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MEET DONNA MARTINEZ Contact Donna: +1-571-229-5198 This Insider Guide is brought to you by Donna Martinez, owner of an oceanfront 3 bedroom vacation rental in Sea Ranch, located on the Mendonoma Coast in Northern California. THOUGHTS FROM THE EDITOR When Donna first contacted us about collaborating on this Insider's Guide I wondered where on earth she was talking about! Mendonoma? But it didn't take long - within minutes, I was in love with the place. One of the joys of working with people like Donna, people who have a deep respect and understanding of a region's relevance, is the continual realization that a world so small still has so many hidden wonders. Mendonoma, the coastline from Sonoma County to Mendocino County, is not just a place to escape the stresses of life (being just 100 miles north of San Fran). Instead it introduces you to a different kind of lifestyle - one that revolves around nature, one that is sensitive to, and exists with, its surroundings. Donna's vacation rental, Abalone Bay, draws you in E: [email protected] W: www.vacationinsiders.com from the very first photo. 20 foot vaulted ceilings with killer views out over the Pacific. Coastal trails right from the house, where you'll catch sight of seals, wild turkeys, deer, and perhaps even whales on their biannual migration. Culturally the area doesn't disappoint. From photographer Paul Kozal's Studio 391, to the Sea Ranch Chapel, to restaurants like St Orres (I want to try one of those martinis!), Mendonoma will feed your soul, refuel your energy reserves and send you back home revived!