Sea Gull Inn Bed & Breakfast

History of Sea Gull Inn
George Switzer was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada in 1838 and came to San Francisco with his brother John in the early 1860s. In 1870, George married Elizabeth Hopkins and in 1871 they bought ranch property in Westport, a town 25 miles north of Mendocino. George sold the ranch in 1876 and they moved to Mendocino, and with Alex W. Boyd bought the livery stable on Lansing Street from W.H. Kelley.

In the 1900s the house was sold to the Asa Bishops, then to a Mrs. Honeywell, who in 1960 sold to the Martin Halls. The Halls operated it as an inn in the 1960s. They sold it to Anita Klaus, and she in turn sold it to David and Cathy Jones and Marlene McIntyre in 1984. In 1986 David and Cathy Jones sold their share to Marlene. In June of 2007, Marlene sold to the current owners, Jim and Ayla Douglas, who had been guests at the Inn since 1992.

• Within walking distance of Sea Gull Inn are the galleries and shops of historic Mendocino village.
• Visit the Mendocino Music Festival - in July or enjoy the year around music at local restaurants.
• Visit the Mendocino Art Center, as well as the many local shops and artists galleries.
• Go to the Mendocino Theater Company - professional stage show groups perform here.
• Learn about area wineries and events.
• Discover the area's state parks.
• Be active by bicycling, horseback riding or scuba diving.

• Explore the creek and river canyons as well as the headlands and bluffs.
• Visit waterfalls, ancient marine terraces, a pygmy forest and a fern canyon.
• Take a wine tour through Anderson Wine Valley.
• Visit Willits or Ft. Bragg where you can catch the Skunk Train through the Coastal Mountains and Redwoods.
• Go whale watching during the winter months. Ask us about whale watch excursions.
• Look for seals and sea lions on our local beaches.
• Visit the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.

A delicious organic breakfast is served in your room, at the time of your choice, from 8 to 10 a.m. On the menu: Fresh-brewed coffee, decaf, tea, hot chocolate or milk; Orange juice; fresh fruit and cheese and may include muffins or scones. (Homemade baked goods vary from day to day.)

There is a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to read, to talk with a loved one, to simply sit and think. - Anonymous

Romance thrives in beautiful quiet settings like the garden, where there is time to enjoy one another away from everyday distractions. Talking quietly, breathing in the beautiful fragrance of the earth, the excitement of being near one another mingles with the comfort of feeling safe and cherished. - Emilie Barnes

A cozy room decorated with simplicity and warmth - fresh flowers, antiques,
collectibles and original artworks ... each with a story of its own.
An organic breakfast will be delivered to your room - along with coffee, tea or hot chocolate.
The morning newspaper offered upon request.
And full use of the lush gardens and reading nooks found throughout the grounds.
Nine enchanted rooms presented for your selection below.

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