Fodor's Expert Review The Pelican Inn

10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach, California, 94965, USA

From its slate roof to its whitewashed plaster walls, this Tudor-style inn built in the 1970s is English to the core, with its cozy upstairs guest rooms (no elevator) and draped half-tester beds, a sun-filled solarium, and bangers and grilled tomatoes for breakfast. Downstairs, a weathered little pub pours ales and ports; the Snug offers a private fireplace lounge for overnight guests; and a tavernlike restaurant serves fish-and-chips and ale-steamed mussels in candle-lit nooks. Lunch is served, too—a good thing, since your nearest alternatives are miles away via winding roads.

PROS

  • five-minute walk to the beach
  • great bar and restaurant
  • peaceful setting with a fun personality

CONS

  • 20-minute drive to nearby attractions
  • rooms are quite small and rustic
  • prices are as steep as more luxurious destinations

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 415-383–6000

HOTEL DETAILS

7 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast

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