ALBION: Packed With Charm & More
The small village of Albion
straddles the Albion River, and is
connected by an historic bridge.
The bridge, built in 1944 during the
second World War, towers 120 feet
above the river, and was constructed
of salvaged wood because steel and
concrete were scarce due to wartime
shortages.
This close-knit community supports a small but interesting selection
of lodging, restaurants and stores.
A bit south of town is an historic
inn, once a stage coach stop and just
north of town, with a view of where
the river meets the ocean, another
inn and internationally recognized
restaurant.
Albion also boasts another fine
restaurant just across highway with a
spectacular view of the ocean. Below,
on the flats are two private campgrounds and a biological field station.
A small fishing fleet operates out of
the harbor harvesting salmon, bottom
fish and urchins. Up the ridge are
several nurseries supplying local and
regional markets.
While You’re In Albion
ROY DUFRAIN JR.
LODGING
Albion River Campground, Albion,
937-0606.
Albion River Inn, 3790 N Hwy 1,
Albion. 937-1919, 800-479-7944. $200-
$310. Magnificent ocean views, clifftop
New England style cottages, fireplaces,
decks, spas, gardens, full breakfast included,
restaurant-bar,
See Page 44
Fensalden Inn, 33810 Navarro Ridge Rd. 800-
959-3850.
Hearts & Hands, Cider Creek, Albion,
888-87-HEART.
MWF Vacation Rentals. 650-326-6832.
RESTAURANTS
Albion Grocery, Deli & Liquor, 3380 Albion
Ridge Road. 937-5784.
Albion River Inn, 3790 Highway One,
937-l919, Ocean view dining & bar. “You’ll
wine and dine unforgettably…the best
combination of food, wine, service and view
on California’s north coast.” See Page 44
Ledford House, Albion, 937-0282.
The Flat’s Cafe. At Albion River Campground.
937-0606.
SPECIAL SHOPS
Albion Ridge Nursery, Albion Ridge Rd,
937-1835. See Page 25
Digging Dog Nursery. By appointment,
937-1130 See Page 25
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Best Real Estate, Albion, 937-BEST
“One of the West’s
ALBION RIVER INN
Best Small Inns.”
Luxurious Oceanfront Lodging & Dining on the Mendocino Coast
-Sunset Magazine
Spectacular Ocean Views
Restaurant & Full Bar
Cottages, Fireplaces, Decks
Spa Tubs, Full Breakfast
Weddings, Cooking Classes
Winemaker Dinners
800-479-7944 . Highway 1, Albion, CA . www.albionriverinn.com
