The dream that began on a summer bicycle ride through Pescadero, CA in 1991 was realized when Ken & Penny opened the Pescadero Creek Inn in April 2003. After a lunch at Duarte's Restaurant they discovered a broken down, derelict old building that they felt should be their home. A native of New York City, Ken relishes the opportunity to live on the California coast near the beach and share with his guests the relaxing environment of the Pescadero. When deciding to change careers he looked at what he liked; gardening, being his own boss, living near the ocean, and came up with the idea of a country inn. After convincing Penny it wasn't as crazy as it sounded, they embarked on a wonderful journey. Penny is a native of Chicago and was with Stanford Medical Center for over thirty years, as both an RN and a licensed marriage and family therapist. She developed and was director of the Mind-Body Program at the Stanford Fertility Clinic. While Ken runs the inn, Penny enjoys creating the fresh flower arrangements that adorn the Pescadero Creek Inn rooms, when not riding her horse through the redwoods in the nearby Santa Cruz mountains.

Located in Historic Pescadero on California’s scenic San Mateo Coast, Pescadero Creek Inn offers a serene and tranquil country setting to escape life's hectic pace. Whether it is a hike through towering redwoods or a stroll on a deserted white sand beach, Midway between Santa Cruz and San Francisco, it is a wonderful trip down Pacific Coast Highway. Relax in front of a beautiful stone fireplace in the century old farmhouse or nap in a hammock by the side of Pescadero Creek. Enjoy the spacious decks overlooking the creek and listen to the water go by, and with it goes your cares and worries. You can begin with the California beaches that have all the standard beach attractions. Then you can visit the massive redwoods and take in all that nature in this region has to offer. When you are looking to get away come to Pescadero Creek Inn. You will find the perfect getaway in a quaint century old farmhouse redone with lavish accommodations to help you escape all the cares and concerns of your everyday life. Whether it is listening to the waves on the shore or the wind through the redwoods, Pescadero will soothe your soul.

Pescadero is a farming and ranching community near the Pescadero Marsh, a wildlife refuge. A vacation destination since San Franciscans took the one day stagecoach ride to town, much remains unchanged. Pescadero Creek, the longest stream in San Mateo County, is an annual creek that empties into the Pacific Ocean near the town. The hills around Pescadero offer many diverse and interesting hikes. The local redwood forests were heavily logged to rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake. Look closely and you will see the notches made for platforms used when felling the tree.