Location and how to get there: Located just over an hour’s drive from San Francisco, Nick’s Cove & Cottages is gently nestled on the east shore of Tomales Bay, long celebrated as one of the California coast’s most pristine settings.

Number of rooms: 12 unique luxury ocean themed cottages, located on, or over-the-water with private decks. Cottages feature in-room eco-conscious, fireplace, high-thread-count linens, hidden flat panel TV, iPod docking station, satellite XM radio, hypo-allergenic pillows, and in-room spa and massage services. No-desk, check-in and check-out, concierge service, room service, and a kitchen.

Price range: $300 – $975 USD per night.

Tomales Bay is a coastal estuary located on the central California coast, approximately 40 miles northwest of San Francisco. It is a vital ecosystem with clean water and diverse wildlife. Residents and visitors cherish its open waters, shoreline, scenic beauty and serenity. Nick’s Cove and Cottages is a warm, rustic seaside retreat, retaining all the charm and ambience of a fishing village, but with the full measure of comforts and amenities of a luxury resort.

Why is this location so great for women? For women who want to get away with their BBF and spend some quality time walking on the beach, chatting in front of an open fire, or getting in-room massages – this is the perfect destination.

Services: Nick’s Cove offers an array of aquatic(for all you mermaids) and land-based activities such as; kayaking, historical boat tours, crab fishing, fly fishing, culinary tours, moonlight wine tasting, massages, seaweed wraps and yoga sessions. Windsurfing and horseback riding are coordinated through a 3rd party.

Hotel Restaurants & Bars: Under the direction of acclaimed chef, Mark Franz, Nick’s Restaurant features a seafood-centric menu, that draws upon the extraordinary bounty of locally caught fish and seafood, as well as, local produce, dairy products and poultry. With special touches abounding – from deck railings crafted from old oyster sticks, to the traditional raw bar and oyster pits, the fully-restored 30-foot bar and the classic open kitchen – the almost century-old, Nick’s Cove has been brought back to life better than ever.

Spa, health club:
In room spa treatments available

Bath Products in Rooms: Eos

Nick’s Cove and Cottages, 23240 Highway 1, Marshall, CA 94940 USA

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