The Sea Ranch Lodge Has Fully Reopened - AFAR

"Reopened after an extensive multi‑year renovation completed in 2023, this oceanfront lodge on dramatic coastal bluffs has been restored as a welcoming central gathering place that honors the original Sea Ranch modernist vision. The main building contains a restaurant (The Dining Room), café, bar, fireside lounge, general store, and post office, plus a solarium and a deck with Adirondack chairs ideal for sunset watching. Seventeen newly redesigned rooms feature ocean-facing views, king beds, kitchenettes, fireplaces, and large window seats; the property also offers vacation rental homes and a glamping program in partnership with Shelter Co. for weddings and retreats. The café serves coffee, cold brew and breakfast items (popular picks included a breakfast sandwich, frittata, and strawberry shortcake), while the restaurant focuses on locally sourced dishes such as chicken with pommes frites and wild salmon with greens; the bar is noted for well-executed cocktails enjoyed by the fire or on the patio. Guests can explore the on-site Sea Ranch Beginnings exhibit, check a lively events calendar (live music, yoga, guided hikes, writers’ workshops, knitting classes, wine tastings), and take scenic walks across the meadow past grazing sheep to the historic barn and along the Bluff Trail, all reflecting the community’s ethos of harmony with nature." - Michelle Baran