Finer Details
Travel Note
Wedding Location
The Westport Hotel and Old Abalone Pub is a historic 1800s location for fishermen and travelers through the Mendocino coast line. Located in the quaint village of Westport along the historic Hwy 1, it sits 13 miles north of the popular Fort Bragg and 25 miles north of downtown Mendocino. This is not only the location for the evening of events and celebration, but where the bride and groom have chosen to stay along with family. Pop in and say hello to us if in the area!
Hotel
Lost Coast Vista Inn, Westport
This Inn is set along the bluff within steps of the ceremony and reception space requiring no transportation to the event. There are a few rooms set aside to accommodate smaller groups of guests, please inquire with the bride before booking.
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The Inn at Newport Ranch
A finer stay with lots of experiences and culinary opportunities. Sitting directly on the water, seems to be an amazing stay. This location is within 10 minutes from the wedding location.
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Noyo Harbor Inn
This lovely Inn is Vic's recommendation for a pet-friendly cozy stay in Fort Bragg along the Noyo River with a river-front delicious restraunt (her favorite place). This spot is within steps of the welcome party events the night before the wedding at the Noyo Fish Company, but is a 25 minute drive to the wedding ceremony and reception.
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The Beachcomber Motel
This is a Fort Bragg Frequent-Flyer choice hotel (25 minutes from wedding venue). It is also within minutes from the welcome party events the night before the wedding.
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Westport Beach RV Park and Campground
This is a special spot for the more adventurous-type who want to feel even closer to nature during our wedding weekend. This park offers beach camping and a handful of small cabins. This location is 1 mile from the wedding location.
Travel Note
Airbnbs: Fort Bragg and Mendocino
Though Westport is a quaint village along the Pacific Coast Hwy, it is close to two larger towns, Fort Bragg (25 minutes) and Mendocino (40 minutes), where there are an abundance of home rentals.
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Honorable Mention: Landship Home Ocean Front Rental
This house sits directly in the heart of the Westport Village and is a large multi-family rental home with non-obstructed ocean views. 100 feet from wedding location. Accommodates approx. 8-10 guests.
Flight
Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS)
This airport is the nearest commercial airport to Mendocino County. It is located 121 miles from Westport, CA. Direct flights from Los Angeles and Denver available through Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Onsite car rental companies include enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Avis, and many more.
Flight
Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV / KACV)
The Eureka airport is located 134 miles from Westport and has a select few airlines including Alaska Airlines and United. Car rentals available through enterprise, budget, and a handful more. Flights are mostly not direct.
Travel Note
Driving to Westport
Using this link will help you map a drive from Santa Rosa Airport to Westport, CA. There are three optional routes, and here is our take to help give you insight on what to expect. Option 1: Branscomb Road - Shortest route, most of the drive will be on hwy 101 into Laytonville. Branscomb road is a smaller road through the mountains that drops you directly into Westport. The road is fully paved. It can have windy and narrow parts, but if driven responsibly is a safe road. This route will almost gaurentee getting to see the elk in the plains heading into Laytonville. There is no gas and minimal food in Westport, so fill up in Laytonville. This is the route we take almost 100% of the time. Option 2 - Hwy 20 from Willits. This route will drop you into Fort Bragg where there is plenty of food and gas. It is a pretty active highway and common way people travel into the area. From Fort Bragg, there is a 25ish minute drive north on Hwy 1 to Westport, which is pretty incredible and you will likely see whales. Option 3 - Hwy 128 through Mendocino. We really can't give much advice on this route as its not a common way for us to go. But Mendocino coast is amazing and likely worth the adventure.