The Best Hotels Near Harbor House Inn, by the Record
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Thirty-seven acres of unspoiled cliffside on the Mendocino Coast is the kind of real estate that makes you understand why Californians are so insufferable about California. This resort has been around forever, and a recent renovation kept the wooden rafters while adding clean, modern rooms, each with a private patio and most with ocean views. A wood-burning fireplace handles the chilly nights, and trails through gardens and forest handle the days.
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The weathered redwood building that houses this 17-room lodge also holds the community's general store and post office, which sets the tone. Sea Ranch was a 1960s experiment in low-impact coastal living, and the lodge keeps that spirit intact while quietly upgrading the comfort level. Miles of rocky Sonoma coastline sit just outside, and the restaurant and bar give you a reason to stay in. Michelin awarded it a Key.