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4 Great Hawaiian-Inspired Restaurants in Sonoma County

December 2023

By Heather Irwin

A tropical Brunch at the Lazeaway Club at the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Clockwise from left, Loco Moco, Aloha Waffle, Magic Mushroom Avocado Toast and the Tropical Fruit Parfait. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Californians have a special relationship with Hawaii. And our cousin to the west has close ties to Pacific-Rim cuisine that have strongly influenced our own culinary landscape with a comfort-food twist. Think Spam musubi, Hawaiian barbecued ribs or loco moco (fried eggs, hamburger, rice and gravy).

That’s why new Hawaiian restaurants are always much anticipated in Sonoma County. Two new spots are on the horizon — Hapa’s Mainland in Larkfield and Luau Hawaiian BBQ, a new Hawaiian restaurant near Oliver’s Market on Stony Point.

Hapa’s is a new project from the owners of Sweet T’s Restaurant in Windsor. The newly constructed restaurant is located on the grounds of the former Cricklewood Restaurant (4618 Old Redwood Highway), which burned down in 2017, along with many homes in the nearby Mark West Springs area.

The Tropical Itch at Kapu Bar, a tiki bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown Petaluma on Keller Street, February 1, 2023. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat) — The Tropical Itch at Kapu Bar, tiki bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown Petaluma on Keller Street. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

The Fink Bomb at Kapu Bar, tiki bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown Petaluma on Keller street February 1, 2023 (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat) — The Fink Bomb at Kapu Bar, tiki bar and restaurant in the heart of downtown Petaluma on Keller Street. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

“Hawaii is a melting pot of ethnic cultures, and nowhere is this influence more profound than in its cuisine: a fusion of Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Filipino and Chinese influences,” says the forthcoming restaurant’s website (hapasmainland.com). “Hapa’s will merge the attraction of Hawaiian-inspired cuisine, the warmth and hospitality of the aloha spirit and beautiful island design to transport our guests to the Big Island.”

The restaurant will have a tiki lounge featuring an extensive rum and sake selection and will be “an elevated but approachable dining experience fit to become a neighborhood favorite,” according to the website. More details to come, but the restaurant is anticipated to open in 2024.

The new Hawaiian restaurant near Oliver’s Market (447 Stony Point Road), Luau Hawaiian BBQ, is still under construction, with few details other than signage announcing the new eatery.

Here are some other great Hawaiian-inspired restaurants in Sonoma County:

Kapu Bar: A richly themed tiki bar with a pan-Asian/Hawaiian menu. Best bets include garlic chicken, adobo rice, poke nachos, fried noodles and their authentic Mai Tai. 132 Keller St., Petaluma, 707-559-3665, kapubar.com

Hawaiian Grill & BBQ: Walk into what looks like a chicken-wing restaurant, and you’ll find a hidden Hawaiian barbecue menu. There’s nothing fancy here, but the barbecue chicken, chicken katsu and short ribs are legit. 342-A Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa, 707-308-4294, hawaiiangrillbbq.com

Ohana Hawaiian Barbecue: The half-and-half combos are a steal at this casual chain restaurant. Favorites include kalua pork with cabbage, chicken katsu and pineapple chicken. The macaroni salad is the best in the area. Saimin (noodle soup), spam musubi and Hawaiian Sun juice are a taste of the islands. 2150 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-571-8882, ohanasantarosa.com. Also located at 205 S. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma.

Aloh-o: A quick-bite stop for fried takoyaki and popcorn chicken. Serviceable ramen, poke and sushi rolls plus bubble tea. 2032 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-303-7008, aloh-o.com

Napa Valley Wine Train Rolls Out Environmentally Friendly Locomotive

December 2023

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

The Napa Valley Wine Train said that its new locomotive will be “nearly silent and odorless,” enhancing the passenger travel experience as it complies with environmental regulations. (Napa Valley Wine Train)

The Napa Valley Wine Train is moving full steam ahead with plans to refurbish its entire locomotive fleet in order to reach new environmental targets.

The first of these locomotives, designed to meet more stringent air quality standards, is rolling out of the station with the moniker “1864.” Three more engines are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2024 as part of the company’s aim to transition the fleet by the beginning of 2025, the Napa Valley Wine Train said in a statement.

Called the 1864 in honor of the rail line’s founding year, the new train car features an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier-4-compliant engine that was made in the United States.

“While we eagerly embrace clean, cutting-edge technology, we celebrate and remain committed to the historic nature of our Pullman passenger cars as a window into the past,” Napa Valley Wine Train general manager Nathan Davis said in the statement, noting that the debut of the new locomotive marks the rail line’s 160th anniversary.

The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the country’s remaining historic passenger railroads, featuring vintage Pullman rail cars that have been restored to evoke a feeling of early 20th century luxury train travel while catering to the sensibilities of contemporary passengers.

Embarking from downtown Napa, the rail line offers a variety of leisurely journeys that include multi-course gourmet meals, sparkling wine and afternoon tea, as well as stops for tastings and photo opportunities at vineyards along the way. Train cars are furnished with Honduran mahogany paneling, brass accents, etched glass partitions and plush armchairs.

The Napa Valley Wine Train said that its new locomotive will be “nearly silent and odorless,” enhancing the passenger travel experience as it complies with environmental regulations.

Manufactured by Rolls-Royce and commissioned through the Knoxville Locomotive Works, the 1864 engine is designed to run with low fuel consumption and low exhaust emissions that meet or exceed current EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 4 emissions classifications.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Program made possible some of the funding for the 1864 Tier-4 Locomotive purchase through grants.

Seattle-headquartered Noble House Hotels & Resorts Ltd. has owned the Napa Valley Wine Train since its purchase of the line in 2015.

A-Frame Home with Sweeping Sonoma Valley Views Listed for $995,000

December 2023

By Karen Kizer

This 1970s two-bedroom, one-bathroom home sits on three woodsy acres overlooking Sonoma Valley. It is listed for $995,000. (Paul Rollins)

A 1970s A-frame featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom on three woodsy acres at the top of Sonoma’s Gehricke Road has hit the market for $995,000. The home combines cozy Alpine style with sweeping views of Sonoma Valley below and San Francisco in the distance.

While the kitchen and bathroom could benefit from some updates, the wood-paneled walls provide a rich backdrop for furnishings and ample windows let in plenty of light and provide views of oak trees and the surrounding nature. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings make the 1,035-square-foot home feel spacious and modern. A wood-burning stove puts a bow on the #cabinlife vibes.

Click through the above gallery for a peek inside the property at 17515 Gehricke Road in Sonoma.

For more information on this property, contact listing agents Matt Sevenau at 707-934-5630 or Maurice Tegelaar at 707-484-8088. Compass Living In Wine Country Group, compass.com

The Secret Sonoma County Destination You Need to Know About

December 2023

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

Crispy Kennebec Fries from the Spinster Sisters in the South A district of Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County is not a secret to its many visitors from near and far, but one of the county capital’s most culturally alive neighborhoods is almost hiding in plain sight. Tucked away in a creative enclave just a short walk from downtown Santa Rosa, the SOFA — or South of A Street — district continues to undergo a renaissance that began around 20 years ago when artists started setting up shop there.

Now home to a diverse group of workshops, galleries, independently owned shops, and restaurants, SOFA channels an artistic energy reminiscent of areas of Brooklyn or London’s East End, where former industrial and warehouse spaces metamorphosed into creative communities.

The SOFA district encompasses only a few blocks, but it has a myriad things to see and do in its many nooks and crannies. Whether you pop into the neighborhood for a morning jaunt, make a whole day of it or turn it into your home base for an extended stay in the area, this list will help you get acquainted with Santa Rosa’s charming SOFA district.

Check in at the Astro Motel

There is no better way to get to know a neighborhood than by living in it, even if only for a few days or weeks. The Astro Motel, which is walking distance from the heart of the action, provides convenient and well appointed lodgings in the SOFA district.

The Astro was recently renovated with a retro mid century modern design vibe, a nod to the motel’s 1960s era origins that also incorporates more contemporary sensibilities, such as the front parking lot turned into a manicured courtyard (including public art, a fire pit, herb garden and plum, apple, lemon, mandarin, fig and cherry trees).

Among its amenities, the Astro has a fleet of Shinola bicycles for rent as well as a bike repair station for guests interested in cycling in the area.

323 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-200-4655, theastro.com

Breakfast at Café Frida Gallery or Red Bird Bakery

It’s important to get the day started on the right note. Café Frida and Red Bird Bakery offer a veritable symphony of flavors to choose from on their breakfast menus.

Café Frida, created by Mamadou Diouf and Mario Uribe as an “artist hangout” with a gallery that features Sonoma County artists, has a menu drawing from French and Mexican culinary traditions. Among the drinks and dishes that can be ordered: A spicy Passion Fruit or Tamarind Fizz or Cortado (espresso with milk), Nutella Toast, Breakfast Burrito, Vanilla Concha (traditional Mexican pan dulce) or Spinach Feta Croissant.

Known for its wholesome breads and tempting pastries and cakes, Red Bird is the English translation of the owners’ Czech last name, Cermak. The cafe has a wide assortment of handcrafted baked goods such as levain, chai whole wheat with apricots and walnuts, baguette, sweet rolls, tea breads and cookies.

300 South A St., Santa Rosa. 707-308-4344, cafefridagallery.com

463 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-544-3663, redbirdbakery.com

Explore SOFA art studios

On the first Friday of each month, SOFA’s art studios open to the public at 5 p.m. as part of the Open Studios or First Friday Art Walk. The free event is the perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with artists in their studios, learn about their process and buy one of their pieces. Live music and light refreshments often round out the evening.

If you can’t make it to the First Friday event, the Santa Rosa Arts Center (SRAC) is a hub of cultural activity that is open most days of the week and by appointment. Founded in 2017, The SRAC is located in the Chroma gallery and sponsors art shows, performances, concerts, literary events, benefits and classes.

santarosaartscenter.org

Catch a play at The Imaginists

“All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players…” Experimental theater company The Imaginists has taken the first lines of Shakespeare’s oft quoted speech from “As You Like It” to heart with productions that feature trained actors and non-actors alike. The group has collaborated with a diverse array of community members, including day laborers, undocumented youth, immigrant rights groups and environmental nonprofits to put on productions that aim to reimagine public space, cultivate radical inclusion and rethink theater.

461 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-528-7554, theimaginists.org

Take a snapshot at Jeremiah’s Photo Corner

If you are interested in cultivating your inner Gordon Parks, Henri Cartier-Bresson or Dorothea Lange, or just want to capture some photo memories of your visit to SOFA, a visit to this neighborhood photoshop might be in order. Jeremiah’s Photo Corner caters to aficionados and amateurs alike with an assortment of film cameras, film, photography and printing paraphernalia, as well as camera repair and film processing drop off and pick up services. The location is also home to Jeremiah Flynn Tintype Photography, where you can book a sitting for your very own vintage portrait (tintype was one of the first photographic processes, invented in the mid 19th century).

441 Sebastopol Ave., Santa Rosa. 707-544-4800, jeremiahsphotocorner.com; jeremiahflynn.com/the-tintype-process

Go shopping at Saint November

Before going in front of the cameras, it’s important to carefully choose your wardrobe. Newly opened Saint November creates handmade, small batch clothing and sewn goods designed and produced in its SOFA studio. You can choose from the items available in Saint November’s catalog or make an appointment to commission a custom design.

320 South A St., Santa Rosa. saintnovember.net, instagram.com/saintnovemberclothing

Dinner at The Spinster Sisters

After a busy day nourishing the soul, it’s time to nourish the body. The Spinster Sisters restaurant, which exhibits the work of local artists in its “concrete chic” interior, is the perfect culinary complement to a day spent absorbing the neighborhood’s cultural vibrance.

Chef Liza Hinman’s innovative menu embraces traditions and flavors from all over the world with a distinctly modern flair. Dishes that are also available for takeout include Crispy Kennebec Fries (finished with rosemary and sage and served with SOFA sauce), Tunisian Style Meatballs, Citrus Cured Ocean Trout, Mussels Mouclade (with madras curry, aioli, herbs, white wine and grilled red bird levain), Meyer Lemon Mousse and Paris-brest.

401 South A St., Santa Rosa. 707-528-7100, thespinstersisters.com

Experience a one-of-a-kind seasonal event

Every year, the streets of SOFA come alive with a parade that personifies the exuberance and creativity of the arts district. The city sponsored event, Winterblast, continues to grow every year, featuring open art galleries and a zany procession of illuminated sofas and parade goers. Food trucks, live music and entertainers animate the festivities, but the decorated couches on wheels (with float themes that range from UFOs to Snoopy’s dog house) are the highlight of the parade event.

facebook.com/winterblastsofa; srurbanarts.wordpress.com

Click through the above gallery for a tour of Santa Rosa’s SOFA arts district.

Get Into the Holiday Spirit at These Sonoma Bars and Distilleries

December 2023

By Dana Rebmann

‘Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry! In Sonoma County, we’ve got oh so many delicious options to enjoy in December. For some festive cocktails that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit, click through the gallery above.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: 10 Fun and Unique Ways to Explore California Wine Country

December 2023

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

The Napa Valley Wine Train offers a variety of leisure journeys that include multicourse gourmet meals, sparkling wine and afternoon tea, as well as stops for tastings and photo opportunities at vineyards along the way. (Napa Valley Wine Train)

Without a doubt, Wine Country is one of the world’s most breathtaking regions to travel through, whether you are looking for a romantic escape, a relaxing retreat or seeking thrills.

The area abounds with diverse landscapes and places to explore, as well as a plethora of ways to get there. Planes, trains and automobiles are just the start. There are also hot air balloons, horseback riding, replica vintage cable cars and a variety of other modes of transport that capture the imagination.

They say it’s not the destination, but the journey that matters. We’ve compiled a list of ways to get around Wine Country that make both the journey and the destination a true delight. Read on and click through the above gallery for inspiration.

Trains

With its origins in the 19th century, train travel conjures up the romance of the past, but investments in new technology also make it a vision for an environmentally friendly future. Romantics, commuters and day trippers alike can enjoy a ride on the rails on the Napa Valley Wine Train or the SMART train.

Traveling through the heart of Wine Country, the Napa Valley Wine Train features a variety of leisurely journeys in vintage Pullman rail cars that include multi-course gourmet meals, sparkling wine and afternoon tea, as well as stops for tastings and photo opportunities at vineyards along the way. Travelers can cap off their experience with a stay at the Napa Valley Railway Inn, eight steam-era railcars converted into finely appointed hotel guest rooms in downtown Yountville.

For a more modern take on the rail experience, the SMART train is an excellent way to travel in Sonoma County or south to Marin County. The line’s stops in Santa Rosa are close to attractions that include the Charles M. Schulz Museum, shopping at Whistlestop Antiques and Hot Couture Vintage Fashion or a stay at Hotel La Rose by Railroad Square; the Cotati station is a short walk from a meal or snack at Oliver’s Market, Acme Burger and Red Bird Bakery; the Petaluma station brings travelers right up to cultural venue the Petaluma Arts Center, while the city’s downtown restaurants and music venues are only a 10-minute walk away.

Afternoon tea on the Napa Valley Wine Train. (Napa Valley Wine Train) — Afternoon tea on the Napa Valley Wine Train. (Courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train)

Planes

There is nothing like getting a bird’s eye view of Wine Country’s varied topography and natural beauty. Based in Sonoma, Obsidian Wine Co. provides wine-related excursions including a de Havilland DHC-2 Beavers seaplane flight that takes off in Sausalito with an overfly of the Golden Gate Bridge before heading over the Mayacamas Mountains and making a water landing onto Clear Lake. (Food & Wine magazine recently named Obsidian’s Seaplane Wine Flight one of “the most extreme wine tastings around the world”.)

If you want to experience aviation history while you feel the rush of air and adrenaline, you can book a ride on a 1941 open cockpit biplane through Vintage Aircraft Co. in Sonoma. The Boeing PT-17 Stearman, which now takes passengers for joyrides above Wine Country and beyond, was used as a training plane for cadets prior to and during World War II.

Automobiles

If you have ever dreamed of driving a classic sports car or luxury vehicle through the rolling hills of Wine Country, your dreams may not be so far from coming true.

This fall, the Four Seasons Napa Valley in Calistoga created a weeklong curated driving and sightseeing itinerary that allowed guests to drive their own car or choose from iconic sports cars such as the Aston Martin DB11, silver and neon green Lamborghini Huracan Spyder or cherry-red Ferrari 488 GTB.

The next iteration of the Napa Valley 750 Road Rally, a five-day event that brings together more than two dozen owners of vintage race cars (such as a 1958 Porsche Speedster or 1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider) for a local road tour, takes place May 5-10.

The event’s organizers have created a one-day 125-mile road tour route of Sonoma County for anyone to enjoy. Sites such as Vinity and Turo make it possible to rent the dream car you most desire for a local spin, from a Bentley R Type to a Porsche 911L to a Pontiac Firebird 400 Convertible.

Horseback

For centuries before the advent of planes, trains and automobiles, the quickest way to travel over land was on horseback at a gallop. But these days it’s okay to saunter along riding high in the saddle, enjoying scenery and paths not accessible by mechanized transport.

Bartholomew Estate Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma offers a 45-minute ride on horseback through its historic estate guided by Sonoma Valley Trail Rides. The experience includes a bottle of Bartholomew Estate wine to take home.

Triple Creek Horse Outfit in Glen Ellen provides a variety of riding trail options at Jack London State Historic Park, allowing guests to explore different areas of the park from rides that last an hour to combo rides that take place over the course of two days. Riders can commune with the writing legacy and life of “Sailor on Horseback” Jack London, taking in the views of the author’s prized Beauty Ranch while passing through the many natural features that captured his imagination.

Triple Creek Horse Outfit in Glen Ellen provides a variety of riding trail options at Jack London State Historic Park. (Triple Creek Horse Outfit)

Enjoy scenic flights over Sonoma County with Wine Country Balloons. (Courtesy of Wine Country Balloons)

Hot air balloons

If you’d like to travel at a more leisurely pace, floating above it all, there are plenty of options. Calling its rides “A Nature Walk in the Sky,” Wine Country Balloons says it has flown everyone from chef Gordon Ramsey to musician Dave Matthews, and customers are invited to take part in the set up and inflation process. Wine Country Balloons, established over 40 years ago, is the oldest continuously operated balloon company in Sonoma County. Based out of Yountville, the family-run Napa Valley Aloft’s ballooning history also stretches back to the 1970s. Napa Valley Balloons starts the day with a pre-flight pastry from Bouchon Bakery in Yountville and offers packages that include wine tasting and bike experiences.

Vintage cable cars

If you only think of the city when you think of cable cars, you might just think again after visiting Wine Country. The Sonoma Valley Wine Trolley, designed to look like an 1890s San Francisco cable car, takes riders on a six-hour tour from Sonoma Plaza that includes guided private wine tasting experiences.

The Napa Valley Wine Trolley has two distinct six to seven hour tour routes travelers can choose from to ride on a replica San Francisco cable car on wheels: The Napa Valley Classic wine tour focuses on South Napa and the Up Valley Castle Tour visits wineries in North Nap, including the Castello Di Amorosa.

Gondola

Flat-bottomed boats traversing the canals of Venice might first come to mind when you hear the word gondola. However, Sterling Vineyards in Napa features the kind of gondola you are most likely to see when climbing the Alps.

Thought to be the only winery in the world with an aerial gondola, Sterling’s tram provides 360-degree views up a tree-covered hill to the winery. After the gondola ride, travelers can have a self-guided wine tasting, learn about the art and science of winemaking and enjoy a seated tasting of a reserve wine paired with a cheese board on a terrace overlooking the Napa Valley as part of Sterling’s The Tour and Terrace Experience.

Volkswagen bus

If you are not interested in another run of the mill chartered bus tour, you just might want to check out West Wine Tours’ fleet of classic VW buses which embarks on tours in Sonoma and Napa. You can book just a seat or an entire six-seat or eight-seat bus for groups. Tours include stops at local wineries (wine tasting fees not included) or you can create your own custom itinerary if you book an entire bus. A picnic lunch is included in every itinerary.

14-person party bike

Those who like to get some exercise while socializing, sightseeing and imbibing might want to take a ride on one of Bike Healdsburg’s two basic tours. The Just The Seat Tour features a bar crawl of three stops in Healdsburg, while the All-Inclusive Tour features three unique wine tastings and small bites.

Skydiving

For the pure adventure seekers, there are few experiences that can match the thrill of jumping out of a plane, free falling in the sky before pulling open your parachute and gliding down to earth. NorCal Skydiving caters to those interested in taking a tandem skydive or receiving instruction to be able to make a solo jump.

Historic Coastal Retreat That Once Housed Infamous Cult Is Transformed Into Luxury Hotel

December 2023

By Dana Rebmann

Aerial photo of Lodge at Marconi. (Lodge at Marconi)

After a multi-million-dollar renovation, the historic Marconi Conference Center in West Marin has been transformed into Lodge at Marconi, a luxury hotel property located within the 62-acre Marconi State Historic Park just south of Marshall.

The Marshall site has a storied past. Originally home to native Coast Miwok, it was turned into a signal-receiving station in 1912 by Guglielmo Marconi, often credited as the inventor of radio. (Though the 270-foot towers that once anchored a mile-long antenna are gone, many historic buildings constructed for the Marconi Wireless Company remain.)

Then, in the 1960s, the Marconi property became the headquarters for Synanon, a drug rehabilitation program that turned into an “alternative lifestyle community” before eventually becoming the Church of Synanon in 1975. After allegations of violent activity and subsequent investigations that led to the controversial cult’s demise, the property was purchased by the philanthropic San Francisco Foundation and was eventually gifted to the California Department of Parks and Recreation in 1989, to be used as a nonprofit conference center.

After its moment of infamy, the West Marin property and its conference center have remained unknown to many. In 2022, the grounds were acquired by Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, as part of a 55-year lease agreement. The hotel and restaurant management company then started the process of renovating the existing hotel rooms and event spaces tucked away on the 62-acre property.

“People have no idea that we exist. We’re just starting to get the word out, which is really exciting,” said Leah Fritts Vitali, hotel manager of the Lodge at Marconi. “Restoring these old, cool buildings is very satisfying.”

Lodge at Marconi guestroom — Guest room at Lodge at Marconi. (Lodge at Marconi)

Reimagined retreat

The renovated property overlooking Tomales Bay features 45 rooms and suites, all designed with a natural color palette that is inspired by the surrounding forested landscape. Thoughtful and interesting touches, including Heath Ceramic tiles and mustard colored, retro-looking phones, can be found throughout but no two rooms are exactly alike.

Spread throughout four buildings, accommodations range from rooms with king or queen beds to quarters with lofts that are ideal for families or groups of friends. All quarters have modern amenities, including refrigerators, electric kettles and Wi-Fi, but there are no televisions.

The reimagined lodging is inviting and comfortable, but it’s the coastal West Marin location that’s truly the star of the show. Almost five miles of trails crisscross the property, revealing picturesque views of Tomales Bay and Point Reyes and, for those who are curious in the property’s past, remnants of Marconi’s transmission towers. Picnic tables abound and there’s even a basketball court, volleyball and assorted lawn games, such as croquet and horseshoes, to help guests while away a day in the great outdoors.

The renovation and reopening of the Lodge is the first of many planned updates to the property. Still to come: a sauna, onsite restaurant and day spa with fitness center and guided yoga, as well as the renovation and reopening of the historic cottages that dot the state park. Programming including guided hikes, bird watching, beach bonfires and more is also in the works.

Rates at Lodge at Marconi start at $299 per night. There is no daily resort fee or charge for parking. The property is pet-friendly; there is a one-time $50 pet fee. 18500 Highway 1, Marshall, 415-663-9020, lodgeatmarconi.com