Elk Cove Inn & Spa

This is the best find! The staff are so welcoming as soon as you arrive and it follows all the way through to breakfast. We arrived on a spur of the moment trip after wine tasting and I’ve never been happier with a getaway choice! I’ll describe our 24 hour experience, but in case your impatient (like me), I’ll skip to the end here and let you know that us and our small dogs had a perfect escape and I encourage you to do the same!! We arrived in time to enjoy the social hour before dinner and the view from our cottage. This is one of the features of the place; natural sound therapy all day. The bonfire was lit, games came out and we all watched the sunset, dogs and all. We ordered dinner earlier in the day, and at 6:00 we sat and enjoyed a fine dinner. The food was all locally sourced, and their chef prepares zero waste meals that are simply amazing. A bottle of Zinfandel with dinner that we brought back to our room made the meal complete. Speaking of complete, there was also a small bottle of after dinner wine left in our room to enjoy along with the views from our room. In the morning our breakfast arrived with coffee and champagne to enjoy with the crashing waves. After breakfast we walked down to the beach with the doggies and watched as they played on the beach. When we checked out, the staff remembered who we were and I even had a nice chat with Chef on my way out. We had such a good time, there are no pics. There is plenty to do in the area for fun, we just did a quick getaway. Next time, we’re already planning another trip, we will try the beach horseback riding!

The magic here is the service. Warm and welcoming. It is attentive without being overly intrusive. There was a welcome basket, we arrived on a Sunday evening and there was a "social hour" happening on the deck with wine, cheese and crackers. We stayed in the wave watcher room, with a huge bathroom complete with a soaking tub and a giant walk in shower with amazing water pressure. It's a sweet little room, with a big picture window and cozy chairs to watch the beach. The bed was comfortable, the fireplace adding to the coziness. Breakfast is brought to your room, and was delicious, do not skip the croissants! We had dinner in their cozy dining room and watched the sunset while we ate. They grow food they serve, they have goats and the innkeeper makes goat cheese. All adding to the charm. We opted for their bonfire kit, that included wood, wine and smores makings, and walked to the beach after dinner, built a fire and watched the stars. For two days we relaxed, the grounds are full of plants, flowers, a beautiful view of the ocean. And although the highway is right above you, we never heard any traffic noise, in fact part of the charm was how quiet this space was. Overall I would say it's rustic, a little dated, but amazing service, good food, peaceful grounds and a beautiful backdrop to relax in.

A gorgeous spot to adventure out to the spectacular California coastline or just stay in Elk Cove and enjoy the beauty from your room! Incredible food at the Inn and gorgeous hikes nearby. An art gallery, two lighthouses, beaches and trails. A perfect combo of adventure and indulgence! The room was cozy, quiet and comfortable with ocean waves lulling us to sleep and bright moonlight on the ocean waking us up!