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Where is this place?
We’ll be honest; Mendocino is not the easiest place to get to, so we understand if you can’t make it. If you decide to meet us in this magical corner of the world, you’ll be rewarded with old growth redwoods and a beautiful slice of ocean coastline.
How do I get there?
Cuffey’s Cove Ranch is a 3.5-hour drive from San Francisco. After flying in, you’ll want to rent a car to begin your California road trip. Take the 101 north until you reach the 128 at Cloverdale. The beginning of this two-lane highway is twisty-turny, but as it mellows out you’ll be greeted with an easier cruise through Anderson Valley, which is full of superb wineries.
As you continue toward the coast, you’ll find yourself surrounded by beautiful redwoods until you reach the ocean. You’ll take a left to travel south on Highway 1 until you reach Cuffey’s Cove!
Please plan to make the drive during daylight hours! You’ll be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery and have a much easier time navigating the windy roads. Plan for a 4-hour drive from SF/Oakland, and if you have the time, consider spending a night or two along the way on your journey north. If you’re ambitious, you could take Highway 1 up the coast (we can recommend places to stay along the route!).
Airports:
• San Francisco (SFO) or Oakland (OAK) - Larger airports, about the same distance from Elk.
• Sonoma County Airport (STS) - Small, regional airport. From here, you’re an easier 2-hour drive from Elk. Direct flights from Denver, Minneapolis, Portland, Seattle, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
Accommodations:
If you’ll be joining us, please book your accommodations ASAP (we cannot stress this enough!). The Mendocino coast is a popular tourist destination, summer is peak season, and it’s a holiday weekend.
For your convenience, we have limited room blocks at two cozy inns:
Elk Cove Inn & Spa
6300 S Highway 1, Elk, CA 95432 | website link
This is the BEST option, but very limited! Elk Cove Inn is located near Cuffey’s Cove Ranch (just a 2-minute drive), perched above Greenwood Beach overlooking the ocean. Breakfast is included, as well as a welcome gift basket for guests.
We have a limited amount of rooms blocked for two nights (7/4-7/6), which can be reserved by calling 707.877.3321 and asking for rooms in the “Jeff & Jen’s Wedding” block.
Here are the available rooms:
• Swallows Nest ($175/night) *booked
• Hideaway ($195) *booked
• Ridgeview ($195)
• Molly’s Garden ($195) *booked
• Cypress Garden ($245)
• Cliffside Covey ($295) *booked
• Baywatch ($295) *booked
Inn at Schoolhouse Creek
7051 N Highway 1, Little River, CA 95456 | website link
We also have a limited number of rooms blocked at Inn at Schoolhouse Creek, which features a variety of charming cottages located 20 minutes north of Cuffey’s Cove on the coast.
When calling to make your reservation, please mention “Jeff & Jen’s Wedding” in order to receive a discount (10% off). Please call 707.937.5525 to make your reservation. Be sure to book your hotel room by May 1, 2019 in order to receive the below discounted rates.
Here are the available rooms:
• Cypress Cottage ($259/night) *booked
• Garden Cottage ($259) *booked
• Water Tower Cottage ($299) *booked
• Fuchsia Cottage ($299) *booked
• Anderson Valley ($229)
• Van Damme ($229)
• Buckhorn Cove ($209) *booked
• Pt Cabrillo ($209)
• Captains Watch ($269) *booked
• Pacific View ($269) *booked
• Whale Watch ($269) *booked
• Tansy Cottage ($249) *booked
• Thyme Cottage ($249) *booked