Ardella’s Downtown Diner

Along Highway 101


For quick eats, this place is tops for breakfast – and is the place for gossip. Prices are great, portions are big and fresh, and there's an infectious, cheery vibe.


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6. Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House

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