5 stays checked, last on 5 November 2026
Ocean-view inns with private hot tubs, a romantic escape package, and some of the most dog-friendly stays on our list.
Our list runs along the coast from Elk to Little River and Mendocino.
At Little River Inn, the White Cottage and three other rooms have their own hot tub, and the inn sells a package called Add a Little Romance.
When to go: Any time of year. Ask about minimum stays on holiday weekends.
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Little River
Book: White Cottage
A family-owned inn on the edge of the Pacific south of the village of Mendocino, where every room has an ocean view and a few have their own hot tub.
About 3h 30m drive from San Francisco
Mendocino
Book: Madrone
An inn and spa in Mendocino with romantic, babymoon and birding packages, and rooms known by their soaking tubs and Jacuzzi.
About 3h 46m drive from San Francisco
Little River
Book: Premier Ocean View with Tub
A resort and spa at Little River on the Mendocino coast, with ocean-view rooms and suites and a welcome for dogs and cats.
About 3h 30m drive from San Francisco
Elk
An oceanview inn, restaurant and spa in Elk on the Mendocino coast, which says it is a favorite for honeymoons, anniversaries and travel with dogs.
About 3h 16m drive from San Francisco
Mendocino
An eco-resort in Mendocino that welcomes pets, with an enclosed saltwater pool, hot tub and sauna, and spa treatments.
About 3h 33m drive from San Francisco
Our list runs along the coast from Elk to Little River and Mendocino.
Little River Inn (White Cottage).
From central New York the closest hotel on this page, Elk Cove Inn, is about 53h 17m by car with no traffic. From Los Angeles the closest is Elk Cove Inn, about 10h 02m. Times are approximate and assume no traffic.