Mendocino Unleashed
The drive up to Mendocino from SF is can seem a little long, but don’t worry the time passes quickly with good company. I highly suggest driving through Anderson Valley and if you are anything like me, enjoy the heat.
The drive is lovely, specially once past Santa Rosa. Not to mention, the route is filled with hills, woods, creeks and wineries to stop in. Yes I said wineries, California is known for them and there are a good number on this route.
We decided to take a break at Navarro. It was one of the few wineries that we did not drive by and think “Opps, should we have pulled in there?” Luckily they had signs and an easy driveway to turn into, so we did. When we get out of the car, I am embracing the heat and just loving the warm weather.
Mr. A on the other hand… not so much. All the wineries, the rows moving rhythmically, are gorgeous and the colors of the grapes change from winery. Not hard to fall in love with California when all the nature and greenery is surrounding you.
As you drive on, the temperature keeps dropping and I start freeze. Go figure it gets to be nicer for Mr. A! Pulling into Mend0cino is just filled with amazing views of the coast line. We drive through town and to one of the last hotels on the rode.
The hotel was quite sweet. With an ocean view and a killer fireplace, it was cozy. Ok so the purple carpet was a bit rich but, hey I don’t live here 24/7 and against the white walls, it kinda fits.
The bathroom has an stellar triangle shower, that keeps the steam in. Plus that is not all.
It has a spa tub with the ocean view! Now as a girl who has not had a decent tub since 2001, I was in HEAVEN!! Very happy that this room was already set up for me to soak.
Added all this with a bottle of champagne and an amazing unobstructed ocean view, we knew this weekend would spell relaxation. I really fell for the bit of cove with the rocks, and the white crests crashing on to the ocean.
Yea either way we looked, it was just coast line. We met the neighbors quickly and found out they rocked. Random but goes to show you that being considerate and friendly is always a good thing.
Walking around, going through the coast is amazing. Though I really fell for the trees and how they were bent with years of coastal wind
for which I made us climb in! It was a lot of fun hanging out in the tree until we came down in an animals hunt spot. Luckily for me Mr. A warned me and I went the other way, though it was kind of creepy.
Walking more lead to great views, cliffs, and water crashing. Check the photos out:
We walked up and down the coast until we found the bridge, which captured our attention. Then spent a good time just looking at it and the overall coast.
Sometimes all you need is time with the one you love in a beautiful place.
They have a great happy hour, with long hours, strong drinks for reasonable prices. What more can a person ask for? Oh yeah; art, lighting, good music (a bit loud)…all of which are good to go. It has art pieces strung around and really filling the place. Lights dimmed and changing slowly between red, green and blue.
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