The Joshua Grindle Inn is set on a two-acre estate with views overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Mendocino Bay, and the historic village of Mendocino.

Water Tower | Victorian House | Saltbox Cottage

It is not surprising that the Mendocino area has such a romantic pull on the imagination. Many people come here to honeymoon or to retreat from city pressures. The pace here is easy. Without the many distractions of modern life, guests can find time to enjoy the peace and quiet and the salty tang of the sea air. The Joshua Grindle Inn's spacious rooms provide a perfect place to curl up with a good book by a glowing fire. The grandeur of the scenery revitalizes the spirit, giving all the chance to walk down our quiet paths, relax, and enjoy life in a "New England" setting that time forgot.

The colorful and lovingly maintained gardens, visible from the rooms, beckon guests to take a pleasant stroll and relax in Adirondack chairs on the lawns. Here guests can enjoy the surroundings and perhaps catch up on some reading, or play a game of croquet.

Guests awaken to a sumptuous full breakfast served in our welcoming breakfast room. This is a time to enjoy conversation with new acquaintances around the c.1830 pine harvest table, while savoring selections from our popular cookbook, Mendocino Mornings. Every morning brings new treats: fresh from the oven muffins or scones, a savory frittata or quiche, a selection of seasonal fruits, as well as yogurt, cereals, locally roasted coffee and herbal teas. For those who prefer to take in the view and morning air, outside seating on the ornate wrap-around veranda is also available. Linger with the innkeepers and fellow guests around our 1800's pine harvest table for Mendocino stories and tips about things to do. After breakfast, guests often choose to take a stroll along the headlands to admire the rugged, mystical, sometimes fog-shrouded beauty of the coast.

Six of our ten spacious guest rooms have fireplaces and two others offer ocean views. All have private baths and comfortable sitting areas. Each room is beautifully decorated with Early American antique and pine furnishings. There are five guest rooms in the Main House, as well as our charming parlor -- a place to gather with fellow guests and enjoy the afternoon tea and sweets provided.

The rest of the Joshua Grindle Inn's rooms are in two lovingly restored outbuildings behind the Main House.

Historic Watertower & Saltbox Cottage

Water Tower | Victorian House | Saltbox Cottage

Now, if you'll follow me upstairs, I'll show you our private rooms...

Two-night minimum on weekends. Three to four night minimum during holiday periods.
Two night minimum through the months of July and August.

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