MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif. – (November 19, 2007) – Just about 100 miles north of San Francisco, discover a romance-lover’s paradise. Mendocino County is dotted with Victorian B & Bs, glorious hotels, resorts and stunning rental properties where fireplaces, hot tubs and featherbeds abound, making it the ultimate retreat for Valentine’s Day or just a few days away to recharge.

Whether you opt for cool, cozy nights along the rugged Pacific coast or a wine-tasting expedition inland amongst the lush fields of grapes, lavender and olives, you are sure to find your perfect getaway in this art, wine and locally-grown food mecca.

Seasonal Getaway Lodging Specials Include:

The MacCallum House Inn staff gets all starry-eyed around Valentine’s Day. Come enjoy their special package to help you celebrate love -- including fresh flowers, a lover’s basket, outdoor adventures with horseback riding or kayaking, spa treatments, and much more. Book your favorite room for Valentine’s and get 10% off your first two nights and 20% off your third night – and a complementary bottle of sparkling wine. MacCallum House, 45020 Albion Street, Mendocino Village, (800) 609-0492, www.maccallumhouse.com.

The triple-diamond rated Emerald Dolphin Inn on the Mendocino Coast offers a romantic fantasy of a special that can feature a jetted spa tub, chocolate truffles, bath and body treats, complementary champagne and silk rose petals – and more. Emerald Dolphin Inn, 1211 South Main Street, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-6699, www.emeralddolphin.com.

Shoreline Vacation Rentals, specializing in the oceanfront and ocean view vacation rental homes and cottages on the Mendocino Coast (tastefully decorated and furnished and ready for you!) is offering a free bottle of champagne or sparkling apple cider with a two-night commitment at one of their romantic homes. Many have fireplaces or hot tubs! Shoreline Vacation Rentals, 18180 N. Hwy 1, Fort Bragg, (888) 942-8284, www.shorelinevacations.com.

Let the Fensalden Inn help rekindle your love (or possibly help love start blooming) with a package that includes two-nights stay, dinner at the Little River Inn, a soak in the hot tub at Sweetwater Spa, in room massages, a gift basket, a complimentary bottle of wine, and a full gourmet breakfast. $699 plus tax. They will also offer a special package for existing couples to renew their vows. Fensalden Inn, 33810 Navarro Ridge Road, Albion, 800-959-3850 or 707-937-4042, www.fensalden.com.

Sample the County’s Famous World-Class Cuisine

From rare local mushrooms to succulent crabs to hand-crafted local wines and chocolates, here are some examples of fabulous local cuisine available in Mendocino County this spring:

Award-winning vegetarian Ravens’ Restaurant, located at the Stanford Inn by the Sea, which showcases a six-course Valentine’s Edible Aphrodisiac menu, including ingredients such as truffles, chocolate, ginger, basil and radishes. Ravens Restaurant, Coast Highway and Comptche Ukiah Road, Mendocino Village, (707) 937-5615, www.stanfordinn.com.

Mendo Bistro, an affordable and delectable restaurant where Chef Nicholas Petti creates wonders using delicious local produce, offers their annual mid-Winter aphrodisiac menu at this time of year, including plates to share and delicacies to nibble. Mendo Bistro, 301 N Main St # J, Fort Bragg, (707) 964-4974, www.mendobistro.com.

On February 14, 15 and 16, the Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites presents a vertical tasting of Anderson Valley wines, accompanied by Executive Chef Drew Ison’s custom culinary creations, crafted to showcase Mendocino’s local, organic produce, including hand-picked mushrooms from the surrounding forests and crab from the ocean. The Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites, 45080 Main Street, Mendocino Village, (800) 548-0513, www.mendocinohotel.com.

For more information about accommodations and restaurants and help planning your Mendocino adventure, call (866) STAY-MENDO (866-782-9636) or visit www.gomendo.com.