Wake up to the sound of ocean waves at Highway 1’s iconic Timber Cove Resort which is celebrating 60 years this summer. Following an extensive renovation in 2016 by new owners Michael Barry and Jens von Gierke, the design-driven destination is home to 46 rooms that connect guests to land and sea through elegant and relaxing interiors.
Situated among 25 acres of coastline with endless ocean views along California’s Highway 1, this one-of-a-kind hotel is perched on a dramatic bluff high above the Pacific Ocean and combines modern hippie and rustic modern to create a special place where repeat visitors join new and curious travellers.
Timber Cove provides a ‘lodge-chic’ escape that pays homage to the property’s authentic 1960s architecture, and nods to Frank Lloyd Wright‘s inspired A-Frame. Warm hues, sturdy timbers, and midcentury accents create a uniquely captivating hospitality experience accentuated by an outdoor living room with billiards, ping pong, and fire pits which bring a touch of nostalgia and fun.
Eight new suites were constructed during the renovation with some featuring Smeg refrigerators, large soaking tubs, a separate bed and living room, and stunning views. All guest rooms feature a variety of amenities including Crosley LP record players and a collection of vinyl records, minibar munchies and libations featuring local Sonoma partners, natural eco-friendly LATHER toiletry products, luxurious linens and towels, and yoga mats for sessions in-room or on the go.
Coast Kitchen, the resort’s ocean view restaurant serves fresh seasonal fare and regional wines seven days a week; the delectable menu featuring dishes sourced from local vendors and designed to be enjoyed in either the main room or outdoors on the ocean view patio. And, with more than two miles of hiking trails surrounding the hotel and restaurant, all your indulgences can be worked off among serious natural beauty.
For those in search of old time glamour, chic camping vibes and nostalgic roadside Americana, all combined with blissful design and attention to detail, Timber Cove Resort is the perfect stopover for those out on the open road. Here’s to the next 60 years.
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Photography, The Nomadic People / courtesy Timber Cove Resort Sonoma.
