Stanford Inn Resort & Farm
Stanford Inn: Green, gorgeous and welcoming for 45 years
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Magical Mendocino County turns up the charm each fall, when shifting light and kaleidoscopic colors grace the coastline. Now celebrating 45 dog-friendly years, the Stanford Inn by the Sea makes an incredible seasonal basecamp. Here, ocean-view lodging, plant-based dishes, wellness workshops, spa services and nature walks are just the start. Read on to see why DogTrekker readers love this eco-resort. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford, together with four-legged ambassadors Parker and Pepper, look forward to welcoming you soon.
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Magical Mendocino County turns up the charm each fall, when shifting light and kaleidoscopic colors grace the coastline. Now celebrating 45 dog-friendly years, the Stanford Inn by the Sea makes an incredible seasonal basecamp. Here, ocean-view lodging, plant-based dishes, wellness workshops, spa services and nature walks are just the start. Read on to see why DogTrekker readers love this eco-resort. Innkeepers Joan and Jeff Stanford, together with four-legged ambassadors Parker and Pepper, look forward to welcoming you soon.
Read more.Mindful hospitality with a pet-centric pedigree
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In an era where screens, QR codes and contactless check-ins are increasingly common, the Stanford Inn team practices more mindful hospitality. This family-run resort has always put people, pups and the planet first. Forty-five years after Joan and Jeff Stanford started their innkeeping journey, they continue curating experiences that make each guest feel valued and well cared for.
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In an era where screens, QR codes and contactless check-ins are increasingly common, the Stanford Inn team practices more mindful hospitality. This family-run resort has always put people, pups and the planet first. Forty-five years after Joan and Jeff Stanford started their innkeeping journey, they continue curating experiences that make each guest feel valued and well cared for.
Read more.Paws-itively impressive green practices
Maya checks out the Santford Inn’s organic gardens. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
In August 2025, the Stanford Inn was named one of the country’s top 10 eco-friendly hotels in the USA Today 10BEST Readers' Choice awards. This was the property's second consecutive year of on the list, and Team DogTrekker couldn't be more excited for the entire Stanford Inn pack. (Fun fact: in 2021, the Stanford Inn was also runner-up for best pet-friendly hotel!) Read more.
Maya checks out the Santford Inn’s organic gardens. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
Sustainability star, The Stanford Inn by the Sea
Maya waits to check in at the Stanford Inn. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
Renowned for its vast, rugged landscapes and commitment to sustainability, Mendocino County was recently named “America’s Wine Region of the
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Maya waits to check in at the Stanford Inn. Photo by Dave Kendrick.
Renowned for its vast, rugged landscapes and commitment to sustainability, Mendocino County was recently named “America’s Wine Region of the
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