Spectacular scenic beauty surrounds Mendocino County hotels and resorts. Kermit the Dog welcomes guests at Rendezvous Mendocino, a six-room bed-and-breakfast that’s framed by towering trees. It’s a peaceful getaway throughout the year, and the property’s postcard-perfect gazebo is an ideal spot for stargazing or sipping wine at sunset. Rendezvous accommodates housebroken dogs over the age of two in select rooms.
Three sister hotels on the northern edge of Fort Bragg also roll out the red carpet for pups. The Beach House Inn has Pudding Creek views and is a short walk from iconic Glass Beach. The Beachcomber Motel shares a dog play area with the Surf & Sand Lodge, and a nearby paved path connects to MacKerricher State Park. Each property hands out welcome kits with a list of local pet-friendly highlights, plus waste bags, towels and sheets for four-legged guests. Across town, the Arts & Crafts-style Noyo Harbor Inn has convenient trail access and private balconies with harbor, river or garden views.
DogTrekker readers and local adventurers love Mendocino’s Stanford Inn by the Sea, which sits within two miles of four terrific state parks. Rent a dog-friendly canoe or hike the nearby Big River Haul Road with furry friends. Take part in wellness classes that explore acupressure, mindfulness, herbal medicine and more. This 10-acre eco-oasis has car chargers for guest use and employs a variety of sustainable growing techniques and conservation practices.
Choose from pet-friendly cottages and rooms overlooking the Pacific at the family-owned Little River Inn. Fireplaces, stargazing kits, children’s activities and pet welcome treats are among the special amenities here. The on-property trails are a great place to stroll with leashed pups.
