Mendocino Grove

Overview

Mendocino Grove is a premier glamping destination on California’s Mendocino Coast, offering luxurious safari-style platform tents in a stunning 37-acre redwood forest bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It blends the adventure of camping with high-end comforts, perfect for couples, families, and pet owners seeking an escape from everyday life.

The overall atmosphere is serene and immersive, with towering trees, ocean views, and a sense of unplugging amid nature. Guests enjoy starry nights by private firepits, the sound of waves nearby, and a communal vibe enhanced by events like live music dinners and retreats. Reviews rave about the spacious, tastefully furnished tents, brand-new amenities better than a hotel, and proximity to Mendocino village, creating a glamorous yet authentic outdoor experience.

Features & Amenities

• Luxury Platform Tents: Canvas tents on raised decks with queen beds (family tents add twin beds and cots), heated blankets, down comforters, wool blankets, cotton linens, leather chairs, electricity, fresh flowers, and critter-safe food storage lock boxes.
• Outdoor Essentials: Private firepits with grills, picnic tables, decks with butterfly chairs.
• Bathhouse: Modern facilities with subway-tiled showers, organic EO body products.
• Wellness Areas: Full-service spa, dry sauna, yoga deck overlooking bluffs.
• Communal Spaces: Meadow with swing set and games for kids, hammocks, bocce ball, Commons area for events.
• Pet-Friendly: Designated pup packages with welcome kits, bandanas, and nearby canoe adventures for dogs.
• On-Site Perks: S’mores kits, firewood bundles, camp store for extras.

Services

• Glamping Stays: Reservations for classic tents (2 people) or family tents (up to 6), seasonal availability via ResNexus.
• Events & Dinners: Weekly Friday Night Dinners ($30/adult, $10-15/kids) with live music (e.g., Alex Wright, Frank Lucky, Acoustic Serenade), featuring local menus like chicken pot pie, butter chicken, beef stew (vegetarian options available; beer/wine sold).
• Special Events: Harvest Dinner, Halloween party, Summer Solstice Yoga Retreat, Creative Coastal Getaway, Groovin’ at the Grove music festivals.
• Retreats: Yoga, painting, women’s glamping retreats with meals, activities, and wellness.
• Gifts & Packages: Certificate packages (e.g., Romantic Getaway, Family Adventure, Pup Package with canoe trip); flexible gift certificates.
• Nearby Activities: Minutes from Mendocino village, Big River canoeing, Botanical Gardens.

Pricing

• Gift Packages (2-night stays, tax/grounds fees included, redeemable anytime):
  • Romantic Getaway (2 people): from $642 (queen bed, s’mores kit, firewood).
  • Family Adventure (2 adults + 1-4 kids): from $975 (queen + twins + cots).
  • Pup Package (2 people + 1-2 dogs): from $810 (includes 3-hr canoe adventure).
• Dinners: $30/adult, $10-15/kids (includes dessert; kids’ mac & cheese).
• Events: Vary (e.g., retreats $950-1400/person all-inclusive; some free/donation-based).
• Standard nightly rates not listed; book via site for current pricing.

Location & Hours

• Address: 9601 California 1, Mendocino, CA 95460 (37-acre site in redwood forest bluff, adjacent to Mendocino town, short walk to Big River).
• Operating Hours: Seasonal glamping (exact dates not specified); events like dinners 6-8 PM Fridays. Check calendar for retreats (e.g., Thu-Sun weekends). Open to public for many events.

Notes

What makes Mendocino Grove special:

• Top Ratings: 98/100 Hipcamp, 5/5 Yelp & TripAdvisor; praised in press (U.S. News, Sunset, Men’s Journal, Mercury News) as a top U.S. glamping spot for luxury comforts in wilderness.
• Unique Wellness Focus: Rare coastal glamping with sauna, spa, yoga deck; organic bathhouse elevates the experience.
• Community & Sustainability: Hosts fundraisers (e.g., Noyo Food Forest Harvest Dinner), live local music, family-friendly events; pet-inclusive with wildlife-safe features.
• Proximity & Views: Bluff sunsets over ocean, easy Bay Area drive; “perfect combination of real camping spiffed up with comfort and class.” Ideal for unplugging with hotel-level amenities.