What The Inn at the Tides does

The Inn at the Tides is a privately-held boutique hotel property located at 800 Highway 1 in Bodega Bay, California, 60 miles north of San Francisco. It operates 86 guest rooms and suites across multiple categories (standard rooms from $249/night, deluxe and vaulted-ceiling rooms, Sonoma Suites at $429/night, ADA-accessible rooms, and a renovated Bay-Side Cottage at $699/night) with complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet, parking, and a bottle of wine on arrival.

The property's revenue base extends well beyond lodging into an integrated hospitality platform: two distinct F&B venues — Tides Wharf & Restaurant (waterfront, open 365 days for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and Bay View Restaurant & Lounge (Thursday-Sunday dinner service) — are supported by a fresh fish market, gift shop, pastry shop, and snack bar. The property also operates 6,228 sq feet of meeting and event space for up to 150 guests and runs recurring event series including a monthly Winemaker Dinner Series partnered with regional Sonoma wineries, an Annual Crab Feed Series in winter, and seasonal holiday celebrations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the innatthetides.com website (direct-book.com integration), toll-free and local phone reservations, walk-ins, and OpenTable for restaurant covers; a dedicated sales associate handles group and corporate bookings.

The company leverages a 50+ year association with the Tides Wharf's role as a filming location for Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film 'The Birds' as a core brand and traffic asset, drawing film-tourism visitors alongside leisure, food-and-wine, and corporate-meeting segments. Current ownership is not disclosed in available source materials, and the business operates with no public funding, parent entity, or external investment identified.

Name

The Inn at the Tides

Legal name

Inn at the Tides

Website

https://innatthetides.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Inn at the Tides is a privately-held 86-key boutique hotel in Bodega Bay, California, offering lodging, two restaurants, a fish market, event space, and a recurring Winemaker Dinner Series, serving leisure travelers, corporate groups, and food-and-wine enthusiasts along the Sonoma Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel & Coastal Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Beachfront & Coastal Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beachfront & Island Luxury Resorts (THAGACAA), Coastal & Marine Nature Lodges (THAGAIAH)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel lodging
• Coastal accommodation services
• Waterfront restaurant dining
• Meeting event venues
• Sonoma coast hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Bodega Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Lodging/Hotel Accommodations: The Inn at the Tides generates primary revenue through overnight accommodations featuring 86 spacious guest rooms and suites. Room rates range from approximately $249 to $699 per night depending on room type and season. Complimentary amenities include continental breakfast, wireless internet, parking, and bottle of wine upon arrival.
2. Restaurant and Dining: Two on-site restaurants generate food and beverage revenue: The Tides Wharf & Restaurant (open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and The Bay View Restaurant & Lounge (Thursday-Sunday dinner service). Additional revenue streams include a fresh fish market, gift shop, and snack bar.
3. Special Events and Private Dining: Revenue from hosted events including the Winemaker Dinner Series ($150 per person), Crab Feed Series ($99.95 per person), holiday celebrations, and group meetings/events with up to 150 people capacity and 6,228 square feet of event space.
4. Packages and Promotions: Bundled packages such as the 'Stay Awhile & Dine Package' combining accommodations, nightly dinner, full breakfast, and bottle of wine. These packages drive higher average revenue per guest while providing perceived value.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Inn at the Tides operates a 86-room boutique hotel and resort property on the Sonoma Coast in Bodega Bay, California, offering overnight accommodations, two on-site restaurants (The Tides Wharf & Restaurant and Bay View Restaurant & Lounge), ticketed culinary event series (Winemaker Dinners, Crab Feeds, New Year's Eve), and 6,228 square feet of meeting/event space, supplemented by a fresh fish market and gift shop.

Product overview

The Inn at the Tides is a boutique hotel property offering 86 guest rooms and suites across multiple accommodation types including standard rooms, deluxe rooms, suites, cottages, and ADA-accessible rooms. The property features two distinct dining venues: the casual waterfront Tides Wharf & Restaurant (open 365 days) serving fresh local seafood and American cuisine, and the upscale Bay View Restaurant & Lounge offering creative wine country cuisine. Additional offerings include seasonal event series such as the Winemaker Dinner Series and Annual Crab Feed Series, a Stay Awhile & Dine Package combining accommodations with dining, and 6,228 square feet of meeting and event space. The property also operates a Fish Market, Gift Shop, Pastry Shop, and Snack Bar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inn at the Tides Accommodations Eighty-six spacious guest rooms and suites offering bay, pool, garden, or pasture views with luxurious down bedding, Gilchrist & Soames bath amenities, complimentary continental breakfast, wireless internet, parking, and welcome bottle of wine; targeting leisure travelers and vacationers on the Sonoma Coast.
• Sonoma Suite Ground-level suite featuring one king bed, queen sofa sleeper, walk-in shower, vaulted beamed ceilings, patio with bay and pasture views, and fireplace; rates from $429 per night.
• Deluxe Sonoma Suite Ground-level suite set against a quiet private hillside with one king bed, queen sofa sleeper, walk-in shower, vaulted beamed ceilings, private patio with bay views, and electric fireplace; rates from $429 per night.
• Single Queen Vault (Deluxe Queen) Deluxe room with one queen bed and queen sofa sleeper, upgraded bathroom, luxurious down bedding, panoramic Bodega Bay and harbor views, and vaulted beamed ceiling; rates from $259 per night.
• Double Queen Vault Second-floor deluxe double queen room with two queen beds, upgraded bathroom, luxurious down bedding, vaulted beamed ceiling, and stunning Bodega Bay and harbor views; rates from $279 per night.
• Double Queen Deluxe double queen room with two queen beds, upgraded bathroom, luxurious down bedding, and Bodega Bay and harbor views; rates from $249 per night.
• Deluxe King Vault Second-floor deluxe king room with one king bed, queen sofa sleeper, upgraded bathroom, vaulted beamed ceiling, and stunning Bodega Bay harbor views with fireplace; rates from $299 per night.
• Deluxe King (Ground Floor) Ground-floor deluxe king room with one king bed, queen sofa sleeper, upgraded bathroom, and bay, harbor, or pasture views; rates from $289 per night.
• Bay-Side Cottage Renovated coastal cottage with two bedrooms, one bathroom (max 4 guests), 700 sq ft interior, 336 sq ft private deck, vaulted living room ceiling, fully equipped kitchen, located on the shore adjacent to The Tides Wharf; 2-night minimum (3-night for holidays); rates from $699 per night.
• ADA Double Queen Accessible room with two queen beds, remodeled bathroom with roll-in shower, shower seat, and grab bars; complimentary continental breakfast and parking included; rates from $259 per night.
• ADA Deluxe King Accessible room with one king bed, remodeled bathroom with roll-in shower, shower seat, and grab bars, bay and harbor views; complimentary continental breakfast and parking included; rates from $289 per night.
• Bay View Restaurant & Lounge Fine dining restaurant in the main lodge featuring creative wine country cuisine, high wood-beamed ceilings, redwood accents, large bay windows, outdoor terrace, and crackling fireplaces; open Thursday-Sunday 6pm-9:30pm with bar service 4pm-10pm; reservations required.
• The Tides Wharf & Restaurant Popular waterfront seafood restaurant and lounge specializing in fresh, local seafood and American cuisine; open 365 days a year for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; also houses the fresh Fish Market, gourmet foods, wine, Gift Shop, and Snack Bar.
• Winemaker Dinner Series Monthly dinner series held at Bay View Restaurant featuring Sonoma County winemakers paired with award-winning wines and locally grown foods; 2026 series includes Three Sticks Wines, Hook & Ladder Winery, Benziger Family Winery, Jackson Family Wines, Matanzas Creek Winery, and Rochioli Vineyards; no-host reception at 6:30pm, dinner at 7pm; $150 per person.
• Annual Crab Feed Series Dungeness crab dinner series at Tides Wharf Restaurant featuring chilled Dungeness crab, clam chowder, pasta, salad, and French bread with sauces; served Fridays in January through March 2026, 5pm-9pm; $99.95 per person plus tax and gratuity.
• New Year's Eve Celebration Annual New Year's Eve celebration at Bay View Restaurant with DJ, party favors, midnight toast, hors d'oeuvres, no-host bar, and 4-course dinner with wine pairings (featuring J Vineyards and MacMurray Estate Vineyards); $200 per person plus tax and gratuity.
• Stay Awhile & Dine Package Bundled accommodation package including nightly dinner at either restaurant, full breakfast daily, and complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival; available for double, triple, or quadruple occupancy.
• Meetings & Events Space Sonoma Coast meeting and event venue with 6,228 square feet of event space accommodating up to 150 people; features VIP services, complimentary wireless internet, ample parking including bus parking, Bay View Event Space, pool/dockside space, fireplaces, and high beamed ceilings; serves corporate meetings, weddings, team retreats, and celebrations.
• Fish Market Fresh fish market offering gourmet foods and wine; open daily 7am-8pm at The Tides Wharf; serves walk-in guests and overnight visitors.
• Gift Shop Gift and souvenir shop located at The Tides Wharf Restaurant; open Sunday-Friday 9:30am-7:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-8pm.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rochioli Vineyards and WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 December 2026Featured winery for the December 4, 2026 Winemaker Dinner Series. Winemaker Tom Rochioli will host the event featuring wines from their Russian River Valley estate vineyards.
• Matanzas Creek WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 November 2026Featured winery for the November 13, 2026 Winemaker Dinner Series. Winemaker Marcia Torres Forno will host the event featuring wines from Alexander Valley and Sonoma County.
• Jackson Family WinesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2026Featured winery for the October 16, 2026 Winemaker Dinner Series. Randy Ullom (Winery Ambassador) and Kris Kato (Winemaker) will host the event featuring wines from their Jackson Estate and DAKEL Chilean properties.
• Benziger Family WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2026Featured winery for the September 18, 2026 Winemaker Dinner Series. Winemaker Lisa Amaroli will host the event featuring wines from their Sonoma Valley estate.
• Hook & Ladder WineryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2026Featured winery for the August 21, 2026 Winemaker Dinner Series. Winemaker Jason De Loach will host the event featuring wines from their Russian River Valley estate vineyards.
• Three Sticks WinesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 July 2026Featured winery for the July 24, 2026 Winemaker Dinner Series at Bay View Restaurant. Winemaker Ryan Prichard will host the event featuring 4-course meal with wine pairings from Three Sticks Wines' Sonoma Coast vineyards.
• J VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured winery for the New Year's Eve Celebration at Bay View Restaurant. Multiple J Vineyards wines paired throughout the 4-course dinner menu including Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Brut Rose, and Cuvee 20.
• MacMurray Estate VineyardsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured winery for the New Year's Eve Celebration. MacMurray Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir paired with the Roasted Filet of Beef and Lobster course.
• Fuel TravelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel marketing partner responsible for website development and digital marketing services. Credit appears in website footer.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Timber Cove Resort: Boutique coastal resort on the Sonoma Coast north of Jenner. Comparable as a similarly-scaled, independently-operated full-service coastal lodge competing for the same leisure and group guest in the same geography.
• Sea Ranch Lodge: Coastal Sonoma County lodge with on-site dining, event space, and architectural identity. Directly comparable in guest profile, geography, and full-service coastal lodge positioning.
• Jenner Inn & Cottages: Small Sonoma Coast lodging property at the mouth of the Russian River. Comparable as a coastal Northern California independent property targeting leisure travelers and weekend getaways.
• The Carneros Resort and Spa: Luxury wine-country resort in Napa/Sonoma with multiple on-site dining venues, event space, and premium suite/cottage inventory. Comparable in premium pricing, F&B depth, and group/event capabilities.
• Bodega Bay Lodge (Sonoma Coast Villa): Independent coastal lodging property in the Bodega Bay area. Comparable as a same-geography, independently-operated coastal lodging competitor for leisure travelers.
• Hotel Healdsburg: Independent luxury wine-country hotel in Sonoma County with on-site restaurant, event space, and curated guest programming. Comparable in scale, positioning, and F&B-driven differentiation.
• Vintage House at The Inn at Meander: Independent Sonoma County wine-country property with lodging, dining, and event programming. Comparable as a smaller-scale, independently operated Northern California wine-country hospitality asset.

Broad incumbents

• The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay: Luxury coastal Northern California resort with golf, spa, multiple restaurants, and event space. Comparable as a premium coastal CA resort competing for the same high-end leisure and corporate group demand, though at materially larger scale.

Regional players

• Bodega Harbour Homes (vacation rentals): Vacation rental homes adjacent to Bodega Bay competing for the same Sonoma Coast leisure traveler. Directly comparable on geography and target customer, but operating as short-term rentals rather than full-service lodging.

Emerging players

• Stillwater Cove Ranch: Boutique ranch and lodging property on the Sonoma Coast with curated experience positioning. Comparable as a smaller, experience-led coastal Sonoma property competing in the same guest segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inn-at-the-tides

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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