38 ALBION
ALBION: Packed With Charm & More
While You’re In Albion
LODGING
Albion River Campground. 937-0606.
Albion River Inn. 3790 N. Hwy. 1,
Fensalden Inn. 33810 Navarro Ridge Rd.
800-959-3850.
Hearts & Hands. Cider Creek, Albion,
888-87-HEART.
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
LEONA WALDEN
Albion also boasts another fine
restaurant just across highway with a
spectacular view of the ocean. Below,
on the flats are two private camp-
grounds 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.
north of town, with a view of where
the river meets the ocean, another
inn and internationally recognized
restaurant.
RESTAURANTS
Albion Grocery. Deli & Liquor, 3380
Albion Ridge Road. 937-5784.
Albion River Inn. 3790 Hwy. 1,
937-1919. 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 Pages 38, 66.
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 55.
Digging Dog Nursery. By appointment,
937-1130 See Page 55.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Best Real Estate, Albion, 937-BEST
ALBION RIVER INN Luxurious Oceanfront Lodging & Dining on the Mendocino Coast
“One of the West’s Best Small Inns.” -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
