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Just a brief 20-minute journey from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, visiting the Pelican Inn in Muir Beach, California, feels like stepping into a different era.
As Chelsea Swinea, the hotel’s manager, describes, “Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by the scent of a wood-burning fireplace and surrounded by antique furnishings. Our aim is to transport visitors to 16th century England.”
The Pelican Inn first welcomed guests in 1978, thanks to Charles Felix, an Englishman who brought a touch of his homeland to the region.
Swinea notes, “Felix wanted to create a little slice of home for himself here.”
The inn offers a cozy retreat with its seven charming rooms available for overnight guests.
“Each one of those rooms is a little bit different so each one has their own little personality,” Swinea shares, “all of our rooms are filled with authentic, beautiful paintings, antiques.”
A passersby can visit the inn and enjoy some time at the cozy pub complete with UK beverages, darts and an authentic laid-back atmosphere.
“It was very thoughtfully put in place down to every detail. Visitors come from all over. They put their currency up on the ceiling,” Swinea says, “One of the really cool details is the bar backsplash is from an old ship, and it’s hundreds of years old. “
If you have a bit of an appetite, enjoy a delicious dinner at the inn’s inviting restaurant.
“You’re encountering all of those tapered candles, real candles,” Swinea states, “The menu is very British so if you’re looking for fish and chips, Shepherd’s Pie, you came to the right place.”
And to end the evening, overnight guests can enjoy some rest and relaxation in the inn’s snug, an intimate room off the pub.
“We have a fireplace, sofas, games,” Swinea notes, “it’s just a spot where you can relax.”
Whether you stop by for a drink, a bite or an overnight, the Pelican Inn offers an unforgettable experience.
“It’s just a one in a lifetime experience,” Swinea say with a smile.
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