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History
This corner has been drawing people in for over a century. Originally the Cash Store in the early 1900s — a dance hall and watering hole beside the Ocean View Hotel — the building burned down in 1953 and was reborn in the ’70s as a beloved Big Creek Pottery outpost: a kiln out back, home cooking on the stove, and shelves full of handmade treasures.
Today it’s the Davenport Roadhouse, where the magic is in the mix — surfers, motorcyclists, farmers, artists, road trippers, and families all landing at the same place, drawn together by good food, cold drinks, and live music.
In 2025, we took over as a family after a lifetime surfing and exploring the North Coast. Our job is simple: honor the soul that came before us, and keep the doors open for whoever comes through them next.
Davenport, CA
Pie Ranch
(13 min drive)
A charming farm stand right on Hwy 1 where you can grab a fresh-baked pie made with heirloom wheat grown and milled right on site. Come for the crust, stay for the food-justice vibes and a peek at real coastal farm life.
Año Nuevo State Park
(13 min drive)
Home to one of the largest mainland elephant seal colonies on Earth — thousands of massive battle-ready seals hauled up on the beach. Enjoy a guided coastal hike and one of the most stunning beaches in the area.
Waddell Beach
(9 min drive)
This wide, windswept beach is a playground for kitesurfers and windsurfers who come from all over to catch the reliable ocean gusts.
Greyhound Rock
(8 min drive)
A beloved local fishing spot perched on a dramatic stretch of coastline, where anglers cast lines and tide pools teem with life at low tide. Steep cliffs, big views, and the kind of rugged beauty that makes you feel like you earned it.
Scott Creek Beach
(4 min drive)
A wide sandy beach where Scott Creek meets the Pacific — great for a surf session, a lazy walk, or watching kites rip through the sky.
Swanton Berry Farm
(5 min drive)
Pull over and pick your own organic strawberries at this legendary farm stand, one of the first food-justice certified farms in California. Fuel up on fresh berries, jam, and strawberry shortcake before your next adventure.
Cotoni-coast Dairies
(4 min drive)
Miles of open coastal bluffs, grasslands, and rugged trails that were saved from development and handed back to the public. Wander, explore, and keep your eyes peeled for all kinds of wildlife along the way.
Davenport Landing Beach
(3 min drive)
A wide, easy-to-reach stretch of sand perfect for beachcombing, tide pooling, and letting the kids run wild while the adults breathe in that salt air. Dogs are welcome on leash, and the driftwood begs to be turned into a fort.
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Secret Beach
(3 min walk)
Tucked below the bluffs with no signs and no crowds — you just have to know it's there (and now you do). A little scramble, a lot of reward.
Shark Fin Cove
(1 min drive)
One of the most jaw-dropping spots on the California coast, where a sea stack shaped unmistakably like a shark fin rises right out of the surf. Peek from the bluffs or brave the steep trail down to the beach.
Bonny Doon Vineyard
(11 min drive)
Up the road into the charming Bonny Doon, visit one of the most legendary and free-spirited wineries, known for Rhône-style wines with real soul. Stop in for a flight and leave with a bottle for the road.
Wilder Ranch State Park
(11 min drive)
Seven thousand acres of trails winding through coastal bluffs, redwood canyons, and old Victorian ranch buildings, with sweeping Pacific views around every bend. Hike it, bike it, or just wander.
Upcoming Events
11/15 – DIP & DRIP sauna returns 11-1
11/16 – LITERARY SALOON 6-8pm
11/20 – FRIENDSGIVING with DJ Vishal and Off the Record 6-9pm
12/04 – ART & APPS with Estella Cruz and food by Madge 6-8:30pm
12/10 – Robert Sinskey & Lee Desrosiers Dinner 6-8:30pm
12/13 – Cash Store Craft – all day fair
TICKETS HERE! Cozy-up by our Fireplace with an evening celebrating winemaking and cooking that embodies the Northern California spirit. Lee cooks over fire and works directly with farmers, shaping each menu around the season and the people at the table. Since 1991, Robert Sinskey Vineyards has farmed as a whole, interconnected system, following the rhythms of nature to grow balanced grapes that become vibrant, living wines.
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