Sea Rock Inn’s Blog

Do I need to say more?  This last  storm is bringing out the winter wonders of the coast.   Really high rollers;  white frothy crashing tumblers hitting the cliffs making for spectacular sights from the Inn.

For all you storm watchers out there, the roads are open and clear.  Come on over and be blown away (not literally)!

Make plans to come to the coast between January 22-31 for the annual Mendocino Crab and Wine Festival.  All local restaurants will be serving up their delicious signature crab dishes, wine tastings and crab appetizers will abound, and the Mendocino Village and surrounding areas will take on the fun festival atmosphere it is known for at these special events.

All crabists, crabologists, and crabbies are invited to stay at the Sea Rock midweek at the reduced rates listed on our “specials” page.   We love to cater to all the crabby people out there!

The Sea Rock Inn is looking forward to a new year of returning guests and making new friends.  We would like those new friends to be you!!

When I started coming to Mendocino about 40 years ago from the South Bay, I found it to be a magnet and had to come back each year to get my ‘Mendo fix’.

I have lived here in the area now for the past 16 years and have never tired of the beautiful Pacific Coast.  I have had the priviledge of working at the Sea Rock Inn as an Innkeeper for most of those 16 years and have enjoyed every moment!  Our guests bring with them a variety of cultures that is shared at our breakfast tables as new friendships are made.

Barbara, Debbie and I, along with owners, Andy and Susie Plocher are ready to start off the year with the extra pampering all guests look forward to when they come to the Sea Rock Inn.

If  I were to choose my favorite month in the Mendocino area, it would be December.  From the day after Thanksgiving, the Village of Mendocino is transformed into a fairyland of white sparkly lights.  The weather turns cold and crisp, bazaars abound, Christmas trees are lit and the spicy smells of hot seasonal food can be enjoyed as one strolls down main street.

A lighted truck Christmas parade starts off this weekend on Saturday the 5th at 5:00pm.  The Candle Light Inn Tour is a wonderful three night event that includes tours of Lodgings in the Little River, Albion, Mendocino and Fort Bragg areas.

The halls are decked at the Sea Rock Inn awaiting our guests for the holiday stay.

Come see what all the fuss and festivities are about.  There is still room at the Inn!

As the Thanksgiving holiday is now on the horizon I am reminded of how thankful all of us are here at the Sea Rock Inn  to have had the pleasure of hosting you, our past guests, for your little piece of R&R.

Our goal has been to make your stay with us memorable and inspire thoughts of returning to that awesome ocean view room with the cozy fireplace and comfy bed.

We still have a few days left on the calendar to fill for the Thanksgiving weekend, so if you want to escape to Mendocino there is still time. We would love to see you again.

Any newcomers are more than welcome! We love making  new friends!

We have had great response to our fall and winter discounts of 25-50% off a second night stay, Sunday-Thursday. Holiday times are not included of course, but again our most popular rooms are starting to book.

We can do a two night minimum for Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday) if just two nights is all you can do. Of course the four day weekend is the ideal R&R for those who want to kick off the holiday season with a mini vacation.

There is no better place to be than Mendocino and the Sea Rock Inn for the holidays!

Fall on the coast has got to be the most beautiful season to enjoy the great weather, increased surf and white caps on the ocean and the yummy fall harvest.

This Saturday Oct. 3, in Noyo Harbor, Fort  Bragg  is the annual Abalone Festival. Be an abalone recipe tasting judge! Enjoy the craft fair, wine and beer, clam chowder and live music.

November 6-15 is the Mendocino County Wine & Mushroom Fest. Enjoy private mushroom tours and sumptuous meals prepared by local restaurants utilizing the fungi in their creative tasting menus.

Come help us celebrate the new season. Starting Oct. 17, The Sea Rock Inn will be offering 25-50% off rates for the second night of stay Sunday – Thursday.

Give us a call!!

Come celebrate wine, food, music and art at Winesong, a benefit for the Mendocino Coast District Hospital.

The Sea Rock Inn is listed as preferred lodging for the Winesong weekend and will be hosting some of the V.I.P.s for the event.

The shuttle stops at our front door to escort our guests to and from the event at the Botanical Gardens.

Tickets available online at winesong.org or by phone at 707-961-4909

What a great summer this has been! We could not have done it without you! We have heard back from many of you saying that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you will be back.

We have had a rare summer weather wise in that there have been very few really foggy and misty days. The sun has sparkled off the water and made the view from the Sea Rock absolutely phenomenal.

We are hoping for a fall just as beautiful. We have one room left for the Labor Day weekend so it is starting off on great footing. Be the lucky one to grab that room!!

I shouldn’t say anything for fear I will jinx the fabulous weather we have been having but really needed to share the news! For the past three days the sun has made the ocean sparkle like diamonds and the sea breeze has been slight and temperate.

Our guests have been lounging on their deck chairs sipping their wine and enjoying the R&R that only the ocean can bring.

This is the type of day at the Coast that whatever you do is perfect!