Seal Cove Inn

In a grove of fragrant cedars lies Seal Cove Inn, a bastion of tranquillity perched on a stretch of pristine Californian coastline. There’s something almost otherworldly about Half Moon Bay, where the sound of calling seals mingles with the crashing waves. The hotel itself echoes the stately charm of a European manor, complete with gabled windows, soaring chimney stacks, and creeping ivy. This is a place for true rest, revival and romance – where beautifully calm interiors and thoughtful touches await at every turn.
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Open up the French-style sliding doors of your bedroom to reveal your own balcony or private terrace, a sanctuary where you can drink in the sea air (or a glass of something exceptional from the hotel’s small but perfectly formed wine list.) Decor marries antique charm with modern comfort – think roaring fires, cosy armchairs and wonderfully welcoming California King-sized beds. Soft robes and handmade toiletries in the hotel’s own signature scent complete the scene.

Step outside to wander the hotel’s labyrinthine gardens, where pathways wind through lavender and lilies, then descend the wooden steps to the beach, just 500 yards from your accommodation. After collecting shells (and scanning the horizon for a friendly cetacean or two) return to the hotel to enjoy freshly baked cookies, organic coffee and a sense of true relaxation, as the scent of the cedars blends with sea spray and you sink into complete coastal calm.