Bay: you feel a sense of being home.
Marry this with all the Sea Ranch has to offer (the bluff trail is a short walk from the deck) and you will find yourself under Abalone Bay's spell.
I could continue, but I'll just add that, with the recent improvements, this World Class experience is even better, yet the character of the home remains warm, welcoming and oh-so-comfortable.
Thank you, Donna and Jorge, for sharing your home: we have some truly special family memories at Abalone Bay.
Lance and Elise
PS Don't take my word for how comfortable it is - look at Chimi and Benji: even they found peace together at Abalone Bay!
9/04/24
We have become a regular at Abalone Bay because it ticks all of the boxes. Being located on the ocean bluff is perfect for taking walks on the Sea Ranch trail and for viewing the sun disappearing into the ocean. Our dog loves it here because ...
of the unique sights, sounds, and smells along the trail.
The house is fully equipped having everything necessary for making a multi course dinner or just mixing a cocktail. Surf Market in Gualala has most of what you need for either. Our favorite places for breakfast are Trink’s Cafe in Gualala and Twofish Bakery in Stewart’s Point.
Donna, the owner/property manager provides a guidebook that has everything you need to know about staying at Sea Ranch.
6/29/23
Abalone Bay is a beautiful home with amazing views of water and nature from most any room in the house. It is comfortably furnished, tastefully decorated, and the well equipped kitchen has everything the home chef will need. There was plenty of...
room for our family of 6, both when we were all convened together as well as those times when some individual quiet time was desired. The house is in a quiet location with easy quick access to the bluff trails, Rec Center/Pool, and Lodge. Donna is a very attentive host who supplies all the information you will need to ensure a terrific stay.
10/21/24
Abalone Bay was the most wonderful home I've stayed in - the ocean views, the proximity to the bluff trail, the gorgeous interior and setup, and Donna's proactive communication were all well beyond expectations. I can't recommend this home enou...
gh and hope to return in the very near future. We are so grateful Donna shared her home with us!
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