This was our second stay at Wharf Masters Inn, and it somehow managed to be even better than the…read morefirst! We spent two nights here celebrating my birthday and our anniversary, and it remains my absolute favorite place to stay on this side of the coast. Karen is such a wonderful host and truly makes you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. She prepared an incredible spread during our stay, including a delicious charcuterie board, flatbread, artichoke dip, and her famous "Slap Yo Mama" gumbo with fresh dipping bread. The name doesn't lie...it absolutely SLAPS! Hands down the best gumbo I've ever had. Room 120 was spacious and comfortable, with an amazingly comfortable bed and the perfect ocean view!! There is nothing better than lying in bed, watching the ocean, and listening to the waves. I also enjoyed a bubble bath with the jetted tub both days, which made for the perfect relaxing getaway. The balcony is nice with tall chairs and a table to enjoy a glass of wine (or three lol) in the evenings. :) If you're looking for a peaceful coastal retreat with exceptional hospitality, beautiful ocean views, and thoughtful touches throughout your stay, I can't recommend Wharf Masters Inn enough. We already can't wait to come back!!

Ok after being here for the weekend Cliff and Karen went out of there way to make our stay very…read morenice the rooms excellent lots to see the coast up is beautiful, nice complementary breakfast between eight and 10 down in their little diner coffee, waffles, yogurt, etc., enough to get you going, beautiful courtyard, where you can watch the local musicians on Friday nights and also order a like dinner. Cliff also told me that the best way to book is calling him direct because Expedia tax on an extra 20%. I'll leave the phone number info@wharfmasters.com phone number 707-882-3171 will be back. Enjoy.

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

A magical place…read more Every time my friends and I are up the smiling starts. Since I'm a chef I frolic through all the crops and can even pick my own veggies on the cheap. And the main house has a 8 burner gas range, double oven and all the equipment you need. Every year I go up for a farm to table dinner to help out the farm so look for it every September. Staff is friendly, the interns and farm maneger will answer all your questions about the produce they're growing. Make it your base camp for bike rides up and down the beautiful coast on highway 1. Can't wait to go up at the end of the month for another farm to table dinner!

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.

I've been coming to Sea Ranch for years, yet I had never heard of Stone Ranch until recently. A…read morefriend invited me to their First Sunday of the Month public tour, and I left in awe. Stone Ranch is an enduring legacy of Peter Mullins, who devoted his life to stones, and it has now been lovingly opened to the public by his daughter, Genevieve Mullins. Spread across acres of redwoods, this open air museum holds a collection of extraordinary stone art installations and a few unique dwellings perfect for retreats, weddings, and special events. Absolutely not to be missed when you're in the area. Plan at least 2-3 hours to enjoy the art rain or shine (as a matter of fact some installations come alive with color when raining). See www.Stoneranchmendo.com for the history, tours info, and venue rentals.

From the owner: The stunning view from the top of the Fish Rock Watch Tower overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the…read moreMendocino Stone Ranch is a memory made to last. Perched at the top of the ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean – Mendocino Stone Ranch is the perfect unique venue for a wedding, elopement, family reunion, anniversary party, birthday party, corporate retreat, or event of any kind – that you and your guests will never forget. Mendocino event venue Stone Ranch boasts over 30 one of a kind stone masonry art installations created by stone masons from around the world, linked by trails throughout 30 walkable acres of beautiful redwood forest with stunning ocean views. We are located in Anchor Bay, CA, a 2-hour drive from Santa Rosa, 10 minutes north of Gualala, and 15 minutes south of Point Arena, CA, on the Mendocino Coast. Our 35-acre outdoor event venue space is perfect for weddings, corporate events, retreats, and any celebration. Self tours are offered M-F, 10am-5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm. Guided tours happen the first sunday of every month, 12pm-2pm email contact@stoneranchmendo.com to RSVP

There was no component of our wedding weekend more complimented than the venue itself. People could…read morenot stop remarking about the beauty of Switzer Farm and how lucky they felt to have had the opportunity to visit. Many have said they'd like to get married there next! Gary and Dolores were a joy to work with and we appreciated the extra effort they both took to familiarize us and our vendors with the property. We felt extra, extra grateful to have had the opportunity to stay onsite for our wedding and enjoyed the beautiful accommodations, kitchen, and access to our wedding! The extra special opportunity to spend more time with our families at Switzer will be cherished forever.

This is a wonderful spot for a small wedding. It's truly one of the most beautifully restored homes…read moreI've ever visited, and Gary's love of the property shows through. He has meticulously restored the place -- the furniture and light fixtures are truly wonderful. The grounds are beautiful -- Gary and his team have lovingly landscaped everything on the grounds; there's brand-new NFL-grade-grass for the reception area, and I can't think of a better spot to get married than on the grassy area overlooking the ocean. Gary is so quick to answer questions -- incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed working with him. If you are looking for a small gathering at a spectacularly beautiful venue, then you can't find a better spot!

This is a very special place and a remarkable community. However it is you find the opportunity to…read moreget here, work it out and do it. I can't really compare this to any other experience I've had. Sidenote, there is outstanding Wi-Fi across the whole property, and my phone's 5G also did well (t-mobile). The grounds and various group rooms, the kitchen and food prep, all of this is personally handled by the diligent and caring staff. The thing they call cabins -- not really the name I would use, I dislike cabins, but this room was terrific. simple, but excellent bedding.

5 Stars - A True Sanctuary in Nature…read more The property is absolutely breathtaking, like stepping into a portal. From the lush, vibrant garden (hands down the most beautiful I've ever seen) to the peaceful meadows filled with wild deer and turkeys roaming freely, every inch of this place radiates natural beauty and serenity. My partner and I came here to unwind, and we left feeling deeply nourished, inspired, and recharged. We had some profound creative breakthroughs during our stay, and were finally able to get the kind of rest our bodies and minds were craving. Our dogs were in absolute heaven too, especially swimming in the river nearby! But what made this place truly unforgettable was the people. The hosts are warm, genuine, and full of heart. You can feel how much love and intention has been poured into this land and community. It felt like we were welcomed into a sacred little sanctuary, and we're already dreaming of our next visit. If you're looking for a healing, grounding, soul-expanding getaway, this is it. Thank you to everyone at The Land for creating such a special space. We'll be back soon.

This place is epic. Spent four days there with my family. Wouldn't trade it for a week at the Ritz…read more Kids and I had a blast splashing around in the beautiful lake. My daughters got to do "chores" (translation feed and pet animals, including a baby lamb) with the crew in the morning. Chef's special meals were delicious and nutritious. If you live in SF or are in town for a wedding (as we were) GO TO BLACKBIRD. You will not regret one minute of it.

A magical place to stay. 200 acres of rolling hills and forest to explore. Lakes, sheep, horses and…read morea beautiful farm house.

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.

Another great visit to the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Said hi to Marly; I'm friends with…read moreher sister. The dahlias were in full bloom, so beautiful. The agave plant was also in bloom. New art along the pathways and done that I enjoy seeing every visit. Lots of people, lots of dogs, lots of sun and plants. Another delightful day at the gardens. Loved the bird houses to be auctioned.

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.