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Savor the New Coastal Charm of Mendocino County

Savor the New Coastal Charm of Mendocino County

Stay in Mediterranean-inspired style at the Madrones. Guest quarters feature nine spacious rooms (from $175), most with vaulted ceilings, breezy sitting areas, and a European-meets-California-cool feel. Or book one of two refurbished logger’s cabins in a new section of the property called the Brambles, where the design is outdoorsy — framed animal sketches, exposed-wood ceilings. Spend a lazy afternoon in the courtyard with a bottle from one of four on-site tasting rooms; Bink’s refreshing Sauvignon Blanc is an easy sipper on warm days ($22). It’s just a few steps to dinner at Stone & Embers, where the Italian-leaning dishes and a courtyard brimming with terra-cotta planters and colorful flowers evoke a Tuscan ambience. Order some small plates like spaghettini (from $12) with fava beans, lemon, and cured egg, or pizzas like the kicky El Guapo, topped with jalapeño salumi and piquillo peppers ($19), and toast to la dolce vita.

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