One of our favorite local getaways is a little beach house community called Irish Beach in Mendocino. The beach houses sit on a cliff overlooking the ocean below (similar to the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay) and they are completely furnished. Most have hot tubs and fireplaces (stocked with firewood & wine glasses) and amazing views. The weather is usually cool and foggy (moody). When we need to get away, it’s a gorgeous 3–4 hour drive up along hwy 1, which in and of itself it very relaxing. Once we get to the beach house, all we do is read, nap, watch movies, sit in the hot tub & play games. The next day, we just repeat those activities. I don’t have any photos (since we are on vacation!) but trust me, it is absolutely amazing. Here’s the link to check it out for yourself: Irish Beach We’ve really gotten into vacation rentals lately, because they are so easy & you can just totally hang out & do nothing all week. Last year we rented a beach cottage in Pacific Grove last year, walking distance to the aquarium, it was so cute. I’ll post about that one soon.
