Surf and Sand Lodge

We were heading south down the Pacific Coast Highway and decided to stop in Fort Bragg for the night. We considered a few different places and decided this was the place to try. I am so glad we did! This was the best place we stayed during our mini vacation in Northern California. I was right outside Fort Bragg to the north in a very quiet area. The front desk cleark was very friendly upon check-in. There is no restaurant here, but he had a printed list of places and offered his recommendations. Once entering our room, I was pleasantly surprised by how nice the unit was! It was very clean and the furniture was all in great shape. The walls had a nice wallpaper and crown molding at the ceiling. The mirrors and fixtures were very nice. All this made the room feel high-end! The bathroom was very clean and in good shape. When we got back from dinner, we went to enjoy the beautiful sunset over the ocean! Right out back from our balcony was a short waking path to the edge of the ocean cliffs. We decided to be adventurous and take the more rugged path all the way down to the small beach. It was so quiet and peaceful. We had it all to ourselves to enjoy the spectacular views and sunset. Whenever I am by the ocean, I like to sleep with the door open to hear the sound of the waves all night. You could definitely do that here! Because the hotel is in such a quiet area, there was no noise from town or attractions. Our neighbors were quiet, and it was like we were there alone with the ocean waves to sleep. The only downside to this is that it did feel risky leaving just the screen down closed. There is a walking path right outside and open stairs leading to each deck. It was great for ease of access but less secure feeling at night. A gate at the top of the stairs would feel a little more secure. The bed was very clean and comfortable, and we got a great night sleep. We got up and ready to leave for our next adventure. The hotel had some cute logo coffee mugs - which was a great touch! I stopped by the front desk to inquire about buying some as a souvenir. He said I could take the 2 from the room for $6 dollars each. I did, and I love them! If you find yourself in the area, I definitely recommend this quiet gem of a hotel. We really enjoyed our stay here!

Rooms

Our room was very clean and well maintained! The higher end finishes in the fixtures and trim work was very nice!

Nearby activities

Only a few miles down the road is downtown Fort Bragg with shops and restaurants. However, staying right here to enjoy the beach is the best attraction!

Safety

I overall felt safe here because it was in a quiet area outside of town. The only ding would be that anyone could walk right up your deck stairs which was a little concerning. Since the are was nice I didn't worry too much though.

Walkability

Great walking around the property for views of the ocean. However, for shops and restaurants, those are not within walking distance.

Food & drinks

They do not serve food and drinks here but do have a list of places in town you can refer to.

Noteworthy details

As I stated above, this is the kind of place you can leave your door open at and listen to the ocean waves all night long! This is important to me when staying by the ocean and what I look for when choosing where to stay.

Hotel highlights

Great view, Romantic, Quiet, Great value