the 10 antiques-filled, country-chic suites are individually furnished, and offer free wi-fi, en suite bathrooms and sitting areas. set on 8 wooded acres overlooking the pacific ocean, this refined, adults-only b&b in an 1867 farmhouse with a modern annex is a 13-minute walk from van damme state park. other amenities include a cozy lounge, shared kitchenettes and hiking trails. free perks include gourmet 3-course breakfast served in-room, homemade treats, and snacks and glasses of wine from a rustic barn-turned-bar. afternoon tea is offered for a fee. some add living rooms, fireplaces and tvs, plus ocean views, balconies and/or gardens. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport 1 hr 58
Van Damme State Park (13 min) Scenic park with a beach & trails plus the Pygmy Forest, where mature trees stand only inches tall. Big River Beach at Mendocino Headlands State Park (4 min) Beach in the Mendocino Headlands State Park featuring picnicking, sunbathing & more. The Skunk Train (19 min) Railroad tours on a historic train leading through meadows, canyons & redwood forest. Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park (9 min) Protected 1909 lighthouse, outbuildings & cottage on a rugged headland in a 296.5-acre park. Russian Gulch State Park (7 min) Park with ocean & forest terrain offering camping & hiking amid tide pools, a waterfall & woodlands. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens (12 min) Known for its rhododendrons, this clifftop garden offers ocean views, picnic spots & trails. Ford House Visitor Center & Museum (5 min) Glass Beach (21 min) Rocky stretch of waterfront featuring colorful, broken pieces of glass washed up on the shore. Point Cabrillo Lighthouse Museum (9 min) This state park features a lighthouse & restored lightkeeper homes, plus a marine science exhibit. Kelley House Museum (5 min) Jug Handle State Natural Reserve (9 min) Reserve featuring a 2.5-mile trail through terraces formed by glacier, sea & tectonic activities. Mendocino Headlands State Park (7 min) Miles of trails along a cliff, secluded beaches & nice views in a 7,400-acre wildlife corridor. Navarro River Redwoods State Park (19 min) 2nd-growth redwood forest stretching the length of a riverfront preserve with camping & fishing. Kayak Mendocino (5 min) Nature and kayaking Mendocino Art Center (6 min) Art and art museum |