State Highway 1 from ELK to MENDOCINO at Big Estero including Elk, Albion and Little River

MAPS, Restaurants, Lodging, Art Galleries, Gift Shops, the Healing Arts and Points of Interest

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MANCHESTER to ELK DINER'S CHOICE: Tele Area Code is (707) Bridget Dolan’s Pub & Dinner House ($-$$) 5910 S. Hwy 1 877-1820; Elk Cove Inn ($$-$$$) 6300 S. Hwy 1, Elk 877-3321 / 800-275-2967; Greenwood Pier Cafe ($$) 5928 S. Hwy 1 877-9997; Harbor House ($$- $$$) 5600 S. Hwy 1 800-720-7474; Queenie’s Roadhouse ($-$$) S. Hwy 1, Elk 877-3285.

MANCHESTER to ELK LODGING: Elk Cove Inn ($$-$$$) 6300 S. Hwy 1, Elk 877-3321 / 800-275-2967; Elk Guest House ($$-$$$) 1990 Highway One, Elk, CA. (707) 877-3308; Greenwood Pier Inn ($$-$$$) 5928 S. Hwy 1 877-9997; Griffin House ($$) 5910 S. Hwy 1 877-3422; Harbor House ($$-$$$) 5600 S. Hwy 1 800- 720-7474; Irish Beach Vacation Homes ($$-$$$) Box 337, Manchester, CA. 95459 (707) 882-2467; Manchester Beach KOA ($) Hwy 1 & Kinney Rd. 800-562-4188; Sandpiper House ($$-$$$) 5520 S. Hwy 1 800-894-9016; SEAeSCAPE Vacation Home ($$) 7426 S. Hwy 1 888-732-4677; Victorian Garden Inn ($$) 14409 S. Hwy 1, Manchester 882-3606.

TOURIST INFO, GENERAL STORES, GIFTSHOPS and the ARTS: Elk Store ($-$$) 6101 S Hwy 1 877-3411; Erna’s Enchanted Cottage ($- $$) 6141 S. Hwy 1 877-1618; Greenwood Pier Country Store & Garden Shop ($$) 5928 S. Hwy 1 877-9997; KM Handwovens Gallery ($$) 28340 Greenwood Rd. 877-3231; Paunchy Pelican Studio ($-$$$) 7450 S. Hwy 1 877-3230; S & B Market ($-$$) 19400 S. Hwy 1 882-2805. TOWING and GENERAL AUTO REPAIR: Elk Garage ($-$$$) 6061 Hwy 1, Elk 1-800-483-3444 AAA - 24 Hour Towing and Emergencies.

HEALING ARTS and the GREAT OUTDOORS: Body Works ($$) 877-3430; Elk Studio of Healing Arts ($$) 6147 S Hwy 1, 877-3505; Force Ten: White Water Tours ($$) Box 262, Elk, CA. 95432 877-3505; Ross Ranch Horseback Riding ($$) 877-1834. Route 1/Elk Mendocino Coast 43 QUEENIE’S ROADHOUSE CAFE Lynn Derrick, “Queenie” for short, loves to cook. Here, in her cozy cafe by the sea she prepares gourmet breakfast and lunch from the freshest organic ingredients she can get her hands on. “Breakfast is something I look forward to anytime of the day”, Queenie states. Dining is indoors or out - sit down or to go. Guests with clean and human-friendly dogs are welcome on the open air front patio with fabulous oceanviews. The eggs, fresh vegetables, fruit, meats and cheese come from Mendocino or northern farms and ranches. Always organic are the mochas and espressos, fresh green garden salads and homemade bread. Breakfast is served all day and for lunch you can savor delicious homemade soup, veggie or 1/3 lb grilled burger, fresh fish from local fishermen and a variety of gourmet specials served throughout the week. Mendocino micro-brewed beer, organic coffee, herb tea and fresh squeezed juice complement your meal. Queenie gets energized when she is at the cafe and the warrior/chef in her displays boundless energy, a far side sense of humor and her big heart comes out. There is only one place like Elk in the world and only one Queenie’s Roadhouse Cafe. Open 8am-3pm, closed Tues & Wed. $-$$ QUEENIE’S CAFE 6106 Hwy 1, Elk, CA 95432 Gourmet Country Cooking Major credit cards but Discover (707) 877-3285

ELK STORE No matter what the weather, the day or the mood of the highway, the oceanview Elk Store (circa 1927) stays open 363 days of the year offering freshly brewed organic coffee, snacks and local and organic California products. Friendly proprietors Pat & Pete Jelen, who bought the store in spring 2003, always have tips & advice for locals and tourists alike. The deli case is stocked with over a dozen each of cheeses, breads and sandwich meats for a picnic at the beach (and yes, sandwiches are made on the premises). Premium Mendocino County wines and beers, mineral water, locally harvested fruit juices and sodas line the cooler shelves. Packaged and bulk fresh produce (some from local farms) is available year around. Health foods, vitamins, pet food and shelves of canned and packaged foods await. Across the highway is Greenwood-Elk State Park and a lofty trail which leads down to the broad sandy driftwood scattered beach and spectacular Elk Cove. $-$$ ELK STORE 6101 South Highway 1, Elk , California 95432 General Merchandise Major credit cards. (707) 877-3411 Info. 44 Mendocino Coast Route 1/Elk GREENWOOD PIER INN, CAFE, COUNTRY STORE & GARDEN SHOP

"On the Ocean's edge....." Kendrick’s Greenwood Pier Inn in Elk provides hospitality that goes beyond average accommodations and dinners. Each room is unique. Evenings in the Cliff House or Sea Castles perched high above the Pacific, or in one of the new rooms with private baths, fireplaces and lofts are exciting and romantic. In the morning, you'll find a surprise breakfast at your door. You will hear the seals, watch the whales and be amazed at the glorious view from these year around accommodations. As one lodger (from Hawaii) wrote: "We are hesitant to leave the most wondrous little piece of heaven we've found on this earth. The magic of it is beyond our ability to express." Another, who has returned year after year wrote: "Thank you for two wonderful days. The views, solitude and food were unsurpassed. The ocean provided such constantly beautiful entertainment we rarely strayed from you. Some moments were spent dreaming of many return visits." The Cafe offers breakfast, lunch and dinner to guests. The cuisine is superb, with the chef creating a myriad of fresh seafoods, organic garden produce and herbs, steaks, pasta dishes, homemade soups, salads and desserts. Premium wines and micro-brews are served in the intimate bar. Singers and guitarists perform most nights. In the Country Store next to the Cafe is a gallery and boutique featuring local artists and craftspersons. Kendrick's beautiful original art should not be missed. The Country Store and Garden Shop are truly an exciting addition to explore in this tiny Kingdom by the sea. $-$$$ GREENWOOD PIER INN, CAFE, COUNTRY STORE & GARDEN SHOP Country Cuisine, Lodging and Music 5926 S. Hwy 1, Elk, CA. 95432 Dinner: Fri.-Sun., 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Seaside Lodging in original rooms. The view from the rooms and cottages Fireplaces, private baths, is of rocky arches beneath Greenwood Pier Inn. Continental Breakfast “Do they appear to be two dinosaurs Beer & Wine. AE, MC & Visa kissing in the moonlight?” (707) 877-9997 or 877-3423 Kendrick Route 1/Elk Mendocino Coast 45 GRIFFIN HOUSE & BRIDGET DOLAN’S PUB and DINNER HOUSE Storm, wave and whale watching doesn’t get any better than from the cliffside sundecks of the cozy cottages at Griffin House. Seven cottages await with private baths, wood burning stoves and ocean or garden Griffin views from $98/2. A hearty breakfast House on a tray is served doorside consisting Bridget of egg or meat entree, fresh fruit, Dolan’s Pub juice, pastries and organic coffee. In the warm and festive Bridget Dolan’s Pub you can experience the village pub which has become an Elk tradition for locals and visitors alike. Here you can enjoy local wines and beers, lively conversation and quality food at reasonable prices. Dinner includes classic pub favorites such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, savory chowders and pot pies. The full menu includes steaks, seafood, burgers as well as vegetarian friendly entrees and nightly specials. Rain or shine the pub is a cheery place to be. $$ GRIFFIN HOUSE P.O. Box 190, 5910 Coast Hwy 1, Elk, CA 95432 Bed & Breakfast Pub & Dinners Pub 4pm-10pm Restaurant: 5pm-8:30pm www.griffinn.com Email: [email protected] Fax: (707) 877-1853 No Smoking Restaurant: (707) 877-1820 Inn: (707) 877-3422

HARBOR HOUSE For the traveler, looking for peace, relaxation and an unparalleled view of ocean topography and surf, Harbor House should be your destination. Formerly a lumber company's executive guest house, it's an enlarged replica of the Redwood Model House at the 1915 Pan American Exposition in . All rooms have private baths and most have propane burning fireplaces, which includes breakfast and a fabulous four course dinner. Seasonal rates vary throughout the year - from $295-$440/2 summertime to $185 - $325/2 winters. From the Harbor House private beach you can watch in awe as waves of emerald blue surge through sea grottos. Off-shore sea stacks and natural arches are everywhere. Rates include a full breakfast and 4 course home cooked dinner featuring award winning recipes, breads and pies (seating at 7 p.m. sharp, dinners $90/2 by reservation). The garden, visible from the dining room windows, provides some of the fresh organic greens, vegetables and herbs year-around. Needless to say, not only are Harbor House guests delighted by the freshness of the produce, but also enjoy sitting in the garden "watching the plants grow." Sam and Alle Haines are the proprietors of this intimate and historic setting. Find out why one guest wrote of Harbor House, "a window on love, beauty and the sea"... $$-$$$ HARBOR HOUSE Dinner Lodging, Full Breakfast Box 369, 5600 S. Hwy. 1, Elk, CA.95432. Private beach/spectacular setting. www: theharborhouseinn.com (707) 877-3203 1-800-720-7474 Res. nec. 46 Mendocino Coast Route 1/Elk

SANDPIPER HOUSE INN Nestled among the rugged cliffs of the Mendocino Coast and overlooking the dramatic ever changing Pacific Ocean lies the Sandpiper Inn located in the rural coastal village of Elk. A perrenial garden greets you at the front porch of the inn. Inside you'll find accommodations furnished with antiques and down comforters to cuddle you on misty nights. Ed and Althea Haworth are the innkeepers of this private and romantic setting built in 1916 by the Goodyear Redwood Company. The inn is located just a short drive from the village of Mendocino for afternoon shopping and dining out. Local Mendocino wineries are also nearby for an afternoon of wine tasting. You may choose to simply enjoy exploring the driftwood strewn beaches of the area or watch the beauty of the untamable ocean. Upon returning to the inn in the late afternoon a fire glows in the central hearth. Homemade cookies and wine are among the many amenities offered for returning guests. The house boasts spectacular ocean views and a rare private beach in the cove below. Accommodations include five unique guest rooms with queen and king sized beds, private baths, ocean and garden views. All rooms offer a fireplace and one has a private deck and another a garden terrace facing the ocean. Rates of $155 to $260 include a full breakfast and are based on double occupancy. A two night minimum is required on weekends. The inn is unable to provide for children or pets and smoking is restricted to the porch or deck. $$-$$$ SANDPIPER HOUSE INN Bed and Breakfast Inn www: sandpiperhouse.com 5520 South Hwy 1, Elk (707) 877-3587 Reservations P.O. Box 189, Elk, Calif. 95432 1-800-894-9016 Route 1/Elk Mendocino Coast 47 ELK GUEST HOUSE Imagine a pristine, yet unpretentious 60 acre garden/ocean retreat set atop a forested plateau teaming with wildlife. Imagine soaking in a cliff top hot tub with crystal clear air and ocean, sky and stars to infinity. Imagine a setting where your loved ones, your children and your pet can be safely connected to nature with all the amenities of home. Imagine a vacation/retreat destination where you can free yourself of stress and have breakthroughs in relationships and intimacy with each other and nature - imagine the Elk Guest House. When Bill and Cynthia Courtney left the corporate world and moved to Elk they created a lifestyle and destination by renovating an abandoned ranch. Two Guest Houses await - the Gardener’s Cottage with “full on ocean view” which sleeps 4 (from $230/2 $300/4) and the Saddle & Tack Guest House (from $195/2) perfect for a family of 3 to 4. The Saddle & Tack guest house has a fully equipped kitchen, sitting room with forced air heater, private bath with shower, upstairs bedroom with queen and single bed under a skylight. Views of the gardens and spectacular Elk coast to the south. In the spacious Gardener’s Cottage are two bedrooms with ocean and views, a fully equipped kitchen, living room and library with fireplace, bathroom and ocean view sundeck. The cozy north bedroom has a wood stove for heat. Spring through fall, flowers Photo Robert Matson Devil’s Basin (Vortex Cove) just south of the Elk Guest House and birds are everywhere. Regular vacationers enjoy the changing seasons, but are always careful when they ingress and egress the driveway entrance to State Highway 1. Children and adults eyes light up at discovering the farm animals, gardens, wildlife and the wide range of outdoor activities including kit flying, swinging beneath 500 year-old cypress trees and spontaneous interactions with nature. Nighttime a stillness descends on the ranch and it is time to star watch. Hot tubers and star watchers view owls, bats and ring tailed ferrets at night. Be sure to call ahead for reservations to the Elk Guest House. $$-$$$ ELK GUEST HOUSE 1990 Highway One, Elk, CA. 877-3308 Fully Equipped Oceanside Guest Houses Email: [email protected] www.mendocinolodging.com or www.elkguesthouse.com 48 Mendocino Coast Route 1/Navarro Ridge

NAVARRO RIVER STATE BEACH For years campers and recreational vehicle owners could camp overnight for free at the broad expanse of beach to the south of the . Westport Union Landing State Beach, 30 miles north, used to be the same way; then newcomer property owners overlooking the beach started to complain about the "free-loaders". Some of those "free-loaders" were working class family men and women who owned homes in Ukiah and Willits, but worked in the nearby woods or fished and found the long commute over mountain roads undesirable. Now both beaches have been added to the inventory of the California State Park System. Improvements mean a use fee is initiated and only those who can pay get to play on the beach. Navarro River Beach was the last free access beach on the Mendocino Coast. Access is acquired at the southwest corner of the forest green Navarro Bridge on Route One just before it joins Hwy 128. The road is often partially submerged and the pot holes can be deep. $ NAVARRO RIVER STATE BEACH Box 440, Mendocino, CA. 95460 Ocean & Riverview Camping 1-800-444-PARK / (707) 937-5804

LEDFORD HOUSE Always a favorite, this seaside restaurant with lofty cliffside views of the crashing Mendocino Coast surf has a long history as one of Mendocino’s finest restaurants. The intimate dining envir- onment with meadow, pond of aquatic birds and ocean views created by owner/chefs Tony & Lisa The Ledford House Petanque Court with fabulous vista. Geer leads to inspiring and romantic dinners. Dinner may begin with Lisa’s innovative appetizers such as whole garlic roasted in olive oil & thyme with Fromage Blanc and Crostini. Comforting soups and garden fresh salads (garnished with flowers) are a work of art. Bistro dishes (from $15) and dinners (served a la carte with fresh vegetables from $25) include fresh fish stew in white wine, tomato, fennel and saffron broth with Crostini and Aioli, Potato Ginocchi with gorgonzola cream & toasted almonds, Eggplant Wellington (roasted eggplant, red peppers, portabella mushrooms & pesto layered with mozzarella & baked in a puff pastry or pan seared wild king salmon. The wine list, sumptuous desserts, crackling fire and ocean view make for exceptional memories. $$ THE LEDFORD HOUSE www.ledfordhouse.com Dinners from 5:00pm Wed - Sun International Gourmet Dining Experience Seasonal Sunday Brunch from 9am - 2pm 3000 North Hwy 1, Albion Oceanside 7 miles south of Mendocino at base of Albion Ridge PO Box 1802, Mendocino, Ca. 95460 (707) 937-0282 Res. advised Route 1/ Albion Mendocino Coast 49

ALBION RIVER HARBOR, FLATS CAFE and CAMPGROUND Beneath the Albion River Bridge on a broad river valley flat that once was the home of the first tidal water powered sawmill in California (circa 1852) is the Albion River Fishing Village, campground and Flats Cafe. A small general store and close proximity to the mouth of Albion River makes the campground a good spot to fish from for ocean going perch, salmon, big ling cod, abalone, sea urchins and crabs. In the Flats Cafe, reasonably priced breakfast and lunch of homemade biscuits & gravy, omelettes, cereal, fresh fish & chips, deli sandwiches and New England clam chowder is served. Available for big groups and open camping, the fee is usually $22/night for tent camping, $25 for water & electricity and $28 for full RV hook-ups ($5 day use and $2 per dog). There are also hot showers and bathrooms. Schooner's Landing is secluded by steep cliffs and dense ridge top . This riverside campground is well insulated from the flat and its heavy bridge traffic. River side campsites (day use $10, tent site/$25, RV hook-up $30 and weekly rates from $105)). Nice dogs ok off leash. $$ ALBION RIVER FISHING VILLAGE & CAMPGROUND (707) 937-0606 $$ SCHOONER'S LANDING Box 218, Albion, CA 95410 (707) 937-5707

CAMP RUBBER SOUL It would be nice to be able to snap our fingers and end suffering for those we love. Camp Rubber Soul is a overnight summer camping experience for children of special needs. Here kids can explore life in a redwood forest, an ocean tidepool or at the beach with loved ones and new found friends. Camp Rubber Soul is a non-profit so please give and contact their office at P.O. Box 629, Mendocino, CA. 95460 (707) 937-0722. $ Mendocino Christian Camp 4640 Albion-Little River Rd., Albion (707) 937-4716 50 Mendocino Coast Route 1/ Albion

ALBION GROCERY The Albion Grocery is a great supply center for explorers of the Mendocino Coast and a lifeline for residents who live in remote settings up the Albion Ridge. This spacious grocery store fulfills the needs of campers and fishermen and desires of discriminating shoppers with sophisticated tastes. Fresh fish and locally grown produce (in-season) are available as well as a large variety of health food and gourmet items. The wine selection represents Mendocino's finest wineries and there is also a selection of locally made and certified organic wine. Gasoline and motor oil is also sold. Next door is the gourmet deli where an assortment of homemade salads, sandwiches and International dishes with all the necessities for an afternoon picnic or vacation home or RV meal are showcased. Mochas or espresso’s made from organic beans are for the road. Camping and outdoor cooking equipment, bait and tackle, nautical gear and firewood are among the on-going list of supplies stocked for the great outdoors. The fishing report is updated daily for those wanting to know whats in season or running in the coastal waters. You will find proprietor Doug Hendricks and staff to be community involved and valuable sources of information. $-$$ ALBION GROCERY Box 280, Base of Albion Ridge, Albion, CA. 95468 General Store, Deli, & Gas Station Open daily 7am - 6pm (707) 937-5784

HALEKAI RETREAT & GUEST HOUSE A mile from Hearts & Hands is another sacred space and healing center with enclosed Watsu pool and cozy Zen style house. This tropical paradise in the coastal pygmy forest was created by Michele Tellier. Over the last 25 years, Michele has devoted herself exclusively as a healer, first as a RN, Family Nurse Practitoner and now as certified Watsu practitoner. Watsu ...a sequence of gentle movements and stretches, as you are held in warm water, that realx and nurture your mind, body and spirit. Watsu is as unlimited as the water it is done in. The relaxing effects of warm water and the therapeutic nature of Watsu moves and stretches create a bodywork modality of extraordinary depth. Linda & Michele work closely together. Join them. Include them in your personal or group dynamic for healing the self and the planet. $$ HALEKAI HEALING CENTER [email protected] Box 58 Albion CA. Single/Couple Retreat & Watsu Therapy (707) 937-2067 Res. Nec. Email: [email protected] www.halekai.us Route 1/ Albion Ridge Mendocino Coast 51 HEARTS & HANDS at CIDER CREEK One of the most enchanting retreat centers in northern California is located a few miles up the Albion Ridge on a 1880's historic homestead, with farmhouse, country meadow, large meditation center, sauna, hot tub, and spacious decks amid 5 acres of forest and gardens with Cider Creek flowing beneath tall redwood trees. Linda Reuther has truly created a sacred residential retreat center for groups, family and friends and teachers and their students of who want to attend a workshop, celebration or experience soulful time away with kindred spirits. In the charming 2 story 1880's farmhouse guests may enjoy 5 rooms with 2 queen and 3 double sized beds, private baths, gas hearths, living room, reading room and front porch with gardens. The decor of original art, one-of-a-kind antiques, American folk art and handmade quilts is right out of the pages of Architectural Digest. The gracious dormitory accomadations include 12 single size futons arranged in four private and very cozy sleeping spaces of 2-4 beds each with a shared bath on the 2nd floor of the group room. A tiny giftshop full of sacred treasures is just inside the spotless and energetically clean 800 sq foot carpeted group room. In this beautiful, peaceful and sensitively created environment retreat leaders and students can achieve high levels of clarity, growth and healing, equating to very successful workshop gatherings. The outdoor areas at Hearts and Hands are exceptionally beautiful with great attention, care and love experienced everywhere. There is a gentle private meditation garden graced by a singing fountain. Expansive lush lawns are surrounded by many landscaped, delightful gardens where you can sit and enjoy the magical beauty of the old rambling roses and magnificent ancient dogwood tree. Quan Yin and Buddha are quietly present next to pools of water with floating flowers awaiting your prayers and affirmations. And the ocean sings to you as you enjoy the hot-tub or a rest in the hammock under the star-filled nite sky. The center is surrounded by a circle of towering trees carefully holding the gentle and sacred energy of house and land. Aromatherapy massage and Watsu Aquatic Bodywork sessions are available for guests. $$-$$$ HEARTS & HANDS at CIDER CREEK Box One, Albion, CA 95410 Group Retreats & Workshops Fax: (707) 937-2582 www.heartsandhands.net

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o t o h P Albion River Inn's snug accommodations are as close as you will come to the cutting edge between land and sea. The centerpiece of the cliff-top property is the spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean and Albion River Cove shared by the Restaurant and Inn. Reminiscent of a New England village, 22 Chef Steven Smith rooms in clapboard cottages with garden entrances make up the Inn. Individually decorated and furnished, many of the ocean-view rooms feature a fireplace, deck, or a spa- tub with a view of its own. Rates range from $175 to $325 per night, and include a full breakfast served in the Restaurant each morning as well as thoughtful amenities to pamper each guest. Guests may stroll garden paths along the Inn's ten private acres and watch whales or the waves, or enjoy the gardens surrounding the Restaurant. The lawn in front, with its Flurry Healy and Peter Wells inspired backdrop, is a popular spot for weddings and are masters of hospitality and parties. As famous for its food as it is for the view, the model innkeepers of success.. Restaurant is a favorite for locals and guests alike. Chef Steven Smith calls his fare "Coastal Cuisine," and highlights the menu with fresh fish and seafood, range- fed meats, and vegetarian specials. This premier North Coast destination has gotten attention from the “Wine Spectator”, “Sunset”magazine, Travel & Leisure, Bon Appetite and the “Zagat” guide, so make your reservations for lodging and dining well in advance. $$-$$$ ALBION RIVER INN 3790 N. Hwy 1, Albion, CA. 95410 Oceanview Lodging, Dining, Bar (707) 937-1919 Dinner Reservations Fresh Seafood & Coastal Cuisine (800) 479-7944 in Northern California Route 1/ Little River Mendocino Coast 53

HERITAGE HOUSE The most prominent and famous vacation destination on the Mendocino Coast is the Heritage House, located just south of Little River and the town of Mendocino. The history of Heritage House is colorful. In the late 1800’s San Francisco beckoned growth and the gold rush brought an army of eager pioneers to the mountain’s and forests. The coastline and forests around Heritage House are lined with historic secrets now lost in the storms and mist of a hundred years, but for displays in a few glass showcases at Heritage House. When the Dennen family arrived from the state of Maine in 1877, they brought with them a love of the sea and a determination to build new and better lives. In 1949 Lauren and Hazel Dennen purchased their property and began creating Mendocino’s first country inn. Over the years famous Heritage House moments have been shared with America. Film stars Alan Alda and Ellen Burstyn brought new meaning to aging gracefully by arriving as young lovers and returning as grandparents in the motion picture “Same Time Next Year”; filmed on location in 1971. Today sixty nine cottages, rooms and suites are scattered over 37 acres of spectacular gardens along the rugged Pacific coastline. You’ll share this dramatic and bold, yet very civilized setting with the soft gaze of deer, the rainbow blur of hummingbirds and the majestic soaring of hawks. Guests are pleased to find that no two rooms are alike each offering unique vistas and amenities. Many rooms have fireplaces to take the chill from a cool winter’s evening. 54 Mendocino Coast Route 1 / Little River

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The Heritage House Resort also features a spa to soothe aching muscles or pamper yourself with a facial or body treatment. The restaurant offers elegant and sumptuous breakfast, lunch and dinners daily with fresh seasonal ingredients. Much is organic produce from nearby gardens. Three separate dining areas enable guests to sit and gaze at the pacific from nearly every table, while savoring the delectable dishes of the talented chef. Homebaked breads, fresh squeezed juices, divine desserts and an award winning wine list featuring California vintages. The lounge features a casual menu, craft beers and cocktails with games and live entertainment nightly. Happy hours are daily from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Heritage House honors unparallel beauty and a tradition of elegance.

$$-$$$ HERITAGE HOUSE RESORT and SPA Restaurant, Gardens and Lodging 5200 N. Hwy 1, Little River, CA. 95456 [email protected] www.heritagehouseresort.com Fax: (707) 937-1356 Reservations Necessary: (707) 202-9000 Route 1/ Little River Mendocino Coast 55 PACIFIC MIST BUNGALOWS Set on a gently sloping meadow with spacious lawns and a sprinkling of myrtle, pine, apple and pear trees are the bungalows of Pacific Mist. These duplex bungalow settings are ideal for families, small groups or couples looking for a love nest. Pacific Mist Bungalows is a relaxing setting for healing with acupressure and massage therapists on-call. The earth tones of custom designed furnishings in a decor of transitional modern, arts and crafts styles create a thoroughly pleasurable setting with rich dark craftsman Asian influence in a peaceful old-fashioned lodge setting. Bungalows feature fireplaces, full tubs, kitchenettes, coffee makers with organic coffee, king and queen beds with all linen and towels. No smoking, but pets ok with rates from $90 - $180/2. Outside song birds, deer and flowers greet you and there is a secret forest hot tub setting with oceanview to enjoy. $$ PACIFIC MIST BUNGALOWS P.O. Box 486, 6051 Hwy 1, Little River Cozy Oceanview Bungalows www.pacificmistbungalows.com MC & Visa (707) 937-1543 or 1-800-955-MIST (6478) Res. Suggested

The Seafoam Lodge SEAFOAM LODGE is a great location for a few days or perhaps a week’s vacation away from home or work. The Seafoam Lodge is comprised of eight separate buildings offering a total of twenty four guest rooms and the Crow’s Nest conference center with fireplace, kitchen facilities and inspirational picture window views of the ocean, and can accommodate up to 50. The wood paneled jacuzzi spa with skylight, opens to the forest and clouds or evening starlit sky. The comfortable guest rooms have king or queen sized beds, telephones, refrigerators, coffee makers, color televisions and VCR’s. Each morning a continental breakfast basket is delivered to your room between 8am and 8:30am. Rates for two are from $110 to $150. Panoramic views and breathtaking sunsets await guests from every private room. It is no wonder that people choose neighboring Buckhorn Cove (accessible at low tide) or Stillwell Point for weddings. The Seafoam Lodge is perched on 2 acres of coastal gardens and pines with the forest as a backdrop and oceanviews to infinity. $$ SEAFOAM LODGE [email protected] www.seafoamlodge.com Ocean View Rooms Box 448, Little River, CA 95456 1-800-606-1827 On Hwy. 1, one mile south of Little RIver (707) 937-1827 Res. Advised 56 Mendocino Coast Route 1 / Little River

A pleasant setting for a couple, family or small group outing is the Inn at Schoolhouse Creek just south of Mendocino. Fifteen cozy cottages, rooms and suites set in a stand of huge coastal THE INN at SCHOOLHOUSE CREEK cypress occupy 9 gently sloping acres fronting Route 1. In the morning a buffet style breakfast with vegetarian hot entree, oven baked pastries, homemade jams and jellies, fair trade organic coffee, tea and juices are served. Guests can sit by the fire and sip wine or coffee and catch up on the days activities or life in general. Fireplaces, spa tubs, picture window views, comfortable furnishings, old growth redwood paneling, private baths, fully equipped kitchens in the cottages, and decks perfect for whale or wave watching in Little River Cove are a few of the amenities. Rates are from $130 - $235/2. Pets are welcome. It's nice to discover a facility where the whole family can share a Mendocino Coast vacation. Innkeepers Maureen Gilbert and Steven Musser and their daughter Kayla Rose are most interested in promoting conscious tourism with emphasis on organic and sustainable innkeeping. $$ THE INN at SCHOOLHOUSE CREEK 7051 N. Hwy 1, Little River, CA. Oceanview Cottages and Suites 95456 Fireplaces, Hot Tub, Sun decks [email protected] www.schoolhousecreek.com

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y in creating an idyllic setting in this charmingly restored 1877 home. Guests can choose b t r from a variety of rooms and amenities. Feel entirely pampered, enjoying serene in- A room private gourmet breakfasts. Choose rooms with fireplaces, spa tubs, TV, CD’s or a wet bar. Rooms have private baths, luxury linens, and unique charm. The Main House has rooms and a parlor featuring Thomas Kinkade’s painting of the house, “Home is Where the Heart Is II”. Quail Cottage, with its ocean and forest vistas, is complete with kitchen. Ocean access is a short walk away. Breakfasts consist of creative hot dishes and are always accompanied by fresh fruits and homemade baked goods. Special dietary needs and allergies are catered to. The staff looks forward to giving you the foundation for a memorable and relaxing visit to the Mendocino Coast. Rates $115 - $235/2. $$ DENNEN’S VICTORIAN FARMHOUSE 7001 N. Highway 1, Little River Cottages, Suites & Rooms Box 661, Mendocino, CA 95460 www.victorianfarmhouse.com [email protected] Toll free: 1-800-264-4723 Res. Advised Local: (707) 937-0697 Route 1 / Little River Mendocino Coast 57

LITTLE RIVER INN It was a dream come true for Silas and Margaret Coombs to sail around the Horn in the mid 1800s, leaving their log cabin in Maine to work the woods around Mendocino and by 1853 build a rather luxurious homestead. The Little River household was always a haven tired travelers could look forward to since the days when visitors arrived by lumber schooner and stagecoach. Hospitality became a more serious matter when Cora Coombs and Ole Hervilla were married and the spacious parlors became lobbies and dining rooms. Eventually the pastures and orchards were transformed into a beautiful 9-hole golf course overlooking the breakers of Van Damme Cove. Sunny pictures of Ole picking fresh abalone for that night's dinner hang in the bar as a reminder of the bountiful past. Today, Cora and Ole's children Danny Hervilla and Susan McKinney; the inn's fourth generation, continue the tradition of family hospitality. Remodeling of rooms is done with the confidence of longtime owners so improvements don't detract from the historic feel of the place. There is quite a selection of accommodations to choose from at Little River Inn. In the historic Inn (circa 1853) are Victorian rooms with commanding views overlooking Van Damme Cove with its surf-tossed rock outcroppings. To the north, nestled into the hillside, are two-story rooms that open out onto spacious balcony walk-ways with sweeping ocean views. To the south, amid the meandering gardens, are a variety of units, each with a commanding view of the seascape, a cozy woodburning fireplace, and some have a two-person luxury tub. The oceanside units on the Van Damme House and Mallory House properties offer the most tranquil respite. These luxury units look out over the bluffs to coves and crashing waves, with fireplaces to warm the soul after a luxurious dip in the hot tub on the deck. All guests can experience the pampering peace of a massage or body treatment from the on-site Third Court Salon and Day Spa. How does a round of golf followed by a feast of charbroiled steak sound? Golfers are delighted and frustrated by the myriad of ponds and walls of trees which teem with fish and wildlife. It is not uncommon to have to shoo a resident deer from the tee box. Or one can bicycle, run or jog in the redwood canopied forest of neighboring Van Damme State Park. The dining room is superb! Using the freshest products from the bounty of Mendocino county, seafood from Noyo Harbor and vegetables harvested from local gardens, Chef Silver Canul celebrates traditional American cuisine with a cooking style that reflects the distinctive flavors of his Mayan heritage. Served in the country charm of the garden surrounded dining room, the menu is a la carte so that guests can choose from the savory selection of starters, salads and entrees. Ole’s Whale Watch Bar, open nightly, serves cocktails and a bar menu worthy of the panoramic ocean view. Room service is offered from both the dining room and bar. Here you are surrounded by the lush greens of gardens and forest, the clear blue sky and the aquamarine hues of the cove and open sea. Hewn from the wilderness, polished and civilized—the Little River Inn has been lauded for its exceptional hospitality for four generations! $$-$$$ LITTLE RIVER INN AX, MC & Visa Little River, California 95456 Dinner - Lodging Tennis Courts & Golf Course, (707) 937-5667 Breakfast, Dinner, Sunday Full Bar & Restaurant (707) 937-5942 Brunch and a large variety Third Court Salon & Day Spa (707) 937-3099 of Lodging facilities. Reservations 1-888-INN-LOVE (466-5683) Dinner: Sun.-Thurs. 6-8:30pm; Fri. and Sat. 6-9. www.littleriverinn.com 58 Mendocino Coast Route 1/Little River THE EDGE of the EARTH and LITTLE RIVER MARKET The Little River Market is located 2 miles south of Mendocino on the ocean side of Route 1. Here north coast visitors can pull off the road to gas up or make a phone call and then go inside and browse the shelves of this exceptional gourmet general store and market. Enjoy the fabulous picture window views of the sea while snacking. A truly intimate setting for you and your sweetheart to have dinner is next door at the Edge of the Earth. Views of the cove at sunset over candle light are very romantic. Entrees include garlic sauteed tempeh with red onions, feta and wilted spinach over rice, cajun fresh fish over garlic mashed potatoes with pecan creme sauce. Sumptuous desserts include lemon mousse cake or vegan chocolate layer cake. Ingredients are local, organic, wild or California fresh. $ LITTLE RIVER MARKET 7746 Hwy 1, Little River, (707) 937-5133 $$ EDGE of the EARTH Open 5 - 9:30pm (707) 937-1970 Res. advised

VAN DAMME STATE PARK Van Damme State Park is situated in the heart of one of the most scenic areas of Northern California—the Mendocino Coast. Its 1,831 acres of beach and upland offer camping, hiking, picnicking, fishing and skin diving, await the adventurer. The park features the lush Fern Canyon, Pygmy Forest, where mature, cone bearing cypress and pine trees stand fully grown at heights from 6 inches to 8 feet. There are a total of 74 campsites ($16 - one car - up to 8 people) with tables, cupboards and firepits with restroom and hot shower facilities and flushing toilets. The sites will accommodate 27' trailers or 30' motorhomes, but there are no utility hookups. The Visitor Center offers a nice display on ocean ecology. For information on reserving a family campsite or the 40 person group camp, contact Park/Department Headquarters at call 1 800-444-PARK. $ VAN DAMME STATE PARK P.O. Box 440, Mendocino, CA 95460 Forest and Oceanside Campground (707) 937-5804

GLENDEVEN and PARTNER’S GALLERY Glendeven’s Maine-style architecture is set back on a headland meadow with the bay of Little River in the distance. Some nights you may be lulled to sleep by the sound of a buoy or hear waves rolling on the beach. Wake to fresh ocean air and be inspired to walk in the well tended gardens around the inn. Rates are from $145 to $250/2. The rooms are light, spacious and inviting. The decor blends fine crafted antiques with more contemporary ceramic paintings and prints, selected by owners Higgins and Sharon to provide a warm and nourishing atmosphere "to make the magic last". A day begins at Glendeven with a generous breakfast of fresh juices, hot or cold fruit dish, home baked pastries and locally roasted coffee or tea. In the evenings the fire crackles and a fine piano in the sitting room awaits the impulse. In the Partner’s Gallery contemporary arts, crafts and exquisite hand crafted furniture by 10 Mendocino artists are displayed. $$-$$$ GLENDEVEN Many rooms with fireplaces Bed & Breakfast and Art Gallery Write: Little River, CA 95456 Hwy 1 at Little River www.glendeven.com 1-800-822-4536 Res. Encouraged Route 1 / Little River Mendocino Coast 59

AUBERGE MENDOCINO SEASIDE INN & COTTAGES Set on the hillside overlooking moody Little River Bay and bordering the coastal forests of Van Damme State Park, Auberge Mendocino offers peace and tranquility along with many new world creature comforts in a historic 2-story home. Former innkeeper Rachael Binah has retired to environmental politics and Rich Grabow is the new owner. Exciting wine maker dinners, gourmet breakfasts, live entertainment by the sea and 9 rooms and 4 cottages beckon the carefree traveler. Rich has taken the inn to the next level by addressing conscious tourism and embracing diet, exercise and workshops and seminars to promote well-being and growth. He offers the Auberge’s Atkin’s Diet Retreat Program where a staff of professionals, including Rich and Ryan Snow teach nutrition, stress reduction techniques, and safe and affective exercise programs. The setting is fabulous and the diet retreats are an overwhelming success. Hikes and classes taught by naturalists and health practitioners are on-going year around. Rich and Ryan are knowledgeable in the array of local Rich (center) & Ryan (left) mushrooms that grow in the forests around the inn. Indeed special wine and mushroom dinners are hosted from time to time where the guests get to learn and safely participate under the watchful eye of Rich and his culinary staff. The website paints a picture of the rooms and colorful decor. In the Main House there are 4 rooms and a suite. The Vintner’s Cottage offers 2 rooms and 2 suites and the nearby Admiral’s Retreat, Little River Auberge Mendocino Parlor and Dining Room Cottage and Chez Cremant offers seclusion and privacy for small groups. Numerous amenities await including fireplaces, oceanviews, a jacuzzi spa, and high speed internet access. Rates are from $159-$285/2, third person $25. A secluded path leads to a private beach and Little River Cottage ($325/2 & $400/4) which offers “the works” in terms of amenities. The Admiral’s Retreat and Chez Cremant is suited to royalty. Little River Cottage & Bay $$-$$$ AUBERGE MENDOCINO 8200 N. Hwy. 1, Little River Bed & Breakfast Write: Box 134, Mendocino, CA 95460 www.aubergemendocino.com (707) 937-0088 1-800-347-9252 Res. Advised 60 Mendocino Coast Route 1 / Little River

STEVENSWOOD

The forest, ocean and abundant wildlife surround a contemporary lodge furnished with a matchless collection of art and hand-crafted furniture. Here you can awake to the beauty of breakers in the bay and birds feeding in the garden. Because Stevenswood is set off and away from Highway 1 and bordered by State Parklands, guests are guaranteed seclusion and privacy. Stevenswood was created for lovers of exceptional food, premium wine, art and plush lodging The lodge suites are furnished with a woodburning fireplace, custom crafted burl maple queen bed, sitting room with bay windows and large bath. Vistas include the Pacific Ocean, Stevenswood forest and meadow and the lovely landscaped gardens (the favorite spot of their deer). Special touches include full gourmet breakfast and concierge service. Rates range from $125 (corporate, mid week, one person), $150 double (mid week) to $250 for the Steven's Suite (weekend). Award winning chef Marc Dym prepares extraordinary 5 star cuisine for Stevenswood guests from the garden, river, sea, forest and range of Mendocino County. All common areas, suites and gallery rooms display works of art from all over the country including studio furniture and jewelry. This AAA Four Diamond resort offers complimentary wireless internet, full service spa, local limo transport, hospitality hour and much more! $$-$$$ STEVENSWOOD www.stevenswood.com Lodging and Conference Facility P.O. Box 170, Mendocino, CA. 95460 8211 Shoreline Hwy. 1, Little River MC & Visa; (707) 937-2810 Res. Nec.

MENDOCINO CAMPGROUND Located within walking distance of expansive Big River beach, the estuary and the rocky cliffs of moody Mendocino Bay is the Mendocino Campground, which occupies a 14 acre hillside with gardens, trout pond and second growth redwood watershed for a backyard. You and your loved ones can experience the Mendocino Coast outdoors with abundant wildlife and oceanviews. The 60 site Mendocino Campground ($20 mid-week - $22 weekends) is one of the finest privately owned natural campgrounds in Northern California. Why not have a family reunion or wedding with the wind whistling through the forest and pacific breakers for the background music? The campground is conveniently located in an often sun-soaked hollow 1/2 mile south of the village of Mendocino and Big River Bridge, but remember to be careful when walking across the bridge into town. $$ MENDOCINO CAMPGROUND 9601 N. Hwy 1, Mendocino, CA. 95460 Forest Campsites / Oceanviews Travelers & Personal checks ok (707) 937-5322

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BREWERY GULCH INN A dramatic transformation has occurred at Brewery Gulch Inn. Doctor Arky Ciancutti has eco-harvested 150 year old virgin redwood from nearby Big River to construct his grand lodge just south of Mendocino in a sylvan setting overlooking Smuggler’s Cove and the Pacific Ocean. The magic doesn’t end here. Organic gardens embrace the lodge and fresh produce is served the guests year-around. This ten acre site encompasses mature pine trees, redwoods, hundreds of rhododendron’s, and many native plants. The on-site herb garden, forest mushrooms, garlic beds and heirloom apple orchard are all utilized by the Inn’s chef to create appetizers and dinner entrees for the guests. Brewery Gulch Inn is set dramatically atop a bluff in the forest. Each of the ten spacious and luxuriously appointed guest rooms (from $150 to $295/2) are individually designed to capture views of the ocean. Each room features seating in comfortable leather club chairs in front of the gas-lit fireplace, down comforters, phone with teleport, clock radio with CD player, and armoire with color television. The bathrooms have a tub/shower combination; several have either a jacuzzi or soaking tub for two. Terry robes, hair dryers, baskets full of herbal soaps and aromatherapy potions sit atop granite surfaced vanities with redwood cabinets. Is this Yosemite or Mendocino - or both? The stunning first floor Great Room with its steel Dr. Arky Ciancutti standing by and glass wood-burning fireplace and adjoining 150 year old virgin redwood he oceanview deck is a place for guests to read, play eco-harvested from Big River to games, relax or tune into each other. Organic build his inn. gourmet breakfast and afternoon wine and appetizers are served here. Don’t pass this authentic experience by. This is a one-of-kind destination. $$-$$$ BREWERY GULCH INN Bed & Breakfast 9401 Coast Hwy. 1, Mendocino, CA 95460 Sleepy Hollow by the Sea; a setting of quiet and enchanting gardens. www.brewerygulchinn.com [email protected] Fax: (707) 937-1279 1-800-578-4454 (707) 937-4752 Res.Advised 62 Mendocino Coast Route 1/Mendocino

The Magic of Stanford Inn by the Sea

Proprietors Joan and Jeff Stanford know how important convenience is to weary travelers and have carefully engineered such an environment into their lodge at Mendocino. So relax, your worries are over as soon as you book in at Stanford Inn by the Sea - Big River Lodge. Special workshops and off-season packages are available. Animal lovers, vegetarians and retreat leaders become addicted to good health at Stanford Inn by the Sea. The lodge is majestically set back on a hillside just off Route 1. Surrounded on 3 sides by thick forest, it commands sweeping views of the moody Pacific and the Victorian Village of Mendocino. Just a stone's throw to the north, the Big River empties fresh water into the temperamental Mendocino Bay. The daily drama of strong river current, tidal action and at times huge waves constantly resculpts the sandy beaches. Mother Nature's ongoing aquatic ballet is visible from the large picture windows of your room. Memories of moments spent in front of the crackling fireplace while sipping complimentary wine and gazing at the rocky headlands and ever changing beaches linger long indeed. Each room is tastefully decorated with colorful comforters, four poster feather beds, and an array of unique antique furnishings and fixtures. All have private baths, televisions, VCR's, coffee makers, telephones, sundecks and toasty fireplaces (from $265/2). A wonderful champagne breakfast is served the next morning with organic produce from the inn's certified organic gardens. The vegan and vegetarian cuisine at Raven’s Restaurant is superb. The outstanding menu includes dishes from waffles and eggs portabella to vegan specialties. Dinners are a festive affair featuring dishes such as tofu & wild mushroom Wellington, seapalm strudel and ricotta tart. The wine list features wines made from organically grown grapes. If you are lucky you may spot deer gently grazing in the meadows or beneath the apple trees. Ducks, geese or koots glide over the mirrored surface of the fresh water trout pond; depending on what season it is. Llamas also graze the meadow and you can canoe Big River Estuary with the tides. Guests love the fact that the woods are literally at their doorstep. The sea terrace upon which the lodge was built has several unusual micro-climates and soil conditions which are conducive to growing a large variety of flowers and vegetation. The lodge is surrounded by thick forests of fern, California grand fir, bull pine, redwood and cypress. Jeff has extensively landscaping the grounds. Jeff and Joan know how special the environment is at their exceptional lodge. They invite you to personally experience this gentle setting in the rugged Pacific Northwest. $$-$$$ STANFORD INN by the SEA $-$$ RAVEN’S RESTAURANT Oceanview Rooms Canoe rentals, fine dining and whale On the Comptche-Ukiah Rd. at Route 1 watching. Over 20 spacious rooms just south of the Big River Bridge. Major credit cards honored P.O. Box 487, Mendocino, CA 95460 www.standordinn.com 800-331-8884 Route 1/Mendocino Mendocino Coast 63

Gardens & Animals Vacations That Heal

Innkeepers Joan & Jeff Stanford, their staff The magic of the plant & animal and a “Noahs Ark” of animal friends provide connection soothes the mind, enhances entertainment and service to the guests. healing and encourages deep sleeps.

It is from the Stanford Inns’ gardens that Chef Jeff Stanford gathers special ingredients for the evenings five course vegetarian event. Wild friends from the forest often visit the staff and guests. Joan and Jeff honor a sacred connection to all the plants and animals living at Stanford Inn and in the Big River watershed. Stanford Inn is a great destination to host your special event or seminar.