We saw this fine dining restaurant by chance during our trip from sea ranch to guerneville. Didn't…read moreexpect to get a table, but we were lucky enough to get one. The service was awesome, our server Evan quickly got us to our seats and took our orders. We tried the oyster epiphany (fresh oyster with lime ginger and wasabi dressing) I wasn't a big fan of oysters due to its fishy after taste. But this place nailed it! The sauce really paired well, oysters were soo fresh I could go for another round. We also ordered homemade sourdough as starters, the whipped butter was very light , not too overwhelming. The sourdough was soft and the poppy seeds add texture to it. The pairing works so well, we asked for another refill. Now to the main course, the fish tacos were on point, not very memorable to be honest. But the pasta!!! omg you could tell it was hand made, the shrimp were fresh and cleaned it wasn't fishy at all. I was expecting it to be a tomato based pasta, but the sun dried tomato gave such a nice additional profile, sweet and sourness to the truffle based pasta sauce. Last but not least, let's talk about the view! It is not everyday you got to see the end of the river and the start of Pacific Ocean. it was such a stunning view. Overall it is a 5/5 experience!

Wish I had known a couple of details before planning my anniversary dinner here…read more This place is known for epic views, naturally we wanted a table with a view so I called a week in advance to request just that. The woman I spoke to said she would put it in her notes and that specific tables are not able to be held. She assured me we would have a good spot so I took her word for it. This was our first time coming here and its an hour drive. There is very minimal parking. We were lucky to get a spot as someone was leaving. We were seated at the worst table this place has to offer, right at the entrance to the bar and kitchen, in a narrow walkway, there is a window for one person to look out of and the other seat is looking into the kitchen as the table is positioned halfway in the middle of a window, so one side is against a wall and a view of the kitchen. The busy waitstaff was coming in and out quickly from both areas and walking past us with plates and such, it was chaotic at best. It felt almost insulting to be seated here as we had made a request well in advance to celebrate our anniversary which was also not acknowledged. Another party was just leaving so I was able to request to move. We were then seated at a 2 top table just outside of the atrium with a direct view thru a window of another 2 top table on the other side of the glass so when you go to look out the window its like you are staring at the people at the table thru the glass partition. We were so deflated by this whole seating situation. I say all of this to point out that if you are a party of 2 there is barely any tables with a clear view for both people so keep that in mind! If you have a party of 4-6 you have a much better chance of a better table. Really wish I had known that!!! The interior was nice enough but lacking the romance and ambiance I had hoped for, can we get some candles or flowers on the tables? Seems like an obvious detail overlooked. As far as the menu we were a bit underwhelmed by the offerings, there is a prefix menu and a small menu adjacent with minimal options like lamb and elk or vegetarian.... Probly should have looked at that before making this reservation but I had heard how amazing it was so I just took a chance. Although the choices were limited we enjoyed everything we ordered, food and drinks. Our waitress was nice and did a good job for us overall but definitely was more attentive and informative to the group adjacent to us which was a bit disappointing. Again this was a celebratory dinner and it just fell short for us in that way as it was not acknowledged Our tab was a little over 300$ portions were modest although tasty. I enjoyed the drinks and desert the most. To sum it up, I wont be going out of my way again to come back here. If I found myself in the area I might enjoy stopping in for a drink and dessert. Id say a solid 2.5 stars

So probably about four years ago I got to sample this amazing chowder at the North Coast wine event…read morein Santa Rosa. I was blown away, and I never forgot about it.. Now that we're on the Sonoma coast quite often I wasn't quite ready for a sit down, so I decided to take the chowder to go. According to the hostess, the bar staff would take my to go order. So I probably sat at the bar for I want to think about five minutes before I was even acknowledged that's very disappointing. it really gives you a dismissive feeling when other guests are being intended. I'm not talking about a large group 4 down to two people, and I honestly felt ignored. Any way I waited patiently and was finally asked if I could be helped so I said yeah I wanna place it to go order. I'm kind of driving down the road and I just wanna take it to go. That was no problem. I wandered around the property,which is really lovely while I waited for my chowder. My receipt came to approximately $37 for my to go order of only two servings of chowder. I served it that evening, along with a salad and some filet mignon in the comfort of our own accommodations. While the flavor was whatever I remembered, it was a great flavor. It's rich and it's definitely comfort food. However, the potatoes were all raw basically uncooked not at all what I would expect for a seafood chowder. While the potatoes should be not mushy, these were just nearly raw. After the anticipation of looking forward to enjoying and sharing this dish, I feel pretty disappointed. So I can cross this one off my foodie bucket list. Been there done that was just OK. #coastkitchen

TLDR: Nice romantic getaway…read more I don't normally review hotels. But the hotel is special, so I'm doing something special as well! I know I'm going to sound like a infomercial, but this place HAS EVERYTHING. It's got a GREAT restaurant (which I'll definitely review in a bit), they have a Record library (AND every room has a record player), they have board games, they have outdoor games, they have hiking trails, they have an Exercise room!, they have BEAUTIFUL scenery. About the only thing missing, is probably a pool. But given the fact that we came in the SUMMER and it was STILL very chilly, I doubt anyone would be swimming anyway. You can always just drive 15 minutes to the beach and swim in the ocean anyway. All the staff were super friendly, from the housekeepers to the front desk. I also like the fact the front desk guy even knew my name! Every time I talked to him, he always greeted me by name. Unfortunately, I wish I knew his name... but anyway that was a great touch. We chose this place because it was a pet-friendly place. The fee was a bit high, but it included a doggie bed and 2 bowls and some doggie treats. Too bad we have cats... heh. But the thought was really appreciated! It was clear the bedrooms have been remodeled, because even though the exterior looked old... the inside was anything but. Nice hardwood floors, an open bathroom with 3 swinging barn doors. We splurged and got the balcony with an ocean view. It was all soooo Romantic and lovely. Truly a special place to stay. Wifi was excellent, and they had a modern smart TV as well. They even provide complimentary pastries early in the morning, and cookies at night! Will definitely want to stay here again for a nice getaway! Only downside is getting here... involves some hairpin turns. My wife got carsick unfortunately.

What a beautiful and serene property. I stayed in Waterfall cottage. It was so quiet and the views…read morewere so peaceful, I only heard the birds. The meadow was wonderful to walk in and sit and listen to the babbling brook. I enjoyed the cafe's espresso and clam chowder. Next time we're going to rent the kayaks and check out the river.

We stumbled into this unassuming cafe, saw the simple menu and were like "oh well, we need to eat."…read more Well dear readers this cafe is a gem. The fish tacos and fries are straight from heaven, crispy, flavorful and not greasy - world class. And the fish sandwich- another hit. Grilled to perfection with a hint of spice. Go with the Caesar salad on the side. Yummy good. Make the cafe a stop as you drive the northern coast route. You will love the food along with the wonderful service. Enjoy!.

Great lodge , location and value . Friendly staff Beautiful scenery, walking paths and dog…read morefriendly. First time visiting, we enjoyed the lodge and grounds , visited the Fort museum and our dog enjoyed the trip as well . Nice store across the street to get any missing items and grab wine and beer for the patio. We will be back

We stayed in room 7 with our two doggos for Presidents' Day weekend. This place is a hidden gem and…read morewould recommend. We will definitely be back!

Great place right on Highway 1 in Ocean Cove. The new owner is dedicated to renovating and the…read moreproperty and the rooms and you can't beat the view! Great location for a weekend getaway from the Sacramento valley.

Our room, #14 was very modest and slightly run down but clean. No mini frig or microwave. Other…read moresingle bed rooms had frig and microwave when i peered into empty room windows. Friend has room 18, king room upstairs with hot tub. Really nice, updated and a much different experience than our room. The restaurant food was delicious, and the staff very friendly. I would return, but not to room 14, it needs updating. Otherwise friendly, beautiful scenery and accommodates dogs.

What an awesome place to stay at in this cute little town. We had an excellent stay! The…read morehospitality is really off the charts here. Heidi was very friendly and accommodating upon our arrival. We ran into Marco at dinner and he was also very personable, even remembered we spoke on the phone. Chef Crista was also too kind, we asked for a later check out to explore the Redwoods one last time and she didn't hesitate to let us stay a little longer. We will definitely be back to this oasis in the hills. Only 4 minutes away from a beautiful forest and 30 to Jenner. You really can't go wrong here! Such good vibes. The room was very spacious and they have quality toiletries. The simple breakfast that they provide also gives you the fuel to start your day! Unfortunately, I didn't request and spa services so that will have to be next time. And finally an adults only hotel where you are actually treated like an adult with the honor bar and 24 hour pool/spa. Plus furry friend friendly!

We had an amazing stay at Boon! Marco and Peter were so hospitable and treated us extremely well…read more This is our second time here and both times Marco made sure we were taken care of. He's the best! He needs a raise! I've stayed at several other resorts here but this is by far my favorite. The property is well maintained, super relaxing and grounding. They have bikes to take into town which are also well maintained. Rooms are really cute and the place is dog friendly. The pool has a chill ambiance with a curated playlist. Their honor bar is a really nice touch as well. Highly recommend this place!

The accommodations and the staff were amazing. We were up there for a wedding and really enjoyed…read moreour stay at Creekside Inn resort. I highly recommend it.

What can I say? Stay here! We had a room with a kitchen, full couch, side chair and patio. The room…read morewas cold and I wish there was a heater in the bedroom, that's the only bummer. Everything else was great. The cottage kitty came in to visit and I thought that was pretty awesome.

We stayed in a King Riverview studio unit on the ground floor in early November for our…read moreanniversary. We arrived a little early which the owner said was fine (they live onsite) but they were out to lunch upon checkin. They told us our room number and the door was unlocked. It had a nice deck with umbrella, but the weather was cold and foggy so we didn't use it. Room was nice but a bit dark and we could hear every word the upstairs guests were saying, so recommend staying on top units, even though you'll need to walk around in the summer to the river. The unit had a fridge, microwave, small stove, sitting area with tv, and small bathroom. It was a bit cold as the fake fireplace didn't work, but the AC / heater in wall unit did work. We couldn't sleep with it on because it was quite noisy. The Inn is in a pretty location right on the river but they have tons of weddings in the summer so it might be overrun with wedding guests and the ceremony / reception if you go (be sure to ask about it). They have a nice gazebo with coffee and ice and an outdoor fire pit which we didn't use. It's right in the town of Monte Rio which has a grocery store, coffee shop, movie theater in town. We golfed at Northwoods which is about 10 minutes down the road, and had dinner across the bridge at a German place which was quite good. At over $300/night, not sure it was worth it, but it was our anniversary and something different. The owners were very nice and improving the property. I would return in summer if there wasn't a wedding taking place.

Cozy, personal, welcoming! You feel like you're visiting Grandmas house at the lake…read more Little touches like they make cotton candy and give s'more packets. They have fireplaces with extra chopped wood there's extra toiletries and a cute coffee station in your room. A communal area has BBQs and tongs, coffee in the morning with a collection of cups; Nothing here feels corporate or commercial. The room was clean, spacious and the bed comfortable. The woman at the desk was friendly and soft spoken, chill happy vibe. They even left us a handwritten welcome note. Sent texts to communicate checkin and coffee! 100% recommend and will for sure stay here again.

Fantastic room with a view. Great staff good restaurant on the property. We will go back againread more

We stayed here 3 nights for a retreat... Id say it was okay... it was expensive though. The lodge…read moreis nice but secluded you have to drive to get to anything. and the ocean is a ways out. There was wildlife seen thorughout stay. logs for fire were complementary but even service for room was a $5 charge... weird and crazy with over $400 per night. The rooms are spread throughout multuple buildings... kindsa motel style. Lobby was invitiing but small. had drinks at the restaurant and dinner at the back room area with my group. We avoided the pool as there were groups of kids screaming at top of lungs most of our stay... so we also avoided the spa. No cell service at this location but they have wifi -- overall -- it was okay - I cant say I would go back on my own as for that price id stay somewhere with more amenities.

Amazing food options along with a wonderful view. Really enjoyed the outdoor seating.read more

A retreat that you will not soon forget! Bodega Bay Beach Home is a getaway for the weary or the…read morefamily. The beautiful scenery surrounds the home with the ocean and mounain views. Minutes from Portuguese beach, you can hear the waves crashing on the rocks lulling you to a peaceful rest. The home is furnished with all amenities, including a game room, 4 large TVs and a fireplace that warms the heart. Clean and updated, close to great restaurants and beaches.