The Sea Ranch Lodge
Hotel · Sea Ranch
60 Sea Walk Dr, Sea Ranch, CA 95497
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Highlights
Coastal lodge with dining, bar, cafe & general store
Coastal lodge with dining, bar, cafe & general store
"Refurbished from an original post office and land sales office in the architecturally minded Sea Ranch community, the lodge embraces minimal disruption of the dramatic shoreline—guests sit in Adirondack chairs to listen to crashing waves from either the original main lodge or standalone cottages that let the captivating panoramas speak for themselves." - Kristin Braswell
"Awarded one Michelin key as a hotel offering a very special stay, this Sea Ranch property is recognized for strong connection to nature, design, steady service, comfort, and a distinctive local identity." - Stacey Lastoe
"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
"Originally constructed in 1963 on a former sheep farm as a gathering spot for residents in the area, the iconic architectural gem was masterminded by Lawrence Halprin, Al Boeke, Joseph Esherick, and design group MLTW. The Lodge—surrounded by jaw-dropping views of misty-covered jagged cliffs—was completely overhauled by San Francisco–based firm NicoleHollis with 17 revamped rooms echoing calming and earthy hues in the adjacent rugged coast with wooden walls; freestanding midcentury-inspired fireplaces; upholstered window benches; woven wall hangings; and organic bath products by Bathing Culture. Pick up picnic supplies and merch at the general store and take a hike to one of six public access trails in The Sea Ranch." - Jennie Nunn
"Alongside a renovation that opened the restaurant floorplan to include a chef’s table, the Sea Ranch Lodge menu from executive chef Eric Piacentine remains true to Sea Ranch’s ethos of living lightly on the land. Much of the beef and produce is sourced from the Ranch’s farm and that freshness shines in plates of simply prepared grilled and roasted chicken and the day’s ceviche. Every seat is a good one, but the best time to check out the sweeping views over the Pacific and the property’s 53 acres is just before sunset." - Christina Mueller, Eater Staff
