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 North Coast & Redwoods
Along Highway 101
What's not to love about this newly renovated 1890s-era hotel? It's got a full bar with curated cocktails, a tempting cafe, a handsome library and a pool…
Along Highway 101
This beloved clothing-optional resort re-opened in 2019 after a devastating 2015 wildfire swept through its 1,700 acres of meadows and forestland. At the…
Along Highway 101
The finest B&B at Clear Lake is an 1875 Carpenter Gothic with 10 impeccably furnished rooms, styled with a nod to the English countryside and with such…
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…
Along Highway 101
The centerpiece may be the smartly renovated historic hotel – tile bathrooms, warm lighting, thick linens – but the rest of the property, including the…
Along Highway 101
Decked out in a contemporary American country feel with sea-grass flooring, pastel colors and fine linens, this historic hotel’s rooms and suites are safe…
North Coast & Redwoods
Perched atop a grassy cliff, high above crashing waves and braying sea lions, this spacious, modern, light-filled B&B has stunning views out to the sea…
North Coast & Redwoods
This is the cream of dairyland elegance, an 1894 Queen Anne–Eastlake that's unsurprisingly the town’s most photographed building. And the inside is no…
North Coast & Redwoods
Not only does this converted motor lodge have a collection of artsy rooms – all with kitchens and quirky wooden design touches – but there's also a…
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
The Cape Cod–style architecture twinned with deluxe contemporary decor make Scopa the best reason to hang around in Crescent City. Furnished in warm earth…
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
The bright, sunny rooms inside this venerable, two-story former bank building (1890) are comfortably furnished with thick carpeting, period-style…
Coastal Highway 1
Shaded by a stand of redwoods and fragrant California bay laurel trees, a short trail connects this creekside campground to the windswept beach. The…
North Coast & Redwoods
This gorgeous campground sits between 100ft cliffs and wide-open ocean, but there are some windbreaks and solar-heated showers. Look for sites closer to…
Philo Apple Farm Guest Cottages
Along Highway 101
Set within the orchard, guests of bucolic Philo Apple Farm choose from four exquisite cottages, each built with rustic materials. With bright, airy spaces…
North Coast & Redwoods
A woodsy country lodge on bluffs overlooking the mouth of the Klamath, the creaky and bright 1914 Requa Inn is a North Coast favorite and – even better –…
Coastal Highway 1
These elegantly renovated 1930s fishing cabins offer a simple, stylish seaside escape with a vanguard commitment to sustainability. The harmonious…
Coastal Highway 1
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…
Along Highway 101
The facade looks like a mock-up of an Old West main street and each room has a theme, from the 'Stable' to the 'Barber Shop.' The decor is simple and…
North Coast & Redwoods
Sparklingly clean and attractively decorated rooms fill this upmarket, gray-shingled motel under tall trees. The accommodations vary considerably; some…
North Coast & Redwoods
Perched above tide pools teeming with starfish and sea urchins, the squeaky-clean rooms here offer excellent views (go for the mini suites on the 3rd…
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This spa resort offers a tranquil retreat if you can tune out shots from the gun club across the street. There are a choice of rooms and suites in an…
North Coast & Redwoods
Formerly the Eagle House Inn, but reopened under new ownership in May 2017, this glorious Victorian hotel has been tastefully restored to combine…
Along Highway 101
Tucked off the back of the Madrones Mediterranean-inspired complex, which includes a restaurant, apothecary and three winery tasting rooms, the spacious …
Westport Hotel & Old Abalone Pub
Coastal Highway 1
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…
North Coast & Redwoods
California's first licensed 'bud and breakfast' is so quaint it will dispel any lingering myths about reefer madness. Riverbar Pharms is run by a husband…
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…
Along Highway 101
Elegantly rustic rooms are a good match for this earthy spa. Accommodations include use of the spa and communal kitchen, while some share bathrooms;…
North Coast & Redwoods
The best indoor stay along the avenue. The cozy, dark, slightly rustic cottages have redwood paneling, some with fireplaces and kitchens, and are…
Along Highway 101
Located outside of town on a ridge with blissful panoramic and vineyard views, the 500 acres of ranch land here surround private, fully equipped hilltop…
North Coast & Redwoods
This light-filled Cape Cod–style home overlooks the harbor and Trinidad Head. Breakfast may be delivered to your uniquely styled room and in the afternoon…
Along Highway 101
Modern Californian meets Italian at this very comfortable inn where all of the spacious suites have Jacuzzis, fireplaces and private balconies. The homey…
North Coast & Redwoods
Located right on Mill Creek, this is an excellent campsite with 145 sites for tents and RVs, and facilities that include firepits and restrooms. Note that…
North Coast & Redwoods
Up on a hill a short walk from town, the four luxurious suites here all have sea-view Jacuzzi tubs, full kitchens, private decks and windows lit up by the…
North Coast & Redwoods
The best reason to visit Pelican State Beach is to stay at secluded, charming Casa Rubio, where three of the four spacious ocean-view rooms have kitchens…
