MUIR BEACH, Calif Only a short 20-minute drive from the Golden Gate, a trip to the Pelican Inn feels like you traveled back in time. “When you walk in, you’re going to smell the wood burning fireplace. You’re going to see al of the antique furniture,” hotel manager Chelsea Swinea explains, “our goal is to have people who come to Pelican Inn, feel like they stepped into 16th century England.” In 1978, Charles Felix, a man who moved to the area from England, opened The Pelican Inn doors for the first time. “He wanted a little piece of home for himself here,” Swinea reveals. Overnight guests can stay in one of the 7 picturesque rooms. “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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