North Coast & Inland: Casper, Gasquet, Klamath, Ukiah
Jug Handle Creek Farm and Nature Center Lodging - Casper
Location: 15501 North Highway One (five miles north of Mendocino)
Why Go There? A stay in the 1870’s historic farmhouse, rustic cabins or campground supports the 39 acre education center infrastructure/programs: native plant nursery, vegetable, herb gardens, forests, meadows, nature trails; gateway to Jug Handle State Reserve and world’s largest intact Pygmy Forest Ecological Staircase.
More Information: Jug Handle Creek Farm + jughandlefarm@gmail.com
Patrick Creek Lodge - Gasquet
Lodging year-round; restaurant daily May-September, Thursday-Sunday October-April
Location: 13950 Highway 199
Why Go There? Historic lodge, inn, restaurant in national forest offers year-round lodging: motel-like rooms next to the inn, seasonal (traditional fare) meals; full bar; seasonal small outdoor swimming pool (especially refreshing after hot hikes, long drives); restorative walks along beautiful Smith River, steps away.
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Requa Inn & Restaurant - Klamath
Location: 451 Requa Road
Why Go There? Boxy, plain building exterior belies beautifully furnished historic inn rooms, cozy living/dining rooms on Klamath River near its exit into the Pacific Ocean. Ideal spot to relax, look at views, hike nearby state, national redwood park trails, or along California Coastal Trail (walkable from the inn). Reservation required for prix-fixe family-style dinners Wednesday-Sunday, April 1-October 31; Hearty a la carte breakfast available year-round to inn guests.
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Orr Hot Springs Resort - Ukiah
Location: 13201 Orr Spring Road
Why Go There? Rustic rooms with private or shared bathrooms, cabins, cottages, yurts and camping with access to clothing optional hot springs pools/tubs included in room rates; day use only option (reservations needed for day use and overnight). Bring own food, full use of communal kitchen/storage areas. Montgomery Woods State Reserve park close by, with old growth tall redwood trees loop hike, best visited in later afternoons (less people).
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