I've now been to oz twice, three times at the end of this month for a farm to table dinner. They…read moreare proud of going on 23 years of harvesting CSA fruits and veggies, antique apples, peppers from their hot house, honey, chickens and I think I saw some lil duckies there too. They rent out cabins of all shapes and sizes which dot their quite hillside. They have hot showers and baths and and commercial grade kitchen with an awesome vintage Viking range. This place has a genuine hippie vibe and is one of the most chill places I know in California. PS. If you are claiming some hearsay bat bites, you're trippin', readin too many twilight books before bed time.

Beautiful place for young people no support for 55 and over a couple a bench seats but that's it,…read moreplan on wearing work boots not 100 dollar dress shoes. Signage and more places to seat down would be my recommendation also heaters near the eating area burrr

Like a mighty gray whale breaching the surface of the beautiful Pacific off the Mendocino County…read morecoast, the Whale Watch Inn has reopened. And if you're looking for a place to relax and revel in the calm, powerful beauty of that ocean and that coast, you should consider making this recovering gem your base of operations. A short drive to the restaurants, markets, art galleries and other artifacts of modern Northern California life, including multiple parks and trails. Grounds rich with local trees and well-tended flora. An eclectic selection of comfortable, television-free rooms and suites, some with kitchens or mini-refrigerators so you can lay in provisions and hide from the outside world. Free, fast Wi-Fi for when you want or need to reconnect to said outside world. A Whale Watch Lounge where you can read, play board games, heat some of your provisions or restaurant leftovers in the microwave (if there isn't one in your room) or just gape in slack-jawed wonder at the views. Several rooms have amazing views from windows or decks as well. A highlight of your stay will doubtless be any interactions you have with the marvelous Miren, She Who Runs Things at the Inn. Whether she's bringing your included hot breakfast to your room or recommending nearby attractions, Miren will definitely enhance your stay. There is a weathered, 134-step stairway that deposits you on a lovely stretch of beach. But if you walk, bike or motor to the nearby Anchor Bay Campground, you can buy a day pass that lets you skip those steps and walk comfortably to and from the beach with unlimited "in and out" privileges until sundown. It's not lavish, or pretentious, or overdone. It's comfortable, quiet, and in harmony with its surroundings. The Whale Watch Inn is a nearly perfect place to relax, recharge, and enjoy a perfect dose of some of the magic of the Northern California coast.

I prepaid two nights on VRBO, coming from Healdsburg for R & R after driving West from…read moreChicago--having preceded the furniture I need to complete my relocation, a couple nights of relaxation with a jacuzzi tub seemed in order. However, on arrival last night, the jacuzzi failed to operate, which I reported to site manager the following morning (this morning)...her response was that a, the previous occupant hadn't reported (that is my problem??), and b, jacuzzi repair would be expensive (see previous parenthetical). Also this morning I heated a cup of coffee in the microwave, lounged around (after reporting the jacuzzi sitch), then couldn't get microwave to work a second time (yes I have no shame, I'd rather reheat coffee twice than make a new cup), reported that and went off for a hike. (The area is gorgeous especially for a flatlander like me. And weather though 20-30 degrees cooler than inland was perfect with the correct clothes!) Eventually site manager sent ONE text promising a new micro when she was back onsite, but when I got back to room I could see nothing had changed...wondered if I was the problem, flipped switches, tried a different outlet for micro and...omg the electricity was 100% out, with sunset approaching and restaurants closing at 8 pm. So I threw everything into my car, drove 20 miles north and thankfully grabbed the last room at an inn (wildflower inn, point arena) where management seemed glad to see me and carried a microwave to my room so I could heat up my carryout dinner. I've asked Whale Watch for a full refund. Their negligence is inexcusable but I'll take an apology and a refund (and will never again believe their slick marketing).

My husband and I came to Gualala for a relaxing getaway before our first baby is born. We decided…read moreto make a dinner reservation at the lodge and boy, are we glad we did!! Food was incredible, service was exceptional, ambiance was unforgettable. We loved it so much that we wanted to stop by the breakfast bar on our way out of town. Coffee and food did not disappoint!! We will most definitely be back!!!

We had such a great dining experience at the restaurant!…read more The food was fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully prepared. The flavors were amazing. Our server, Lila, was very friendly and attentive! She made us feel completely taken care of throughout the entire meal. It was one of those meals that feels special without trying too hard. Definitely a highlight of our time at Sea Ranch, we'll absolutely be back.

The point arena lighthouse is very impressive and it's history is very interesting. This is…read moreactually the 3rd lighthouse on the premises. It is well worth the $5 extra fee to climb to the top. The views from the top of the lighthouse are inspiring and very beautiful. Very polite staff and a nice gift shop as well.

I went out to the light house but parked outside the gate. Beautiful scenery and view of…read morelighthouse. Grounds look nice and clean. Ample parking inside and outside the main gate. Views of the oceans and lighthouse. I had my dogs with me and they needed to run. I'm confident the light house and grounds are just as spectacular inside the complex as they looked from outside the gates.

It's not the best wine we've ever had but it was pretty scenery and a great place to bring a picnic…read morelunch and play board games with friends.

We were driving down the California coast and were looking for somewhere to do some wine tasting…read more Annapolis Winery was the only place in the area, but it's a 25 min detour from Hwy 1 in each direction on a long windy road. We decide to try it out. We get there and we are the only customers. Not sure if there is any seating in the inside but we grabbed a table outside to enjoy the views. A guy came out and gave us the tasting menu which is three pre chosen wines for $20. We do the tasting and was incredibly underwhelming. They poured the wine and that was it. No education or description provided. We did the tastings and left. At the end of the day, it was a bit of a waste of time.

Disappointed :(…read more Emailed Rancho de la Fuente to see if they had availability, they emailed me back saying they had an available room. I called to book after being on hold for several minutes, they advised me they were mistaken and they were fully booked. Very disappointed in customer service! --------------------------------------------------------------- From: info@ranchodelafuente.com To: Andrea B. Subject: RE: AVAILABILITY Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:25:03 -0700 Thank you for inquiring about Rancho de la Fuente Bed & Breakast and Special Event Center in Lakeport. I'm pleased to tell you that the dates you have requested are available at the Pool house private cottage. We're happy to answer any questions you may have and aim to respond within 24 hours. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us by telephone 707.263.3160 Should you reconsider and opt to proceed with a reservation, we ask that you please response to the email. Payment should be maid time of arrival; please call In advance before arrival. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to accommodate you soon at Rancho de la Fuente. Kind regards. Rosana 707.263.3160 info@ranchodelafuente.com -------- Original Message -------- Subject: AVAILABILITY From: Andrea B. Date: Fri, June 19, 2015 3:58 pm To: info@ranchodelafuente.com Hi, I am interested in living social deal, wanted the know if you had any availability on Friday 6/26? Thanks, Andrea B.

Country Fields - Country Quiet - Country Nights - Country Simple…read more The stay at Rancho de la Fuente set the stage for our visit to Lake County. For those who appreciate an agritourism (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agritourism) getaway from the Bay Area, this is the place for you! Surrounded by 42 acres of open corn fields, sunflowers, tomatoes, watermelons, and other organic vegetables, you'll appreciate simpler, natural times. We stayed in the spacious Rock n Roll cottage. Inspired by our cottage theme, we played our favorite music during the days (without the fear of disturbing anyone) and enjoyed stargazing on our private porch at night. The room was well cleaned every day and supplied with ample towels for our days on the lake. The terrific hosts (R and F) kept the main house open for us to use the kitchen, access to free drinks and fruits, and access to Internet (I strongly urge you to stay off-line as long as possible). True to country hospitality, when we found a lack of venues for dinner, they invited us to a gracious family dinner. Many thanks for welcoming us into your family and home. Treat yourself to simple pleasures - spend the day swimming in the local watering holes, spend the evening enjoying wine at the vineyards, curl up with a John Steinbeck novel on the porch and welcome the starry night sky at the Rancho de la Fuente!

Spend 2 to 3 hours here at the botanical garden, and experience a very beautiful and scenic walk…read morealong the coast. The walk through the garden makes you feel you're walking through different terrains of California - forresty area and seaside area. A lot to check out. You can also get some lunch here too. Parking can be challenging here.

One of our favorite places to visit on vacation. Dog…read morefriendly botanical gardens on acreage that extends to the Pacific coast. Cafe, gift shop, helpful dedicated staff. All kinds of gardens on display, lovingly maintained. Definitely on my top 10 places to visit In Northern California. The perfect getaway destination.

Awesome venue lovely people and Great for gatherings good location marina is very communicative…read moreand helpful

We had our wedding at Monte Rio Community Center in June 2019. It was the perfect place for us to…read moreget married. We chose to rent out The Meadow space near the river to have an outdoor ceremony and had an indoor reception. First off, MRCC is good for those on a budget. The hall has big glass doors that can open out onto the outdoor area, giving the room a more spacious feel. We had around 70 guests and we could have fit many more. We loved the tall ceiling and wooden beams. The kitchen area was also spacious and manageable. I very much appreciate how much flexibility the center provided us. It helped give us freedom for creativity. Many other spaces we researched allowed only beer and wine, and made you choose from a limited selection of caterers (many, if not all, were outside of our budget). We could choose any caterer we wanted, and provided our own alcohol. Jean was a treat to work with. She was funny, kind, communicative, reliable, and prompt. Whenever I had a question she responded within a few days. She met us numerous times at the center and answered all the questions I had (many times I asked the same one twice, thank you for your patience). She was very warm and made the planning process more enjoyable. As for the meth head from the previous review (from 2013) I did not run into him. I don't think he lives there anymore. I did not have any problems with non-guests. Thank you for helping us have the wedding we've always wanted!

We just got married there, and it was honestly beyond anything we could've hoped for. The venue…read moreitself is stunning--peaceful, warm, and naturally beautiful in a way that doesn't need (or want) a bunch of over-the-top extras. But what made it truly unforgettable was Rachel and her incredible team. From the very beginning, Rachel made everything feel easy. She's organized, intuitive, calm, and somehow manages to be both laid-back and on top of every detail. I never felt overwhelmed, never stressed. I fully trusted her, and that trust paid off a thousand times over. The florals were perfect--gorgeous but not fussy, exactly in tune with the setting and the vibe we'd envisioned. Her staff was so kind and attentive, and the whole event flowed effortlessly thanks to their care and presence. Guests kept commenting on how beautiful everything was, but also how relaxed and fun the day felt. There was no pretense or pressure--just love, laughter, tacos (SO GOOD), and pure joy. Rachel also helped us source our hair and makeup artist (who was amazing), our dessert vendor (adorable and delicious), and even supported our late-night In-N-Out plan. She managed every piece of the puzzle with grace and humor, and made sure we got to actually enjoy our wedding day. (Which we did. Fully. With Palomas. And a piano man. And guacamole on my dress.) We've joked with our guests about making this an annual thing, and honestly? We might not be joking. Yokayo is that special. And if you're lucky enough to have Rachel by your side, you're in very good hands.

Such a beautiful property and venue and the staff are super friendly. Can't wait to go back!!read more

I got to learn so much from one visit. They are next to the outdoor bbq place. They have plenty of…read moreparking. I go in, and i want to touch the smooth wood. Touching is allowed. It's a studio where in the back they create wood art. They take a slab of wood or piece of redwood, smooth it down, and paint it to see the beauty of the grain. No two pieces of wood are alike. If i can afford it, i wood (would, get it) get the beautiful big bowl or the credenza or the coffee table or the driftwood with air plant. Stop and enjoy some wood art. They custom make table tops.