Located on the beach at Punta Lobos in Pescadero, Hotel San Cristobal is a boutique hotel with 32 rooms. Entering through a large gate announcing the name of the hotel, the drive leads through the desert to a beautiful white property. We were going for a Father’s Day dinner at Benno, a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant at the hotel. As we had arrived early for our reservation, I asked if we could get a tour of the hotel and Mildred Perez, the Event & Guest Experience Manager was happy to do so.

When you arrive, there is valet parking of the square, which features a chapel and the entry to the hotel. Just inside the entry way, the welcome desk is on the left and Benno is on the right, but it is the view of the Pacific that immediately captures your eye, with Punta Lobos on the left. The whole center of the property is a beautiful long swimming pool with several sunken jacuzzis in it. Just past the check-in desk is a small library with large fire place and a store. The property has three restaurants – the Pool Bar, Benno, and a farm-to-table restaurant set in the middle of its farm area, open on weekends.

Hotel San Cristobal is also an event center with the chapel for weddings and a special event are near the beach just south of the main hotel. The hotel offers regular activities for its guests. The 32 rooms include Ocean Front, Ocean View and Mountain View choices. The Ocean Front suites include an outdoor deck with seating and a small plunge pool. The hotel also has a nice green area with a hammock for relaxing and reading in the afternoon.

We were very impressed with the property and the photos provide a good indication of the quality of the property. It sits on a long wide-open sandy beach that is swimmable. Fisherman also leave from the beach under Punta Lobo to catch great local fish. There is a hiking trail from the old fishery to the top of Punta Lobo with its spectacular views.