Chalkboard Communications

09/07/2026

says to book Mendocino’s magical The Stanford Inn by the Sea Historic Farm & Eco-resort for your next family vacation, noting the organic farm with llamas and donkeys, gorgeous saltwater pool in a solarium, boat rentals at their adjacent Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too and the plant-based cuisine.

09/07/2026

Hozpitality Group did a fascinating video interview with Alfonso Torres, GM at Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina, who was selected as one of California’s Best 30 General Managers 2026!

From empowering hotel associates to elevating guest experiences, Alfonso shares key insights on leading complex hotel operations with heart and vision.

09/07/2026

spent 24 hours in one of California’s cutest coastal towns, Mendocino, and stayed at The Stanford Inn by the Sea Historic Farm & Eco-resort, a tranquil haven where everything is designed around wellness. They were blown away by the food at the inn’s plant-based Ravens restaurant and took a relaxing expedition on the wild-life filled Big River with one of the boats at the inn’s Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too.

09/07/2026

savored an incredible brunch at Table Mountain Grill & Cantina, in Golden’s charming Table Mountain Inn, where they were impressed by seasonal standouts like the Tres Leches French toast with fresh peaches.

TikTok | Make Your Day

09/07/2026

proposes a perfect date night on Nob Hill – including drinks and dessert at chic Top of the Mark high atop the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, which is celebrating their 100th year by reviving their iconic 100 martini menu and passport at the sky lounge.

09/07/2026

7x7 urges a trip north to peaceful Mendocino, where you can get a terrific farm-to-table meal at MacCallum House, A Mendocino Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, which they compare to Chez Panisse, or a night cap just north in Fort Bragg at Noyo Harbor Inn and HarborView Bistro & Bar, featuring wide selection of whiskeys, as well as their own hand-made line of bitters.

It’s really great that Coastal Marin and Sonoma counties make for an excellent day trip or quick overnight all year long; you can get all the way up to Sea Ranch in under three hours. But sometimes that well worn ease and convenience creates a mental barrier, limiting how far we are willing to go ...

09/07/2026

Cater+Event shares that the historic Grey Whale Inn has officially celebrated their grand opening in quaint Fort Bragg, CA. This 10-room boutique hotel is a passion project for local resident Natalie Dingman.

Industry News for August 8, 2026

09/07/2026

Katy and Ryan roam pinpoints some fabulous places to stay in California, including the iconic, ocean-view Little River Inn on the Mendocino Coast.

09/07/2026

Travel Bulletin rounds up 6 Airport Hotels So Good You'll Want to Stay Another Night, including the recently renovated Sonesta Los Angeles Airport, with its four stellar eating options and stylish, redesigned guest rooms with convenient amenities such as a complimentary airport shuttle, a year-round heated outdoor pool, a fitness center, and 24-hour room service.

Some airport hotels are more than just a place to crash, offering impressive pools, outdoor activities, multiple restaurants, or museums.

09/07/2026

says to book Mendocino’s magical The Stanford Inn by the Sea Historic Farm & Eco-resort for your next family vacation, noting the organic farm with llamas and donkeys, gorgeous saltwater pool in a solarium, boat rentals at their adjacent Catch a Canoe & Bicycles Too and the plant-based cuisine.

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