Mendocino County, Calif. – (January 22, 2007) – What better way to recharge your relationship than with a trip to lovely, peaceful Mendocino County, California?

Mendocino County is home to some of the most romantic historic inns, hotels, and bed & breakfasts in America, but the slower pace and unspoiled nature of the area means you won’t be jostling dozens of other couples during your stay. Enjoy tastes of local wine, delicious meals confected from local produce -- or cuddle by the fireside while you watch the Pacific out the window.

Mendocino County features every type of accommodation for every taste and price range – from four-star resort hotels to rustic cabins and seafaring inns, grand old Victorians, popular branded hotels, and even lodging at a lighthouse!

Visit www.gomendo.com to view the variety.

Here are just a few of the favorite activities that could help make your romantic getaway to Mendocino County the most memorable of your lives:

Savor Your Love Over a Good Meal. Mendocino County yields delectable edibles year ‘round, including mushrooms, world-famous lamb, crab, salmon and Petrole sole. Area restaurants are widely known for providing fabulous dining at reasonable prices. World-class cuisine prepared with local produce and paired meticulously with local wines creates a warm, private atmosphere that sets just the right tone.

Toast Long Life and Happiness. With nearly 50 wineries located in three clusters, Mendocino County grows more varieties of grapes than anywhere else in the USA. Mendocino County also has more family owned wineries than any other county in California, as well as the oldest organic vineyards. For those who prefer beer, Mendocino County is also home to award-winning breweries. The Ukiah Brewing Co. is the nation's first certified organic brew pub; and the Mendocino Brewing Co. was the first brew pub to be established in California after prohibition.

Gaze at each other under the Redwoods. Some of the world’s tallest redwood trees rise up to heaven in Mendocino County, inspiring awe to earth-bound beings. A drive north toward Leggett offers the rare opportunity to actually drive through a redwood tree.

Renew Your Vows to Fitness. Mendocino County offers a myriad of stimulating outdoor activities, from climbing a lighthouse (the Point Arena Lighthouse is the only Pacific West Coast lighthouse of significant height --115 feet -- that you can climb to the top), to horseback riding, surfing some truly uncrowded waves, diving, hiking, and kayaking, to name a few.

Bask in the Bubbles. Many Mendocino County lodges have hot tubs in guestrooms, in secluded woodland settings, or on your own private terrace. The county also boasts North America’s only naturally carbonated hot springs. The area is home to dozens of spas – including many that have all natural products that allow you to detoxify while you beautify and unwind together.
February Events:
Celebrate the Mendocino County Crab & Wine Festival at Little River Inn through February 23, 2007. Ole's Whale Watch Bar at the Inn is transformed into Ole's Crab Shack featuring crab delicacies, grog specials and a seafaring atmosphere. Nightly specials with delectable crab are also featured in the Little River Inn restaurant.
Little River Inn is a classic coastal resort and memorable place to stay. The 66-unit inn offers a tradition of family hospitality, magnificent views of the Pacific from all venues, scrumptious meals, day spa and meeting facilities. Little River Inn: 7091 North Highway One, Little River.
Shotgun Restaurant, located in the luxurious Lawson’s Station in Hopland, is planning a Valentine’s Wine dinner on February 10 with local winemaker, Milano family winery. The dinner is $69 per person and advance reservations are suggested. Milano winery, which has operated continuously in the old hop kiln since 1977, produces small lots of handcrafted wines using traditional methods, including their signature Cabernets and Zinfandels, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Port and more. The Shotgun serves food in a contemporary wine country style influenced by fresh local products.
At the entrance to Mendocino wine country, Lawson's Station offers seven uniquely decorated spa suites, each with over 500 square feet of space. Lawson's Station Inn and Shotgun: 13441 South Hwy. 101, Hopland.
Fensalden Inn in Albion, just seven miles from Mendocino Village, has a romance package – including two nights in an ocean view suite with full breakfast each morning and wine and hors d'oeuvres each evening; two consecutive 35-minute in-room massages, dinner certificate to Little River Inn ($90 value) with chauffeur service; one hour in private hot tub/sauna room at the Sweetwater Spa in Mendocino Village and the “Romantic Memories of Mendocino” gift basket in your room upon arrival. Cost is $699, plus all applicable taxes.

This Mendocino inn is a completely renovated 1860s era stagecoach stop that offers the travelers a choice of eight romantic accommodations with ocean views, fireplaces, private bathrooms and gourmet breakfasts. Fensalden Inn: 33810 Navarro Ridge Road, Albion.
Thursday through Sunday until the end of the February, the Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant in Fort Bragg is offering a three-course crab-tasting menu with a different local wine paired with each course. The special menu alone is $43.50 for three-courses or $65.00 with a glass of the recommended wine with each course.
Featuring cozy rooms with private baths in an historic turn-of-the-century bed and breakfast, the Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant serves Country French dinners with an extensive wine list. Rendezvous Inn & Restaurant: 647 N. Main St., Fort Bragg.
For more information about booking your romantic Mendocino getaway, call 1-866-STAY-MENDO.

Mendocino County, part of California's famous North Coast wine region, begins about 90 miles north of San Francisco and is located directly north of Sonoma County. The county offers visitors a range of activities and accommodations for active lifestyles, romantic getaways, or regionally sourced food and wine experiences.

Primarily a travel destination, Mendocino County has an abundance of lodging options to suit the tastes of all visitors from bed & breakfasts and romantic inns to resort accommodations and vacation rentals.