Tide Pooling
Visit Mal Coombs Park right next to the Inn and explore the intertidal tide pools. Watch the sea life go about their daily lives in the tide pools.
Shelter Cove Beach
The waters are usually calm and is the only safe place to swim in the area. It is family friendly, dog friendly, barbeque friendly, car friendly and a great place to spend the daywith the family.
Black Sands Beach
Black Sands Beach is the south end of a long walkable coastline that is over 20 miles long between Shelter Cove to Matolle River Campground.
Fishing
Explore the local charter fishing opportunities in deep water fishing.
Hiking and Backpacking
The Lost Coast Trail offers one of the few coastal wilderness hiking experiences in the United States. Hikers can view sea lions, tidepools and spectacular spring wildflowers.
Bring Your Boat
Feel free to bring your own watercraft from kayaks and SeaDoos to small and large boats. Most small watercraft you can launch on your own.
Surfing
A popular place to surf in Shelter Cove is at Dead Man’s Beach about a mile down the beach from the boat launch at Shelter Cove Beach.
Whale Watching
Witness the epic journey of gray whales traveling between Alaska and Mexico—and then back again.
Mountain Biking
The Paradise Royale trail system is an amazing way to experience the Lost Coast of Northern California.
Painting and Wine
Painting and Wine classes on the bluff with local artist, Lori Hopkins, $60/person.
Massage
In-house Massseuse, by appointment only, $80 for 60 minutes, $100 for 90 minutes
Golf
The Shelter Cove Golf Links are located a short walk from the Oceanfront Inn. It is a nine hole links course covering 2,428 yards.
BBQ on the Patio
BBQ on the hotel Patio complete with all grilling and picnic supplies.
Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting on the Garden Patio.
Horseshoes
Horseshoes on the south lawn
Relax with the Ocean
Chairs and side tables all along the bluff overlooking the ocean
Marine Mammal Talk
Marine mammal talks by marine biologist, Dale Bowden
Jr. Ranger
Learn about the plants and animals in the King Range Conservation Area and earn your Jr. Ranger badges. Ask in the lobby.
Beach Toys
Loaner beach toys are available for kids in the lobby.