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Bed and Breakfast Ranch on the
Northern California Coast 
Howard Creek Ranch is alive with the rural splendor of
sweeping ocean and mountain views, sixty acres of peace and
beauty on the beach near the "Lost Coast," a
60-mile-long wilderness. The ranch was settled in 1867 as a
land grant of thousands of acres and included a sheep and
cattle ranch and a blacksmith shop. Horses, cows, sheep, and
llama graze the pastures. The buildings are constructed from
virgin redwood from the ranch forest.
In the middle of a wide green lawn sits a large 1871
farmhouse filled with antiques. A 75-foot swinging bridge
spans Howard Creek as it flows past barns and cabins to the
beach 200 yards away. Prize-winning flower gardens, musical
instruments, books, warmth and hospitality soothe the
city-weary guest.
Suites, rooms, and cabins are available for your comfort,
all nestled in a scenic ranch nominated to the National
Historic Register. Each offers a comfortable bed with handsome
quilt, plus extras such as fireplaces or woodstoves,
skylights, and private decks or balconies. Several rooms and
cabins also feature the modern conveniences of microwaves and
refrigerators. Every accommodation is individually decorated
and has delightful views of the surrounding ocean and
countryside.
Breakfast is a hearty farm meal with fresh juice, omelets,
bacon, sausage, hotcakes, fried potatoes, grits, and baked
apples with granola and whipped cream. Menus change daily.
Coffee is strong and early, and tea is available anytime.
Breakfast is the perfect way to begin a day of enjoying this
coastal paradise.
Come back to the ranch and enjoy the hot tub and sauna. A
massage by a professional German masseuse can be arranged in
advance. |
A day at Howard Creek Ranch might include beachcombing,
whale-watching, or exploring tidepools. Those who prefer to
stay on the land may wish to arrange a horseback ride on the
beach or through the redwoods.
Bring a bicycle and explore a paved lane through ten miles
of sand dunes. Some visitors may want to hike the Sinkyone
Wilderness or venture into Fort Bragg and take the Skunk Train
through the redwoods.
Deep sea fishing at Noyo Harbor is also a favorite pastime
of many guests. Art buffs might consider surveying the
galleries and shops of Mendocino and Fort Bragg just a half
hour down Highway One.
In the evening, watch the sun set over the lovely Pacific
and look forward to an evening of peaceful seclusion, a
perfect end to a day at the Howard Creek Ranch. |
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