Hi,
My husband and I live near San Francisco.
For our first anniversary, we wanted to spend a couple of nights close to a beach preferrably in a beach cottage or shack. We wanted a romantic and cute place to walk and hike and relax.
Could anyone suggest some places like this near the Bay Area? We dont want to drive far, not more than a 2 hr drive one way.
Thx,
Anna

I don't have any specific hotel names, but Santa Cruz might be a nice choice. I'd prefer Big Sur myself, but that may be too long of a drive for you.

Check out Stinson Beach, very romantic place.

Try Andril Cottages in Pacific Grove. Within walking distance of Asilomar Beach. The cottages aren't fancy or upscale, but clean and quaint. Great place for hiking/walking or bike riding. And a 10 minute drive to either Monterey or Carmel, if either or those places are of interest.

Diane

Try Sea Mist Cottage in Marshall. It's a little cottage right on the water with a deck where you can watch the sun rise.

www.seamistcottage.com.

Check out the website www.stinsonbeachfront.com. I have not stayed there yet, but it looks like a great place to spend an anniversary or a romantic weekend.
Last time I checked the rate was $250 a night, but you are right on the ocean and no other cottages around you.

Carmel

Half Moon Bay is always my first choise.