Coastal Highway 1
Nestled within an old showcase home of the Goodyear Redwood Company – and with plenty of redwood paneling to show for it! – is this stunning 10-room hotel…
Must-see hotels in Coastal Highway 1
Fort Ross State Historic Park
A dramatic and quirky '60s-modern seaside inn that has been refurbished into a luxury lodge. The rustic architectural shell is stunning, and a duet of…
Coastal Highway 1
Famous for its striking Russian-inspired architecture: dramatic rough-hewn timbers, stained glass and burnished-copper domes, there’s no place quite like…
Coastal Highway 1
A perfect romantic hideaway: beds have views over the coast, decks have ocean views and all rooms have wood-burning fireplaces; outside, a gorgeous path…
Coastal Highway 1
This masterpiece of a lodge standing on 10 lush acres has wood-burning fireplaces, knotty-pine walls, original art, stereos and top-quality mattresses in…
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Shaded by a stand of redwoods and fragrant California bay laurel trees, a short trail connects this creekside campground to the windswept beach. The…
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These elegantly renovated 1930s fishing cabins offer a simple, stylish seaside escape with a vanguard commitment to sustainability. The harmonious…
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This gingerbread-trimmed B&B in the middle of town is an excellent way to dodge the chain motels for a good-value stay. The lovely family hosts are…
Westport Hotel & Old Abalone Pub
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Westport Hotel & Old Abalone Pub is quiet enough to have a motto that brags ‘You’ve finally found nowhere.’ The rooms are sumptuous – feather duvets,…
Coastal Highway 1
Bodega’s plushest option, this small oceanfront resort has an ocean-view swimming pool, a golf course, a whirlpool and a state-of-the-art fitness club. In…
Coastal Highway 1
Howard Creek Ranch, sitting on 60 stunning acres of forest and farmland abutting the wilderness, has delightfully eccentric accommodations in an 1870s…
Coastal Highway 1
Several upmarket B&Bs take advantage of the views but you simply can't beat those from Elk Cove Inn & Spa, located on a bluff with steps leading down to…
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Sleep in a rustic cabin, yurt or dome on a 240-acre organic farm north of town for a real off-grid experience. The place, which runs on solar and wind…
Coastal Highway 1
One of the town's more economical choices, rooms here are all different yet share the same homey, unpretentious atmosphere with tasteful artwork, antiques…
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Styled with hip vintage decor, this cluster of 1950s roadside cottages is a refreshingly playful option amid the cabbage-rose and lace aesthetic of…
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One of the more memorable B&B options in town with gardens in a riot of color. There are cheerful cottages, and a modern luxury home, but the most unique…
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Of the precious few parks that allow camping along Sonoma Coast State Beach, this is the best, even though sites lack privacy and there are no hot showers…
Salt Point State Park
Just a few minutes south of Salt Point State Park is Ocean Cove Lodge Bar & Grill, a godsend for those on a budget. It's just a basic motel but the…
Coastal Highway 1
Half a block inland from Hwy 1, surrounded by grassy lawns and furnished with both real and faux antiques, this modest yet agreeable blue-and-white…
Coastal Highway 1
Just south of Mendocino, this bright, woodsy place has 10 modern rooms (all with flat-screen televisions, gas fireplaces and spa bathtubs), and guests…
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Located a few minutes' stroll from the beach, try and reserve the Porch Suite with its cozy feel. All four rooms have fridges, microwaves and coffee…
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Run by the same folk who own the superb River's End Restaurant, these ocean-view cottages are wood-paneled and have no TVs, wi-fi or phones, but many do…
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Sleep amid the woods a quick stroll from town at this hipster-friendly glamping resort. The safari-style platform tents here have proper beds with down…
Salt Point State Park Campgrounds
Salt Point State Park
Two campgrounds, Woodside and Gerstle Cove, both signposted off Hwy 1, have sites with cold water. Inland Woodside (closed December to March) is well…
Coastal Highway 1
This converted motel has a luxurious feel with its plush carpeting, soothing earth colors and tasteful furnishings – although rooms are a tad on the small…
Coastal Highway 1
This historic 1860s estate 2 miles south of town has organic gardens, grazing llamas (with daily feedings at dusk), chickens for those breakfast eggs,…
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Built in 1878 as the town’s first hotel, this place is like a piece of the Old West. If you can sacrifice some creature comforts, like a private bathroom,…
Lighthouse Inn at Point Cabrillo
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On 300 acres, in the shadow of Point Cabrillo lighthouse, the stately lightkeeper’s and assistant lightkeeper's houses, together with the staff's two turn…
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Perched on an inland hillside beneath towering trees and surrounded by lovely gardens, the perks of this adorable place begin with the gregarious owner…
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This is an impressive private campground with tightly packed campsites beneath enormous Monterey pines, a cooking pavilion, hot showers, a hot tub, bocce…
Point Arena Lighthouse Lodging
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True lighthouse buffs should look into staying at the one- to three-bedroom former coast-guard homes at the lighthouse. They’re quiet, windswept retreats,…
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Dating from the 1970s, this is a simple yet lovely place to stay with beach access and extremely comfortable rooms with plush mattresses and nice artwork…
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Located inland from the Old State Hwy is this gorgeously maintained (though exceptionally pricey) private park where you can camp and do short hikes along…
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A quarter-mile west of town, the sunny, exposed tent site at Manchester State Park is open seasonally (late May to early September) and has quiet sites…
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In a wooded canyon 2 miles north of town, with secluded drive-in sites and hot showers. A moderate 2.7-mile trail leads from the campground into a fern…
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Formerly Griffin House Inn and now owned by an enthusiastic Native American couple, this is the most affordable choice in town, with an adorable cluster…
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The largest campground in the Sonoma Coast State Beach system of parks with close to 100 sites; it is also closest to Bodega Bay, so it gets a lot of use…
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This is a cluster of comfortable, spacious rooms on a cliff overlooking fishing boats and a stilt pier. Most of the rooms have private balconies with…
Jug Handle Creek Farm & Nature Center
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Nonprofit 39-acre farm with rustic cabins and hostel rooms in a 19th-century farmhouse. Drive 5 miles north of Mendocino to Caspar; the farm is on the…
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A mile north of town, this working horse ranch has rooms and options for upscale camping. Wildlife programs and guided horse tours make this one sweet…
