info@sacredrockinn.com

Press

Sunset Magazine

Awarded Best Nature Lover's Lodging.

“An inspiring immersion into the west coasts’ most impressive sights…”

Travel + Leisure

Named Elk the Best Small Town in America for Food & Wine.

“The location, at the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea, is unmatched, and the lodging includes everything from cottages and bungalows to a Victorian mansion and cliff house.”

SF Gate

Crowned us America's Travel Darling.

“A lovely little town that time forgot…”

The San Francisco Standard

5 high-style, seriously relaxing destinations up and down Highway 1.

“In nearby Elk, where a cluster of inns cling to towering oceanfront cliffs, the newly opened Sacred Rock Inn lends the feel of a luxury cruise liner with sleek, cabin-like rooms peering over the vast Pacific.”

The Atlantic Journal-Constitution

Fall Travel: Hot weather or cold, nothing beats a beach getaway in autumn

“An uncrowded, driftwood-strewn beach…perched on a cliff overlooking Greenwood State Beach with its majestic stone archways and sea stacks just off shore…”

Thrillist

Visit the Tiny Northern California Towns Tucked Between the Ocean and the Redwoods

“Get a room at the Sacred Rock Inn, which is dead quiet, appointed with mid-century modern charm, and right on the coast. You’ll have the option of ocean views, as well as two-story suites with private outdoor space and giant Jacuzzi pools that overlook the crashing waves.”

Daily Mail

Unassuming northern California town surprisingly ranked as the No. 1 place in America for food and wine

“Elk is also home to the recently reopened Sacred Rock Inn, which has unobstructed vistas of the Pacific coastline. The hotel has two restaurants – Greenwood Restaurant, which considers itself to be ‘approachable fine dining,’ and Elk House, a casual eatery with pub fare set in a historic building.“

Haute Living San Francisco

Mendocino Coast’s Sacred Rock Inn is Stunning

“Perched atop towering cliffs on the Pacific coastline, right off of scenic Highway 1, Sacred Rock Inn offers a sense of meaningful wanderlust. The inn provides breathtaking ocean views and easy access to beautiful beaches, cliffs, and hiking trails. Surrounded by ancient redwood groves, lush green valleys, and breathtaking mountain tops, the inn’s coastal scenery is perfect for those seeking nature and serenity.“

Forbes

9 Last-Minute Thanksgiving Vacation Ideas

“The Inn is breaking tradition by offering guests a thoughtfully curated, turkey-free feast that celebrates the richness of fall’s harvest. The multi-course meal reimagines fall flavors with a creative twist, offering a vibrant array of seasonal dishes that showcase the best of what autumn’s bounty has to offer.“

Sonoma magazine

A Winter Food Retreat to the Sonoma and Mendocino Coast

“Located inside the Sacred Rock Inn grounds, this remote restaurant is worth a stop, especially if you’re staying at the inn. Chef Ryan Seal is an under-the-radar talent who shouldn’t be. Steelhead Trout Tartare with buttermilk beurre blanc, green apple and smoked trout roe was luxurious, beautifully plated and elevated my expectations of what tartare can be. Also excellent: Uni Carbonara with Fort Braff sea urchin sauce, squid ink bucatini and trout roe and Maine lobster ravioli with fromage blanc, brown butter crumble and sweet pickled onion.“

Industry Magazine - New Jersey

Cozy cedar cottages and bungalows are a tranquil escape

“The inn is named for the majestic arched rock formations rising from the turquoise ocean, resembling two bears facing each other and reflecting the spiritual essence of the Mendocino coast. Native American folklore frequently highlights bears as guardians of wisdom, courage, and healing. Within Miwuk culture, bears symbolize balance, much like the interconnected harmony of the ocean, land, and sky at Sacred Rock Inn.”

7 X 7

The Tiny Town Attracting Big Attention on the Northern California Coast

“With the opening of an incredible, cliffside hotel last June—Sacred Rock Inn— one tiny Northern California town has gone from little-known to nationally recognized in record time. The tribally owned boutique inn is now a gorgeous sanctuary of secluded gardens and redwood paneling, with views so good, they defy description. The rooms in the mansion and the modern inn are outfitted with private waterfront decks, marble-and-tile baths, and a palette of watery blues and sandy earth tones. (Rumor has it a former Disney Imagineer was involved in the design.) Cottages and two-story bungalows—including the most spectacular of all, the Cliff House, with its upstairs library and stained-glass bathroom windows—provide even more space and privacy.”

Thank You for the Memories

Sacred Rock Inn permanently closed on June 1, 2025.

After welcoming guests to this beautiful stretch of the Northern California coast, we have decided to close our doors.

This decision was not made lightly, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who stayed with us, supported us, and helped make Sacred Rock Inn what it is today.

Reservations are no longer being accepted. For any questions or past guest inquiries, please contact us at: info@sacredrockinn.com.

Thank you for being part of our story.
— The Sacred Rock Inn Team