The Harbor House Inn is a small upscale inn in a 1916 Craftsman house, that rests on the edge of the rustic Mendocino coastline. It has its own private cove with panoramic views, an incredible Michelin-starred restaurant that serves a coastal-cuisine with a lot of the ingredients grown in the property, and it is located just 30-minutes south of the historical village of Mendocino. 

For those living in the Bay Area, this is an easy & wonderful weekend getaway. Or if you are driving up the Northern California coast it should be a stop for at least a night. If you drive from the Bay area take route 128 through Anderson Valley which is a lovely, less visited wine area, and you can stop for lunch at Stone and Embers, near Philo, for delicious wood-fired pizzas. In that same area is Bewildered Pig, that is only open for dinner and serves amazing food. Another stop is the Philo Apple Farm for some freshly made apple jams or chutneys. 

TO DO Hang out on the lovely hotel deck with breathtaking views of Wharf Rock; follow the garden pathways down to the private beach for more breathtaking views; go on one of the multiple hikes between Elk and Mendocino and the hotel will provide you with descriptions of their favorite ones; drive up to Mendocino and walk around town; and do not miss having dinner at Harbor House. It’s a pre-set menu, beautifully done. A real treat!