Top North California Coast Lodging

Alegria Oceanfront Inn & Cottages in Mendocino, California is the perfect place to put your cares to rest and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

People come to the Mendocino coast for the stunning natural beauty, recreational outdoor activities, and intriguing history of the region. The Alegria Inn property consists of the Main House and a collection of cottages nestled on a bluff overlooking Big River Beach and an ever-changing ocean cove. If you want to get out on the water, rent a river canoe or kayak or jump on a charter in Noyo Harbor for some whale watching!

The land, the sea, the sky, and your one and only love. These are the only essentials when you escape to the romantic, natural serenity of Sea Ranch Lodge. Leave the hustle and bustle, your phone and computer, and reconnect. Hike Bluff Trail along the coastline or through meadows and forests. Walk the shoreline hand in hand at Black Point Beach and see who can identify the most constellations as the pitch-black night allows the stars to shine bright. The place to relax and unwind is Sea Ranch.

Along Highway One, where the Russian River meets the Pacific, is the romancer’s hideaway, Jenner Inn and Cottages. With the surrounding hills and moving waters, you’ll be awakened each morning to the music of the surf for a day of wine, art, and nature. Wineries are prevalent around the Russian River and Alexander Valley, so take your pick! In Healdsburg you’ll have the viewing pleasure of a number of art galleries, and with the ocean so near, whale watching is always a favorite!

Surrounded by more than 40 wineries, the Russian River, and adventures at Bodega Bay, Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa is a pleasurable escape. All around is something new to discover. At Valley Ford-Skyhorse Ranch, take in panoramic views and stroll through the garden. Let the Villa’a nine-hole putting green warm you up for the nearby Bodega Harbour Golf Links. Of course, you could always relax on the Bodega Bay beach as well. Lose yourself in the endless romance of the bay at Sonoma Coast Villas!

The waves of the Pacific, the calm of Bodega Bay, the rocky shoreline: all highlights at Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa. Whether gazing from your private balcony or snuggling by the wood-burning fireplace, you are sure to stay cozy… and full! The Duck Club Restaurant is seasonal, fresh, and local. The staff is sure to direct you to favorite sites. Drive through Sebastopol and Graton on rolling hills and past orchards and redwood groves, or head over to one of 200 world-renowned Sonoma wineries.

Bordered by quiet meadows and forest, often the first welcoming face you see at Brewery Gulch Inn is from the neighboring wildlife. Its pristine location is at the heart of endless beauty. At Russian Gulch State Park, explore a collapsed sea cave and hike to the Russian Gulch Falls. The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens feature perennial and rose gardens to fill your senses. The Inn will satisfy your palate morning til night with made-to-order breakfast as well as wine and a light dinner buffet.

Stay at Redwood Coast and you'll have easy access to Redwood National Park, Stone Lagoon, and a plethora of fabulous nearby beaches!

Whichever Redwood Coast Vacation Rental you stay in, you'll be cozy and impeccably placed to access the North Caolfornia Coast's most scenic treasures. The coastline here is a meeting place of ocean and continent where a unique collection of life has adapted to the harsh environment. Take a stroll along the shoreline and observe the native brown pelicans and seals, then return to your accommodations for some well-deserved R&R. IT makes for an unforgettable experience!

Surrounded by the sea and rugged shoreline, The Inn at the Tides is the ideal getaway for two off Highway One. Melt away your worries in the heated indoor and outdoor pools or the adult’s only whirlpool. Or, hit the coastline for whale watching and miles of beaches. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, The Tides Wharf Restaurant, made famous as the backdrop in Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, offers all your favorite fresh caught seafood dishes as well as pasta, steak, and vegetarian options.

Irish Beach Vacation Rental Agency in Manchester, California offers everything you need to have a relaxing beach vacation.

Pick an Irish Beach vacation home perched upon ocean bluffs, nestled amongst groves of pine trees, or tucked into small meadows filled with wildflowers. Whether you’re looking for a cozy one bedroom cottage for a romantic getaway or a four-bedroom home for a family vacation, Irish Beach Rental Agency has something for you. Irish Beach is located next door to the newest National Monument, The Stornetta Public Lands. Stornetta has exceptional hiking along the gorgeous Mendocino County coastline.