South To North Just Offshore

Grey Whale Migration

March through April on California Lost Coast is one of the best places to watch the migration of pods of grey whales. Want to know why? It’s because of the Delgada Submarine Canyon located just off the shores of Shelter Cove. This canyon is over 600 feet deep within less than a half-mile off the coast then drops rapidly to a depth of 3,000 feet deep 14 miles off the coast. It is not only one of the largest geological features off the shores of North America but is also quite common for a whale to swim this trench and get incredibly close to shore. Who needs a boat to see whales when you can just make eye contact with these majestic creatures while picnicking at Black Sands Beach.

And did you know that the Gyppo Ale Beer garden is another amazing spot to do some whale watching? With ocean’s views to the north and the south, enjoy watching these 60,000-pound mammals lift over 90% of their body out of the water to create the world’s best splash. Give them a cheer over a beer and thank them for one of nature’s best shows!

Fish On! With Captain Jake Mitchell

Seahawk Sport Fishing

Captain Jake Mitchell grew up on the water of the Lost Coast and is a perfect choice when the salt air, Dungeness crab or King Salmon call your name.  Spend a few hours, or a day or two, on the water without having to worry about things like launching your boat, cleaning your fish, tackle, fuel costs or even finding the fish. Now is the perfect time to book that trip.  Looking for a little inspiration? Be sure to watch Seahawk Sport Fishing’s latest promo video! Did someone say, “Fish ON!”?

Lost Coast Adventure Tours

Lost Coast Adventure Tours

Book Your Lost Coast Backpacking Trip

Lost Coast Travel Adventures is prepared to take care of everything you might need for your Lost Coast vacation. Looking for transportation? They have got you covered.  It takes two hours, one way to get to the Lost Coast travel head. Choose the safety of one of their drivers that knows these hairpin and blind turns much better than you!  

You can hike the trail on your own or go with the highly recommended guided version. Blu and Mishka have hiked the trail hundreds of times and know the secret spots as well asthe perfect tips to make the backpacking trip more fun!  With a variety of choices from day hikes to backpacking trips, they want to be a part of a memorable journey that you will cherish forever. Whether this is your first time hiking or your one hundred and first, they are happy to offer options to accommodate the type of adventure you are looking for.

Beach, Bacon & Beer Festival

Shuck, Slurp & Sip

Shuck, Slurp & Sip is a day of tasting here at the Gyppo Ale Mill. Everyone loves Kyle from North Bay Shellfish! He’ll have bacon-themed barbequed and raw oysters plus appetizers by Chef Bob. Chef will have an array of pork used in different ways that will go perfectly with the tasting. Whose beverages will I be tasting you ask? We’re pleased to share that we’ve got Six Rivers Brewery, Avidity, Whitethorn Winery and of course the Gyppo Ale Mill, joining us to taste what we all have to offer.

Your ticket to this event includes 2 appetizers but additional appetizer tickets can be purchased. Don’t forget to save when you buy the whole package. If patrons choose not to participate in the Shuck, Slurp & Sip portion of Saturday night, they may still join us at Gyppo for a la carte oysters, regular Gyppo fare and at 7pm, live music featuring Second Son and the Rain Dogs.

President's Week 2020

Lost Coast Roadtrip

If you don’t have the pleasure of calling the Lost Coast your home, we invite you for the upcoming holiday week, Presidents Week, for that 2020 road trip you have been meaning to take. California’s Lost Coast is the perfect spot to bring the whole family with oceanfront accommodations or a plethora of sweet vacation rentals. The young to the young-at-heart get a kick out of exploring nature’s playground from tidepool wandering, beach walking, golfing or biking the epic Paradise Royal trail. Add the breathtaking backdrop of California’s Lost Coast and you are set for a memory maker of a week!

Beach Bacon & Beer Festival 2/28 - 3/1

Friday's Amazing Line Up

Hailing from the coastal ridges of Northern Cali, the Irie Rockers have a reputation for bringing unmatched energy and joy-filled vibes to the Gyppo Ale Mill stage.  Then how about Friday’s collaboration menu!  It looks mouthwatering delicious. Come on, slow-roasted pork shoulder with Gyppo’s Memphis style dry rub, finished in the smoker over cherrywood, served with Gyppo’s South Carolina bbq sauce & Lonny Whitlow’s baby back pork ribs, smoked over cherrywood with his competition dry rub and tangy Carolina mustard sauce! Tell me your mouth isn’t watering!  Check out these sides! Bacon braised collard greens, Gyppo’s mac ‘n cheese, house coleslaw, and Adrianne’s skillet cornbread.  If you haven’t got your ticket yet, I would highly recommend it.  Choose the a la carte option and make the perfect selection of weekend events or go for the gold and book the complete package. Don’t forget to mention to the Inn Of The Lost Coast & The Tides Inn that you are coming to this event for a special discounted price!

Win A Lost Coast Adventure With...

C'Mon Sport Fishing or Seahawk Sport Fishing

How does a one night stay on the Lost Coast paired with a charter fishing trip sound to you? You are in luck because we are giving away, count them, ONE & TWO of these IF you get the black out for our Lost Coast BINGO. You’ll be fishing with either Captain Jake Mitchel of the Seahawk Sportfishing or Captain Jared Morris of C’Mon Sportfishing. Oceanfront hotel accomodation provided by both the Tides Inn and the Inn of the Lost Coast.

FREE SQUARE. Instead of booking a trip with Seahawk Sportfishing, head over to Jake and Jared’s business page and give them a like. This little act of kindness blots the “Book A Trip With Seahawk Sport Fishing” square out! Heck yes. Now the only thing you need to do is decide if you are going for the black out or turning your card in with the classic 5 in a row! 5 in a row prizes included gift certificate to Whitethorn Construction & Delgada pizza, burger meal at the Shelter Cove campground, yoga at Studio Lost & Zumba with Christina!