# Surfmen's Cottagw, United States: what it is and when to go > Surfmen's Cottagw is an unusual place to stay in United States, at 7 m above sea level. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/surfmen-s-cottagw/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-08 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Unusual stay · History - **Where:** United States - **Elevation:** 7 m - **Best time:** March to October. - **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 185 km as the crow flies - **Website:** [station314.com](https://station314.com/) - **Type of building:** maritime - **Protection:** Protected heritage - **Coordinates:** 38.91442, -123.70729 ## What it is and where Surfmen's Cottagw is an unusual place to stay in United States, at 7 m above sea level. Surfmen's Cottage is a spacious and romantic cottage. It features an ocean view from every room facing west and a peaceful canyon view to the east. Its coordinates are 38.91442, -123.70729; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 185 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.914419%2C-123.70729) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.914419%2C-123.70729) - **Type of building:** maritime - **Protection:** Protected heritage It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Surfmen's Cottagw is **March to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 34 | | February | Possible | 10 h 32 | | March | Best time | 11 h 42 | | April | Best time | 13 h 02 | | May | Best time | 14 h 07 | | June | Best time | 14 h 43 | | July | Best time | 14 h 28 | | August | Best time | 13 h 31 | | September | Best time | 12 h 14 | | October | Best time | 10 h 57 | | November | Possible | 9 h 50 | | December | Possible | 9 h 17 | In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to United States To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Wharfmaster's House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wharfmaster-s-house/): History · 118 m - [Point Arena Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/point-arena-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in California, United States · 5.3 km - [Manchester State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manchester-state-park/): State park in Mendocino County, California, United States · 7.3 km - [Arena Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arena-rock/): Reef · 7.7 km - [Gualala Point Regional Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gualala-point-regional-park/): Regional park in California · 23 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). ## More in United States: History - [Empire State Building](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/edificio-empire-state/): skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, USA - [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay - [Yellowstone National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/parque-nacional-de-yellowstone/): first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States - [Mount Rushmore](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mount-rushmore/): mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents - [Central Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/central-park/): public park at the center of Manhattan in New York City, New York, United States - [Yosemite National Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/yosemite-national-park-2/): national park in California, United States Every United States place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Surfmen's Cottagw? It is an unusual place to stay in United States. ### When is the best time to visit Surfmen's Cottagw? March to October. In June there are 14 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 17. ### How do you get to Surfmen's Cottagw? The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 185 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.914419%2C-123.70729) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Wharfmaster's House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/wharfmaster-s-house/), [Point Arena Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/point-arena-lighthouse/), [Manchester State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manchester-state-park/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/407438655), licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).