Irish Beach was originally a sheep ranch purchased in the early 1960s by Bill Moores, Sr., a lumberman from Ukiah, CA. His ambition was to establish a second home development on the coast, reminiscent of his early life enjoyment of the Oregon Coast at Gearheart and Cannon Beach.

Over the years, Irish Beach has become not only a second home development, but also the permanent residence for many families leaving the pressured environments of more urban areas. It is now a community of approximately 160 homes located 45 minutes south of Mendocino Village and three hours north of the Golden Gate bridge. Of the total, about 40 homes are occupied full-time with the remainder split between vacation rentals (about 50) and second homes (about 70). The homes sit on the ocean bluffs, are tucked in pastures or nestled among groves of pines.

Irish Beach property owners and renters enjoy one of the finest, longest and most un-crowded beaches in Northern California. At the north end of six miles of sand and surf, Irish Beach is as close to a private beach as is possible in California. Access from Irish Beach itself is gated and vehicular access is available only to residents and vacation rental visitors. Otherwise the beach is a healthy walk on foot!